Have attended numerous retreats there and it is always good. Fabulous food, great set up and over…read morethe top management!

Judy is amazing! She is the owner and operator of this retreat center. She taught homemaking for…read more20+ years and definitely has the gift of hospitality. This is a comfortable retreat center I like to call my second home. The food is terrific! Many dishes are made straight from their garden. Judy thought of everything when designing her retreat center. Each room has 4 twin beds, a personal fan, light and alarm clock. Each guests has 2 four foot tables with comfortable chairs and electrical outlets to spread out their crafting supplies. People bring supplies for quilting or scrapbooking or whatever hobby they are working with. I take a group at least once a year and we can't wait to return! It's worth every penny. She stays booked all year so if your interested in going you might have to join another group. It's located between canton and Athens. If u go to Athens visit The Needle Niche for unique quilting fabric and great ideas and samples. If u go during first Monday visit canton.

Served us well! 5/5…read more Stayed Jan 2018 Darlene T. Pretty inside & out, soothing woodsy setting w/ the amazingly perfect windows to enjoy it. Subdued, tasteful, mostly utilitarian decorating instead of overload you see in some cabins or B&Bs. Hosts literally thought of EVERYTHING you might need, name it. An extremely well-stocked kitchen & bathroom & shockingly generous supply of edibles/drinkables/goodies. We used the chiminea (fat sticks easily gleaned from yard to feed it) & also the little grill, nice. Enjoyed the whimsical yard art, again, liked their tastes. There was even a bottle tree outside to trap bad spirits, must be doing its job, lol. Reception for Wi-Fi and cell good. There were CDs & DVDs & a player but the TV also had cable, so 7 channels, I think, hope you like old Westerns & Forensic Files reruns, we did. Of the few DVDS they had, one was an older fave of ours, The Good Girl, so great to see again. Was cool, rainy weekend so we didn't walk afield, maybe next time but then next time might order up another rainy weekend, works for us. A few times we heard a braying donkey neighbor some distance, didn't bother us, made up for not hearing or seeing much of the wildlife other reviewers talked about. Did see birds, squirrels and an armadillo. When I say hosts thought of everything, I mean it, no, really, you'll find every single little thing you'd ever need, plus books to read (finished one from home and left it & a magazine for the stack) & cabin had a binder of instructions about anything & everything inside the place (check it out, we found lots of crucial info in there) plus a roundup of local things to do, nice mentions of the very fine Caldwell Zoo & the Tyler State Park. We welcomed guidance on how to start shower (pull ring down from faucet, aha!). If I had to say anything remotely negative it's that the steep stairs challenged me as I'm recovering from an injury. But the bed at the top made up for it. What else. Well, it was just nearly too perfect & afraid we might have trouble booking it during later, finer weather. We'd gone there for the singer-songwriter series, this one for the insanely talented Jeff Black who performed at the Old Firehouse. We had to skip out of the performance halfway through & head home early, ever-on-call husband had sudden work obligation pop up so we didn't get all the good out of Edom, our cabin & the concert, but we still left happy. Thx to you, Mr/Mr W

We stayed here for one night and it was the BEST experience of my life! The most perfect cozy cabin…read morefor a getaway! Highly recommend. We will be coming here time and time again!

Was a great peaceful environment. Had a awesome time in nature. The hospitality was great, and the…read morefacilities were super comfortable and super clean! Would love to come back!​

My wife decided to book a three day stay here based off a friend's suggestion, and we were very…read moreglad we decided to listen. The whole property is so peaceful and serene, you really feel immersed in the nature around you. The cabin was clean, welcoming, and very comfortable. We thanked our friend when we got back home, and can't wait to book our next stay.

Spent a weekend at the cabins. We were in the Bunk Cabin. We happened to be headed down for a girls…read moreweekend and mini high school meet up with friends we had not seen in nearly 10 years. Blue Gill not only had amazing owners, but a serine property, and provided an amazing experience. The porch to sit out on, the deck along with the hot tub, and trails to walk. The cabin was nicely decorated and had plenty of space. We not only enjoyed time catching up, but making new memories while laughing and discussing the prior ones from years ago. Comfy beds and couches that aloud for great rest as well. TY for this experience. We will be back!

Our family rented all 4 cabins and an RV slot for an 80th birthday celebration. It was perfect for…read moreus. Quiet. Easy water access. Big shady tree to sit under near the water. Kayaked a little. The owners Ray and Tina were great and so available for any questions or needs we would have. In a world of HGTV rentals only, this was a real cabin/semi camping experience yet still with a few kitchen amenities, A/C and comfy beds. Plenty of grills and picnic tables.

An absolute gem of a place. Highly recommend and will definitely go back. The owners Tina and…read moreRaymond are the nicest and really make this place a slice of heaven.

We had a wonderful time at Open Water Lodge. The atmosphere was peaceful and beautiful. The lodge…read morewas perfect for a large family group. Perfect sized kitchen and plenty of space to feel comfortable. We loved the options to play pool and arcade games. We watched some TV and spent a lot of time outside. The pool is beautiful and a nice size for fun in the sun. The corn hole game was a hit and fishing was the icing on the vacation cake! We are already planning our next visit! This is our new spot for years to come! ~Maria H

This is for fishing. Hired a guide here Jeremy Robinson Had…read morean incredible time with Jeremy. Brought my 13-year old grandson To catch some Striper and Hybrids. Jeremey put us on em and made it a great time with his infectious enthusiasm. Can not wait to go back and stay in the cabins on property. They were booked when we went Highly recommend their guide service!

Wonderful people and a great location, they bring home to you. I would not hesitate to recommend…read morethese cabins to any of my friends or family members!!!

If your headed to lake fork to do some fishing, kayaking, motor cross or anything else in the area…read moreI highly recommend staying at the scenic 515 cabins. At the 515 you will experience the best customer service and the most comfortable beds in a cozy cabin. All cabins have covered parking to keep your boats dry and out of the weather. If you have a group check out the bunkhouse. Very affordable and I guarantee you won't find better customer service.

Our RV camping group was there for the weekend for one of their gatherings. Unfortunately, we were…read morenot able to join them since we had a busy booked weekend. But we did decide to drive down for the day and attend the hot dog cookout that was being held on Friday evening. My wife and I were very impressed with the facilities. The clubhouse was very nice with lots of amenities. The pool looked very inviting with its sparkling water. The RV sites (full hookups) were nicely spaced out. The roads through the park could use some TLC, There are some potholes that need attention. Next time we're in the Canton area, we'll definitely considering RVing at Mill Creek Ranch.

NOT FAMILY FRIENDLY!…read more SO DISAPPOINTED & DISGUSTED. When we arrived at the gate to check in, we were greeted with signs of a "GAYla". And then as soon as we entered the grounds, gay flags. We should have left, but we were ready to be settled. The park was completely full of queers, causing our children to wonder why such behaviours. And then while they were sleeping, there was a noisy (unnecessary) parade that woke them. This park markets family-friendly yet promotes the opposite. Too bad they don't stay neutral and keep their unnatural views to themselves.

DO NOT STAY HERE! The owner is very difficult to work with and will keep your deposit no matter…read morewhat. The grounds keeper was super friendly, but that didn't do us much good. We rented several of the houses for a conference here in summer 2015. Right off the bat, it seemed nice; however, many things soon went wrong. First, the AC wasn't working in the main house where we were holding our meetings for the conference and where many people were sleeping. The grounds keeper was super friendly and attentive. She came and "fixed" it, but it only worked well momentarily. The rest of the week it was hardly cooling the place down. The fridge and freezer stopped working in the main house also where we kept all of our food (good thing we realized it, otherwise our food would've spoiled). We tried to be good guests and wash the dish towels we soiled; however, the washer wouldn't drain after many, many tries. None of these issues were our fault, but were due to faulty, ancient appliances. Still, we tried to keep a good attitude and "make the most of it." After all, the show must go on. Upon departing the grounds, everyone cleaned each house we occupied very well and left everything as we found it upon arrival. We even had a few people walk through each house afterwards to double check. To our surprise, the owner claimed half of our deposit. We asked her for her reasoning. She could not give us much explanation other than a few plates that were left by the pool, which we tried to explain were not ours. If anything, we should have not only received our full deposit back but also a discount for all the trouble we experienced. I cannot in good conscience recommend this place to anyone. I repeat, DO NOT stay here. P.S. The only other review on here to date is by Mary Ellen, the owner herself, so I'd disregard it, if I were you.

the owner mary ellen malone took 1250.00 from our client for a long term rental and the next day…read moreasked him to leave because the house was not prepared for long term. promised to return the money the next day and now she acts as if she does not know him anymore! this lady is not running a good business at all and we will not rest until she gives his money back!

This weekend was my 2nd time attending a retreat here. I definitely recommend. This is an all…read moreinclusive experience with chef on property cooking all the meals, lots of tea, coffee and wine to drink. The property is quiet and beautifully set in the middle of pine trees. There is a schedule of activities to do but you are gently told to do what you want and take what you want from the retreat. I really enjoyed the yoga, meditation and making vision board. This is a unique experience because you meet the most amazing women and the sense of community was much needed.

Me and a girlfriend came here for a relaxing weekend retreat to spend time with each other and in…read morenature! The retreats leader was Keitha and we all loved her so much! We also got to meet Teresa at our retreat as well - she is the owner of the location. This is the perfect yoga/ relaxation retreat if you want to get away and recharge. There are multiple workshops and yoga classes and they also have a fun art and craft activities as well. It's a great place to meet other women, create friendships and bond in nature. It is located away from the city and is surrounded by trees. It is a very relaxing location. Shout out to Dana who gave the most amazing massage ever! Also a huge shout out to Angel as well who is the retreat chef. The food here was so tasty and fresh! I get food anxiety because I am vegetarian and I hate going places where I don't have anything to eat. This place has plenty of options for vegetarians and others with different dietary needs. My friend and I had so much fun here, I am so glad she found it and we were able to go together! I do wish they had some sort of charging station at the retreat as it would have been so helpful since the nearest one is about 30 miles away. All in all I would definitely recommend this retreat to others that are interested!