North Georgia Events & Attractions - Dec 2008

December 2008

December 02, 2008
Blue Mountain Jam at Kiwanis Fairgrounds
Kiwanis Fairgrounds

December 05, 2008 - December 28, 2008
Festival of Trees
Ocoee Whitewater Center

December 09, 2008
Blue Mountain Jam at Kiwanis Fairgrounds
Kiwanis Fairgrounds

December 12, 2008 - December 14, 2008
Christmas Play "The Hobo and the Miracle"
Blue Ridge Community Theater

December 16, 2008
Blue Mountain Jam at Kiwanis Fairgrounds
Kiwanis Fairgrounds

December 19, 2008 - December 21, 2008
ArtRageous Fridays Brasstown Ringers
Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association

December 19, 2008
Christmas Play "The Hobo and the Miracle"
Blue Ridge Community Theater

December 23, 2008
Blue Mountain Jam at Kiwanis Fairgrounds
Kiwanis Fairgrounds

December 30, 2008
Blue Mountain Jam at Kiwanis Fairgrounds
Kiwanis Fairgrounds

North Georgia Events & Attractions - Nov 2008

November 2008

September 14, 2008 - November 02, 2008 (wknds only)
Oktoberfest
Helen, GA

November 04, 2008
Blue Mountain Jam at Kiwanis Fairgrounds
Kiwanis Fairgrounds

November 07, 2008 - November 30, 2008
Greetings
Blue Ridge Community Theater

November 07, 2008 - November 08, 2008
GoLite USARA Adventure Race National Championships
Blue Ridge, Georgia

November 11, 2008
Blue Mountain Jam at Kiwanis Fairgrounds
Kiwanis Fairgrounds

November 18, 2008
Blue Mountain Jam at Kiwanis Fairgrounds
Kiwanis Fairgrounds

November 22, 2008
TELLABRATION, Storytelling for all
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church

November 25, 2008
Blue Mountain Jam at Kiwanis Fairgrounds
Kiwanis Fairgrounds

November 29, 2008
Light up Blue Ridge
Downtown Blue Ridge

North Georgia Events & Attractions - Oct 2008

October 2008

October 04, 2008 - October 05, 2008
Fall Festival at John C. Campbell Folk School
John C. Campbell Folk School

October 07, 2008
Blue Mountain Jam at Kiwanis Fairgrounds
Kiwanis Fairgrounds

October 10, 2008 - October 12, 2008
Sorghum Festival
Blairsville, Ga.

October 10, 2008 - October 19, 2008
Georgia Mountain Fall Festival
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. Hiawassee, Ga.

October 11, 2008 - October 12, 2008
Apple Festival
Ellijay

October 14, 2008
Blue Mountain Jam at Kiwanis Fairgrounds
Kiwanis Fairgrounds

October 17, 2008 - October 19, 2008
Sorghum Festival
Blairsville, Ga.

October 18, 2008
Fall Hoedown
Blairsville

October 18, 2008 - October 19, 2008
Apple Festival
Ellijay

October 18, 2008 - October 19, 2008
Mountain Harvest Arts and Craft Sale
Blue Ridge

October 18, 2008
Second Annual Fannin County Youth Fair
Kiwanis Fairgrounds in Blue Ridge

October 21, 2008
Blue Mountain Jam at Kiwanis Fairgrounds
Kiwanis Fairgrounds

October 24, 2008 - October 26, 2008
Sorghum Festival
Blairsville, Ga.

October 25, 2008 - October 26, 2008
Mountain Harvest Arts and Craft Sale
Blue Ridge

October 25, 2008
Paws In The Park
Downtown Blue Ridge City Park

October 25, 2008
Classic Cars "Cruise In"
Home Depot Parking Lot

October 28, 2008
Blue Mountain Jam at Kiwanis Fairgrounds
Kiwanis Fairgrounds

October 31, 2008
Halloween Costume Parade and Trick or Treat "Safe Zone"
McCaysville, Ga. & Copperhill, TN

October 31, 2008
Halloween Safe Zone
Blue Ridge

North Georgia Events & Attractions - Sep 2008

September 2008

August 29, 2008 - September 21, 2008
Our Town
Blue Ridge Community Theater

September 01, 2008
Labor Day BBQ
Downtown Blue Ridge City Park

September 02, 2008
Blue Mountain Jam at Kiwanis Fairgrounds
Kiwanis Fairgrounds

September 09, 2008
Blue Mountain Jam at Kiwanis Fairgrounds
Kiwanis Fairgrounds

September 13, 2008
Mountain Music Festival
Vogel State Park

September 14, 2008 - November 02, 2008 (wknds only)
Oktoberfest
Helen, GA

September 16, 2008
Blue Mountain Jam at Kiwanis Fairgrounds
Kiwanis Fairgrounds

September 19, 2008 - September 20, 2008
Bluegrass Festival - Blairesville
Historic Court House on the Square

September 20, 2008 - September 21, 2008
Wildlife Art Festival
Downtown City Park, Blue Ridge

September 20, 2008
Concert in the Park / Blue Ridge Grass
Downtown City Park, Blue Ridge

September 23, 2008
Blue Mountain Jam at Kiwanis Fairgrounds
Kiwanis Fairgrounds

September 27, 2008
Family Fishing Festival
National Fish Hatchery, Suches, Ga.

September 27, 2008
Classic Cars "Cruise In"
Home Depot Parking Lot

September 27, 2008
Gospel Concert / Guytons and the Marvin Morrows
Performing Arts Center / Blue Ridge

September 30, 2008
Blue Mountain Jam at Kiwanis Fairgrounds
Kiwanis Fairgrounds

North Georgia Events & Attractions - Aug 2008

August 2008

August 12, 2008
Blue Mountain Jam at Kiwanis Fairgrounds
Kiwanis Fairgrounds

August 14, 2008
Pickin' in the Park
Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park , McCaysville, GA.
August 15, 2008 - August 16, 2008
Kiwanis Rodeo
Kiwanis Fairgrounds, Blue Ridge

August 16, 2008
Concert in the Park / Army Ground Forces Jazz Guardians
Downtown City Park, Blue Ridge

August 19, 2008
Blue Mountain Jam at Kiwanis Fairgrounds
Kiwanis Fairgrounds

August 21, 2008
Pickin' in the Park
Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park , McCaysville, GA.

August 23, 2008
Music and Comedy / High Country Harmonizers
Performing Arts Center in Blue Ridge

August 23, 2008
Classic Cars "Cruise In"
Home Depot Parking Lot

August 26, 2008
Blue Mountain Jam at Kiwanis Fairgrounds
Kiwanis Fairgrounds

August 28, 2008
Pickin' in the Park
Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park , McCaysville, GA.

August 29, 2008 - September 21, 2008
Our Town
Blue Ridge Community Theater

North Georgia Events & Attractions - June 2008 (pt 2)

Bluegrass Festival Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Hiawassee, Ga. Hwy 76
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds.
Bring out the whole family to hear some of the best Bluegrass in the mountains. Hosted in conjunction with the Rhododendron Festival. 1:00 p.m. One day ticket $25.00, two day advance ticket $40.00, At the door - $45.00 706-896-4191
June 13, 2008- June 14, 2008

Senior Fishing Rodeo
Chattahoochee National Forest National Fish Hatchery
Suches, Ga.
Open to adults ages 55 and older - great fishing. Participants must bring their own fishing gear and bait.
706-838-4723
http://www.southeast.fws.gov/chattahoocheeforest
June 13, 2008

Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games
Blairsville, Ga.
Meeks ParkClan Gatherings - Scottish Vendors - Pipe and Drum Bands - Parade of Tartans - Amateur Athletics - Border Collie Demonstrations - Children's Games & Activities and more. Lots to see and do, for more information including event times, call the Union County Chamber of Commerce 877-745-5789
http://www.blairsvillechamber.com/
June 14, 2008- June 15, 2008

Storytelling by the Blue Ridge Mountains Storytellers
The Silk Road Traveler
497 E. Main
Blue Ridge, GA
StreetStorytellers love to tell stories, our members range from professional to beginners and our stories range from tall tales to personal stories. Second Saturday of each month at The Silk Traveler. Storytelling beginning at 6:00 PM, Bring the family! Storytellers also meet the 1st Sunday of each month call for meeting time and place.Sue Canady
706-374-5156 Dates
June 14, 2008
July 12, 2008
August 09, 2008
September 13, 2008
October 11, 2008
November 08, 2008
December 13, 2008

Flute & Drum Circle
Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association
420 West Main Street (Old Courthouse Building downtown Historic Blue Ridge across from City Park)
Everyone welcome, bring your own flute or drum join or just come, observe and enjoy the music. 2nd Saturday of every month @ 7:00 PM
706-632-2144
http://www.brmaa.net/
June 14, 2008
July 12, 2008
August 09, 2008
September 13, 2008

Summer Camp / Theater
World Act II
Blue Ridge Community Theater
11 Mountain Street
Blue Ridge, GA (next to Blue Jeans Pizza)
Fun and educational theater experience for children 5 to 18. Acting, improvisation, creative writing, puppetry and technical theater are emphasized. The Sunny D Children's Theater creates a relaxed, fun, and creative setting for children to learn about themselves, build self-esteem and learn to work as a group toward a common creative goal.
Contact Pat Webb at 706-838-4575 or 706-632-9223
http://www.blueridgecommunitytheater.com/
June 16, 2008

Mountain Top Rodeo
Dahlonega Mountain Top Rodeo at R Ranch in Dahlonega, Highway 60.
Events include bareback bronc riding, steer wrestling, calf roping and the kids' calf scramble. Special guests. Non-stop action & hilarious antics. 2 nights, call for ticket information.
800-231-5543
http://www.rranchga.com/
June 20, 2008- June 21, 2008
Kiwanis Fair of Blue Ridge
Kiwanis Fairgrounds

Blue Ridge Rides
Fairway, Carnival goodies, fine local entertainers performing each day.
Hours: Weekdays 5-11 PM, Saturday Noon - 11 PM, Sunday Noon - 8 PM
For more information call 706-258-3247
June 25, 2008- June 29, 2008

Relay for Life Fannin County High School Track Field Bring out the whole family for a fun and rewarding time for a great cause. Carnival games, food and entertainment. Luminary ceremony & survivor walk.
Starts at 7:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the American Cancer Society. You may still sign up a relay team @ www.fanninrfl.com
amy.dean@cancer.ort
Amy Dean 770-297-1176
June 27, 2008- June 28, 2008

Classic Cars
"Cruise In"
Home Depot Parking Lot
Blue Ridge Highway ( Hwy 5)
4rth Saturday of every month beginning in April from 6:00 PM to Dark.
706-632-3656
May 24, 2008
June 28, 2008
July 26, 2008
August 23, 2008
September 27, 2008
October 25, 2008

North Georgia Events & Attractions - June 2008

North Georgia Cabin Rental

Events & Attractions - June 2008 (part 1)

Comedy / Foreigner
Blue Ridge Community Theater
11 Mountain Street (next to Blue Jeans Pizza)Uproariously zany comedy that's fun for the whole family. One funny situation after another, very lighthearted and family-friendly. "The Foreigner" is a popular production at community theaters across the country.For more information, tickets or reservations call the box office.
706-632-9223 Visit web site
May 23, 2008- May 25, 2008
May 30, 2008- June 01, 2008
June 06, 2008- June 08, 2008
June 13, 2008- June 15, 2008

Spring Arts and Crafts Festival
Historic Downtown Square in Blairesville
Celebration of the Arts on the Historic Town Square, featuring an "Art Walk" of regional art exhibitors, crafts people, live demonstrations, local youth art exhibit, entertainment, good food and lots of fun!
Saturday; 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday; 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Visit web site

Blue Mountain Jam
Kiwanis Fairgrounds
Jones St & Austin StExperience real mountain Blue Grass Music. Musicians are local players. Free admission all donations go to the efforts of the Kiwanis Club. Call before you come just to make sure.
706-258-2736
Sponsored by Blue Mountain Music & Treasures. 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
May 20, 2008
May 27, 2008
June 03, 2008
June 10, 2008
June 17, 2008
June 24, 2008
July 01, 2008
July 08, 2008
July 15, 2008
July 22, 2008
July 29, 2008
August 05, 2008
August 12, 2008
August 19, 2008
August 26, 2008
September 02, 2008
September 09, 2008
September 16, 2008
September 23, 2008
September 30, 2008
October 07, 2008
October 14, 2008
October 21, 2008
October 28, 2008
November 04, 2008
November 11, 2008
November 18, 2008
November 25, 2008
December 02, 2008
December 09, 2008
December 16, 2008
December 23, 2008
December 30, 2008

Pickin' in the Park
Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park
McCaysville, GA.
Pickin' in the Park - every Thursday, 6:00 PM to dusk. Live music jams and pickin' on the banks of the Toccoa River at the Horseshoe Bend Park in McCaysville. Free Admission. And the park is wheelchair accessible. Come out, bring the whole family to enjoy the experience. Scattered picnic tables available, nice grassy lawn but you are also welcome to bring a blanket or chair.For more information visit http://www.pickinthepark.com/
May 22, 2008
May 29, 2008
June 04, 2008
June 11, 2008
June 18, 2008
June 25, 2008
July 03, 2008
July 10, 2008
July 17, 2008
July 24, 2008
July 31, 2008
August 07, 2008
August 14, 2008
August 21, 2008
August 28, 2008

Apple Blossom Auto Show
Ellijay
Presented by the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce and the Apple County Auto Club. Scheduled events will also include a bluegrass festival. Located at the Ellijay Elementary School.
706-635-7400
http://www.gilmerchamber.com/
June 07, 2008

Kids Fishing, "To Tempt a Trout"
Amicalola Falls State Park
Kick off the day with an early morning fishing rodeo for anglers 15 and under. You can also pick up tips on tackle, technique, and trout management methods. $3 parking.
706-265-1969
http://gastateparks.org/
June 07, 2008

Kids Fishing Rodeo
Lake Winfield Scott
Kids 16 years and younger come out and fish for free. You provide your rods and your bait and we provide the fish. Location changing this year, it will be at Lake Winfield Scott on Highway 180 West of Highway 19/129. Fun starts at 8:00 a.m. and goes until 12:00 p.m.Chattahoochee National Forest Service Office
706-745-6928
June 07, 2008

10th Annual Benefit Auction
Cadence Equestrian Center
Epworth, GALive and silent auction, music & good food - great fun.
706-632-2144
http://www.brmaa.net/
June 07, 2008

Georgia Wine Country Festival
Three Sisters Vineyards
Don't use internet mapping systems, visit their website below for accurate directions7th annual signature outdoor wine-art-music festival. Wine tasting, folk art, horse drawn vineyard wagon rides, live folk/bluegrass music, contemporary music. Event hours are 11:30 - 5:30, daily admission is $20.00 per adult (21 or older) and includes a keepsake wine glass. Visit their website for further details.Sharon or Doug Paul
706-865-9463
http://www.threesistersvineyards.com/
June 07, 2008- June 08, 2008

North Georgia Cabin Rental

Amazing Grace - Announcing our new North Georgia Luxury Cabin

Amazing Grace

Exceptionally Private Executive 4 bedroom lodge in the North Georgia Mountains

Elegant Mountain Lodge located privately on four acres in the North Georgia Mountains just 7 minutes from Blue Ridge. Amazing Grace is gates and offers 100% paved access. This spacious mountain cabin was designed to exceed expectations with two master suites (hammered copper sinks, walk-in travertine showers, large jetted tubs, and custom designed furniture, a third bedroom with a king-size bed, and a children's bedroom with twin-over-queen bunkbeds. This mountain home also has a gourmet kitchen and adjoining picturesque dining room overlooking the North Georgia Mountains. You are sure to enjoy an unforgettable mountain experience when staying at Amazing Grace...

Amenities

• Luxurious Stone and Wood Lodge,
• Comfortably sleeps 12 guests (4 bedrooms),
• Two Master suites each with its own custom style king bed; private bath with jetted tub and tiled shower for two; each with spacious triple windows overlooking the North Georgia Mountains,
• 3rd Master suite has a king custom hickory log canopy bed, private bath, and mountain views,
• Large 4th bedroom has 2 twin over queen hickory bunk beds, a large private bath, and great views of the mountains,
• Great Room with 100 year old barn wood, hand-hewn beams, massive 26 foot stone fireplace, majestic long range views of 3 states, and interior accents with an elegant lodge look are sure to add to your warmth and enjoyment,
• Kitchen has premium appliances, massive 5x8 foot granite top island, stone backsplashes and hickory barstools,
• The dining room features an antler chandelier, copper and iron table with hickory chairs, and a massive 9 foot Eddy West hutch,
• Large game room is well-equipped with professional style air hockey table, foosball, large flat screen TV with home theater and Nintendo Wii, wagon wheel game table, wet bar, board games, and comfortable seating around a stone fireplace,
• The loft is a great place to relax and read, use your computer at the desk overlooking the mountains...all surrounded by railing artistically designed of mountain laurel,
  Enjoy the spectacular wrap-around deck with an 8 foot dining table, a massive wood burning fireplace surrounded by comfortable seating overlooking miles and miles of mountains in three states (Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee),
• 3 stone fire places (porch, great room, and game room),
• *** High-speed internet access via high-speed cable with WiFi ***,
• *** On-demand Hot Water system - never go without hot water ***,
• Cable TV,
• Stainless steal Gas Grill with side burner,
• Washer/Dryer and laundry sink,
• Local telephone service.

Special Amenities

• Mountain Lodge is surrounded by 4 private wooded acres with beautiful mountain views of Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee,
• Complete privacy - no other cabin/home in site,
• Beautiful large wool area rugs decorate each room,
• Abundant outdoor seating for lounging, eating, taking an afternoon nap or gazing at the stars at night,
• Tell stories, sing songs, roast marshmallows or make S’mores around a large stone fire pit surrounded with log seating,
• Hot Springs Spa with moto massage,
• Large game room furnished with professional style air hockey table, foosball, large flat screen TV with home theater and Nintendo Wii, wagon wheel style game table, wet bar, board games, and comfortable seating around a stone fireplace,
  DVD and VHS collection,
• Rest on pillow top mattresses on the three king beds,
• Furnished with elegant lodge décor and items from local artisans,
• Easy access: paved road in gated community – only 2 miles from down town Blue Ridge.
  
  

Amazing Grace - Luxury North Georgia Cabin Rental

Executive North Georgia Vacation Homes

North Georgia Events & Attractions - May 2008

Events for May, 2008

May 13, 2008
Blue Mountain Jam at Kiwanis Fairgrounds
Kiwanis Fairgrounds

May 15, 2008
Pickin' in the Park
Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park , McCaysville, GA.

May 16, 2008 - May 18, 2008May 18, 2008
Comedy / Foreigner
Blue Ridge Community Theater

May 17, 2008
Smokie Mountain Melodies Show
Fannin County High School Performing Arts Center

May 17, 2008 - May 18, 2008
Mountain Flower Art Festival
Dahlonega, Ga.

May 17, 2008
Street Dance / The Boomers
Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association

May 20, 2008
Blue Mountain Jam at Kiwanis Fairgrounds
Kiwanis Fairgrounds

May 22, 2008
Pickin' in the Park
Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park , McCaysville, GA.

May 23, 2008 - May 25, 2008
Comedy / Foreigner
Blue Ridge Community Theater

May 24, 2008 - May 25, 2008
Arts in the Park
City Park - Downtown Blue Ridge

May 24, 2008
Classic Cars "Cruise In"
Home Depot Parking Lot

May 27, 2008
Blue Mountain Jam at Kiwanis Fairgrounds
Kiwanis Fairgrounds

May 29, 2008
Pickin' in the Park
Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park , McCaysville, GA.

May 30, 2008
Movies in the Park / "Grease"
Fannin County Park

May 30, 2008 - June 01, 2008
Comedy / Foreigner
Blue Ridge Community Theater

May 31, 2008
Rhythm on the River
Ocoee Whitewater Center

May 31, 2008 - June 01, 2008
Spring Arts and Crafts Festival
Historic Downtown Square in Blairesville

Sanctuary - Our Executive North Georgia Cabin

Welcome to Sanctuary - one of the most spectacular log homes in the Blue Ridge Mountains with breath-taking, panoramic, floor-to-ceiling views of beautiful valleys and mountains from every room in the house. With remote-controlled gas fireplaces in the bedrooms, a home-theatre system and wood-burning fire-place in the Great Room, a library in the Loft, a Jacuzzi on the deck overlooking the view, and a Game Room equipped with PlayStation2, air-hockey table, darts, boards games and more, Sanctuary was designed as the ultimate Blue Ridge Cabin. Even the small, special touches (picnic baskets, antique pieces, robes waiting for you in the bedrooms, etc.) have not been forgotten.

Amenities

• Comfortably sleeps 6 – 8 guests (2 Bedrooms plus),
• 2.5 Bathrooms (Jacuzzi in the Master),
• Remote-controlled gas fireplaces in each bedroom,
• Great Room with a wood-burning stone fireplace, home theater system with a large-screen TV, and a large sectional with queen sleeper,
• *** New Home Theater / Game Room just installed ***
• Large, flat-panel LCD HDTV,
• High-fidelity surround sound system,
• Premium Satellite package including 120 stations plus local channels and 2 separate digital satellite receivers,
• DVD and VHS movie collection,
• Sony PlayStation 2,
• Air Hockey, Darts, numerous board games, puzzles,
• A beautiful hardwood futon with a one of a kind cover designed just for Sanctuary,
• DVD and VHS movie collection,
• 2 separate digital satellite receivers,
• IPOD connections to stereo systems,
• Loft library with a sleeper sofa,
• Fully equipped Kitchen (gas grill on deck) and a unique Glass Dining Room,
• Deck furniture for your comfort including lounge chairs, dining room set, and a hammock,
• Sunken hot tub on the deck,
• Washer/Dryer,
• *** High-speed internet access ***,
• Local telephone service,
• Firewood provided,
• Easy access and ample parking.
  

Special Amenities

• Exceptional, panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains,
• Floor-to-ceiling plate glass windows,
• Home Theater room complete with a large, flat-panel HDTV,
• Remote-controlled gas fireplace in each bedroom,
• Plush robes in each bedroom closet,
• Remote-controlled Sound systems for each bedroom,
• Picnic and wine baskets,
• Private mountain community (easy access).

Sanctuary - Luxury North Georgia Cabin Rental

Executive North Georgia Vacation Homes

Mountain Brook - Executive North Georgia log home

Mountain Brook

Executive 4 bedroom lodge in the North Georgia Mountains on Fightingtown Creek

Slips away for a weekend (or entire week) to enjoy fly fishing on one of Georgia's most reknowned trout streams - Fightingtown Creek. This luxury North Georgia Cabin offers great privacy on nearly 4 private acres in the North Georgia Mountains which includes a large section of Fightingtown Creek.

Amenities

• Comfortably sleeps 8 guests (4 bedrooms),
• Master suite on the upper level has adjoining bath with jetted tub and private reading area,
• Each Guest bedroom is beautifully decorated and features a private bath with walk-in tiled showers and hammered copper sinks all,
• Great Room with towering wood-burning stone fireplace, plasma TV, fine leather furniture and original oil paintings,
• Kitchen is fully equipped with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops,
• Dining area accommodates 8, also screened-in deck accommodates 8 for dining,
• Game room has something for everyone. Large plasma TV with DVD and surround sound, PlayStation 3, spacious comfortable lounge area, air hockey, foosball and hot tub on the lower deck overlooking Fightingtown Creek,
• Screened-in deck,
• Gas Grill,
• Washer/Dryer,
• *** High-speed internet access ***,
• Local telephone service.

Special Amenities

• Direct, private walkway to Fightingtown Creek (stocked by the state of Georgia),
• Screened-in deck for year around enjoyment overlooking the creek,
• Great privacy (4 acres) and easy access,
• 15 minutes to Blue Ridge and 20 minutes to Lake Blue Ridge,
• Benton MacKaye and the Appalachian Trail are approximately 25 minutes,
• The Cohutta National Wilderness is about 15 minutes.

Luxury North Georgia Cabin Rental

3 bedroom Cabin - Big Bear's Bluff

Big Bear's Bluff

Welcome to the Big Bear's Bluff – Steal away with the family and combine luxury, fun and breath-taking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains - Big Bear’s Bluff was designed to pamper all of you. From remote control fireplaces and a regulation pool table to PlayStation 2 and a movie collection right at your fingertips, Big Bear is the perfect place for your family to come home to after spending a day playing in the mountains.

North Georgia Cabin - Big Bear's Bluff

Amenities

• Comfortably sleeps 8 guests (3 bedrooms plus),
• Master suite in the loft includes a king-size polished log bed, a queen futon, master bath with walk-in shower and private deck with rocking chairs,
• The Guest Bedroom on the main level has a queen-size log bed and a large walk-in closet,
• The Guest Bedroom on the lower level has 2 custom designed twin log beds,
• Each bedroom enjoys beautiful mountain views,
• 3 Bathrooms,
• The Great Room has a beautiful fieldstone gas fireplace (with remote control), a large 32" television, DVD Player, leather sofa with matching recliner,
• Game Room has a regulation pool table, poker table, and wide-screen television with PlayStation 2,
• Separate digital satellite controls for the Great Room & Game Room,
• A fully equipped Kitchen with high-end appliances, island bar with seating for four and a grill conveniently located a few steps from the kitchen door,
• The Dining Room has seating for 6 and is adjacent to the large picture windows in the Great Room,
• Very large, covered deck for your enjoyment even during inclement weather (snow, rain, etc),
• Deck furniture for your comfort including rocking-chairs,
• Hot tub on the lower deck for greater privacy,
• Washer/Dryer,
• Easy access and ample parking,
• Local telephone service.

Special Amenities

• Large picture windows in the Great Room provide breath-taking views of the North Georgia Mountains,
• 2 gas log fireplaces with remote controls (Great Room & Game Room),
• On-demand hot water system (never run out of hot water for showers),
• Exceptionally well decorated including high-end luxury furniture custom designed for the home,
• A gently flowing creek on the property,
• Custom log staircase.

Luxury North Georgia Cabins - Mountain Paradise Cabin Rentals

Pet-Friendly Blue Ridge Cabins

Mountain Paradise is a full service North Georgia Cabin Rental Resort that offers pet-friendly accomodations. There's no reason to leave Rover at home. Share your vacation to the North Georgia Mountains with your best friend. Most of our homes are pet-friendly and accept 1 or 2 pets. Blue Ridge Cabin Rental - Pet Friendly

Blue Ridge Pet-Friendly Cabins:

• Mountaintop Getaway
• Cloud 9
• Sanctuary
  

Blue Ridge Cabin Rental

What is the difference between a Cabin Resort and a real estate agents offering cabin management

Mountain Paradise Cabins

If you are considering investing in a luxury vacation rental property in the Blue Ridge area, here are 5 things you should know:

1. Choosing a Cabin: If the decision is between two homes, one that is larger with more bedrooms and a smaller home with large picture windows and an outstanding view (of the mountains, a lake, or a creek), choose the smaller home with the large windows and outstanding mountain/lake view. Most prospective guests are interested in homes with a mountain view and/or one that is located on water. It’s also very important the home photographs well. Magazine quality homes will photograph very well which is very important - Pictures “sell the house”. Bottom Line: a smaller house in a great location with an extraordinary view that photographs well will typically produce more annual revenue than a house with 1 or 2 additional bedrooms that has an average view.
   
2. Seasonality of Rentals: North Georgia ”Peak” rentals occur during the summer (June, July, August), the Fall Leaf Season (October), and Major Holidays. 75%+ occupancy during these periods is not unexpected. “Off Peak” months should rent consistently on weekends provided the rental rates correspond to amenities and the view. Look for a property manager that has targeted marketing campaigns and does not rely upon discount-pricing to acquire clients. While discount-pricing should translate to higher occupancy levels, it will also produce more wear, tear, and damage to a home without the necessary revenue to cover repairs of a luxury home (i.e. it may match the mortgage payment but little else).
   
3. Pets: Allowing pets will increase the home’s marketability, and in some cases increase rentals by a factor of 2x. However, allowing a large number of unsupervised pets free reign over a house while guests are sightseeing can lead to serious damage to both the home and furniture. Depending upon the damage, it could even depreciate the value of a home. Solution: if pets are allowed, specify (in your contract with the property manager) the specific types and quantity of pets allowed and require guests to bring pet-crates for times they will be leaving the home. Also ensure the property manager has pet-crates available if the guests can not provide their own.
   
4. Furnishing / Equipping the Home: …Do I need a Hot Tub or a Game Room? …How well do I need to outfit my home? In making these decisions, please remember clients searching for a vacation home would like to enjoy things they don’t necessarily have at home. Executive clients are specifically searching for vacation homes that “have it all” and will not be interested in anything less to which they are accustomed. Ironically, many clients may ask for a hot tub and never use it. However, they will eliminate a home from their list of choices that does not provide one. As for Game Rooms, having the room is not enough if it is poorly equipped or has low quality entertainment. This does not mean it should cost a fortune, but it is necessary to have a mix of high quality traditional and contemporary games. Regulation Pool tables (professional 8' or 9' tables only) are requested frequently and also important are professional-grade air-hockey and foosball tables. Small 7’ pool tables or poor quality air hockey and foosball tables predominant in “rental cabins” only serve to disappoint guests who will search elsewhere for accommodations on their next visit. Electronic games, such as PS2 or X-Box, are necessary for adults as well as kids (be sure to include some games). Caveat: it is imperative that no “adult” games of any kind are in the home due to legal liabilities. Quality stereo equipment, including DVD’s and VCR’s, are fundamental requirements. Having a small library of movies at the home will delight guests. Finally, to round things out (for both families and couples), there’s something to be said for stocking up on classic board games. They are rather inexpensive, are great for families and groups, and quite often add a nostalgic flavor to the experience of staying in a log cabin that many have dreamed about since they were kids.
   
5. Insurance: Make sure the house insurance policy is a “renter’s policy” and covers liability for any injuries to a guest or property damage caused by a guest. While it may never be needed, it is critical to the home owner. While a “homeowner’s” policy is less expensive, it will not cover a rental home, provides a false sense of security, and exposes the homeowner to financial and legal risk.

Mountain Paradise Properties:
All of our properties are located on water or mountains and provide breath-taking views of the North Georgia Mountains,

• All have fireplaces, hot tubs overlooking the view and have well-equipped game rooms,
• All are well furnished and exceptionally appointed to meet the luxury standards required by our guests,
• Each home is unique in either theme or the “special touches” it offers making it unforgettable to each guest who visits,
• Access to each home is simple and not uncomfortable to someone who is accustomed to driving in town (i.e. 4 wheel drives and pack mules are not necessary).
  

Why Trust Your Investment to Mountain Paradise:
Mountain Paradise is a luxury cabin resort offering guests superior accommodations and concierge services – this is a service unlike “traditional” cabin rental companies/real estate agents and enables us to distinguish ourselves in a very “cluttered” and fragmented marketplace that often present themselves as low-cost vacation solutions. Additionally, we are focused on the vacation industry and our guests, not on selling homes.

Mountain Paradise views management of luxury properties as providing a service for our owners. This means respecting that you, as an owner, have made an investment in your property, and it is our responsibility to ensure that your property is not only rented but rented appropriately:

We do not exceed maximum guest limits and we rent to mature, responsible adults only. How can we be sure? We check guests in personally at the cabin,

We respect your position regarding pets in your home. If you do not want them, we will not put a pet in your home. If you are willing to accept pets, we honor your choices as to type and number allowed (and of course, we have pet crates available for guests who cannot bring their own),

We maintain your home to the same exacting standards we use for our own homes,

We de-ionize cabins to remove pollens and dander and treat them for nuisance pests – i.e. spiders, etc., twice yearly to help preserve your investment,

When maintenance is needed, we can either help you coordinate the service or handle the arrangements for you. We do NOT have hidden revenue streams such as upcharging / overcharging for maintenance. Original receipts from respective repair vendors illustrating repair costs are provided to owners at the end of each billing cycle.

Mountain Paradise was founded by highly experienced business professionals. Our management team consists of an MBA from the Wharton School of Business, a network marketing vice-president with 10+ years of experience creating marketing strategies for successful companies and the former general manager of a luxury property management company who also has over 11 years of experience in federal service.

Our internet marketing and technology expertise has garnered an Alexa ranking in the top 200,000 web-sites, and page 1 placement for the top cabin rental search terms used on key search engines such as Google, Yahoo, MSN, and Overture.

Our extensive ongoing marketing campaigns targeted at “non-vacation” travelers have created ties to church groups, travel agents and organizations such as the US Military, Homeland Defense, many law enforcement organizations, and the Boy Scouts of America.

Our strategic relationships with investors developing new businesses in Blue Ridge have provided access to the vacationing Atlanta executive marketplace.

North Georgia Cabins - Pet Friendly

Mountain Paradise offers North Georgia Cabin Rentals that are pet-friendly. There's no reason to leave Rover at home. Share your vacation to the North Georgia Mountains with your best friend. Most of our homes are pet-friendly and accept 1 or 2 pets.

Pet-Friendly Cabins:

• Sanctuary
• Cloud 9
• Mountaintop Getaway
  
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Pet Friendly North Georgia Cabin

We Take Care of Those Who Take Care of Us

Military (active, retired disabled veterans, guard/reserve on active duty)
Intel Service,
Law Enforcement,
Federal Judiciary
Fire Dept,

Mountain Paradise is a full service Luxury Cabin Resort offering stress-free, relaxing vacations to individuals, like yourselves, who have extremely demanding and highly stressful professional lives. We hoped to take a moment to introduce our resort and our services to you and your personnel and to let them know that there is a place that very much appreciates their dedication and hard work. Come to Blue Ridge and enjoy a peaceful, relaxing vacation in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains.

... we take care of those who take care of us

Luxury North Georgia Log Home

Most luxurious Cabin Resort in the North Georgia Mountains

The newest Mountain Cabin Resort in North Georgia.

Mountain Paradise offers executive and luxury log vacation homes in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia 10 - 20 minutes from Blue Ridge, GA and 15-20 minutes from two area lakes.

Attractions & Activities:
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
Fly Fishing (guided, public water)
Fly Fishing (guided, private water)
Goldmine Tour
Golf
Hang gliding (with instructor, powered gliders)
Horseback rides (public)
Horseback rides (private, 2 riders)
Rock City Gardens
Thunder Road Museum
Vineyard (Crane Creek) Tour

Food/Meals:
Catered meals (prepared by Atlanta chefs to client requirements)
Chocolate Basket (large, chocolate made locally)
Fudge Covered Strawberries (1/2 dozen, made locally)
Grocery delivery (breakfast items)
Personal Chef (for 2): meals designed, prepared, and presented specifically for client
Picnic for 2 (includes picnic backpack, gourmet lunch prepared to client requirements, bottle of wine and water)
Picnic for 4 (includes picnic backpack, gourmet lunch prepared to client requirements, bottle of wine and water)

Concierge Services:
Flower Delivery
Laundry Service
Maid Service
Fireplace make-ready (fireplace prepared and ready to light)
Reservations/directions

Concierge (Spa Services):
Massage, 1 hour (kriya, pre-natal, hot stone, neuromuscular)

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North Georgia Events & Attractions - October 2006

Friday, October 13, 2006

Blairsville, GA

Sorghum Festival Friday, October 13 to Sunday, October 15 Friday, October 20 to Sunday, October 22 Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce 385 Welcome Center Lane, A Festival that is a step back in time when people had to depend on local produce as well as their own sweeteners. The lost art of Sorghum Syrup making is brought back to life during this arts & crafts festival. There are "Biskit Eatin", "Log Sawin, & Rock Throwin Contest. A parade & car show also.

Saturday, October 21, 2006

East Ellijay, GA

Georgia Apple Festival Saturday, October 21 to Sunday, October 22 Fair Grounds/South of Ellijay Producing 600,000 bushels of apples each fall, Ellijay/Gilmer County is Georgia's Apple Capital, so it's only natural that the second and third weekends of October each year, people from all over the nation come to Ellijay to celebrate our Apple Festival. Handmade arts and crafts, homegrown entertainment, and fun combined with every apple product imaginable to make the weekends a family adventure.

Blue Ridge, GA

Mountain Harvest Sale Saturday, October 21 to Sunday, October 22; 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Blue Ridge Mountain arts, crafts, antiques, good food. State Farmer's Market, Blue Ridge. For more information, call

Talking Rock, GA

Talking Rock Heritage Days Festival Saturday, October 21; 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Talking Rock Historic District HIGHWAY 136 E, Antiques, arts & crafts with Bluegrass Music on Saturday, Gospel Music on Sunday afternoon

Dahlonega, GA

52nd Annual Gold Rush Days Celebration Saturday, October 21 to Sunday, October 22; 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Downtown Dahlonega Gold Rush Days are held the third weekend in October,when thousands come to see fall colors peaking and celebrate Dahlonega's 1828 discovery of gold. Over 300 art and craft exhibitors gather around the Public Square and Historic District in support of this annual event.

Sunday, October 22, 2006

Talking Rock, GA

Talking Rock Heritage Days Festival Sunday, October 22; 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Talking Rock Historic District HIGHWAY 136 E, Antiques, arts & crafts with Bluegrass Music on Saturday, Gospel Music on Sunday afternoon

Saturday, October 28, 2006

Blue Ridge, GA

Mountain Harvest Sale Saturday, October 28 to Sunday, October 29; 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Blue Ridge Mountain arts, crafts, antiques, good food. State Farmer's Market, Blue Ridge. For more information, call

Tuesday, October 31, 2006

East Ellijay, GA

Trick or Treat on the Square Tuesday, October 31; 6:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Downtown Square Costume Contest, Jack O'Lantern Contest and more