Beyond Stays and Retreats

Nestled in the Appalachian foothills of Ball Ground, Georgia, Beyond Stays & Retreats offers a peaceful escape to slow down and reconnect. This thoughtfully designed home sleeps up to eight and features a private sauna, wellness props, fire pit, and cozy gathering spaces. Surrounded by mountain views and nature, it’s perfect for retreats, getaways, or focused stays. Close to Atlanta, yet a true reset. Come as you are. The space Sleeping arrangements are designed with flexibility and comfort in mind. Each of the two twin bedrooms features a trundle bed that can be configured as two twin beds or combined to create a queen-size bed, making them ideal for families, friends, or retreat groups. The primary suite and living room each include a queen-size sofa bed, with 4-inch memory foam mattress toppers available in the main closet for added comfort. Fresh linens, pillows, sheets, blankets, and bedding are provided for every sleeping arrangement. Beyond the bedrooms, guests will enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, spacious living and dining areas, a dedicated wellness studio, an onsite sauna with color therapy, and thoughtfully curated wellness amenities including yoga props, myofascial release tools, weights, cooling eye pillows, lavender towels, Nespresso coffee, sparkling water, and complimentary snacks. Whether you're gathering for a retreat, celebrating with loved ones, or simply seeking a peaceful mountain escape, the home is designed to help you feel comfortable, restored, and at ease. Guest access Guests will have access to the areas included with their reservation. Entire Retreat Rental: Exclusive access to the entire 1,527 sq. ft. retreat home, including all three bedrooms, the wellness studio, sauna, kitchen, living and dining areas, and both bathrooms. Individual Room Rentals: Access to your reserved room, shared kitchen, dining and living areas, and the shared bathroom (unless reserving the primary suite, which includes a private bathroom). Wellness amenities and the sauna may be available by prior arrangement. The property is a shared wellness center, so unless you have reserved the entire retreat, there may be other guests, practitioners, or wellness sessions taking place during your stay. We ask all guests to be mindful of shared spaces and help maintain the peaceful atmosphere. Access is provided via the front door lockbox. The code will be provided prior to your arrival. Please return the key to the lockbox immediately after unlocking the door. Unless you have reserved the entire retreat center, please leave the front door unlocked during your booking to allow access for other scheduled guests and practitioners. Other things to note Beyond Stays & Retreats is nestled in the peaceful foothills of the North Georgia mountains, offering the perfect balance of seclusion and convenience. More than just a place to stay, it is an intentional wellness retreat designed for rest, connection, and meaningful time away. Just minutes away, you'll find the charming downtowns of Ball Ground, Canton, Jasper, and Woodstock, where you can explore locally owned restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, wineries, breweries, farmers markets, and seasonal festivals. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy nearby hiking trails, waterfalls, parks, kayaking, and mountain biking, or spend the day exploring the breathtaking Gibbs Gardens, one of the nation's largest residential estate gardens. The retreat features a fully equipped kitchen with cookware, dishes, Nespresso coffee, sparkling water, snacks, and thoughtful wellness touches to help you feel at home. Guests may also enjoy the dedicated wellness studio, onsite sauna, and, when available, optional wellness experiences through Beyond Brain & Body or practitioners within the Beyond Wellness Collective, including movement, meditation, coaching, body-based care, and other holistic services. Whether you're visiting for adventure, restoration, a personal retreat, or simply a quiet escape, Beyond Stays & Retreats offers a space to slow down, reconnect, and leave feeling more grounded than when you arrived.