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Resort luxury
The current owners South Street
Partners acquired Barnsley Resort
in 2022 and embarked on further
renovation investment and debut
of new amenities. Thus far, the
enhancements at Barnsley Resort
have spanned the transformative
redesign of 85 cottage guest rooms
and suites, improvements to the
Barnsley Resort Shooting Grounds
and the addition of signature restaurant Jules, six new pickleball courts,
a German-inspired Biergarten, a second family-friendly pool with lazy
river and The Merger, an 18-hole
Himalayas-style putting course.
Overseen by Executive Chef
Shaun Doty, visitors say Jules represents the resort’s most enriching
culinary statement to date. The
menu blends Southern traditions,
Japanese cooking styles and European refinement, and pays homage to the region with ingredients
sourced from the resort’s on-site
farm, local gardens, and pastures.
Most recently, Barnsley Resort’s
all-day dining concept, Woodlands,
and neighboring Dugan’s Pub have
been transformed to reflect the
rich history of the property through
natural materials, layered furnishings and curated artwork, including
original landscape paintings and a
wall installation featuring vintage
duck decoys.
“As an avid golfer but also
someone with a busy lifestyle, my
favorite activity is The Merger. The
putting course debuted last year
and offers a fun, approachable activity to enjoy with friends and family,
especially when you’re looking for a
quick game and don’t have time for
a full round of golf,” said Mark Spadoni, managing director of Barnsley
Resort. “We even have a glow-in-thedark version, where guests can play
with specialty glow-in-the-dark golf
balls, and our Happy Camper serves
beverages throughout! I’m also a big
fan of our daily programming, such
as the daily bourbon tasting experience, afternoon social hours, guided
hikes, fun runs and more. It’s a great
way to meet other guests and enjoy
a routine while on property.”
Baker Owens is a staff writer for James and
James Magazine Online.
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