1019 Hardscrabble Rd - Staurolite Ranch & Luxury Event Venue

Staurolite Ranch is a unique mountain property comprised of 3 parcels totaling 119 +/- acres of rolling pastures and wooded land, surrounded on three sides by meandering mountain creeks, with views of the Blue Ridge mountains in all directions. The event venue and ranch facilities are built to the highest construction standards and are in superb condition. The structures are contemporary farm/ranch design using the highest quality materials, the grounds are nicely landscaped, and the facilities are thoughtfully laid out on the property.
The highlight of the 120 acre property is the Staurolite Barn and Event Venue. No expense was spared in the building of this luxury event space. It’s equipped for weddings up to 400 people, ideal for corporate retreats, community events, and other large gatherings. The property is ideally suited as a winery, with acres of fertile fields ready for your preferred variety of vines to be planted. The Ranch comes fully outfitted with FF&E for large events, and includes all equipment for the operating ranch, currently pasturing 17 head of Scottish Highland cattle, or managing a future vineyard. When paired with the adjoining 6 bedroom/6 bathroom 13-acre family compound, (listed separately at 1673 Hardscrabble Road), the Staurolite Ranch becomes a true, private retreat for the most luxurious mountain lifestyle.
The Ranch facilities are extensive and include the following structures:
Event Facility -8,144 sf timber frame structure with event space on 2 levels, mezzanine, 2,300 sf covered porches, commercial kitchen, living suites.
Activity & Party Barn – 2,016 sf 2-story barn with board & batten siding, main level event/meeting/activity space, top level living and sleeping quarters, and outdoor porch or hay sheds.
Maintenance Building – 8,000 sf metal storage facility with large 30' concrete pad apron for work vehicles and equipment.
Outdoor Pavilion – 1,200 sf timber frame pavilion on stone deck with fireplace and restrooms.
The Blue Ridge, GA area has become the most popular mountain getaway destination in the north Georgia mountains. The City of Blue Ridge has undergone an impressive transformation over the past ten years, with new hotels, high end restaurants, retail shopping, and adventure activities. This has attracted upscale tourism, transplants and retirees from throughout the US, and wealthy, luxury-second-home buyers from the Southeast US. A growing abundance of short-term rentals supports the hospitality requirements for strong tourism growth, and accommodates the demand for housing needed for destination activities.