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The Grove River Ranch LLC facilities include a luxury retreat river-front cabin, mini-campground with hookups and horse high-lines
or corral areas, primitive group camp on the river, picnic areas on the river, hiking and horse trails, indoor arena, and
lighted outdoor arena.
 This completely furnished two bedroom, two bath cedar and stone cabin sits on a small bluff on the river with a lovely view
of the small but noisy waterfalls below the bedroom deck. The front deck features a screened porch with hot tub, rocking
chairs, and a view of the fishing pond. On the west side of the cabin is a grilling deck and stone fire ring for bon fires.
Inside, the cabin has central heat and air conditioning, a gas log fireplace, full size kitchen fully stocked with small
appliances and cookware, washer-dryer, and linens. If you wish to eliminate cooking and dirty dishes from your vacation, Ooh
La La Catering is available for your culinary pleasure. Contact Ms. Glenda Ryder at (770) 532-0069 to get details about menus
and rates. For private message therapy on site, contact Stephanie Nicholson at (770) 869-7554. Steph & Company Salon
and Spa in Lula (5 miles) offers a variety of spa treatments. You will find many other things to do on our "Area Attractions"
page. To receive more information on the cabin, rates, and availability, please contact us.
Click here to download Photos of Cabin Interior
Click here to download Guest Rental Contract
The pond is well sotcked with bass, catfish and bream, and features a fishing dock at each end. A picnic table will be added
to the shady area near the horse trail.
This is a view of the small noisy waterfalls located below the cabin. Similar falls continue upstream where the hammock is
located. A short hike downstream will take you to the reading bench on the river.
The mini-campground is open year round, has six water and electric hookups (30 amp and 110v), fire rings, and picnic tables.
The climate-controlled bath house and laundry facilities are located in the stables. A dump station is located behind the
indoor arena. Pictured here are "buddy sites" #3 and #4. Site #5 is a 60' pull through tandum site with two hookups
for head-to-tail parking. Reservations are recommended, but not required. Contact CJ for rate sheet and availability. All
campers must have a signed waiver on file, proof of negative coggins on each horse, and agree to abide by all ranch and trail
rules.
Click here to download Ranch Rules
Click here to download Campground Policies and Rules
Click here to download Waiver of Liability
Click here to download the Trail Map
Click here to download Trail Rules & Etiquette
There are small clearings behind each site for those who wish to camp with their horses using a high line or portable corrals.
Stalls, sheltered run pens, portable rental corral panels and primitive camp sites are also available at the ranch.
Click here to play video of river at tent camping area
Pictured above are the picnic and tent areas on the river for individuals, groups or families who prefer primitive tent camping.
At left, Tim lights the lanterns in the new picnic table shelter that will soon have a charcoal grill.
Day riders are welcome to trailer in and use the arenas, trails, and picnic areas for an introductory grounds fee of $5/horse.
Trails will be temporarily closed during very wet conditions for the protection of riders, horses and natural resources. Trails
may also be closed during large event weekends. Day riders must call first to confirm trails are open, let us know the approximately
time of arrival, have a signed waiver on file, bring proof of negative coggins, and agree to abide by all ranch and trail
rules. Links to the downloadable trail rules and the trail map are listed above.
Please Note: We do not rent horses to the general public.
The horse and hiking trail system consists of a variety of terrain and scenery with picnic areas in many locations and
several thousand feet of frontage on the Grove River. Most of the trails are single-track through the woods. This photo was
taken on the south river trail, which is very flat with sandy footing, perfect for beginners, or for a nice stretch of cantering!
The trails on the north side of the property also have good footing and pretty scenery, but they are more challenging - narrower
single track with lots of curves, elevation changes, and water crossings. The trail sections for intermediate and advanced
riders are marked in yellow, blue bypass trails or the gravel driveways may be preferred by novice trail riders. The link
to download your color-coded map and trail rules is above.
For a virtual trail and campground tour, click on the link below. Many thanks to Mel and her Paso Fino mare for making this
great video!
Click here to see the virtual trail ride video clip and turn up your sound
Moonlight trail rides, mother-daughter weekends, holiday celebrations, an equestrian field day, summer day camps, resident
overnight camps, horse club events, and several specialty clinics are some of the activities planned for this year. Our Calendar
of Events can be viewed on this web site, click on the link on the top left side of this page.
Tim & CJ Farmer
345 Hickory Flat Drive
Gillsville, GA 30543
706-677-0072 or 770-540-8380
CJ@GroveRiverRanch.com
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