Our Story

Anderson Creek Retreat is old land that was once land of the Cherokee nation. Then, in the 1800’s, the spring-fed hollows and rich creek bottoms were settled by the Scotch-Irish pioneer families of Andersons, Mooneys, McClures, Weavers and Wehunts.

In 1990, descendants of the Anderson family formed a partnership to create a conservation community for those who share an appreciation for the natural beauty of the southern Appalachians. Today, Anderson Creek Retreat is setting new standards for mountain development.

Conservation development ensures the preservation of wildlife habitat, open space and water quality. Botanically rich environments, springs, hardwood ridges, pastures, creeks and the ruins of early settler homesteads are set aside as community parks. More than 130 acres in the Ridge Preserve and Creek Preserve are protected forever by conservation easements with the Georgia Land Trust. Miles of hiking, biking and horseback trails provide Anderson Creek Retreat families and friends the opportunity to explore the habitat of the whitetail deer, wild turkey, ruffed grouse, scarlet tanager, red-tailed hawk, pileated woodpecker and the great horned owl.

Whatever draws you to the outdoors-the crisp mountain air, the big woods or clear, spring-fed streams- you can find it at Anderson Creek Retreat.

Located in the heart of the finest outdoor recreation country in the southern Appalachians, Anderson Creek Retreat is next to the Chattahoochee National Forest near the historic mountain towns of Ellijay, Blue Ridge and Dahlonega. The Appalachian Trail and Amicalola Falls are just over the ridge. The 9,000 acre Rich Mountain Wilderness is across the Cartecay River Valley. The 40,000 acre Cohutta Wilderness, the largest wilderness area east of the Mississippi, is a few miles west. Whitewater rivers and pristine trout streams are nearby.

Photos of recently completed homes are in the Architecture Guide. Magazine features on the Anderson Creek Retreat lifestyle and families are found in ACR Press.