Lake Lanier islands resort unveils first phase of multimillion expansion, transformation

Aug 22, 08 | 1:55 am

The first phase of a 10 year, multimillion dollar expansion is complete at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. The Atlanta-area destination has unveiled the transformed Legacy Lodge & Conference Center, formerly known as Emerald Pointe Hotel & Conference Center, along with six new executive villas.

The Legacy Lodge & Conference Center, which was completely rebuilt using only the shell of the original structure signifies the beginning of a new era for meetings in Georgia.

"The new Legacy Lodge & Conference Center is considered the first resort conference center for Atlanta," said Stephanie Orr, director of sales and marketing at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. "Lake Lanier Islands Resort offers an abundance of on-property amenities and activities that complement any meeting or conference agenda."

Inspired by the great lodges of America built at the turn of the 20_^th century, the Legacy Lodge & Conference Center features a Port Cochere adorned with a large copper cupola. The lobby boasts a vaulted timber ceiling, a huge chandelier replicating oak branches, a stacked stone fireplace and floors of African slate and planked wood offering an expansive space for guests to gather.

The conference center offers 21,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. The 22 meeting rooms offer ergonomically designed chairs and state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment and complimentary high-speed wireless. The Lodge is a member of the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) and offers a Complete Meeting Package (CMP), which includes all meals, valet parking, gratuities, meeting rooms and audio-visual equipment. Legacy Lodge's Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 300 attendees, serving as an ideal venue for special events.

The 221 guestrooms, which were taken down to bare concrete walls and completely refurbished, are appointed with Serta pillow top mattresses, luxury bed linens, enlarged bathrooms with granite countertops, flat screen televisions and overstuffed chairs. Amenities also include complimentary wireless access.

Located adjacent to the hotel are six new luxurious Legacy Villas. Offering the same elegantly rustic feel as the Legacy Lodge, the six-room villas are 4,500 square feet and feature all the accoutrements of the Legacy Lodge. The six rooms are separately keyed for privacy, allowing guests to rent the entire villa or just one room. The upper level features two king suites and a common area with stacked stone fireplaces and decks overlooking the lake, while most of the lower level bedrooms include fireplaces and patios with their own beautiful views.

BullFrogs Bar and Grille, located poolside, was also expanded to include an enlarged indoor dining area, upgraded kitchen facility and expanded menu.

For more information on the Legacy Lodge & Conference Center, visit www.lakelanierislands.com.


About Lake Lanier islands resort

Set on the pristine, southern-most shores of Lake Sidney Lanier is Lake Lanier Islands Resort. The year-round, 1,100-acre resort is located less than 45 minutes from downtown Atlanta and boasts a variety of amenities and attractions including the Legacy Lodge & Conference Center, championship golf courses, scenic horseback riding, spa services, casual and upscale dining options, campsites, boat rentals, and the summertime Beach & WaterPark.