Luxury camping at Ellijay's Martyn House

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Luxury camping at Ellijay's Martyn House

Photos: The Martyn House in North Georgia offers glamping -- their term for luxury camping.

"Ridge Roost" is one of the luxury sleeping tents on an 18-acre wooded retreat in North Georgia run by Rick Lucas (shown) and JoAnn Antonelli.

The Martyn House near Ellijay offers a camping experience with fine linens and gourmet meals.

Antique furnishings fill the striped "Hummingbird Haven" luxury tent.

Co-owner Rick Lucas loads guests' luggage on a trailer and heads towards the woods on his lawn mower.

Martyn House owners JoAnn Antonelli and Rick Lucas offer what they call glamping -- glamour camping.

From left, Elaine Rader toasts with Martyn House owners, JoAnn Antonelli and Rick Lucas during a dinner party.

The "Nightingale Nest" is another of the Bohemian-style luxury tents on the property at Ellijay.

Vibrant colors cover the walls and ceiling of "Nightingale Nest, " which is supported by a bamboo frame and tied down ropes.

An antique basin sits in the bathroom of "Nightingale Nest."

A hand-painted sign leads to Graces Pond.

Rick Lucas, Heather Antonelli and Elaine Rader prepare a feast for guests.

"Princess Bride" plays on the screen in the dining tent during a party.

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"Ridge Roost" is one of the luxury sleeping tents on an 18-acre wooded retreat in North Georgia run by Rick Lucas (shown) and JoAnn Antonelli.

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