Blue Ridge, Georgia
A 12,000 sq ft private mountain lodge for executive offsites, leadership retreats, and team gatherings that demand more than a hotel conference room.
Why the Lodge
Hotel conference centers produce the same conversations. The Lodge at Deer Crest was built for the kind of thinking that happens when you're off-grid, away from the office, and genuinely present.
A Day in the Lodge
Most executive retreats at the Lodge follow a natural rhythm: focused work in the mornings, collaborative sessions midday, and unstructured relationship-building in the evenings.
The property's layout enables this naturally. The business center and loft meeting area are separate from the social spaces, so work and play never compete for the same rooms.
We can connect you with local private chefs who specialize in group dining — no need to coordinate restaurant reservations for 15 people. Your team never has to leave the property unless they want to.
Want help planning the schedule? Email us at [email protected] and we'll share what has worked for past retreat groups.
The Property
Investment
With 9 private bedrooms and one person per room, corporate teams of 8–10 fit perfectly — every co-worker gets their own space. Split across the team, the nightly rate is often less than individual hotel rooms, with an experience that isn't remotely comparable.
Minimum 2-night stay required. Corporate retreats are typically 2–4 nights — enough time for your team to arrive, focus, decompress, and leave genuinely refreshed. Reach out at [email protected] to confirm availability. Holiday rates vary and peak fall dates (October–November) book 4–6 months in advance — reach out early to secure your preferred dates.
Our executive team stayed here for their off-site leadership team building and had no complaints. Super responsive host and property manager was available to the team for questions. Team spoke very highly of the property.
Brenda G. · Executive Retreat, Jan 2025
How It Compares
| Feature | Lodge at Deer Crest | Hotel + Conference Room | Co-working Retreat Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fully private, exclusive use | ✓ 100% private | ✗ Shared facilities | ~ Sometimes |
| Everyone sleeps together on-site | ✓ 9 bedrooms | ✗ Separate rooms/floors | ✗ Usually offsite |
| Dedicated workspace + whiteboard | ✓ Business center | ✓ Conference room | ✓ Core offering |
| Meaningful evening team-building | ✓ Poker room, fire pit, hot tub, sauna | ✗ Hotel bar or restaurant | ✗ Limited |
| Full catering / kitchen capability | ✓ Chef's kitchen + private chefs | ~ Hotel F&B (expensive) | ✗ Typically not included |
| Memorable, distinctive setting | ✓ North Georgia mountain ridge | ✗ Generic ballroom | ~ Varies |
| Cost per person per night (9-person team) | ✓ $156–$183 | ✗ $180–$350+ per room | ~ $120–$200+ |
| ADA / wheelchair accessible | ✓ Elevator, ramp, zero-entry shower | ✓ Required by law | ~ Varies |
Get in Touch
Tell us your dates, team size, and what you're trying to accomplish. We'll confirm availability and answer any questions about the property or the best dates for your team.
We typically respond within a few hours during business days.