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: Destination - North Georgia

.....For the more adventurous, the wild waters of the Chattooga awaits just across the state line in North Carolina. Unlike other rivers, this federally protected waterway offers rafters a totally natural experience surrounded by rocky cliffs and wooded banks, says Carolyn Allison at Wildwater Rafting Inc. Billed as the wildest whitewater east of the Mississippi, the river also has less-challenging sections for kids and beginners.

After a day on the water, drive to the tiny North Georgia town of Dillard and the world-famous Dillard House. Spend the night in a cabin or bed-and-breakfast accommodation, and make sure you check out the culinary delights of its restaurant.

“It’s a tradition with people visiting the area,” says owner John Dillard Sr., whose family has owned the establishment since 1917. “They like the view of the Rabun Gap valley, and a lot of people spend their time sitting out on the covered porch in rocking chairs.”

And once you’re finished rocking, there are more places, people and events to experience. There’s something here for everyone—from one end of this vast land to the other. Pick your spot and get ready for the pleasures that only North Georgia can offer.

To read the complete article: http://georgiamagazine.com/currentissue.asp?menu=22&ID=2135&mon=April

Georgia Traveler explores Rabun Gap

Georgia Traveler | Georgia Public Broadcasting

Source: www.gpb.org

GPB’s travel and tourism series, Georgia Traveler, returns for a second season of adventures throughout the State. Co-hosts Keely Muse, Phil Proctor and David Zelski traverse Georgia in search of Food Finds, Getaways, Outdoor Activities, Family Fun and Local Legends. ...

Episode 204: Rabun Gap Ramble

On this week's episode of Georgia Traveler, we're on a "Rabun Gap Ramble," exploring the Rabun Gap Loop in the northeast mountains. After an appropriate safety course, Phil is experiencing the outdoors on a motorcycle. The famed Dillard House is our getaway and David finds family fun at Lake Burton. Keely and the guys learn to ride the rapids on the Chattooga River and Phil discovers food with a view at Isabelle’s on the Gorge in Tallulah Falls.

Dillard House receives Southern Living Reader Choice Award

The January 2009 issue of Southern Living magazine features the “Reader Choice Awards.” The Dillard House received two awards this year - a ‘Best Breakfast/Brunch’ and a ‘Southern Favorite’. Congratulations to the Dillards for this well-deserved recognition! Here's a link to all of the awards.

North Georgia Attractions You May Want to Explore

There was an article in The American Chronicle about all the exciting things to do in the Northeast Georgia Mountains. This list included the Tallulah Gorge and the Dillard House, concluding that:
"There is such a wide variety of North Georgia attractions to explore that you are sure to find something to delight every member of your family. The natural beauty of the Georgia mountains combined with its rich history make it a wonderful place to visit and a special place to spend a lifetime!"

Read the full article here!

Meetings at the Dillard House Resort

The Atlanta Business Chronicle lists the Dillard House among the most sought-after get-away locations for business meetings. "Many of their groups are training seminars, state associations, church retreats and family reunions."
Read the full story here!