ADAIRSVILLE, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A myriad of renovations and upgrades have debuted and are underway at one of the South’s most lauded destinations, Barnsley Resort. This multifaceted venture entails a renovation to the cottage guest rooms and suites, the debut of Biergarten, new pickleball courts, improvements to the Beretta Shooting Grounds, and more. These expansions amplify an already significant year, as 2024 marks the resort’s 25th anniversary. This renovation plan is possible through South Street Partners, which partnered with the long-standing ownership to guide Barnsley Resort, operated by Davidson Resorts, through its next chapter of growth.
The resort’s 39 free-standing cottages, inclusive of 84 guest rooms and suites, just completed a $6.2 million remodel executed by Charlotte Lucas Design, a Charlotte-based interior design firm known for its bold use of color and whimsical detail. Maintaining the welcoming cottage character, Lucas introduces an elevated atmosphere of reimagined Southern hospitality. The refreshed aesthetic focuses on blending bold patterns with soft details, all inspired by a heritage color palette and the flora and fauna of the Southern region. Headboards and bed skirts boast warm plaids and stripes complemented by soft neutrals and textured walls. Accent wall coverings and floor-to-ceiling draperies of subdued florals and sporting dog scenes provide pops of color, bringing the natural landscape and resort themes indoors. New wooden nightstands and painted dressers further the time-honored-inspired aesthetic, paired against colorful, patterned area rugs. Accessories include artwork influenced by the resort’s offerings, rattan sconces, vintage-inspired lanterns and other mixed-metal finishes. Bathrooms are elevated with wood vanities paired with sophisticated checkered tile floors. To establish a harmonious aesthetic across the Village Green, cottage facades also received a new color palette. Exterior accents, trims and siding now embrace nature-inspired colors, including shades of Dried Thyme, Sage, Roycroft Bronze Green and Alabaster. The final phase of cottages met completion in late-October.
Complementing the newly renovated cottages, additional enhancements include:
- Biergarten– The reimagined and newly built Biergarten will boast a two-sided stacked stone fireplace and a covered pavilion, allowing guests to enjoy an epic day of football and lawn games in an al fresco setting. A new kitchen and L-shape bar will serve an evolving menu of regional, German and European brews, paired with an all-day menu of biergarten classics, including pretzels and bratwurst, plus barbecue favorites slow-smoked by the resident Pitmaster, wings, salads and sandwiches. Whether one’s on the hunt for a quick beer or a spot to watch the big game, Biergarten promises a good time for all. A late November completion is anticipated.
- Sporting – The Beretta Shooting Grounds by High Adventure Company offers an enhanced experience for sporting clays, including a new five-stand station for group and introductory experiences, along with the design and installation of two new 15-station clays courses. The Clubhouse also received an expansive new deck for outdoor events. Helice, another form of competitive shotgun shooting, was also added. Originating in Italy, the sport involves bringing down a series of uniquely designed targets launched in the air, known as “Helices,” which spin rapidly and unpredictably, testing the participant’s speed and instinct. These options join the resort’s hearty sporting portfolio, which includes seasonal quail and pheasant wingshooting, the Swarovski 1,000-yard challenge and UTV rides. Now, all shooting experiences are offered at one convenient location.
- Pickleball – Six new lighted pickleball courts offer leisure and competitive play, including team-building options for groups with impressive views of the Jim Fazio-designed golf course.
“We are thrilled about these exciting projects which will propel the resort to an entirely new level,” said David Friederich, president, Barnsley Resort. “Barnsley Resort is known for many things, but most importantly, as a destination to enjoy with loved ones, and create cherished memories. The resort has offered 25 remarkable years of gracious hospitality, and the expansions during this milestone year create new experiences for resort members and guests while introducing Barnsley to a new generation of travelers.”
Rates for the reimagined cottages start from $699 per night and can be reserved at BarnsleyResort.com.
About Barnsley Resort
Situated just 60 miles outside of Atlanta, Barnsley Resort offers a 3,000-acre destination brimming with elevated Southern experiences, including a world-class Jim Fazio-designed golf course, two 15-station sporting clays courses, wingshooting, archery, axe throwing, and horseback riding. Not to be missed are the remarkable ruins from the original manor built by Godfrey Barnsley. With authentic, locally sourced cuisine, a boutique spa and 140 guest rooms, Barnsley Resort promises a wholehearted escape to nurture deep connections and set life alight. www.barnsleyresort.com.
About Davidson Resorts
Davidson Resorts, a highly specialized operating vertical of Davidson Hospitality Group, features some of the world’s most respected and celebrated resort veterans that are deeply ensconced in the space and truly understand the nuances of the resort market. With a focus on complex, high-touch assets, the portfolio is comprised of large-scale, seasonal properties with multiple food & beverage outlets, retail, leisure activities like golf, spa, ski, water sports and more. In 2024, Davidson Hospitality Group was ranked #1 in Guest Satisfaction among Third-Party Hotel Management Companies by J.D. Power for a third consecutive year. www.davidsonhospitality.com. #DavidsonResorts
About South Street Partners
South Street Partners, one of the largest owners and operators of private residential club and resort communities in the United States, is a private equity real estate investment firm headquartered in Charlotte, NC and Charleston, SC. Founded in 2009, South Street, on behalf of SSP GP Fund I, their institutional joint venture partners and co-investment vehicles, has deployed over $1 billion of equity across resort, residential and commercial properties and has over $2 billion of assets under management. South Street acts as a principal investment platform as well as an operating partner and co-investor for institutional partners interested in special situations, and opportunistic and value-add real estate investments. SouthStreetPartners.com
