Friday, May 15, 2009

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.

Film and Television Industry using Georgia

Georgia Cities Newspaper
Film Industry Offers Georgia Cities a Tourism Legacy
May 1, 2009

For decades those in the film and television industry have known the advantages of using Georgia—with its mild climate and cities filled with charm and aesthetic beauty—as a film locale. When production crews come to town, cities enjoy an immediate boost to the local economy and often continue to see a positive impact on tourism years after a production has wrapped.

Take the 1972 movie “Deliverance,” shot in the city of Clayton in Rabun County. Clayton’s, and indeed the state’s, tourism industry still enjoys the residual economic benefits generated from the nearly 40-year-old movie.

Read more: http://houghtontalent.wordpress.com/2009/05/13/film-industry-offers-georgia-cities-a-tourism-legacy/#respond

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Tumbling Waters Retreat & Conference Center named "best conference resort of Georgia"

Tumbling Waters Retreat & Conference Center named the "Official Best Conference Resort of Georgia" by www.OfficialBestOf.com. Tune into CBS-WGCL of the Official Best of Georgia on Sunday, May 16, at 11:30 am to learn more.

Woodland Cottages at Persimmon Creek Vineyards

Hope Philbrick for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Sunday, March 22, features The Woodland Cottages at Persimmon Creek Vineyards in One Tank trip: Clayton, GA: Rabun Cottages offer taste of simple life, exquisite beauty. Click on the link to read the complete article, which features several beautiful photos as well.

Sunday, April 19, 2009

PEOPLE &PLACES peach page .....

Southern Living Magazine, April 2009 (photo, Tiger Mountain Petit Manseng)

Toasting the Tiger

Besides winning awards in tasting contests, wineries often measure success by what top tier establishments pour their vintages. Tiger Mountain Vineyards of Northeast Georgia supplies the finest restaurants in Atlanta, including Bacchanalia, Quinones, The dining room at the Ritz Carlton in Buckhead, Woodfire Grill and the Floataway Cafe. It also stocks the Beach Bar at the Cloister on Sea Island. Look for Tiger wines at other fine eateries, from Harry Bissett's Bayou Grill in Athens, to Grits Cafe in Forsyth. For more information, visit www.tigerwine.com

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Georgia Magazne: Pairing for Perfection


Tiger Mountain Vineyards emphasizes its wines with "locally grown" dinners, like this one last fall in the vineyards. Rabun County organic foods expert Cindy Halbkat serves a group of visiting artists.

Full article by Jane P. Garvey: Pairing for Perfection, March, 2009