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Barnsley Resort
Adairsville, Georgia, United States · Independent · Core Luxury
Cotton magnate Godfrey Barnsley finished the Italianate Woodlands manor in 1848, from Andrew Jackson Downing's ideas. A Civil War fight ran across the estate on 18 May 1864; a 1906 tornado tore the roof off. Prince Hubertus Fugger of Bavaria bought it in 1988. The resort opened in 1999 with a Jim Fazio course; the 55-room Inn and Georgian Hall arrived in 2018. Rice House restaurant is an 1854 farmhouse on 3,000 acres.
- 142 rooms
- Opened 1999
- Interiors: David Thompson Studio
About Barnsley Resort
- Godfrey Barnsley completed the Woodlands manor in 1848; a Civil War battle was fought on the grounds on 18 May 1864.
- Prince Hubertus Fugger of Bavaria purchased the ruined estate in 1988 and restored the gardens.
- Rice House restaurant occupies an 1854 farmhouse; a Jim Fazio golf course opened with the 1999 resort.
History
Barnsley Resort in Adairsville, Georgia, is built around an Italianate manor known as the Woodlands, begun in the 1840s and completed in 1848 by cotton magnate Godfrey Barnsley, modeled on designs by Andrew Jackson Downing. The estate saw a Civil War battle on May 18, 1864, followed by Union occupation, and a 1906 tornado tore off the manor's roof.
Prince Hubertus Fugger of Bavaria purchased the property in 1988, restoring the gardens and opening a museum in 1991. Barnsley Resort opened in 1999 with a Jim Fazio golf course, spa, and cottages; the 55-room Inn at Barnsley Resort and Georgian Hall were added in 2018. The 3,000-acre resort's Rice House restaurant occupies an 1854 farmhouse.
The setting
7.8 miles from Adairsville.
Restaurants and bars
- Jules — Restaurant · Chef Shaun Doty
- Biergarten — Restaurant · Barbecue and cold brews (Game Day Tailgate)
Experiences
- Swine & Wine Weekend — Festive fall weekend of Southern food, wine, live music and fireside gatherings, October 30 to November 1, with chef-led experiences.
- Garden & Gun Annual Shoot — Full-day G&G Field Day Classic at Barnsley Sporting Grounds with sporting clays, field school and a whole hog roast.
- Oysters & Martinis featuring Sea Island Forge — Fireside afternoon reception of oysters and martinis at the Manor House Ruins with live music, for guests 21 and over.
- Swine & Wine Field Party — Afternoon of live-fire barbecue, wines and live music at Barnsley Sporting Grounds, for guests 21 and over.
- Guided Hike to the Overlook — Guided hike up to the scenic Overlook with views of the resort and the hills of Northwest Georgia.
- Game Day Tailgate at the Biergarten — College football viewing with barbecue from a custom-built smoker, craft cold brews and lawn games.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Sauna
- Fitness center
- Tennis
- Golf course
- Pet-friendly
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