Corporate Retreats & Executive Offsites | Lodge at Deer Crest | Blue Ridge, GA

A 12,000 sq ft private mountain lodge for executive offsites and team retreats that demand more than a hotel conference room. 90

Executive Retreats & Corporate Offsites | Lodge at Deer Crest | Blue Ridge, GA

Blue Ridge, Georgia

Where Leadership
Teams Think Differently

A 12,000 sq ft private mountain lodge for executive offsites, leadership retreats, and team gatherings that demand more than a hotel conference room.

20
Max Guests
9
Private Rooms
12K
Square Feet
4
Private Acres
90mi
From Atlanta
100%
Private

The setting changes
what's possible

Hotel conference centers produce the same conversations. The Lodge at Deer Crest was built for the kind of thinking that happens when you're off-grid, away from the office, and genuinely present.

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Complete Privacy, Zero Interruption
Four private acres at the top of a ridge. No shared lobbies, no other guests, no distractions. Your team has the entire 12,000 sq ft property exclusively for the duration of your retreat.
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Everyone Sleeps Under One Roof
Nine private bedrooms mean your team wakes up together, eats together, and builds the informal bonds that happen between sessions — not in separate hotel rooms across a parking lot.
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Built for Serious Work
Dedicated business center with two private workspaces and a whiteboard. High-speed WiFi throughout including the decks. Multiple meeting-capable rooms from 6 to 14 people.
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The Evenings Are Half the Value
Poker room, full bar, fire pit with mountain views, hot tub, sauna. The real decisions get made after dinner. Give your team a space worthy of those conversations.

What a retreat actually looks like

Most executive retreats at the Lodge follow a natural rhythm: focused work in the mornings, collaborative sessions midday, and unstructured relationship-building in the evenings.

The property's layout enables this naturally. The business center and loft meeting area are separate from the social spaces, so work and play never compete for the same rooms.

We can connect you with local private chefs who specialize in group dining — no need to coordinate restaurant reservations for 15 people. Your team never has to leave the property unless they want to.

Want help planning the schedule? Email us at info@lodgeatdeercrest.com and we'll share what has worked for past retreat groups.

7:00 – 9:00 AM
Breakfast & Informal Start
Gourmet chef's kitchen or catered breakfast. Deck coffee with 180° mountain views. Informal catch-ups before the day begins.
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Focused Working Session
Business center and loft meeting area. Whiteboard strategy, presentations, or workshop facilitation. WiFi-connected throughout.
12:00 – 2:00 PM
Working Lunch on the Deck
Outdoor dining for 14 with mountain views. Best ideas often arrive here, between formal sessions.
2:00 – 5:00 PM
Afternoon Session or Team Activity
Second working block, breakout groups, or optional outdoor activities — hiking the Aska trails, kayaking Lake Blue Ridge, visiting local wineries.
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Private Chef Dinner
Catered group dinner at the 14-seat dining table or on the deck. We connect you with Blue Ridge's best private chefs who specialize in retreat groups.
8:00 PM – Late
Fire Pit, Poker Room, Hot Tub
The informal conversations that define the retreat. Fire pit with mountain views, the poker/game room with full bar, 7-person hot tub, sauna.

Spaces built for every moment
of your retreat

Work
Business Center
Two dedicated private workspaces with a whiteboard. The focused work hub — separate from social spaces so sessions run without distraction.
2 workstations Whiteboard High-speed WiFi
Work + Social
Loft Meeting Area
Open loft with seating for 10 and a large TV — ideal for presentations, all-hands discussions, or informal afternoon breakouts.
Seats 10 Large TV Open floor plan
Dining
Main Dining Room
Stunning dining table seating 14 adults. The formal gathering point for group dinners, morning briefings, and full-team discussions.
Seats 14 Catering-ready Chef's kitchen adjacent
Evening
Poker & Game Room
Poker table, gas fireplace, and full bar. The natural gathering spot for evening team-building — where the real relationship-building happens.
Poker table Gas fireplace Full bar
Outdoor
Main Deck
Expansive deck with outdoor dining for 14, lounge seating for 10, and gas and charcoal Weber grills. 180-degree long-range mountain views.
Seats 14 for dining Gas + charcoal grills Mountain views
Recovery
Relaxation Room
Private sauna, three massage chairs, yoga mats, and robes. After a full day of sessions, this is where the team resets — and it's unlike anything a hotel can offer.
Private sauna 3 massage chairs 7-person hot tub

Transparent pricing.
No surprises.

When split across a team, the Lodge is often comparable to — or less than — booking individual hotel rooms. And the experience is incomparable.

Weeknight Stay
Sunday – Thursday
$1,120 / night
≈ $62 per person (18 guests)
  • Entire 12,000 sq ft lodge exclusively
  • 9 private bedrooms, sleeps up to 20
  • All amenities included
  • Business center + whiteboard
  • Host greeted check-in
  • $45 admin fee includes damage coverage

Multi-night retreat packages: Most corporate groups book 2–4 nights. We offer direct booking advantages and are happy to discuss multi-night pricing for longer retreats. Reach out at info@lodgeatdeercrest.com and mention it's a corporate retreat inquiry. Peak fall dates (October–November) and holiday weeks book 4–6 months in advance — we recommend reaching out early to secure your preferred dates.

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We held our leadership offsite here and it exceeded every expectation. The business center was perfect for our morning sessions, the bedrooms gave everyone privacy, and the poker room became our nightly debrief. The mountain views are worth the trip alone.

James T.  ·  Executive Team Retreat, Fall 2025

The Lodge vs. the alternatives

Feature Lodge at Deer Crest Hotel + Conference Room Co-working Retreat Space
Fully private, exclusive use 100% private Shared facilities ~ Sometimes
Everyone sleeps together on-site 9 bedrooms Separate rooms/floors Usually offsite
Dedicated workspace + whiteboard Business center Conference room Core offering
Meaningful evening team-building Poker room, fire pit, hot tub, sauna Hotel bar or restaurant Limited
Full catering / kitchen capability Chef's kitchen + private chefs ~ Hotel F&B (expensive) Typically not included
Memorable, distinctive setting North Georgia mountain ridge Generic ballroom ~ Varies
Cost per person per night (18 guests) $62–$105 $180–$350+ per room ~ $120–$200+
ADA / wheelchair accessible Elevator, ramp, zero-entry shower Required by law ~ Varies

Let's plan your
retreat

Tell us your dates, team size, and what you're trying to accomplish. We'll confirm availability, share any multi-night pricing, and answer any questions about the property.

We typically respond within a few hours during business days.

Retreat Inquiry
We'll respond within one business day.

Or email directly: info@lodgeatdeercrest.com