Kaluna Farm Retreat
Talking Rock, Georgia 30175
See the magic mountain spring!
Overview
Kaluna Farm Retreat is nestled in the creek hollers and bottom lands of the North Georgia Blue Ridge foothills. The 92 acre retreat is primarily forested land with the heart of the farm being a mosaic of fields, orchards, and a magical mountain spring at the center.
Love for the land is seen and felt everywhere at Kaluna. The good life is one of service to a place and the Earth. As responsible stewards of this land, the KFR family works hard to make choices that lead to abundant life for our relations. By using regenerative farming techniques we have increased the soil fertility and planted many perennial species that feed us and the ever increasing wildlife that depends on this farm for life.
KFR is a complex ecosystem of relationships with benefits. As such, the farm consciously makes decisions on what products it uses and imports onto the farm. Kaluna Farm takes pride in being chemical free in its agricultural practices. Please help the farm by also making conscious decisions about what you bring and leave on the land. Bring your water containers and drink from the spring or the filtered well water, leave the plastic at home, and buy local quality produce when in season from the farm’s offerings.
The rentals at Kaluna are as eclectic as the past inhabitants. The first rental is known as the Bamboo Roost, it is a heartwood pine efficiency above the bathhouse. It was Ben’s first new build on the farm replacing the old outhouse as the only bathroom. It has a cozy warm feel from the pine, and is currently hidden behind a wall of bamboo. The wooden yurt was our second rental to be developed and was built 6 years ago on a south-facing knoll overlooking the farm bottoms. It is oriented to receive warm sun rays to the south in the winter and it is shaded by the forest overhead in the summer. It is extremely efficient and has nice privacy in the woods.
The pre-civil war Cherokee built log cabin is our third option. It is our most authentic and historic offering. It has been cobbled together with other logs from the log corn crib that used to sit beside it. The cabin is homey and takes guests back to simpler times. And the last rental is our newly built treehouse. It started out as a play place for the kids, but quickly became another sought after rental. Its floors were built from a recycled lake deck and has a reclaimed slide, set of windows and siding. It is nested by a spring fed creek and forested hill. Peace and magic radiate from the upper floor bedroom, the spring babbles to your dreams.
Location
Features
Food
- Farm Fresh Eggs
- Locally grown
Amenities
- A/C
- Barbeque/Grill
- Crib
- Farm Store
- Fire pit
- Full kitchen
- Ground-floor bedroom
- Library
- Linens provided
- Microwave
- Playground
- Pond
- Private Bath
- Refrigerator
- Spring Water On-Site
- WiFi (free)
Activities
- Bonfire/Campfire
- Chickens
- Farm Dogs
- Flower Fields
- Gardening
- Hiking
- Leaf Peeping (Seasonal)
- Nature walk
- Organic farming
- Plant Nursery
- Planting / harvesting
- Regenerative Farming
- Workshops
Allowed
- Children under 12
- Corporate Retreats
- Family Reunions
- Special Events
- Tour Groups - Small
Units
Wooden Yurt
Special Instructions: Our Wooden Yurt is a modern take on a classic Mongolian dwelling. Enjoy living in the round with plentiful light from the skylight and large southern windows. The space is tucked into the forest above the main farm grounds. The large open space is perfect for families and groups. The yurt is a world away, yet close to our organic homestead activity. The Yurt has one queen bed, two fold out chair twin beds, and 4 twin beds. The space has a fully appointed kitchen and private bathroom, as well as a private fire pit and charcoal grill.
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Weekday (Sunday thru Thursday) nightly rate Instructions: The weekday rate does not include hotel/motel taxes or sales tax. There is a two-night minimum stay in the Yurt. |
Rate Period From: 01/01 To: 12/31 | Price : $125 |
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Weekend (Friday & Saturday) nightly rate Instructions: The weekend rate does not include hotel/motel taxes or sales tax. There is a two-night minimum stay in the Yurt. |
Rate Period From: 01/01 To: 12/31 | Price : $149 |
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Per person after 4th guest Instructions: |
Rate Period From: 01/01 To: 12/31 | Price : $15 |
Bamboo Roost
Special Instructions: Our Bamboo Roost is perched high above the gardens, and hidden behind a screen of living bamboo. This place offers a warm, cozy feel with heart wood pine throughout the main living space. The porch provides privacy behind a tall wall of bamboo. The Roost offers guests a small kitchen and private half bath, a bedroom and a pull-out couch for extra sleeping space. The Roost sits on the forest edge, in the middle of the farm, offering our guests easy access to explore our sanctuary. It is the second story of our bath house with access to complete bathrooms on the first floor. This is a perfect place to experience our farm while having a quiet space for reading, contemplation, and fascinating conversation. Please note that the wood stove is no longer in the unit.
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Weekday (Sunday thru Thursday) nightly rate Instructions: The weekend rate does not include hotel/motel taxes or sales tax. |
Rate Period From: 01/01 To: 12/31 | Price : $99 |
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Weekend (Friday & Saturday) nightly rate Instructions: The weekend rate does not include hotel/motel taxes or sales tax. |
Rate Period From: 01/01 To: 12/31 | Price : $125 |
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Per person after 2nd guest Instructions: |
Rate Period From: 01/01 To: 12/31 | Price : $10 |
Treehouse Sanctuary
Special Instructions: Kaluna's Treehouse Sanctuary is nestled in a grove of tulip poplars by our sweet water spring. Imagine peacefully sitting on the porch, watching the creek meander. Inside, lounge on the bean bags or make an escape down the spiral slide. Dream with the trees in the upstairs bedroom that offers a bird's eye view of the surrounding woodland. This space is ideal for two adult guests, but can accommodate up to two children.
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Weekday (Sunday thru Thursday) nightly rate Instructions: The weekday rate does not include hotel/motel taxes or sales tax. |
Rate Period From: 01/01 To: 12/31 | Price : $95 |
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Weekend (Friday & Saturday) nightly rate Instructions: The weekend rate does not include hotel/motel taxes or sales tax. |
Rate Period From: 01/01 To: 12/31 | Price : $115 |
Authentic Log Cabin
Special Instructions: Come enjoy the good life in my ancestors’ authentic 1800s log cabin! This is a unique chance to live simple and close to the Earth, while still having modern creature comforts. The cabin sits above our animal pasture, yet offers plenty of privacy. If you need an easy and close escape from the city that offers a tranquil setting and slower pace...this is the place! A new roof and internet/wifi access are cabin enhancements for 2022. The wood stove is no longer functional.
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Weekday (Sunday thru Thursday) nightly rate Instructions: The weekday rate does not include hotel/motel taxes or sales tax. |
Rate Period From: 01/01 To: 12/31 | Price : $125 |
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Weekend (Friday & Saturday) nightly rate Instructions: The weekend rate does not include hotel/motel taxes or sales tax. |
Rate Period From: 01/01 To: 12/31 | Price : $140 |
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Per person after 2nd guest Instructions: |
Rate Period From: 01/01 To: 12/31 | Price : $10 |
Farm House
Special Instructions: Kaluna Farm Retreat's Farm House is the original pioneer cabin that connects us to a rich history of plant people on this land. This cabin has been renovated to accommodate modern comforts while preserving the antiquity and raw beauty of the original structure. The Farm House boards and logs speak of seven generations of homesteaders who have made this their home. Sitting across from the spring fed creek, the Farm House has a lush yard filled with herbs and bamboo. Enjoy the view of the gardens from one of the covered porches while sipping your coffee or farm fresh tea. Immerse yourself into the beauty of the farm that surrounds this cabin. It is truly a magical and relaxing experience. The Farm House has a large kitchen that easily seats 10+. Plan ahead with our farm crew, and you can cook up farm fresh meals while enjoying the seasonal flavors from our gardens. The kitchen has a nice sitting porch and access to an outdoor grill and fire pit by the creek. The old log room has a queen size bed and two twin beds. The upstair bedroom has four additional twin beds. There are also two twin pullout beds in the living room.
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Weekday (Sunday thru Thursday) nightly rate Instructions: The weekday rate does not include hotel/motel taxes or sales tax. |
Rate Period From: 01/01 To: 12/31 | Price : $175 |
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Weekend (Friday & Saturday) nightly rate Instructions: The weekend rate does not include hotel/motel taxes or sales tax. |
Rate Period From: 01/01 To: 12/31 | Price : $200 |
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Per person after 2nd guest Instructions: |
Rate Period From: 01/01 To: 12/31 | Price : $10 |
