LODGING AND ADVENTURE PACKAGES

Check-in is between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. No check-ins will be accepted after 10 p.m. We have a gate that closes at 10 p.m. and can only be opened with a gate key that you will get at check in.

Check-out is 11 a.m.

The card you use to book AND the cardholder's government-issued photo identification MUST be present at check-in for BOTH activities and lodging. We cannot check you in without verifying both your ID and the card used to book the reservation.

Breakfast is served from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the main lodge.

In the summer, we may start breakfast earlier to accommodate our earlier adventure tours.

Breakfast includes fresh fruit, coffee, juice, and teas. We serve 2 breakfast meats (based on availability), an additional breakfast side such as hash browns, sausage gravy or grits, homemade biscuits, and eggs.

Package Rates include a full breakfast for 2 guests. The additional guest lodging fee ($20) includes breakfast.

Gourmet Dinners are included with every package except the Zipline & Dine Package. 

After booking you will receive an email confirmation that you can reply to with your menu selections. Meal choices must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of your reservation.

Please note that our menus change with the seasons to feature fresh, seasonal ingredients. Menu updates typically occur around the start of each season.

We have free Wi-Fi in the main lodge and most rooms.

network: BanningMills

No password required. 

Due to our remote location, we cannot guarantee a strong signal in rooms. Feel free to use the Wi-Fi in the main lodge when needed.

We have dedicated Wi-Fi in our meeting spaces for groups who rent those rooms.

Cable TV is available in most rooms. DVD players are hooked up in main-side lodging options* and movies are available at the main lodge for check out. 

*Economy Lodge Rooms, Creekside Overlook Rooms, Pool-Side Treehouses, Pine Log Cabins, and the Cabin on the Ridge.

The full amount is charged onto the card at the time of booking. Credit card used at booking and government-issued photo ID matching the cardholder's name are required at check in. If a guest is unable to provide both of those at check in, or email us photos of those prior to check in, the reservation will be forfeited with NO refund.

If you must cancel, you must email that request to us. We will not take call in cancellation requests. We will then send out emailed cancellation notices. Please make sure you have this to verify that we did get your cancellation request. If you DO NOT receive the cancellation notice, please call, or email us to resend it. Please keep the cancellation notice for your verification records!

Cancellations made 7 days or more in advance of the reservation date will receive a full refund minus a $20 processing fee--You may also reschedule your reservation (change to a later date) at no charge if done 7 or more days in advance.

No refunds, changes, or transfers are available for cancellations made within 24 hours of your reservation.

Cancellations made less than 7 days but more than 24 hours in advance of the reservation date will receive a refund of the balance after the following fees:

• Overnight accommodations: The amount of the first night stay will be retained
• Activities: 50% of total activities cost will be retained
• $20 processing fee

Transfer and Rescheduling Options (within 7 days)

Less than 7 days but more than 24 hours in advance, you may either transfer your balance to a gift card (valid for 5 years), or reschedule your reservation for a later date, after the following fees:

• $25 for accommodations
• $5 per person per activity

Important Notice: Transfers and rescheduled reservations made within the 7-day cancellation window are subject to the less than 7-day cancellation policy for any future changes and are not eligible for a full refund.

No Refunds or Transfers are Offered For:

• Cancellations or “no-shows” on the day of your reservation
• Participants who don’t meet the listed physical requirements or are under the influence of drugs or alcohol

All rooms are equipped with towels, linens, keurig, and AC for cooling and heating. We turn on the gas log fireplaces after the first frost (they remain turned off in warm weather).

Each lodging option lists specific room amenities. 

Other property Free Amenities

Please ensure all adventure tour participants meet the listed age and weight requirements for each included tour.

Participants who do not meet the listed physical requirements will not be allowed on tour and will not be given a refund. 

NO PETS are allowed on property. ONLY ADA recognized Service Animals are permitted on the property. We understand that service animals must be with their owner 24/7. Due to safety risks, we cannot allow service animals on our adventure treks. If a pet is not an ADA recognized service animal, a pet cleaning fee of $150 per room will be charged.

Banning Mills is a NON-SMOKING facility. A $150 fee will be assessed for smoking in rooms.

Please do not smoke within 25 feet of any building or structure (zip line towers, bridges, etc.) There is an area on the deck near the lodge where we allow smoking. Smoking is not allowed in the pool area.

Running cords from outlets is not permitted.

Our facility is in a historic and beautiful natural setting. Our trail systems and grounds are not considered "improved”, and we leave them as natural as possible. Therefore, when out and about the property, there are potential inherent risks to consider such as stumbles, falls, collisions, sprains, fractures, cuts and abrasions, insect, animal, and snake bites as well as bee stings, allergic reactions to plants and or animals, heat or cold injuries, blisters, sore muscles, severe injuries, and possible death. These risks are not all inclusive or considered complete.

Since packages include multiple lodging, adventure, and dining options, we require reservations to ensure all options are available. 

Please note that if you lose your room key, it is a $25 charge and if you lose your gate key, there is a $50 charge.

If you can find extra time after adventuring, exploring, and dining with us there are many places to visit within 30 minutes’ drive.

We are located between the City of Newnan (15 mi south) and Carrollton (10 mi north) both of which are rich in history.

Newnan, GA, also known as the City of Homes, has six National Register Historic Districts. Explore the historic downtown, tour gardens such as Oak Grove Plantation or Dunaway Gardens, and take a driving tour of Newnan’s historic homes. Stop in at the Coweta County African American Heritage Museum & Research Center for a history lesson and genealogy session. Enjoy a self-guided driving tour and see the districts that include Antebellum and Victorian homes, the 1904 historic courthouse, Oak Hill Cemetery, the History Depot, and the McRitchie Hollis Museum. Be sure to save time for shopping for antiques and treasures in the historic downtown area and the outdoor mall, Ashley Park.

Visit the Explore Newnan - Coweta and the Explore Georgia Newnan sites for a list of things to do and places to eat.

Explore the shops, restaurants, and galleries of historic Downtown Carrollton, GA. Play the state’s best disc golf course at Hobbs’ Park. Walk or bike the Carrollton Greenbelt, GA’s longest closed-loop bike trail. Catch a show at the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center or the Amp Amphitheater. Connect with the art & history of textiles in West GA at the SE Quilt & Textile Museum and the WGA Textile Heritage Trail. Also, located 10 minutes from town is Oak Mountain Championship Golf Course. 

Visit Explore Georgia - Carrollton for a list of things to do and places to eat.