I spent the weekend at Barnsley Resort with a group of friends for a birthday celebration, and I…read morewas looking forward to using their spa services while we were there. I got a manicure and a swedish massage. The massage was great. The massage therapist asked me about any medical issues beforehand, and she did focus on the areas that I described as my problem areas. My manicure left a little bit to be desired. I thought the manicurist was really nice and the experience itself was pleasant and comfortable. But I wasn't really that happy with the quality of the manicure and the polish started to bubble and peel up around the edges on the 2nd day. My polish lasts longer than that when I paint my nails at home. But the reason I gave the spa 3 stars out of 5 is because of the facility itself. The changing area and waiting room are way too small for how many people were coming in and out on a Saturday. A group of us made appointments together and the locker room was so crowded between the 5 of us and other guests that it was uncomfortable. There was a line of people waiting to use the restroom and the staff told us that was the only bathroom available. I had to stand aside waiting for 2 people to move so that I could get to my locker. The layout of the locker room is lacking privacy as well since I was changing towards the front of the room where people coming in and out walked right by me. The robe seemed especially thin, particularly in the upper chest area. The loungey waiting area is co-ed and almost every seat was taken when I was waiting for my massage. It would have been nice to use the steam room or enjoy a cup of hot tea after my massage but I really just wanted to change and leave so that I could be out of the way of others. As for the massage room, I wish the room had been darker and more quiet. You could clearly hear what was going on out in the hallway at the very beginning of the massage and it made it hard to relax. Maybe if you came during a weekday when it is less crowded then you may have a completely different experience. I was expecting a "spa experience" given the pricing of the massage, and overall I felt disappointed.

One of the best resort and spas around! Feels like you're miles and miles away from home! Awesome…read morestaff! Awesome massages with a relaxing hot tea of your choice to prepare for the dreamiest 60/90 minutes of your life (in the spa world)! The most professional and serene setting! This spa is a must! No children, cellphones or loud conversations going on here! GREAT place to pamper yourself:)! Book your appointment now! Don't wait!

My "cottage" was infested with biting mosquitos. I killed two roaches. Placed coffee cups over the…read morecarcasses as there is no housekeeping at this "resort" any more. Oh, feral cats living under my porch, fed by an employee two buildings down at the Town Hall. Calling and visiting the front desk, they were friendly and apologetic and sent bottles of wine, but wine does not stop mosquitos biting. "Engineering" never showed up, I presume because they don't exist. 12th consecutive year here for an annual golf tournament. Something has changed and their room care has plunged. Literally an insect infested room with no response beyond "here is some wine and we're oh so sorry". If you come here, bring Deet to spray on your body and bug killer to spray around the perimeter of the floors. Oh, mosquitos on the toilet as well. Gym weight equipment was essentially non-functional as all thepoarts had loose bolts and pulley/cable links broken. Barnsley has started to become a dump. I'd bet Private Equity now owns some or all of it and has pulled their usual "strip away expenses and maintenance and no one will notice", as decided by a 24 year old finance major. Yeah, people notice. I wont come back.

So this place is expensive as I knew when I booked it, however I expect very upscale. The grounds…read morewere beautiful with many fire pits which was a nice touch. However, the room was very unimpressive (3 stars?) with single ply toilet paper ! we ate at the Woodlands grill which is overpriced, with a very limited menu & a mediocre meal. We went to a concert there so ate an early dinner, after went to the Biergarten for a drink & a snack. got an expensive drink but zero snacks. Geesh, sell peanuts or chips for hungry folks late evening. The whole place seemed so overpriced without the value. Won't be going back!

I had hope for this establishment being recommended by a fellow road warrior. From the second I…read morestepped through the door it was downhill. Dirt and dog treats were peppered throughout the floor. The bathroom was covered in hair and the sink had flies coming out of the drain. The cherry on top was when I got in bed and noticed the fleas bouncing on the comforter. I took their cue and bounced out of the hotel.

Hotel is "ok" except for the poor customer service, when I checked in i walked up to the lady in…read morethe front desk and i greeted her and she hit me with a what's your last name?? After that I didn't care anymore cause I knew what kind of talk that was gonna be so I took my keys and left. First night in around 2 am I feel something crawling on my I get up really quick and there's a decent roach on my bed, without my invitation of course....I quickly slapped it out of my bed, I'm a married man....and got up to kill it...needless to say I won't be staying here again.

If I could give Dr. Andrew Ray and his team more than 5 stars, I absolutely would!…read more I honestly can't thank Dr. Andrew Ray enough for what he's done for me. Today, for the very first time in my life, I wore a two-piece bathing suit... and I mean EVER. Not even as a teenager did I have the confidence to wear one. Choosing Dr. Ray as my surgeon was one of the best decisions I've ever made. From my consultation to my recovery, he and his entire team made me feel comfortable, cared for, and supported every step of the way. His work exceeded every expectation I had. This surgery wasn't just about changing my body, it completely changed how I see myself. Dr. Ray gave me something I never thought I'd have: confidence. I finally feel comfortable in my own skin and can honestly say I love my body. If you're considering surgery and you're looking for a surgeon who is not only incredibly talented but also truly cares about his patients, I cannot recommend Dr. Andrew Ray enough. Thank you for changing my life and giving me a confidence I never thought was possible. I will be forever grateful.

Time for my update and experience as of 09/28/14…read more I am going to share my whole story for those that care and are considering a similar cosmetic/life changing medical enhancement procedure : Abdominoplasty aka the "tummy tuck". That's exactly what I underwent and I couldn't be more pleased with the results even in this early stage of healing. It has been a mere 6 days since my procedure was performed at the skilled expertise hands of Dr. Chad Deal of Southern Surgical Arts located in Calhoun, GA. (They have a second medical building in Chattanooga, Tennessee as well.) Now, for those of you who may judge or have something negative to comment or think, -go ahead and waste your time, - you simply won't hurt my feelings. Now, where was I? Okay, let share the reason why I choose this route. 16 years ago yesterday, -I had my first and only child and my abdominal wall was naturally stretched out. Now, in most cases, the abdominal wall snaps back with proper exercise, care, etc. - but I was one of those that unfortunately dismissed exercise at that time and just settled with the bit of hanging skin that was left behind. Skip ahead to 2009. That is when I realized exercise was quite beneficial and not only lost many many pounds, - but got in great shape by mid 2010 and looked pretty good with my clothes ON. Fact. Well, during this time I even was doing 3 sets of 500 crunches 3x a day. A little tighter stomach but still the extra skin and not close to a bikini body. Jump ahead to this year. In April I joined X3 Sports in Inman Park after packing a good 25 pounds back on (slowly) over this past 16 months or so. And I even went with a personal trainer, the whole works. -At one time I had a record of hitting X3 Sports 89, -yes EIGHTY NINE days in a row. Still the sagging loose skin. -rest of my body showed great improvement. Enter abdominoplasty consultations : 4 of them. The first one (located in Midtown) told me I could get it almost right away and would be good to go in a week for a reunion in California I was hoping to attend. WRONG. UNREALISTIC. ***INTERUPTION! I actually have my follow up appt shortly in Calhoun so I have to continue this when I return. Hopefully getting my tubes out today. Oh, and it turns out that NO amount of exercise would have EVER given me these much-to-be desired (early) results. My abdominis rectus was over 5 1/2 cm separated and unattached. Thank You, Dr. Deal. I love this talented, warm, realistic, personable Doctor. So, the bottom line is that if anyone is SERIOUSLY interested, -message me and I can even send You the "before and after" pics, - what was cut off and sucked out, -me still on the operating table after the procedure, - and me today, -8 days later. (I don't know how well those pics would be received if I post them here, lol..) Anyway, I made the best decision EVER. This procedure goes hand in hand with self esteem, happiness, quality of life, and more. -And I am almost 44 years old. I so deserved this! Dr. Chad Deal @ SOUTHERN SURGICAL ARTS = AMAZINGLY CRAZY GOOD RESULTS. :)

I was here for a multiple day music festival recently and this is a beautiful outdoor venue that is…read moreprivately owned. There are over 5000 acres of land for camping, etc. There did not appear to be any wildlife on the grounds, which is why they were able to hold a festival here, but I'm sure if you were to go deeper into the woods you will find some! The only reason I am not giving it a perfect five stars is because signage and parking option layout is almost impossible to navigate. It also gets super muddy after it rains and with the amount of walking you will do to get around the premises, that could become bothersome. It's truly in the middle of nowhere- only two gas stations, two hotels, and a waffle house within 15 miles or so.

We stayed here recently in one of their "glamping" tents. It was an amazing experience! The tents…read morewere beautiful, with comfortable beds and AC/fans. The bathrooms were incredibly clean as well. It was very close to Rome and restaurants there. A great experience.