Barnsley Gardens Named a Top Southeast Golf Course by Conde Nast Traveler

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. June 25, 2010

ADAIRSVILLE, GA - June 24, 2010 - Barnsley Gardens Resort has been named the third best golf course in the Southeast on Conde Nast Traveler's “2010 Best Golf Resorts List,” which highlights the top 80 best places to golf in the United States. The Par-72, 7,350-yard, Jim Fazio-designed course, known as The General, was selected by thousands of resort golfers in Conde Nast Traveler's readers choice survey on the following criteria: number of holes, double rooms, overall average, course design and access, golf staff and services, rooms, service, food/dining, location, and overall design.

“It is such an honor to be named one of the Southeast's best golf courses,” said Sharon Ordono, Director of Marketing for Barnsley Gardens Resort. “The General truly is a unique course that offers challenging play and views, allowing the resort to provide one of the best golfing experiences in the region.”

Barnsley Gardens Resort is no stranger to awards. This latest achievement caps a list of recent honors including being named to Conde Nast Traveler's “2010 Gold List,” Conde Nast Traveler's “Top 240 Spas in North America, Hawaii, Central America and the Caribbean” list, and the “2009 Readers' Choice Awards,” and a 2010 “Premier Resort” by Golf Magazine. Additional resort accolades include a designation as the 2008 and 2007 GGCOA “Course of the Year,” 4.5 Star Rating in Golf Digest's “Best Places to Play” 2007, Travel + Leisure's “500 World's Best Hotels,” Conde Nast “Johansens Recommendation” in 2007, and an “Extraordinary” rating by the Zagat Survey of America's Top Golf Courses (2007/2008).

The championship-caliber course was designed by Jim Fazio, who personally selected the 378 acres that the course occupies so it would blend into the natural surroundings. While golfers are teeing up, they will be able to experience spectacular panoramas nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The General offers stunning views of mountain peaks and emerald green fairways reminiscent of the courses of Scotland. Strategic hazards and dramatic tee shots descending to soft greens draw visitors from all over the world and offer challenges for golfers of all skill levels. Its breathtaking vistas and exciting play make it one of the Southeast's most sought-after courses.

Located just 60 miles north of Atlanta, this serene retreat offers an unrivaled combination of relaxation and world-class amenities. When not on the links, tennis, horseback riding, 12 miles of scenic hiking trails, lawn games, canoeing and kayaking, paintball and more await guests looking for an escape that feels more like an intimate residence than a resort. Hunting enthusiasts will enjoy Springbank Plantation, a unique hunting preserve that features a 16-station sporting clays course. The Springbank Plantation offers shotgun shooting instruction by the hour, half and full day hunts, and one- or two-day Caesar Guerini Wings and Clays Schools.

After a day of golf, The Spa at Barnsley Gardens nourishes and pampers with an impressive range of state-of-the-art services including massages, body wraps, and facials that blend modern and ancient techniques with the purest products for a quality spa experience. Barnsley Gardens Resort's accommodations are housed in multi-bedroom cottages that feature living rooms and beautiful porches with spectacular views of the grounds and gardens and are the perfect place for relaxing with friends. After a day on the links, golfers can head to The Woodlands Grill, the resort's hunting lodge inspired restaurant overlooking the golf course. For a more casual environment, the Beer Garden offers outdoor seating and a menu featuring sausages, pretzels and beer. Fire pits are located throughout the property and are the ideal gathering place for enjoying a beer while roasting marshmallows for S'mores.

To learn more about Barnsley Gardens Resort or to make a reservation, please call 877-773-2447 or visit www.barnsleyresort.com. To schedule a tee time, please contact the Pro Shop at 770-773-2555.

About Barnsley Gardens Resort:
In the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains just 60 miles north of Atlanta, Barnsley Gardens Resort welcomes guests into a storybook romantic setting of incomparable service. Encompassing 3,300 acres, the historic Barnsley Gardens offers a unique getaway experience. Originally built as an opulent estate in the 19th century, the grounds have been transformed into a world-class resort. All guests are lodged in private rooms, suites or cottages, all luxuriously appointed with a mix of old-world charm and modern convenience. Whether looking for a relaxing weekend, strategic meeting or an elegant wedding, guests will discover a retreat of privacy and perfection. Amenities include gourmet dining, immaculate gardens, historic ruins, a European-style spa, and exciting recreational choices such as world-class golf, wingshooting and hunting at Springbank Plantation - Georgia's most unique hunting preserve, and horseback riding along scenic trails. www.barnsleyresort.com.