North Georgia Mountain Homes and Golf

McLemore Resort sits atop Lookout Mountain, Georgia, offering two top-100 ranked golf courses, a 245-room AAA four-diamond Cloudland hotel, and a curated collection of luxury homes and homesites with cliff-edge views over North Georgia's mountains. Just over two hours from Atlanta and 35 minutes from Chattanooga.

Spread across 1,600 mountain acres, McLemore pairs two championship golf courses with luxury homesites overlooking forests, fairways, and endless mountain horizon. Debra Johnston's strategic partnership with McLemore makes her the premier Atlanta agent for buyers exploring this extraordinary community.

McLemore Golf Village offers detached, low-maintenance luxury homes between the 16th and 17th holes of the award-winning Highlands Course, starting from $950K. Owners can join the club-managed rental program, earning income when away, making it one of North Georgia's most compelling second home investments.

McLemore's collection of quarter to half-acre homesites overlooks forests, fairways, and endless mountain horizon. Custom builds, AR Homes designs, and move-in-ready residences give buyers multiple paths to ownership in one of Georgia's most sought-after luxury mountain communities.

Before buying, experience McLemore through a Stay and Play package. Golf cottages, resort amenities, cliff-edge dining, and access to two top-100 courses make the visit as compelling as the ownership. The Discovery Visit program is designed for serious buyers considering a second home at the resort.

McLemore Resort offers second homes, permanent residences, and investment properties set against the natural beauty of Lookout Mountain. A practical guide to the real estate opportunities, rental income potential, and lifestyle amenities that make North Georgia's mountain communities increasingly compelling for Atlanta luxury buyers.

McLemore's custom home program pairs scenic homesites with AR Homes' collection of over 200 home designs, or fully bespoke plans tailored to each owner's vision. A rare opportunity to build a legacy mountain home with cliff-edge views of McLemore Cove and the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Georgia.

Through her strategic partnership with McLemore Golf Resort, Debra Johnston is Atlanta's leading luxury agent for North Georgia mountain second homes. With deep knowledge of the Lookout Mountain community and over 21 years of luxury real estate expertise, she brings unmatched insight to buyers exploring mountain living above the clouds.

Designed by Rees Jones and Bill Bergin, the Highlands Course is a cliff-edge par 71 playing 7,055 yards from the tips, ranked a Top 100 Course You Can Play in America by Golf Digest. Its 18th hole, a breathtaking par 4 riding the clifftop above McLemore Cove, was named the Best Finishing Hole in America since 2000 by Golf Digest and ranks 22nd in Golf Digest's 100 Greatest Holes in America.

Opened in October 2025, The Keep is McLemore's second 18-hole championship course from architects Bill Bergin and Rees Jones. Named Sports Illustrated's Best New Course of 2025, runner-up for Golf Digest's Best New Public Course, and ranked No. 25 on Golfweek's Top 200 Resort Courses in America, the highest debut of any new course on the list. Five cliff-edge holes overlook McLemore Cove from over 300 feet above the valley below.

McLemore Resort is one of Golf Digest's 50 premier golf resorts in America, featuring two nationally ranked 18-hole championship courses designed by Rees Jones and Bill Bergin. The Highlands has been Top 100 ranked since 2019. The Keep debuted at No. 25 on Golfweek's Top 200 Resort Courses in 2026. Play as a Friend of McLemore, a Stay and Play guest, or as a full member.

Designed by Bill Bergin and located directly beside the McLemore Clubhouse, The Cairn is a six-hole short game course overlooking the award-winning 18th hole of the Highlands Course. Included with every resort stay, it is one of the best short game facilities in the Southeast and a unique warm-up to a full round on the mountain. the mountain.

McLemore offers full memberships for both property owners and out-of-town golfers. Non-resident members enjoy included green fees on the 18-hole championship course, 50% rates for accompanied guests, and use of the full practice facility. Membership in both The Highlands Club and The Keep as an equity member is available.

Golf Digest ranked McLemore Resort among the 50 premier golf resorts in the United States, recognizing the resort's combination of two nationally ranked courses, cliff-edge terrain, the Cloudland hotel, five dining outlets, a full service spa, and one of the most dramatic inland golf settings in the country.