Inn Details
Willow Creek Inn is nestled at the base of Bushyhead Mountain, named for a Cherokee Indian Chief that is said to have live in the same location. The property was purchased by Marshall Carroll in 1969 and is part of the original Georgia Mountain Water properties. Mr. Carroll bought the property as a retreat for his family and church. Mr. Carroll's daughter, Gail Johnson, is the owner and manager of the properties and the host of the Willow Creek Inn.
There is also a small working family farm at Willow Creek Inn. With milk cows, goats, chickens, turkeys, farm cats and our two golden retrievers. Behind the inn we have a cottage garden featuring Mel Bartholomew's square foot garden concept.
Activities on sight include, fishing & canoeing, in our private stocked lake. Hiking and mountain biking on our trails. ask us about our "Back to the Basics" teaching sessions. Come and learn how to milk a cow, make butter, press fresh apple cider, have an intro to beekeeping, watch the resident chain saw carver, grind wheat and make fresh bread, make soap or candles...or just come to the quiet and rest.
Take the 6 mile ride into the charming small town life of Blue Ridge and stroll down main street and shop at the many antique stores or take a ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. If the season is right, you can raft the Ocoee River, home of the 1996 Olypmics or tube down the Toccoa River. Merciers Orchard is open 7 days a week and offers lunch. Be sure to take home a bushel of apples and some fried pies.
The Inn is open year round and offers 4 rooms in the main house and 3 in the original farmhouse that dates back to the early 1900s.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Countryside
- Lakeside
- Mountains
- Small town
- Nearest major city: Atlanta, GA (75 miles southeast)
- Directions to property:
From Atlanta, take 75 north to 5-75 north to Jasper. Road changes to 5-15 Follow north of Ellijay to mile marker 20 and take a left on Lucious Road. Follow Lucious until it dead ends and take a right. Go 2 miles to Willow Creek Road. Turn left and bear right at the second gravel road. Follow up and over the dam and turn left immediately after crossing the dam. Bear right at the first y and park in front of the inn. - Nearest major airport: Atlanta, GA (ATL-Hartsfield Intl.) 85 miles
Room Rates (USD American Dollars) All occupancy rates are subject to change - State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Rooms
- There are 7 guest accommodations (7 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is $ 75.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 75.00 and $ 125.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 15.00
- Other Accommodations: Cottages
The original farmhouse is available for nightly rent. It has 3 bedrooms and 3 baths, a great room, full kitchen, dining room and porches. It is $225 per night and does not include breakfast.
Amenities | In Room | | | Air conditioning | Alarm clock | | Bath robes | Board games | | Ceiling fans | Coffee/Tea facilities | | DVD Player | Desk | | Fireplace | Hairdryer | | Hot tub/whirlpool tub | Internet Service | | Ironing Board | Private entrance | | TV | Turndown Service | | VCR | Videos | | Wi-Fi | |  | | On Site | | | BBQ grill | CD player | | Computer | Conference Rooms | | Copier | Data port | | Library | Piano | | Radio | Telephone | | Washer/dryer | Wedding Facilities |
Meals - A Full breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 7:30-9:30
- Breakfast is served in the Breakfast Room, In room
- Lunch is available by special request for $8.95
- Dinner is available by special request for $14.95
- Additional food services included in room rate: Dessert, Fruit, Non-alcoholic beverage
- Special meals available: all food is organic, Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
- Our signature dish is fresh ground whole wheat cookies and breads
We grind our own wheat and bake our own bread at Willow Creek Inn. Your stay will surely include some of these recipes.
Policies - No minimum stay required
- Smoking is allowed outside only
- We cannot accommodate guest pets
- Limitations on children staying
- No childcare is provided
- Deposit amount required (25% of total fee is required and will be charged to your credit or debit card.)
- Check in time is 3:00 pm and Check out time is 11:00 am
- Cancellations:
Cancellation is required at least 14 days prior to your visit. In the event you cancel after that time, the entire amount will be charged to your account. If we rebook the room, we will not charge your card. - Accepted by the following agencies:
Innkeepers - Innkeeper(s): Gail Johnson
Gardening, Cooking and Nutrition - The innkeepers speak: English
- There are 4 cats on the property
- There are 2 dogs on the property
- Other pet(s) on the property: cows, goats, sheep, chickens
Area Attractions Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Concert venue, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, Lake Blue Ridge, Swan Drive-In, Waterfalls, Toccoa River, Ocoee River, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Rodeo, Vineyard, Winery Onsite or Nearby Activities Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bicycles, Billiards, Canoeing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Hunting, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Whitewater Rafting
Blue Ridge Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Blue Ridge, Georgia.
Contact Information
Willow Creek Inn360 Willow Creek Road Blue Ridge, GA 30513 USA
Innkeeper(s) Gail Johnson
Rates: $75 - $125

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