Admission: $3.50-$5 (plus tax)
Group rates available with advance notice.
Picnic area and bus parking available.

• 109 Acres
• Guided House Tour
• Visitor Center (film, exhibits and artifacts)
• Gift Shop
• 1/2-Mile Nature Trail
• 6 Picnic Tables
• Bus Parking

• Hiking and Backpacking – 14 miles of trails
• Mountain Biking – 27 miles of trails, $3 trail fee
• Swimming – 17 acre Lake.  (Memorial day to Labor day)
• Fishing Boat, Canoe and Pedal Boat Rental (May 24 – August 31: Tuesday – Sunday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.; September – October: Saturday – Sunday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
• Miniature Golf (May 24 – August 31: Tuesday – Sunday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.; September – October weather permitting: Saturday – Sunday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.)

Quick, easy and yummy!  A Fort Mountain favorite! 

Blueberry Coconut Muffins

  Ingredients:

Makes 9 to 12 Muffins

             1 ¾ cups flour

            ½ teaspoon salt

            3 teaspoons baking powder

            2/3 cup sugar

            1 egg

            2/3 cup milk

            ¼ cup oil

            1 teaspoon vanilla extract

            1 cup blueberries

            ½ cup flaked coconut

Preheat oven to 375 degrees 

Grease muffin tins. 

In a large bowl mix the flour, salt, baking powder and sugar. 

In a separate bowl beat the egg. 

Add the milk, oil and vanilla. 

Add the liquid ingredients to the flour mixture. 

Stir just until the flour mixture is moistened.

 Carefully stir in the blueberries and coconut.

 Pour into the prepared muffin tins.

Bake in oven for 20 to 25 minutes.

Everyone’s idea of romance is different.  For some, romance involves gowns and dancing, for others, romance is a trip to a restaurant and a movie.  But one of the most romantic places on earth is right in your own backyard: the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Spend Valentine’s Day in a secluded cabin nestled among towering trees and snow-capped peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains. As you sip a steaming cup of hot cocoa by the fire, you fall in love all over again.  Soak in the hot tub while gazing at the beautiful scenery that surrounds you and relax in the luxury of your richly furnished cabin.

At the base of the mountain, the small town of Ellijay awaits you.  Called by many the “modern day Mayberry”, Ellijay offers a little bit of everything.  This tiny town has a lot to offer, whether your taste runs to the quiet side or you prefer a more fun loving getaway.  Enjoy the day browsing the many quaint shops, take a scenic drive, or head to nearby Blue Ridge for some extra special shopping.  When evening falls, an intimate dinner for two awaits you at one of the many fine restaurants nearby. After a quiet dinner, head back to your cabin for a soak in your private hot tub, or simply to gaze at the stars that light the sky like tiny diamonds.

If you prefer to arrive and never leave (and who could blame you!) preorder one of our many great packages, such as our Gourmet Dinner For Two, and enjoy an entire weekend of relaxation and each other.

Your Valentine’s Day getaway to the North Georgia Mountains can be as fun filled or as quiet as you like. There truly is something for everyone here, with love and romance at every turn.

Add a special romantic touch to your Valentines Weekend Getaway!

**Four course Saturday night dinner**
**Cheese plate and Champagne awaiting you in your cabin**
**Keepsake glasses (2) to remember your special Valentines**
**Chocolates awaiting you in your cabin**
**Aromatherapy candle for romance**
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Add to your stay for only $165 extra!

Package offered for the following dates:

February 11th and 12th

Febuary 14th

February 18th and 19th

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Ingredients:

Makes about 20 pancakes (feeds 8-10 people)

             1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour

            1 cup whole wheat flour

            ¼ cup wheat germ

            1 tablespoon baking powder

            1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

            Salt (optional)

            2 eggs, room temperature

            ¼ cup oil

            2 cups buttermilk, room temperature

            6 tablespoons honey

            2 ripe medium bananas, peeled and mashed

            ½ cup finely chopped walnuts

            Maple syrup

            Vanilla, yogurt, cinnamon and additional bananas

 Preheat griddle or skillet  

In a large bowl stir together the flours, wheat germ, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to taste. 

In a separate bowl beat the eggs. 

Blend in the oil, buttermilk, honey and bananas mixing well.

 Stir in the nuts. 

Pour the egg mixture into the dry ingredients, and stir just until moistened.

 Brush a hot griddle or skillet with oil.  Pour about ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the griddle and spread to make a flat pancake.  

Cook over medium heat until lightly browned on the bottom and bubbles come to the surface.  Turn and brown lightly on the other side, 1 to 2 minutes.

Serve with sliced banana and a dollop of yogurt on top.

Here are a few things to think about before you make your reservation for a mountain getaway!

ON SITE STAFF!

Many cabin rental companies are property managers, not owners.  Some may not even have an office!  You never come face to face with anybody; it is by phone or email.  You are given directions and a key code and that’s it!

What happens if you have a problem?  What happens if you get lost?  What happens if you can’t figure out how to work the TV?  Nothing.  Most of these companies are open 9-5, Monday through Friday; unless your vacation is keeping banker hours, find somewhere that has on site staff available for you.

SECLUSION!

Make sure that you ask plenty of questions before booking your cabin.  Many cabins are located in residential areas.  That’s not a getaway, that’s a house swap!  You want privacy and seclusion (do you really want to hop in the hot tub with neighbors ten feet away?) and you deserve it!

SECURITY!

Going along with seclusion is security.  Who are those neighbors anyway?   They could be anyone, and by renting a cabin for a week next door to them, anything could happen!  Know where your cabin is before you book it!

NO HIDDEN FEES!

We all hate hidden fees, yet many rental companies have them and don’t tell you until after you book.  Processing fees and reservation fees are the top two hidden fees.  Usually it is a set amount ($25) but sometimes it can be a percentage (5%) and that can add up quick!  99% of cabin rental companies will have a cleaning fee, that is expected; but there should not ever be any other fee at booking time!

Ask plenty of questions and know where your cabin is and who you are dealing with.  If they are a large management company, consider looking elsewhere.  They don’t care about you as a guest; they care about renting the cabin for the owner.

For a true mountain getaway experience that is focused on YOU as OUR guest, come stay with us where we treat you as a guest, not a number!

Grab your favorite bait, a pole, and your sense of adventure and head to the Blue Ridge Mountains in Ellijay and Chatsworth GA for some of the best fishing in the Southeast. There are plenty of fish for almost any bait but we recommend that you consider fly fishing this area. Fly Fishing in North Georgia is an experience that you will remember for a lifetime.

If you prefer lake fishing then check out Carter’s Lake. Carter’s lake has campsites, RV hookups, boat rentals, and just about everything you need for a fun filled day of fishing.

Looking for a fishing guide?

North Georgia Fly Fishing Guide
Let Sweetwater Anglers guide you on your next fishing expedition. They offer private water trophy trout fishing and instruction.

Trout Fishing
Mountaintown Trout Club is a semi private venue located less than 90 minutes from downtown Atlanta. The club maintains two miles of private trout water as well as some of the best deer and turkey hunting North Georgia has to offer. more…..
Mountaintown Trout is designed to provide an exclusive experience for its members and guests. Our members can choose from a full day on our trophy managed trout water or even a combined day’s excursion with hunting and fishing offered by our “Cast and Blast” package. This hidden gem of a stream has everything from typical mountain laurel confined runs to beautiful meadows that look like something right out of Montana. Plunge pools to pocket water, bottomless holes and meandering bends all make for a fishing experience hard to duplicate anywhere. The really great asset to this stream is it’s accessibility from metro Atlanta.
Whether you’re driving up from Marietta or the airport, there isn’t an easier-to-access trophy stream available in the state. Mountain town caters primarily to its corporate members and theirs guests. We do not mass advertise to the public but rather do a select number of trips typically through member referrals. An event at Mountain town includes exclusive access to the property the entire day of your trip. We do not put multiple trips on the same day. “North Georgia’s Premier Trout and Turkey Destination” Located in Ellijay, Georgia.

Hiking and Backpacking
Be sure to visit North Georgia Outfitters.
North Georgia Mountain Outfitters is a small family owned and operated business in the heart of the beautiful North Georgia Mountains in Ellijay,Georgia -GA. They strive to provide the highest quality hiking and backpacking gear for all levels of outdoor enthusiasts. Hiking equipment Rentals or Purchase Whether you are headed out on a day hike or a multiday backpacking expedition we have everything you need for a fun and safe adventure. As avid hikers ourselves, we believe in sharing the wonders of the woods with everyone. We provide not only superior gear, but also excellent customer service as well as trail planning and product selection. We appreciate your business and will continue to be a leader in the field as well as out on the trails. Happy hiking!

706-698-HIKE (4453)

Miniature Golf and Batting Cages
Championship Miniature Golf in Ellijay, Georgia in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains…
Gilmer Golf & Games – A Scenic miniature golf course in North Georgia. This course was designed with Mother Nature in mind; rock and water hazards create challenging diversions for the skillful player. With sparkling blue water falls, rushing streams, and lovely gardens you can play and relaxe your mind at the same time.
We are LOCATED: GA Route 515 N bound 1/2 mile south of Ellijay Georgia Walmart, 1/2 mile north of Panorama Apple House, across from Remax/Trinity Mountain Homes… From ATLANTA: Route 575 N turns into 515/Zell Miller Pkwy, 20 miles N of Jasper
(706) 698-4653

Shopping
Ellijay has a variety of Antique and gift shops right downtown, each loaded with hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. There are also some great places to purchase rustic furnishings for your vacation home. At Mountain Stove and Rugs you will find a variety of rugs, both traditional and braided designs are in stock. They also carry shams, pillows and other rustic decor from name brand companies like Donna Sharp, Blonder, Kimlor, and Victorian Hearth.

In commemoration of the 204th year of Chief Vann House and the 50th Anniversary of its restoration, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and the Friends of the Vann House will sponsor Chief Vann House Days on Saturday, July 26 from 10:00 a.m. ? 4:00 p.m and a 50th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, July 27 from 2:00pm ? 4:00pm. As part of the festivities on Saturday, Cherokee & local craftsmen will demonstrate 19th century pottery, flute making, weaving, basket making, quilting, spinning, rug making, blacksmithing, storytelling, blowgun shooting, woodcarving, and much more. Special guests include Cherokee potter Shirley Oswalt from the Snowbird community in North Carolina and Cherokee flutist Tommy Wildcat from Oklahoma. Regular admission prices will be charges for Saturday. Then Sunday will mark 50 years to the day that the Vann House was first opened as a state historic site. On hand to mark the occasion will be local politicians, historians, and other dignitaries along with Cherokee tribal officials. ADMISSION IS FREE FOR SUNDAY! The Vann House museum will be open both days featuring a short film and interpretive exhibits on the Vann family and the Cherokee Nation. Park rangers will be on hand to provide tours through the Vann House and give information about Cherokee history. Regular admission prices will be charged on Saturday but Sunday is free admission. The Chief Vann House is located three miles west of Chatsworth, Georgia at the intersection of Ga. Highway 52A and 225. For further directions or more information call 706/ 695-2598.

During the 1790s, James Vann became a Cherokee Indian leader and wealthy businessman. He established the largest and most prosperous plantation in the Cherokee Nation, covering 1,000 acres of what is now Murray County. In 1804 he completed construction of a beautiful 2 ½-story brick home that was the most elegant in the Cherokee Nation. After Vann was murdered in 1809, his son Joseph inherited the mansion and plantation. Joseph was also a Cherokee leader and became even more wealthy than his father. In the 1830s almost the entire Cherokee Nation was forced west by state and federal troops on the infamous Trail of Tears. The Vann family lost their elegant home, rebuilding in the Cherokee Territory of Oklahoma. Today the Vann House survives as Georgia’s best-preserved historic Cherokee Indian home. A guided tour allows visitors to see the house which features beautiful hand carvings, a remarkable “floating” staircase, a 12-foot mantle and fine antiques.

Cohutta Wilderness Area
34,102 acres provide the outdoor enthusiast with miles of hiking & biking trails to chose from. The wilderness area is known as one of the best areas for recreational & competition mountain biking.

Etowah Indian Mounds
Cartersville, Ga: The 54-acre Etowah Indian Mounds State Park site, which dates about 950 A.D., includes seven mounds, borrow pits, a plaza, part of the original village and a museum.

The mound builders represent Mississippian culture, the last prehistoric cultural development in North America.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness something from this age in time, a rarity in North America.

Fort Mountain Stables
Fort Mountain Stables Horseback Riding Situated in the Chattahoochee National Forest close to the Cohutta Wilderness area, Fort Mountain State Park offers 37 miles of beautiful horseback riding trails.Situated in the Chattahoochee National Forest close to the Cohutta Wilderness area, Fort Mountain State Park offers 37 miles of beautiful horseback riding trails. Just 5 minutes from our Office, Fort Mountain Stables offer horseback riding adventures 7 days a week for children and adults. To ensure the best riding experience possible, the stables accommodate your preference in horse, time and duration of ride, as well as your horseback riding level. If you own a horse, you may stable it here and ride at will. Enjoy 37 miles of scenic trails of the north Georgia mountains at Fort Mountain State Park. We offer horseback riding adventures 7 days a week for children and adults. To ensure the best riding experience possible, we accommodate your preference in horse, time and duration of ride, and your horseback riding level.

You may contact us by calling 706-517-4906 or by sending an email. Please call Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm.

Chieftans Trail
This 150 mile trail contains 7 primary attractions noted within these Points of Interest. The Chief Vann House, Chieftains Museum, New Echota, Winman Mineral Museum, Etowah Indian Mounds, The Tate House and Fort Mountain State Park, and The Confederama Hall of History. In Chattanooga, this three-dimensional 480 square foot reproduction of historic terrain is the worlds largest battlefield display of its kind. A must see for civil war buffs.

Carters Lake
Carters Lake is the deepest man-made lake east of the Mississippi. It offers over 67 miles of uninhabited shoreline and a marina along with a resort.Drive to the top and marvel at the dam and the natural beauty that surrounds this amazing place.

This Corp of Engineers lake offers site for sightseeing, hiking, picnicking, camping swimming, boating, water skiing and fishing. Approximate driving time is 40 minutes.

Lake Conasuaga
Lake Conasuaga is situated atop 3100ft. Grassy Mountain and has picnic facilities. The Songbird management area is a 120-acre tract around the lake featuring a beaver pond and a variety of bird habitats.

Murray County Courthouse
The Doric-styled courthouse was erected in 1816 and is one of only three domed courthouses in the State of Georgia. The Courthouse has been home for various county officials and some still maintain offices in the building. In a controversy during the planning, Murray County Commissioners went to jail for contempt rather than see any interruptions of their plans. The first court session as held in February 1917.

God’s Acre
Near the sight of the Spring Place Moravian Mission & Spring. Newly donated to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, this sight contains the burial site of people believed to be Moravian Missionaries. Chief James Vann sponsored these missionaries trip to the area in 1801. Their mission was, among other things, to educate the Cherokees. That education included reading, grammer, writing, sacred history, mathematics, geography, weaving and botany. Several Cherokees and slaves are also thought to be buried at this sight.

New Echota State Historic Site

See the only capital of the Cherokee nation established in 1825. Take a ranger-conducted or self-guided tour of re-constructed structures.

Ocoee Rafting
Rafting season runs the third weekend in March through the first weekend in November. Experience the thrill of white water rafting in the Blue ridge Mountains.

Fort Mountain State Park
Just 5 minutes from The Overlook Inn and Wilderness View Cabins, Fort Mountain State Park rests on two mountain peaks near the summit of the most prominent peak of the Cohutta Mountain Range at the terminus of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The elevation is just approximately 3000 feet. The park derives its name from an ancient 855-foot-long rock wall which stands on the highest point of the mountain. Situated in the Chattahoochee National Forest, the 3,520-acre park has overlooks, hiking and mountain biking trails, picnicking and a small lake and beach.

Kangaroo Conservation Center
Visit America’s Aussie Adventure, the largest group of kangaroos outside Australia. Enjoy this fabulous 87 acre wildlife preserve.

Wildwater LTD. Rafting
Whitewater Rafting at it’s finest. Choose from a number of adventures.

Nantahala Whitewater Video – Watch some fun loving adventurers enjoying a Blue Ridge Mountain river during a guided rafting trip.

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
The 3 1/2 hour, 26 mile round trip winds along the beautiful Toccoa River in vintage climate controlled or open air railcars. The relaxing ride starts at the historic depot, built in 1905 in downtown Blue Ridge,Georgia then stops for a layover in the quaint sister towns of McCaysville, GA and Copperhill, TN where visitors have an hour and a half, plenty of time to eat lunch, shop for unique crafts and antiques, snack on ice cream or explore.

Nestled in the mountains of Georgia in the Chattahoochee National Forest, historic Blue Ridge awaits you and your family. Known for friendly folks and old time atmosphere, it’s definitely a place to visit. Blue Ridge has been called the “antique capital” of northwest Georgia. The 3 1/2 hour, 26 mile round trip winds along the beautiful Toccoa River in vintage climate controlled or open air railcars. The relaxing ride starts at the historic depot, built in 1905 in downtown Blue Ridge, then stops for a layover in the quaint sister towns of McCaysville, GA and Copperhill, TN where visitors have an hour and a half, plenty of time to eat lunch, shop for unique crafts and antiques, snack on ice cream or explore. For mild or wild water fun, take a Rail and Raft or Rail and Tube trip. (Click on Train Events on the left for more information.) Come to the mountains! Rent a cabin, climb a mountain, hike a trail and ride the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway

800-934-1898

Sassafras Studio
Designer and builder of custom furniture and cabinets in Blue Ridge, Georgia.

T & D Designs
The woodworking of Dwight Tuse Mallernee of Blue Ridge, Georgia. Carver of wood spirits and other fine carvings. Custom builder of cabinets.

Blue Ridge Mountain Mall
Here’s a store with over 25 vendors selling antiques, custom furniture, civil war artifacts and much more.

Blue Ridge Community Theater
A community theater group located in downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia, seeks to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances, productions and education of all aspects of contemporary and classic theater.

Blue Ridge Home Inspections
Blue Ridge Home Inspections, LLC. is owned and operated by Tommy Vannoy, who has over 15 years experience in the building industry.

Country Stitches, Inc.
Located in Blue Ridge, GA, we are a full service quilt shop which offers a wide variety of fabrics, patterns, notions and friendly assistance so that you can obtain what you need for your projects in one location.

Mercier Orchards

Mercier Orchards is Southern Living Magazine’s “favorite roadside apple market,” according to the October, 2002 edition. “If you come for no other reason, you must sample the fried apple pies and cider,” the article says. “The cooks create some of the most memorable pastries, fried pies, fritters, doughnuts and dumplings that you will find anywhere.”

Blue Ridge Community Theater
Blue Ridge, Georgia Community Theater is a community theater group located in downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia. Call for information on plays. Get a little culture right here in North Georgia.

Swan Drive-In Theater
Watch a movie at an old fashioned drive-in in Blue Ridge. Bring back memories of the good old days at this vintage drive in theater. Conveniently located in downtown Blue Ridge. Give the kids a taste of your childhood. It’s always fun for the whole family.