Achasta Amenities — twelve in, one gatehouse.
A complete attribute table of the twelve amenities behind Achasta’s gate — which ones come with HOA dues, which ones require a club membership, and what each one approximately costs to use. Built for buyers, not brochures.
Twelve amenities, one private community.
Achasta is a 750-acre gated community in Dahlonega, Georgia, anchored by a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course and the Chestatee River that runs through the back nine. Twelve distinct amenities sit behind the gatehouse — some included with HOA dues, some reserved for club members. Below is the complete inventory, in the order most buyers ask about them on a first tour.
The Clubhouse
Vaulted timber-and-stone great room, members’ bar, full-service dining, locker rooms, pro shop. The architectural and social center of Achasta.
Members onlyThe Pool
Resort-style swimming pool with lap lanes, deck, and pool house. Open spring through fall. Family-friendly with summer programming.
Members onlyTennis Courts
Two lit hard tennis courts. Member play, lessons, and limited weekend round-robin programming throughout the season.
Members onlyPickleball Courts
Six branded pickleball courts — the fastest-growing amenity inside the gates. Open play plus structured ladders.
Members onlyThe Firepit lounge
Eight cedar Adirondack chairs around a stone gas firepit just off the pool deck. The unofficial community living room on fall and winter evenings.
Members onlyLocker Rooms
Men’s and women’s locker facilities inside the clubhouse, with showers, lounges, and pre-round storage for golfing members.
Golf membersThe Pro Shop
Titleist apparel and equipment, custom club fittings, demo days, tournament check-in. Accessible to the general public and member guests.
Public accessPractice Range
Driving range at the front of the clubhouse. Member access plus limited guest access via day fee. Lessons available with the club professional.
Members + guest feePutting Green
Practice putting green adjacent to the first tee — warm-up area, lessons, junior clinics. Functions as a quiet shared lawn between rounds.
Members + guestsRiver Park
Chestatee River frontage with walking paths, picnic area, and seasonal kayak access. Open to all Achasta residents regardless of club status.
HOA includedCommunity Pond
Stocked pond near the primary gatehouse with fountain feature and benches. Catch-and-release fishing for residents and their guests.
HOA includedCart paths & staging
Paved interior cart-path network linking residential streets to the clubhouse, plus a covered staging area for member carts at the bag drop.
HOA + membersTwelve amenities, graded by access and price.
The single most useful question a buyer can ask before closing: what do I get for HOA dues, and what requires a separate membership? The matrix below answers it amenity by amenity. Approximate member costs reflect current published rates — confirm at closing with your advisor and the club office.
| Amenity | Tier | Approx member cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clubhouse | Members only | ~$300/mo | Social tier or higher grants full clubhouse access. Plus initiation. |
| Pool | Members only | Included w/ social | Bundled into social and golf membership tiers. Closed late fall through early spring. |
| Tennis | Members only | Included w/ social | Two lit hard courts. Programming through the club tennis professional. |
| Pickleball | Members only | Included w/ social | Six courts. Strong open-play culture — usually busy weekday mornings. |
| Firepit | Members only | Included w/ social | Adirondack seating, stone gas firepit. Year-round. No reservation required. |
| Locker Room | Golf members | Included w/ golf | Reserved-locker fee may apply for permanent storage assignments. |
| Pro Shop | Public access | No fee to browse | Open to the public during regular hours. Custom fittings by appointment. |
| Practice Range | Members + guests | ~$25 guest fee | Member-sponsored guests pay a small range fee. Bucket included. |
| Putting Green | Members + guests | Included | Free to members and their accompanied guests. Lessons through the pro. |
| River Park | HOA included | No additional fee | Open to every Achasta resident regardless of club membership. |
| Community Pond | HOA included | No additional fee | Stocked. Catch-and-release. Residents and accompanied guests only. |
| Cart paths / staging | HOA + members | Cart trail fee for members | Paths included with HOA. Annual cart trail fee applies if you keep a personal cart on-site for course play. |
The current membership packet, walked through for you.
Membership tiers, initiation fees, and per-amenity policies move year to year. The Gold Peach Realty Achasta team keeps the current packet on hand and walks every buyer through it before close so the carry numbers are real, not estimated.
What HOA dues cover — and where membership begins.
The cleanest mental model: HOA dues cover the gates, the grounds, and a small number of residential amenities. Everything that touches the golf course, the clubhouse, or the racquet sports complex sits on the membership side — and membership is fully optional. Many residents are HOA-only and never join.
What every resident gets.
If you own a home in Achasta, you pay HOA dues and you get the following. No optional add-on, no separate application, no club commitment.
- 24/7 staffed primary gatehouse and secondary gate
- Common-area landscaping and grounds maintenance
- River Park access — Chestatee River frontage, walking paths, picnic area
- Community Pond with stocked catch-and-release fishing
- Interior cart-path network and shared signage
- Trash and routine community services
- HOA-administered architectural review and covenants enforcement
What a club membership unlocks.
Real estate ownership and club membership are separate transactions. You can live at Achasta without joining; you can join without living inside the gates. Two main tiers, plus a junior option in some years.
- Clubhouse access — great room, dining, members’ bar
- The Pool — resort-style swimming with lap lanes
- Tennis — two lit hard courts plus programming
- Pickleball — six branded courts plus open play
- Firepit lounge — the unofficial community living room
- Locker rooms (golf membership tier)
- Practice range and putting green
- The Jack Nicklaus signature golf course (golf tier)
One conversation. The full amenity packet on the table.
Gold Peach Realty maintains the current Achasta membership packet plus the off-market inventory of homes inside the gates. If you want carry numbers that reflect what you’ll actually pay this year, this is the call.
By phone · weekdays 9-6 (770) 283-1223