Grove River Ranch Equestrian Center & Retreat

GROVE RIVER RANCH, EQUESTRIAN CENTER & RETREAT

Photo courtesy of Bill Powell

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Grove River Ranch LLC is located in northeast Georgia, a little over an hour from Atlanta. Click on the "Map & Directions" page link to get specifics about our location and driving directions. Do not use MapQuest, Yahoo Maps, GPS or other navigational software - our address is new and does not accurately appear on their databases.

On November 1, 2005 we began our full board and lesson programs to accommodate those loyal clients who followed us from our previous location. To learn more about us, click on the "Background & Staff" page link. We welcome all inquiries about the facilities and services already in progress or to be offered.

Student riding in the outdoor arena

The focus of Grove River Ranch is twofold. Our first priority is to raise and train novice and youth horses for sale or lease. Secondly, to enable clients to be better prepared for equine ownership and involvement, a variety of educational opportunities are offered to equestrian enthusiasts of all ages and levels of ability. Click on the "Lessons and Camp" link for more information about our programs.

Indoor arena and stables at Grove River Ranch

Full board, overnight stabling, and equine care are offered at the ranch. Click on our "Equestrian Center" link for more details.

To further enhance our services, a variety of retreat and recreational amenities are available, including a river front rental cabin for private getaways, a horse camping area, a primitive group camping and picnic area on the river. Equestrian visitors are welcome to bring their own horses to day ride or to stay as ranch guests. Non-equestrian guests are welcome, too!

Cabin and pond in late fall

Diesel-pusher in camp site #5

Highline or corral area behind Site #1

Boy Scouts camping in the primitive tent area by the river

Group camp picnic shelter and bon fire area

All visitors will be invited to hike or ride our trails through hardwood stands and along the creeks, enjoy the serenity and privacy of pristine wildlife habitat, sign up for riding or horse training lessons, take in area attractions, enjoy the sounds of the river from the privacy of the cabin hot tub, or sit around a camp fire with friends and family. Click on the "Lodging, Camping, Trails" link to see photos of our facilities for recreational opportunities. Click on the "God's Beauty" link to see some of the views and sunsets to be enjoyed here.

Garron plays in the creek

Canadian guest relaxes in the hammock

Trail rider in the fall

Small waterfalls along the creek

Cara's first fish, caught in the GRR pond

Gift Certificates can be purchased for any dollar amount to be redeemed for any of the merchandise or services offered at Grove River Ranch. Visit the "For Sale" page. We also have some Big D stable sheets and thermal blankets, farm implements, equipment, and horse-safe high-density plastic fencing. Review our "Calendar of Events" and make plans to join us! Contact us to receive a copy of our current rate sheet and to be placed on our emailing list for specific clinics, events or services. Photos of ranch events can be viewed on the "Gallery" page. Contact us if you would like to rent the facilities for your event.

Cowboy mounted shooting demo

Reining demo

Vaulting demo

Jumping demo

Cutting demo

If you are still undecided about choosing Grove River Ranch as your destination, read the comments and recommendations on the "Guest Book" page. Our peaceful family-oriented atmosphere is depicted on the "Ranch Life Photos" page. We look forward to the opportunity to host your visit and your return to the ranch!

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Tim & CJ Farmer

345 Hickory Flat Drive; Gillsville, GA 30543

706-677-0072 or 770-540-8380

CJ@GroveRiverRanch.com