Our Story
Set on 60 secluded acres of rolling North Georgia highlands, Vayhaus Ellijay dissolves the boundaries between avant-garde architecture and raw wilderness. Twelve glass-walled pavilions punctuate the landscape, inviting guests to trade walls for panoramic mountain horizons and star-filled night skies.
Conceived by hospitality visionaries Mike and Raquel Ayres, the retreat pairs design-forward minimalism with creature comforts such as plush king beds, suspended fireplaces and high-speed internet, ensuring every moment feels at once adventurous and effortless. Creeks, meadows and forest trails unfold like chapters in a living story that lingers long after check-out.
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The Glass Pavilions: A Stage for the Unseen
Floor-to-ceiling glass frames uninterrupted views of the Appalachian canopy, letting dawn’s first light paint the interior in gold. Skylit bathrooms invite “celestial bathing,” while private dipping pools and hot tubs blur the line between spa indulgence and wild swimming. Modern conveniences—including complimentary ultra-fast Wi-Fi—ensure remote work or streaming never misses a beat.
Out on the porch, a cantilevered hammock hovers above the valley, perfect for sunset reverie. Follow a winding path to the Disco Forest, an evergreen nook laced with ambient lights and music, or settle into the sculptural Culvert Lounge beside the creek for quiet reflection. Later in 2025, creek-side saunas and triple-waterfall plunge pools will amplify the sense of playful discovery across the estate.
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60-acre Vayhaus concept called “sanctuary of architectural brilliance” in N. Georgia Mountains
— Jonh Green
Announcing the upcoming opening of VAUHAUS Ellijay, a groundbreaking boutique hotel, redefining the art of retreat with intentional design
— Pauline Brettell
Vacations for every occasion
Our Cabins
Choose between two 700-sq-ft glass bungalows—each with a private hot tub, suspended fireplace and golf-cart freedom—starting at $475 per night.
Endless Activities and Amenities
From forest-lit disc golf to hammock-lined creeks, our 60-acre playground turns adventure into an effortless extension of your stay.
Cafe
Disc Golf Course
Hiking Trails
Cornhole
Local Attractions
Beyond the gates, Ellijay rewards explorers with apple orchards along famed Apple Alley, nationally ranked mountain-bike single-track, and the 729-foot cascade of Amicalola Falls State Park
Nestled in the heart of the North Georgia mountains, Vayhaus Ellijay sits minutes from orchards, vineyards, trailheads and the Cartecay River—earning the region its reputation as Georgia’s ‘Mountain Bike Capital’ and apple-picking haven
167 Vayhaus Trail, Talking Rock, GA 30175
Retreat Details
Health & Safety
Cancellation Policy
Full refund if cancelled 30 days before check-in.
No refund if cancelled within 30 days of check-in.
Flexible date changes available.
Acknowledgment
The property is hilly, and there are stairs to access each cabin (3–4 steps).
