What kinds of recreational activities are available at Barnsley Resort?

Barnsley Resort offers a wide range of activities, including golfing, horseback riding, sporting clays, hiking, archery, and more.

Can I book activities in advance?

Yes, we recommend booking activities in advance to ensure availability, especially for popular options like golf and spa treatments.

Are the activities family-friendly?

Yes, many of the recreational activities at Barnsley Resort are designed for all ages and are perfect for families.

Spring Covey Classic | Barnsley Resort Georgia

Spring Covey Classic

March 7, 2026

Spring Covey Classic

Join us Saturday from 12 – 2 p.m. for a celebrating of the changing of the seasons and the sporting lifestyle at Barnsley Resort with dog demonstrations from national bird dog trainer Betty Shearouse, live painting by wildlife artist Carrie Penley (SEWE Featured Artist, 2020), and a curated field shop celebrating the sporting lifestyle featuring Brackish, Tom Beckbe and more.

For a complete weekend experience, reserve a well-designed cottage suite with wood-burning fireplace paired with outdoor diversions including golf, spa, horseback riding, pickleball and more. Overnight accommodations are available with special event pricing of 20% savings off best available rates. Please use code Event26 at time of booking.
Please reserve online or call 770.773.7480 to speak with our reservations team.

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Featured Presenters

Betty Shearouse
Betty Shearouse of Kimball, Tennessee has competed on horseback since 2008 in Amateur Shooting Dog and Amateur All-Age American Field trials, running exclusively English Setters. Her dogs have earned multiple regional and national honors, including Dog of the Year titles, Open and Amateur championships, qualifications for Top 12 Invitational trials, and the 2025 National Amateur Free-For-All Championship. Betty is dedicated to preserving the tradition, standards, and sportsmanship of horseback field trials while showcasing how elite bird dog performance translates to excellence in the upland field.
Carrie Penley
Carrie Penley is a Georgia-based artist known for her mixed media paintings that layer realism with narrative. Raised in Carrollton, she studied at the University of Georgia and began her career in interiors under designers Dan Carithers and Dotty Travis before founding her full-time studio in 2012. Her work explores the American West as both landscape and symbol, a meditation on resilience, memory, and spirit. Beneath each brushstroke lies history: aged sheet music, weathered paper, and fragments of story. Whether depicting wildlife or music icons, Carrie’s art honors what endures: the beauty of nature, the courage of individuality, and the timeless rhythm of the land.