Private boardroom setup for mastermind retreat at Apple Mountain Resort

Masterminds & Retreats

Everyone Under One Roof.

96 rooms on 286 acres, with 40,000 square feet of event space and an 18-hole golf course. Not a single reason for anyone to leave the property. 90 minutes from Atlanta.

Plan Your Retreat
96
Rooms On-Site
40K SF
Event Space
286
Mountain Acres
18
Hole Golf Course
90 min
From Atlanta
See the Property

286 Acres. See It From the Air.

Group gathered for a retreat at Apple Mountain Resort
Why Apple Mountain

Built for Retreat Hosts Who Don't Want to Babysit Logistics

You've run retreats at Airbnb mansions where you're cooking breakfast for 20 people and troubleshooting the Wi-Fi. You've tried conference hotels where your attendees disappear into the lobby bar at 5 PM and half of them miss dinner. Neither one works.

Apple Mountain is different. Everyone stays on property in two-bedroom suites. All meals are handled. Your meeting space is set up and ready. Between sessions, your group plays golf or hikes to waterfalls. The fire pit stays lit until the last person goes to bed.

You focus on your content. We handle everything else.

  • Private meeting rooms with AV included
  • Chef-prepared meals for your group
  • Dedicated retreat coordinator
  • Exclusive-use available
  • Golf, hiking, wine tours on-site or nearby
  • One point of contact, not five vendors
Your Spaces

40,000 Square Feet, Configured Your Way

Boardroom for 12, classroom for 60, or open floor for 200. Call us and we'll walk through what works for your group.

Grand Ballroom event space at Apple Mountain Resort

Grand Ballroom

8,000 SF · Divisible

The largest indoor space. Set up for keynotes, large group sessions, or formal dinners. Full AV, projector, and portable stage.

Theater400
Banquet250
Classroom200
Reception500
Conference room setup for corporate meeting

Mountain View Boardroom

1,200 SF · Private

Seats 20 around a single table. Good for hot seats and focused workshops. Big windows, mountain views.

Boardroom20
U-Shape18
Classroom30
Theater40
Outdoor terrace and pool area at Apple Mountain

Terrace & Outdoor Pavilion

3,000+ SF · Open Air

Cocktail hours and casual breakout sessions with mountain views. Covered and uncovered options.

Reception150
Seated Dinner80
Casual Seating100
Breakout room for small group sessions

Breakout Rooms

600-800 SF each · Multiple Available

Smaller spaces for working groups, 1-on-1s, or parallel tracks. Whiteboards and screens in every room, plus a coffee station.

Boardroom12
Classroom20
U-Shape14
Fire pit gathering area at Apple Mountain Resort

Fire Pit & Gathering Area

Outdoor · Casual

The agenda goes away after dark. Bonfires, s'mores, and whatever conversations last until people decide to go to bed.

Casual Seating40
Standing60
18-hole golf course at Apple Mountain

Golf Course & Clubhouse

18 Holes · Par 72 · 6,227 Yards

Your group gets a private golf course. Try getting that at a corporate hotel chain. Shotgun starts and tournament packages available. Clubhouse reception space included.

Tournament144 players
Casual Outing24-72 players
At a Glance

Venue Capacity Chart

Venue Sq Ft Theater Classroom Banquet Boardroom U-Shape Reception
Grand Ballroom 8,000 400 200 250 60 50 500
Mountain View Boardroom 1,200 40 30 24 20 18 50
Breakout Room A 800 30 20 16 12 14 35
Breakout Room B 600 24 16 12 10 10 28
Terrace / Outdoor Pavilion 3,000+ -- -- 80 -- -- 150
Fire Pit Area Outdoor -- -- -- -- -- 60
Packages

Pick Your Package

Tell us which one fits and we'll build a proposal in 48 hours. Every package includes rooms, meals, meeting space, AV, and a coordinator.

Pricing depends on your group size and dates. We build every retreat from scratch around your group and goals.

Tell us what you're planning and we'll send a custom proposal within 48 hours.

Request a Proposal
Customize

Add-Ons for Any Package

Extra Activity Block

Golf, zip lines, ATV tours, horseback riding

Pricing in your proposal

Private Wine Tour

Habersham Winery, Tiger Mountain, Creekstone. Transport included.

Pricing in your proposal

Mobile Spa Services

Licensed therapists come to the resort. Massage, facials, full menu.

Pricing in your proposal

Chef's Table Dinner

Multi-course farm-to-table with communal seating. On-site or off-site at Harvest Habersham.

Pricing in your proposal

Professional Photography

Half-day shoot. Edited deliverables within 7 days.

Pricing in your proposal

Airport Shuttle

ATL round trip. Charter van or bus. ~90 min each way.

Pricing in your proposal
Sample Schedule

What a Retreat Looks Like Here

A 3-day business mastermind on the Ridgeline package. Yours will look different, but this gives you the shape of it.

3:00 PM
Check in. Settle into your suite. Explore the property, hit the pool, or just sit on the porch and look at mountains.
5:00 PM
Welcome reception. Cocktails on the terrace. Meet the group. Set the tone before anything formal starts.
6:30 PM
Group dinner. Communal table, chef-prepared. Family-style so nobody's ordering off a menu and waiting 40 minutes.
8:30 PM
Opening session. Intention setting, ground rules, what everyone wants to walk away with. Keep it under an hour.
7:00 AM
Optional morning yoga or guided walk. Low-key start for the early risers. Nothing mandatory.
8:00 AM
Breakfast. Family-style in the private dining room.
9:00 AM
Morning session. Hot seats, workshop, or guest speaker. This is the main programming block.
12:00 PM
Lunch.
1:00 PM
Afternoon session. Breakouts or structured working time.
3:30 PM
Free time. 1-on-1 meetings, spa add-on, pool, or just walk the property. The downtime matters.
6:30 PM
Dinner. Off-site at Harvest Habersham (farm-to-table, 40 seats) or on-site chef's table.
8:30 PM
Bonfire. Open conversation. No agenda. This is usually where the best stuff happens.
7:00 AM
Optional morning yoga or guided walk.
8:00 AM
Breakfast.
9:00 AM
Final session. Everyone commits to a plan and picks an accountability partner.
12:00 PM
Lunch.
1:00 PM
Activity block. Group golf outing, winery tour, or zip lines at Sunburst Adventures (10 min away).
5:00 PM
Return from activity. Free time, spa, or rest.
6:30 PM
Closing dinner. Recognitions, awards, final toasts. This one hits different after three days together.
8:00 AM
Breakfast. Last meal together.
9:30 AM
Optional: quick closing circle. 15 minutes. One takeaway from each person. Then go.
11:00 AM
Check out. Airport shuttles depart for ATL. See you next time.
Nearby

Things to Do Within 30 Minutes

We know the owners. You pick the experience, we set it up.

Wine

Habersham Winery

Georgia's oldest winery. Private group tastings and vineyard tours.

15 min
Wine

Tiger Mountain Vineyards

250+ awards. Petit Manseng, Malbec, Cab Franc. 14-acre estate.

20 min
Adventure

Sunburst Adventures

Longest zip lines in NE Georgia. Plus horseback riding and ATV tours.

10 min
Nature

Tallulah Gorge

1,000-ft canyon, 6 waterfalls, suspension bridge. Guided group hikes available.

15 min
Dining

Harvest Habersham

Farm-to-table, daily menu, 40 seats. Private buyout for group dinners.

15 min
Wellness

Spa Theory

Mobile spa. Licensed therapists come to the resort. 365 days, 8AM-9PM.

On-site
Spirits

Ivy Mountain Distillery

White whiskey, apple brandy, peach brandy. Historic Lovell family operation.

15 min
Arts

Mark of the Potter

Georgia's oldest craft shop. Group pottery classes overlooking the Soque River.

10 min
Compare

How Apple Mountain Stacks Up

Apple Mountain Brasstown Valley Barnsley Resort Chateau Elan Airbnb Mansion
Rooms 96 102 70+ 275 8-15
Event Space 40,000 SF 14,000 SF 16,000 SF 40,000 SF Living room
Golf Course 18 holes 18 holes 18 holes 2 courses No
Exclusive Use Yes No Limited No Yes (small)
From Atlanta 90 min 2h 10m 1h 05m 55 min Varies
Mountains Yes Yes No No Varies
Meals Included Yes Add-on Add-on Add-on No
Retreat Coordinator Yes Event staff Event staff Event staff No
Guest Reviews

What People Say About This Place

★★★★★
"It was so peaceful and relaxing. You really wouldn't have to leave the resort unless you wanted to do something specific. This was our second time staying and we enjoyed it as much as the first time."
Repeat Guest
Google Reviews
★★★★★
"A great and needed spot, convenient to a lot of North Georgia activities and mountain towns. Golf course across the street, something there for everyone."
Mountain Getaway Guest
Google Reviews
★★★★★
"Beautiful resort. Wonderful, super clean room. Everything is from 30 minutes to 1 hour from this resort -- whether it's the waterfalls, Helen, or Blue Ridge, everything is in driving distance."
Family Guest
Booking.com
★★★★★
"It's very clean, the rooms are well appointed, the staff is all very friendly and helpful. The mini golf was the best surprise knowing you have to pay for that anywhere else."
Resort Guest
Google Reviews
★★★★★
"Scenic mountain golf. Course was in good condition, tee boxes and greens were good. Exceptional value. Played in 3 hours 20 minutes."
Gary
GolfPass · 5/5
★★★★★
"We love Apple Mountain Resort. We have visited almost every year since it opened. A really wonderful place for both couples and families."
Annual Returning Guest
TripAdvisor
4.6 out of 5
330+ Google Reviews
Plan Your Retreat

Get the Apple Mountain Retreat Guide

Property overview, venue specs, sample itineraries, and activity menu. Contact us and we'll send it over.

Retreat Planner Guide

Venue specs, capacity chart, sample itineraries, activity menu, and everything you need to pitch this to your group.

Contact Us for the Guide
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Events Team

Retreat & Events Coordinator

One call and we'll have a custom proposal for your group within 48 hours. No runaround. Just tell us what you're planning and we'll put it together.

Plan Your Retreat

Tell us about your group and we'll send a custom proposal within 48 hours. Or call us directly.

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FAQ

Common Questions

No. We host business masterminds, corporate leadership retreats, coaching groups, wellness retreats, yoga retreats, team offsites, and private gatherings. If you have a group of 10 to 80 people and you need everyone under one roof with meeting space and meals handled, we're built for you.

Yes. Our Summit package includes full exclusive use. No other guests on property for the duration of your retreat. It's one of the biggest advantages of Apple Mountain over larger resorts that can't or won't offer this.

For the best selection of dates, 3 to 6 months out is ideal. Fall (October and November) and late spring book first because of the weather and foliage. We can sometimes accommodate groups with 4 to 6 weeks notice depending on availability. Book 120+ days out and you'll get 10% off the base package rate.

25% deposit to hold your dates. 50% due 60 days before. Final balance 14 days before. Cancellations 90+ days out get a full refund minus deposit, or 100% credit toward a future date. Under 30 days, no refund but we'll work with you on rebooking.

96 two-bedroom suites. Cabin suites are 826 square feet with a full kitchen, living area, and two bedrooms. Presidential suites are 1,312 square feet with upgraded finishes. These aren't cramped hotel rooms. Your attendees will be comfortable.

All meals are included in every package. We coordinate catering through our on-site banquet kitchen. Family-style or buffet for most meals, plated service available too. Dietary accommodations handled. You can also add a chef's table dinner or an off-site dinner at Harvest Habersham (farm-to-table, 15 minutes away) as an upgrade.

90 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Straight shot north on I-985 / US-23. No mountain passes, no winding roads. We can arrange airport shuttle service for your group as an add-on.

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Aerial view of Apple Mountain Resort