Chattooga Club

History

Founded in the early 1980s as a family-focused mountain retreat in Cashiers, NC, the club emphasizes preservation of the landscape, Southern hospitality, and a tradition of social and recreational programming. More information can be found here.

Social Activities

The club offers a year-round member social calendar that includes wine tastings, gourmet dinners, live music, themed dinners, holiday celebrations, Bear Bar social gatherings, and events such as Wine & Wickets and Croquet & Rosé. Details on these activities can be found here.

Recreational Amenities

Members have access to various amenities including a Victory Garden with on-site organic produce, a private Lake Chattooga for canoeing and fly fishing, Mac’s View scenic overlook, a heated saline Chestnut Pool with poolside food and beverage service, hiking trails, a putting green, a pro shop, children’s play areas, and spa and lodge accommodations. More about these amenities is available here.

Sport Facilities

The club features two world-class croquet lawns, three Har-Tru tennis courts (with instruction and clinics), three pickleball courts, a bocce court, a putting green, a heated saline swimming pool, and a stocked private lake for trout fishing and canoeing. Information on these facilities can be found here.

Golf Facilities

The club markets a championship golf course and includes an on-site putting green; however, no public course details or tee-time information are published on the club website. More information is available here.

Fitness Centers

The Life Enhancement Center offers state-of-the-art fitness equipment, on-site personal trainers, and instructor-led classes such as yoga, spin, and aerobics. Additionally, on-site spa services are available, including massages and facials. Details can be found here.

Dining Experiences

Dining options include multiple venues such as an outdoor Dining Pavilion and the Bear Bar, featuring a resident sommelier and a curated wine program. The club offers full menus for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, along with poolside food and beverage service, and in-house catering for events. More information is available here.

Event Spaces

The club provides multiple indoor and outdoor venues for private events, weddings, and corporate retreats, including Mac’s View and the Chestnut Pool area. On-site catering and event coordination services are also offered. More details can be found here.

Family and Children

Dedicated family programming and facilities include a children’s play area called The Escape, a supervised Kids Camp, Build a Pet workshops, Kids Tennis Clinics, Pizza & Picasso parties, and family picnics and activities at Mac’s View. More information can be found here.

Youth Programs

The club organizes youth programming such as Kids Camp, Kids Tennis Clinics, supervised children’s activities, and seasonal workshops and parties. Details are available here.

Seasonal Events

Seasonal and themed events include a Summer Solstice Party, 'Thrill of the Grill' cookouts, Cinco de Mayo fiestas, and end-of-season bocce championships, along with other holiday and seasonal celebrations. More information is available here.

Accommodation Options

The Lodge offers seven member-limited suites with published nightly rates and a 20% discount for stays of seven nights or more. Lodge reservations are limited to members and their referred guests. More details can be found here.

Access Policies

The club and most amenities are member-exclusive. Lodge stays are restricted to Chattooga Club members and their referred guests. Membership does not require ownership of real estate in the community, and prospective members are encouraged to contact the membership office for details. More information is available here.

Guest Access

Guests are typically accommodated when accompanying or referred by members, and Lodge reservations are limited to members and their referred guests. For specifics on guest privileges and any associated fees, the club advises contacting them directly. More information is available here.

Wedding Services

The club offers on-site wedding and reception planning with in-house culinary and catering services, customized menus sourced from local purveyors and the club’s Victory Garden, and multiple venue options for ceremonies and receptions. More details can be found here.

Corporate Services

Corporate retreat and meeting packages are available, including team-building activity options and flexible event spaces. The club markets corporate retreat offerings and packages. More information can be found here.

Community Engagement

The club is committed to environmental stewardship, local economic contribution, and community-oriented events, positioning itself as a social hub that employs local staff and sources local goods whenever possible. More information is available here.

Membership Joining

Membership details and initiation dues are not published on the public website. Prospective members are asked to contact the membership office to inquire about joining, and members receive access to amenities and priority reservations. More information can be found here.