Smoky Mountains News Finds Rabun Vineyards

The article describes the Highlands wine festival: "From the smoothest Bordeaux to the most fragrant chardonnay, the Collective Spirits wine festival in Highlands offers something for everyone."

And it mentions the appearance of Rabun's Tiger Mountain and Persimmon Creek!

Check out the whole article here!

Tallulah Gorge Gets Nod in Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine

In an article titles "Hiking Incentives," Tallulah Gorge is listed as one of the places you should visit! (They also clue you in to a great deal!)

"Georgia sponsors the Canyon Climbers Club. The membership fee is $10 and the program consists of hiking the one-mile trail to the base of Amicaloa Falls, the one-mile Waterfalls Trail in Cloudland Canyon State Park, a hike to a suspension bridge over Tallulah Gorge, and a 1.5-mile loop at Providence Gorge in the southwestern part of the state. Do these simple walks and the Department of Natural Resources will reward you with an exclusive “I did it!” T-shirt. Enroll through www.gastateparks.org."

Read full article here!

The Atlanta Journal Constitution Recognizes Good Eats!

In an article discussing new openings for Asian supermarkets across Georgia, the AJC also takes time to point out good food in Rabun County, as well as some changes at the Restaurant at the Lake Rabun Hotel.

Read the full article here!

Want Rabun Produce? Get it in Atlanta!

The AJC Blog has found us once again. The "Food and More" Column by John Kessler did an article on Farmers Markets, and if you're in Atlanta, you should check out Studioplex Green Market, which apparently "brings in produce from Rabun and Habersham counties."

Read the full article here!

The Nile Guide Suggests Rabun as An Ideal "Escape"

In "Escape to Georgia Wine Country," Persimmon Creek Vineyards and Tiger Mountain Vineyards are listed prominently as places to go!

"Although Georgia may not be known nationally for its wines, the wineries in the North Georgia Mountains are becoming popular weekend jaunts for locals and visitors. Good for a day trip or extended weekend stay, Georgia’s wine country offers a great escape from the city."

Read the full article here!

Rabun County: The Place to Save!

"Savor the Savings," who can tell you how to save pennies, as well as how to make everyone count, recently came through our area! She enjoyed it immensely and wish she had more time to spend here (but didn't have to spend outrageous amounts of money for this beautiful vacation spot)!

"Our destination was Clayton in Rabun County, GA nestled in the North Georgia Mountains, this is a beautiful place to visit. Oh my, I wanted to visit the Antique Appliance Store and we didn't have time!!!"

Read the full article here!

Suite101 Finds the Perfect Winter Vacation: Rabun County

In their perfectly titled article, "North Georgia Mountain Wintry Active Adventures
Southern Appalachians Welcome All Year Round, Winter is No Exception," Suite101 writer Donald Reinhardt knows just how to capture the spirit and beauty of Rabun County:

"Head to the mountains of Georgia for places that are warm with adventure and activity. Winter enticements abound in the N. Georgia mountains, and its easy to see why."

"Rabun County displays its scenic mountain and lake vistas, waterfalls and has many activities."

"North Georgia is a delight for visitors from anywhere. North Georgia's invitation of "y'all come see us now" is a neighborly refrain that is difficult to turn down!"

Read the full article here!

Eco-Friendly Food: Persimmon Creek Vineyards

A Mother Nature Network columnists discovers just how delicious eco-friendly can be.
In this article featuring Rabun's Persimmon Creek Vineyards, Robin Shreeves discussed their green methods and good flavor.

Read the full article here!

AJC Access Atlanta: Tiger Mountain Celebrates 10 years

An excerpt from Table Talk with Meridith Ford Goldman:

John and Martha Ezzard of Tiger Mountain Vineyards are living the kind of life some of us only dream of; the classic Park Place-to-pastoral story of how two people, wanting to save a family farm, left the known and ended up creating something all together new, different — and after ten years — successful.

....Now, after ten years, they are celebrating with a party on October 17, billed as the Old Highway 441 Rabun Red Bash. It will feature some of the vineyard’s older vintages, including Tiger’s benchmark Rabun Red wine, a five grape blend. It’s $15 per person, and includes barbecue, mountain music and a picnic overlooking the vineyards. For reservations, email tigerwine@windstream.net or call 706-782-4777 by October 12.

Complete Article: Tiger Mountain Celebrates 10 years

The Getaway - Weekly Ideas for one tank trips

The Augusta Chronicle features a blog post on "The Getaway" --

Rabun County spot for serene adventure
http://blogs.augusta.com/node/3415

Georgia Magazine Features Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center

Legends of Appalachia

The Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center
BY LINDA ERBELE

The road winding up Black Rock Mountain to the Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center in Mountain City evokes the ones that Appalachian pioneers once traveled by foot or, if they had a little wealth, by horse-drawn cart. It’s a hardscrabble lane with challenging ruts wide enough in some places to allow one car (or wagon) to pull over and let a passerby around. It twists past mountain laurel, wild rhododendron and the homes of people whose staunchly independent ancestors pioneered here hundreds of years ago. Read more. . . . http://georgiamagazine.com/currentissue.asp?menu=22&ID=2220&mon=August

Eno Bytes: 2007 Persimmon Creek Vineyards Cabernet Franc

Just coming home from judging the California State Fair Home Winemaking
Competition, I was reluctant about reviewing a wine from Georgia. One thousand plus homemade wines were entered into the state fair competition so I had taken my taste buds to edge and survived and just off that regimen I grabbed this bottle from Persimmon Creek Vineyards in Georgia wondering if it too would test my taste buds to their limit.

This wine rocked it from start to finish. Read the complete article: 2007 Persimmon Creek Vineyards Cabernet Franc

An Enticing Escape: Tallulah Falls and Persimmon Creek Vineyards

In their July 23-29 Issue, the Tennessee Tribune described the Blue Ridge Mountains as "every nature lover's dream." Specifically, they were praising the beauty of Tallulah Falls, Ga: "The surround sound of the water and alluring views of the terrain engulf all who visit."

The Tennessee Tribune went on to describe Persimmon Creek Vineyards as "a haven nestled in the northeastern Georgia mountains."

These local attractions obviously have a lot to offer! "If you are looking for majestic waterfalls crashing on the rocks, nature trails winding around babbling brooks and dense forest then look no further than Tallulah Falls, GA," and if you are looking for a vineyard that "exemplifies that fine wine can be found in the South," then Persimmon Creek Vineyards is the place for you!

LOCAL LEGENDS

Congratulations to Craig Kettles of Lakemont for being featured in the August, 2009, Atlanta Magazine! “Rabun reverie” by Suzanne Oliver describes this local designer’s work: “A mountain resident himself, the Lakemont-based designer ditched the tired lodge motif for a more youthful, contemporary look.” To see photographs of Craig’s design in action, be sure to pick up the August issue of Atlanta Magazine or look online www.atlantamagazine.com

Tiger Mountain Vineyards in Georgia Trend

John and Martha Ezzard, founders of Tiger Mountain Vineyards, were recognized in the July issue of Georgia Trend Magazine for their efforts and contributions toward funding a professorship in oenology at the University of Georgia.

"The first Tiger Mountain wines were sold in 2001; the output is now about 3,000 cases of wine each year, placing Tiger Mountain squarely in the "boutique winery category."

Read the full article here!

Southern Distinction lauds Rabun County businesses!

Nantahala Outdoor Center was mentioned in the July 2009 Southern Distinction magazine. The Stockton House (“A Piece of Heaven in the Mountains”) and several other Rabun County businesses were also mentioned (“Escape to Rabun” by Mary Boland ) in the June 2009 issue of Southern Distinction Magazine.

To read other articles in Southern Distinction, click here!

Rabun hits MSN.COM

The Budget Travel Article “One Tank Escapes for Seven Cities – Lake Rabun, GA” has been picked up my MSN.com and is featured on their travel section, which gets 2.5 million viewers a month!
Check it out!

Look for us on the Explore Georgia Facebook page, too!

Georgia Sportsman recommends Tallulah River

"Georgia Angling Getaways" by Jeff Samsel confirms Rabun County's motto--Where Spring Spends the Summer:

"When summer turns really hot, it's time to look for a place that's just a
little bit cooler, and in Georgia, that means heading for the mountains."

This article suggests the Tallulah River as a good place to find "wild rainbows and browns and produces an occasional big fish. Freshly stocked rainbow trout dominate catches, though, and it's hard to beat fishing pools with bait or hitting spots all along the river with an in-line spinner for dependable action."

Read the full article here!

Atlanta Homes Enjoys Persimmon Creek!

A recent article in Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles recognized the achievements of a local vineyard--Persimmon Creek.
"The wines from their Rabun County estate, Persimmon Creek Vineyards, have long graced the menus of the region’s top restaurants, including Bacchanalia, Restaurant Eugene and The Cloister at Sea Island."

Read the full article here!

Budget Travel

The June, 2009, issue of Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel features the Lake Rabun Hotel and an excellent photo by Peter McIntosh capturing the essence of the beautifully restored property.

One-Tank Escapes for Seven Cities
This summer, the key words are "quick" and "easy." But you still want a trip that delivers. So hit the road! These seven drives are real getaways--even if they take you only a few hours from home.

One-Tank Escapes: Lake Rabun, Ga
.....This lake by the Blue Ridge Mountains feels like a real getaway.
By Marcia Langhenry

Link: http://www.budgettravel.com/bt-dyn/content/article/2009/05/04/AR2009050401589.html

About Budget Travel:
Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel magazine is published monthly except for combined issues in December/January and July/August by Newsweek Budget Travel. BudgetTravel.com is the website for Budget Travel magazine. In June 2005, Budget Travel launched its own website in partnership with Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive; receiving approximately 1.8 million unique page views per month.