Nestled among the pines of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Talona Mountain Lodge offers a quiet refuge where time slows and mountain air fills your lungs.
Talona Mountain Lodge sits on 1735 Talona Mountain Road, where the rolling hills of North Georgia meet quiet woodlands and morning mist. We are a small, thoughtfully maintained lodge — not a resort, not a chain — just a place designed for people who value quiet mornings, crackling fireplaces, and the kind of sleep that only comes at altitude.
Whether you are passing through the apple country or staying to breathe it in, our rooms offer a grounded sense of comfort. Pine-warm wood, hand-selected linens, and windows that frame the mountain without demanding your attention.
Each space is designed to feel like a natural extension of the mountain — unpretentious, warm, and quietly beautiful.
A ground-floor suite with private patio access to the garden trail. King bed, stone fireplace, and a deep soaking tub.
Our highest-elevation cabin, wrapped in floor-to-ceiling windows. Full kitchen, loft bedroom, and a wraparound deck.
An intimate room lined in native cedar. Queen bed, rainfall shower, and a reading nook overlooking the valley.
Ellijay sits in the heart of Georgia's apple country, surrounded by state forests, scenic byways, and hiking trails that reward anyone willing to walk a little further. In autumn, the ridges burn with color. In spring, the rhododendron trails bloom. Summer brings cool evenings and star-filled skies.
Direct trail access from the lodge property, plus nearby routes through Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
Ellijay hosts Georgia's largest apple festival each fall. Dozens of pick-your-own orchards within a 15-minute drive.
Boating, fishing, and lakeside dining are just 20 minutes south. A favorite weekend escape for Atlanta residents.
Wood-burning stone fireplaces in select rooms and common areas.
Full kitchenettes in cabins; coffee, mini-fridge, and essentials in all rooms.
Select rooms open onto private patios with mountain or garden views.
Reliable high-speed internet throughout the property for remote work or streaming.
Flat-screen TVs with streaming access in every room and cabin.
Every room faces the ridge. Sunrise and sunset views are included with every stay.
Locally roasted coffee and herbal teas provided each morning, complimentary.
Ample free parking on-site, with covered options available for longer stays.
Address
1735 Talona Mountain Rd
Ellijay, GA 30536-67ND
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Getting Here
Located approximately 1.5 hours northwest of Atlanta via I-75. From downtown Ellijay, follow GA-52 north for 5 miles, then turn onto Talona Mountain Road. The lodge is 1.2 miles up the mountain on the right.
We accept reservations year-round. For the best selection, we recommend booking at least two weeks in advance during peak seasons — fall foliage and holiday weekends fill quickly.
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