Industry NewsBarnsley Resort Selects Davidson Hospitality Group as Manager

Barnsley Resort Selects Davidson Hospitality Group as Manager

ATLANTA—Davidson Hospitality Group has been identified to manage Barnsley Resort in Adairsville, Georgia, under its operating vertical, Davidson Resorts. Situated one-hour northwest of Atlanta, the 3,000-acre resort has 140 rooms, including standalone cottages and suites; 16,000 square feet of indoor meeting space; a hunting reserve, a championship golf club, and a 10-acre lake. In collaboration with ownership, Davidson will oversee a planned expansion project, which will incorporate amenities, room renovations, and more.

“It is a privilege to welcome Barnsley Resort to our growing family,” said Davidson Hospitality Group CEO and President Thom Geshay. “Situated in our backyard and undeniably Georgia, Barnsley fosters a special place in our hearts based on personal, firsthand memories of outdoor adventure and Southern hospitality. We look forward to formalizing our stewardship of this world-class property by creating value for our partners and delivering authentic, rich experiences to our guests.”

Set in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Barnsley Resort offers amenities and services including:

  • Three restaurants and bars, including a beer garden
  • 18-hole championship golf course and golf performance center
  • The Spa at Barnsley Resort
  • Outdoor recreation including horseback riding, axe throwing, archery, and more
  • Beretta Shooting Grounds by High Adventure Company
  • 10-acre lake for canoeing, kayaking, and fishing
  • Manor House Ruins & Gardens
  • A fitness center
  • Three retail shops
  • Outdoor swimming pool

This marks the third property that Davidson operates in the state of Georgia; joining Bellyard, Autograph Collection, and Le Meridien Atlanta Perimeter Center, both in Atlanta.

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