Cooper Carry Design Firm Completes Barnsley Resort in North Georgia
The Inn at Barnsley Resort is now the largest building located on the 3,000-acre property and serves as the central arrival point for the resort.
ADAIRSVILLE, GA—Design firm Cooper Carry has completed the new Inn at Barnsley Resort and Georgian Hall at the renowned Barnsley Resort in Adairsville, GA. The expansion adds 55 rooms and more than 9,000 square feet of meeting space to the English-inspired village known for its tranquil countryside setting, historic 19th century Manor House Ruins and world-class outdoor recreation.
“Cooper Carry’s masterful design is harmonious with the quality, scale and context of Barnsley Resort’s historic character,” says Shawn Jervis, general manager at Barnsley Resort. “This beautiful expansion elevates our resort experience, and we are already seeing a significant increase in bookings for leisure getaways and corporate groups.”
Taking design cues from a classic English country manor house, the Inn at Barnsley Resort is now the largest building located on the 3,000-acre property and serves as the central arrival point for the resort. Spacious king and double queen rooms offer 15 unique guest experiences defined by select features such as vaulted ceilings with exposed rafters, dormers, Juliet balconies and window seats.
The Inn’s expansive Living Room featuring a grand staircase and large fireplace creates a new social hub for guests and visitors, while a large three-bay Presidential Suite with a private outdoor terrace provides scenic views to the nearby Beer Garden restaurant and resort village. Wood paneling and hardwood floors coordinated by Kent Interior Design are found throughout. The freshly landscaped lawn includes pathways leading to fire pits throughout the property.
“Cooper Carry’s design weaves a cohesive narrative that illustrates the timeless appeal of the village and creates a unique experience for guests,” says Pope Bullock, principal with Cooper Carry’s hospitality studio. “The Inn is a signature component in the vision for the project, and we’re pleased to have partnered with Barnsley Resort in creating new additions to this renowned destination that will draw leisure and business travelers from across the Southeast and beyond.”
The new Georgian Hall is directly adjacent to the historic Rice House restaurant and fulfills growing demand for corporate meeting and event space at the resort. Totaling 4,700 square feet, the new Savannah Ballroom is Georgian Hall’s largest meeting space, with a vaulted ceiling and exposed rafters and trusses, large dormer windows, painted millwork and a floor-to-ceiling fireplace. The ballroom accommodates up to 500 guests for a reception or 350 for a seated dining option and can be divided into two spaces for events.
“The design for Georgian Hall embraces classic Southern charm and complements the facility’s proximity to the Rice House,” says Kathy Logan, senior associate with Cooper Carry’s hospitality studio. “The inviting exterior façade draws visitors into Georgian Hall, where patrons will find gathering space that is both highly flexible and authentic in character.”