Nothing quite like listening to some of the greatest musicians of all time, in one of the most beautiful places in the world.  North Georgia’s Anderson Music Hall on Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee, GA presents country music artists Ronnie Milsap & T G Sheppard in concert on Jan 20th at 7 pm at the Anderson Music Hall at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds.

Ronnie Milsap is from Robbinsville, NC & despite his blindness, he is a multiple Grammy Award winning country music signer, song-writer & pianist. He has 40 number 1 hits throughout his career!

TG Sheppard is another great who has an unstoppable passion for music. He has had 21 number one hits and is ranked among the top 100 country artists of all time.

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Grab your special someone and make plans now to visit the North Georgia Mountains of Blairsville, GA to enjoy Couple’s Crush Valentine’s Celebration at Paradise Hills Vineyard.  How about surprising your crush with this little trip and why not make it a weekend trip?

6:00pm-9:00pm on both Saturday February 10th and Saturday February 17th

Guests will enjoy great live music and scrumptious tapas. Admission is only $15.00 per person and includes your first glass of wine! Don’t miss out on this great event!

Georgia’s northeastern mountains are part of the Blue Ridge range, a spine of the Appalachians, which runs from Virginia through North Carolina and extends for almost a hundred miles into Georgia. Lots to do in all of these wonderful communities of Blue Ridge, Blairsville, Hiawassee & Ellijay. Thousands of people make this region a favorite destination—where hiking, whitewater paddling, breathtaking vistas, and traditional crafts and foods like candied apples are all accessible and provide entertainment for the whole family. Enjoy Valentine’s Day in the Georgia Mountains and experience a taste of the mountain life. See the links above and plan to visit on to enjoy our rich heritage!

And when you’re ready to make these hills your home…call us & we’ll help make your journey to North Georgia easy!  The Mountain Life Team | Keller Williams Realty Partners 706-745-3123 or info@themountainlifeteam.com. 

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Does a weekend full of ground hogs, coffee infused with wine, food trucks, live music, four course meals, and delicious WINE sound good to you? Are you sick of being cold and cooped up in the house? Get out and enjoy our Ellijay Wine Country vineyards between February 2-4, 2018 for our Wine About Winter weekend!

The Wine About Winter weekend will kick off on Friday, February 2, Groundhog Day. When the first settlers arrived in the area known today as Punxsutawney (Pennsylvania) they brought with them from Europe a centuries-old tradition known as Candlemas Day. On Candlemas Day, clergy would bless candles and distribute them to people. The weather on Candlemas Day was considered an important indicator of the weather to come. Long ago, Germans picked up on the Candlemas custom. If the sun shone on Candlemas Day, the Germans believed, the hedgehog would cast a shadow and another six weeks of winter was inevitable. When the Germans arrived in America, no hedgehogs were to be found. But another similar animal, the groundhog – or woodchuck- was here. The groundhog became a hedgehog stand in. Now, we celebrate Groundhog Day.

To celebrate Groundhog Day, on February 2, Chateau Meichtry and Cartecay Vineyards will be having special “groundhog” events and games! On Friday night Chateau Meichtry will have extended hours at the tasting room, a food truck, tasting specials and more! Chateau Meichtry plans to have live music, groundhog games, and will continue their tasting specials through the weekend. Cartecay Vineyards will also have live music and special events to celebrate the groundhog.

On February 3 and 4, Fainting Goat Vineyards will be debuting their wine infused coffee. They have created three varieties for you to enjoy; Merlot, Merlot and Chocolate, and Merlot Chocolate and Sriracha. You can warm up next to the fire and enjoy these delicious wine infused coffees along with their regular tastings. They will also have live music all weekend and of course the goats!

On Saturday night, February 3 at 7:30pm, Engelheim Vineyards is hosting their annual Winter Wine Fest Dinner. You must purchase tickets in advance. The tickets are going quickly and the menu is the reason why. The first course will include Crab Stuffed Mushrooms paired with Doxology, the second course will be a tomato basil soup paired with Traminette, the third course is a caprese salad paired with Hummingbird, the fourth course is a delicious horseradish encrusted beef tenderloin paired with their merlot, and the fifth course is a bourbon bread pudding paired with Sweet Molly. Tickets are $80 which includes the dinner and a complimentary wine glass.  Contact Engelheim at 706-635-9463 to get your tickets.

We hope that you will join us for this special weekend to visit our vineyards in the Ellijay Wine Country. Shake off those winter blues and enjoy food, wine, music and have less reasons to “Wine About Winter.”

Cartecay Vineyards
5704 Clear Creek Rd.
Ellijay, GA 30540
706-698-9463

Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard & Winery
1862 Orchard Lane
Talking Rock, GA 30175
706-502-1608

Engelheim Vineyards
127 Lakeview Rd.
Ellijay, GA 30540
770-714-5277

Fainting Goat Vineyards
201 Vineyard Way
Jasper, GA 30143
706-692-WINE (9463)

Georgia’s northeastern mountains are part of the Blue Ridge range, a spine of the Appalachians, which runs from Virginia through North Carolina and extends for almost a hundred miles into Georgia. Lots to do in all of these wonderful communities of Blue Ridge, Blairsville, Hiawassee & Ellijay. Thousands of people make this region a favorite destination—where hiking, whitewater paddling, breathtaking vistas, and traditional crafts and foods like candied apples are all accessible and provide entertainment for the whole family. Enjoy Valentine’s Day in the Georgia Mountains and experience a taste of the mountain life. See the links above and plan to visit on to enjoy our rich heritage!

And when you’re ready to make these hills your home…call us & we’ll help make your journey to North Georgia easy!  The Mountain Life Team | Keller Williams Realty Partners 706-745-3123 or info@themountainlifeteam.com. 

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Nothing says LOVE like the Sweetheart Arts & Crafts Show.  LOVE is in the air & now is the time to plan your lovey a special trip to the Georgia Mountains of Hiawassee, GA.  Imagine this Valentine’s Day enjoying the North Georgia mountains in this beautiful lodge setting, surrounded by panoramic mountain vistas with a neat Arts & Craft show just steps away?  Sounds like heaven doesn’t it? Well it’s close for sure!  We encourage you to make a journey to Brasstown Valley Resort Feb 9-11th  and we promise you will LOVE their amazing Arts & Crafts show. These craft vendors are top notch. You can browse through a variety of over 40 vendors throughout the Southeast with all with handmade items. This resort is in the eclectic town of Hiawassee, GA perched high on the hills so you can see those amazing mountains. Feeling a little tired…no problem – book a room and spend the weekend in this amazing mountain lodge! YOU WILL LOVE IT!

Fiber Art – Baskets – Jewelry – Fused Glass – Wood Turning – Hand Blown Glass – Alpaca items- just to name a few.

Begins Friday, February 9th at 2pm

Ends Saturday, February 11th at 5pm – Check out this incredible LODGE – BRASSTOWN VALLEY RESORT HERE

For more information please contact the Resort – 706-379-9900

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Ok so guess which North Georgia community made the top 10 Romantic Escapes in Georgia this year by ExploreGeorgia.org online publication?  Well, we’ll give you a little hint…it’s about 1 hour 30 min North of Atlanta and is known for it’s eclectic artistic downtown with amazing farm to table dining adventures, gorgeous mountain cabins, award winning wineries & distilleries and wonderful orchards.  Drum Roll please….None other than Blue Ridge, GA!

It’s not too late to make reservations for a night or two in a mountain view cabin…HERE.

Take the apple of your eye to pick apples, cherries, strawberries, peaches or blueberries at Mercier Orchards. Ride the historic Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. Shop quaint boutiques and savor local flavors at Harvest on Main, Black Sheep Bar & Patio, Blue Ridge Brewery, Christy Lee’s Courtyard Grille, and/or Toccoa Riverside Restaurant.

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How bout’ a little Mardi Gras here in the Georgia Mountains of Blue Ridge, GA? Come celebrate Mardi Gras at the 7th Annual Bringin’ the Blues to Blue Ridge on Saturday, February 24th from 5 to 9 pm at Willow Creek Falls Vineyard. Enjoy dancing, incredible jazz, cajun food & an auction!  And you know what? It’s all for a good cause! That’s right…proceeds benefit a needful program called Snack in a Backpack which helps feed youth in our local schools.

Advance Tickets $50/pp, $90/couple

Ready for a Mardi Gras Celebration here in the Georgia Mountains?  Head to Blue Ridge, GA and experience the mountain life.

Georgia’s northeastern mountains are part of the Blue Ridge range, a spine of the Appalachians, which runs from Virginia through North Carolina and extends for almost a hundred miles into Georgia. Lots to do in all of these wonderful communities of Blue Ridge, Blairsville, Hiawassee & Ellijay. Thousands of people make this region a favorite destination—where hiking, whitewater paddling, breathtaking vistas, and traditional crafts and foods like candied apples are all accessible and provide entertainment for the whole family.

And when you’re ready to make these hills your home…call us & we’ll help make your journey to North Georgia easy!  The Mountain Life Team | Keller Williams Realty Partners 706-745-3123 or info@themountainlifeteam.com. 

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Art Millican Jr., is a  former Disney artist and model maker, has created a store like no other!  Sleepy Hollow is a whimisical Fairy Garden located 90 miles north of Atlanta, just east of Blairsville in the North Georgia Mountains.  In this store and at his on site garden area, exists his hand cut and carved fairy and hobbit houses like you would see at Disney and many of America’s theme parks. His creativity is amazing even to adults and children of all ages.

Art can hand make whatever type of magical house you may be seeking. He creates items as small as a birdhouse or as large as a playhouse for your children.  He also assembles fairy doors which can be used anywhere you can imagine!  To truly understand the beauty and amazement of this craft, you must visit the Fairyland Garden he has created.  It is FREE admission and the kids are able to run and play in the houses as well as watch the wood elves work.  What a great idea to do before it gets too cold!  I have a feeling your child may come up with another item to put on the Christmas list!

While you are visiting the beautiful town of Blairsville, stop at one of their great restaurants such as The Ugly Mug Cafe or Brothers at Willow Creek.  You won’t be disappointed!

Georgia’s northeastern mountains are part of the Blue Ridge range, a spine of the Appalachians, which runs from Virginia through North Carolina and extends for almost a hundred miles into Georgia. Lots to do in all of these wonderful communities of Blue Ridge, Blairsville, Hiawassee & Ellijay. Thousands of people make this region a favorite destination—where hiking, whitewater paddling, breathtaking vistas, and traditional crafts and foods like candied apples are all accessible and provide entertainment for the whole family.

And when you’re ready to make these hills your home…call us & we’ll help make your journey to North Georgia easy!  The Mountain Life Team | Keller Williams Realty Partners 706-745-3123 or info@themountainlifeteam.com. 

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There’s nothing like the amazing events here in the Georgia Mountains during Spring!  Here’s one of our favorites where people come from miles around to celebrate  and enjoy a glass or two of Georgia’s wine on the Wine Highway Week. The Winegrowers Association of Georgia is sponsoring its annual Wine Highway Week beginning Saturday March 16^th through Sunday March 25^th, 2018.  This is a great way to see and experience the views and wonderful wines of Northeast Georgia. Our wineries offer great wines that are grown and produced here in Georgia, many of which have won local, regional, national and international awards.

There will be a $50.00 fee for each participant which will be collected at the first winery visited.  Travelers will receive a “Wine Highway Week” collectors’ glass and Passport which will give them admission to ALL participating wineries at no additional charge. Be sure to keep you Passport and Collectors glass with you at all wineries visited!

Member wineries and Affiliate Members will each provide their own unique open-house format, with many offering food and wine pairings, music, barrel and library wine tastings and more!  Check out all the Georgia Mountain Vinters & get your Passport HERE

Hours : Fridays 12-5 Saturdays: 11-5 Sundays; 12:30-5 Monday-Thursday 1-5

Georgia’s northeastern mountains are part of the Blue Ridge range, a spine of the Appalachians, which runs from Virginia through North Carolina and extends for almost a hundred miles into Georgia. Lots to do in all of these wonderful communities of Blue Ridge, Blairsville, Hiawassee & Ellijay. Thousands of people make this region a favorite destination—where hiking, whitewater paddling, breathtaking vistas, and traditional crafts and foods like candied apples are all accessible and provide entertainment for the whole family.

And when you’re ready to make these hills your home…call us & we’ll help make your journey to North Georgia easy!  The Mountain Life Team | Keller Williams Realty Partners 706-745-3123 or info@themountainlifeteam.com. 

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The 2018 Georgia Mountain Storytelling Festival will be held on April 13-14th at the Union County Schools Fine Arts Center (926 Panther Overlook, Blairsville, GA 30512). This is just 10 minutes up the road from our previous venue of Young Harris College, and it comes with plentiful parking, comfortable seating, and a terrific view of the surrounding area. You’re in for a treat!

Our featured tellers for the 2018 festival are:

Regi Carpenter (www.regicarpenter,com)

Lyn Ford (www.storytellerlynford.com)

Michael Reno Harrell (www.michaelreno.com)

Andy Offutt Irwin (www.andyirwin.com)

Rev. Robert Jones, Sr. (www.revrobertjones.com)

Lodging Information

Purchasing your tickets in advance is strongly recommended. Order via Eventbrite.  Contact storytelling@yhc.edu or visit us on Facebook.

If you’re looking to make these incredible hills your home, call us to begin your journey to the mountains of North Georgia.  We’re advocates of mountain living and we can help you every step of the way!  Chad Lariscy | The Mountain Life Team | KW Realty Partners | 706-745-3123 or info@themountainlifeteam.com.  MEET OUR TEAM! 

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The snow was beautiful here in the Georgia Mountains but now that March has arrived everyone is getting excited about the Spring season!  In fact, now is a great time to schedule some fun events for you and your family to enjoy in North Georgia. Here’s a great idea to for you and one that The Mountain Life Team really encourages. It’s the St. PETrick’s Day Parade!  Yes- that right PETrick!  The clever city of Ellijay has made St. Patrick’s Day a day to honor the Irish Saint along with our lovely fur-babies!  So grab the family and take a trip to downtown Ellijay and don’t forget to bring your pet dressed in his finest festive attire on March 17, 2018!  

Dress yourself and your favorite pet in your finest St. Patrick’s Day attire and join the parade on McCutchin St. (across from City Hall). Parade registration begins at 11am at City Hall. The Barking Lot Party begins immediately following the parade. Contest registration begins in the parking lot at 11 am. Any pet on a leash is welcome. Parade fees go to Friends of Gilmer Animal Shelter. Vendor and parade applications are available at WhimZ Boutique and Pets on Main. The celebration will include pet contests, music, face painting, pet vendors, games and green beer! Visit our downtown stores and restaurants! Come Play in Ellijay! 

Vendor and parade applications are available at WhimZ Boutique and Pets on Main. 

The Mountain Life Team are advocates of mountain living and we love these gorgeous hills and we want you to experience the culture our North Georgia mountains have.

Georgia’s northeastern mountains are part of the Blue Ridge range, a spine of the Appalachians, which runs from Virginia through North Carolina and extends for almost a hundred miles into Georgia. Lots to do in all of these wonderful communities of Blue Ridge, Blairsville, Hiawassee & Ellijay. Thousands of people make this region a favorite destination—where hiking, whitewater paddling, breathtaking vistas, and traditional crafts and foods like candied apples are all accessible and provide entertainment for the whole family.

And when you’re ready to make these hills your home…call us & we’ll help make your journey to North Georgia easy!  The Mountain Life Team | Keller Williams Realty Partners 706-633-8186 or info@themountainlifeteam.com. 

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Want to spend your St. Patty’s Day surrounded by the most beautiful mountains in the world?  Well, we have several celebrations here in the hills of North Georgia that will make your friends Green with envy that they did not to come!  Check out these fun events in Blairsville & Blue Ridge.  Discover North Georgia!

The fun begins at 11a.m. on the Saturday before Saint Patrick’s Day (March 12th) with our fun and well attended Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in Downtown Blue Ridge and this year it’s sponsored by The Boro Inn Irish Pub.  St. Patrick would be proud of all the fuss at this parade.  Floats, bands, vendors & dogs are all dressed in their best green attire.

Then make plans to Paradise Hills Resort & Spa St. Patty’s Day Bash, 6-9 p.m. on March 17th in Blairsville, GA.  Wine by the glass/bottle and Guinness Stew for purchase.  See website for more info.

And then after the parade don’t miss out on a very special St. Patrick’s Day at Blue Ridge’s authentic Irish Pub with Celtic Harp & Fiddle by Dawn Davis at The Boro Inn Irish Pub, 150 W. Main Street, Blue Ridge. Show starts around 8:00 pm. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Don’t forget to be wearin’ the Green!!

We truly love & cherish our amazing North Georgia mountains!  Our tight-knit communities and incredible events all year long make this the place to build a life.  We encourage you to embrace the mountain life of North Georgia and get swept away.

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Blairsville-Union County is home to three gorgeous waterfalls: Helton Creek Falls, Trahlyta Falls and DeSoto Falls, located just outside of Union County. These waterfalls all provide easy access with viewing areas, parking and a short walk or hike to view the falls. PRINT THIS HANDY WATERFALL GUIDE HERE!

Helton Creek Falls (pictured above): The Helton Creek Falls Trail is an easy .2 mile hike. The lower falls drops over a 30′ ledge, tumbling to a pool below. The second upper falls is a tall, full falls that drop at least 60 feet. Please be advised there are many abrupt changes in grade along this short walk. Please stay on the trail and observation deck! Directions: From Blairsville, take US 19/129 south for 11.5 miles. Turn left on the first paved road past the entrance to Vogel State Park. (Look for Helton Creek Waterfall sign on right side of highway) Go approximately 1/2 mile on paved road and then continue on a gravel road approximately 1.5 miles (stay to the right at fork in the road, you will travel through the forest quite a ways) to a small pullout parking area. Trailhead will be on right as indicated.

Trahlyta Falls at Vogel State Park: Located directly below Lake Trahlyta, this waterfall located in Vogel State Park is a stepping stone waterfall that falls 40 feet. The trail is a 1 mile loop trail short and steep, but worth the effort. Directions: From Blairsville, take US 19/129 south 11 miles and turn right into Vogel State Park. The falls are located on the north side of Lake Trahlyta, named for a Cherokee maiden who is buried a few miles from the park at Stonepile Gap.

Desoto Falls: There are two waterfalls along the 1.5 mile DeSoto Falls Trail. The lower falls cascade about 20 feet. The upper, and most scenic, falls drop 80 feet. Both are accessed by a maintained trail leading from the day use parking lot. Visitors can hike to view these waterfalls. DeSoto Falls was named for the Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto because a piece of armor attributed to his expedition was supposedly found in the area. Located in rugged mountains with awesome views, elevations in this 650-acre area vary between 2,000 and 3,400 feet. Directions: From Blairsville, take US 19/129 south about 15 miles from Blairsville to the DeSoto Falls Recreation Area on right.

We truly love & cherish our amazing Georgia Mountains!  Our tight-knit communities and incredible events all year long, make this a great place to build a life.  We encourage you to embrace the mountain life of North Georgia and get swept away.  Let us know if we can help you! 706-633-8186.

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Hollywood entertainment here in the mountains?  That’s right…have you had the opportunity to visit the Smokey Mountain Center of Performing Arts in Franklin, N.C.?  This is a short distance from the Hiawassee area! And they are hosting one of the most hilarious comedians ever…Tim Hawkins. If you haven’t heard of him just google his name & you’ll find over 100 million views on Youtube, 120+ sold out shows every year & so many facebook fans you can’t count!   This is a first class center dedicated to performing arts and it’s absolutely beautiful.  You will enjoy coming to this 1,500 seat state of the art facility.   Make plans to attend and get tickets soon!  Get TICKETS HERE! Let me know if you get to go and what you thought!

The Mountain Life Team are advocates of mountain living and we love these gorgeous hills and we want you to experience the culture our North Georgia mountains have.

Georgia’s northeastern mountains are part of the Blue Ridge range, a spine of the Appalachians, which runs from Virginia through North Carolina and extends for almost a hundred miles into Georgia. Lots to do in all of these wonderful communities of Blue Ridge, Blairsville, Hiawassee & Ellijay. Thousands of people make this region a favorite destination—where hiking, whitewater paddling, breathtaking vistas, and traditional crafts and foods like candied apples are all accessible and provide entertainment for the whole family.

And when you’re ready to make these hills your home…call us & we’ll help make your journey to North Georgia easy!  The Mountain Life Team | Keller Williams Realty Partners 706-633-8186 or info@themountainlifeteam.com. 

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Don’t ya just love the North Georgia mountains in the Spring?  It’s really amazing with all the lush green scenic beauty. Here are a couple of our top Spring ideas for you & your family to enjoy.  Go ahead & plan a Saturday and visit the Georgia Mountains & have some fun! I promise, you will want to come back & rent a mountain view cabin for a weekend & then you may want to come back for a lifetime. If you have any questions call or email us The Mountain Life Team | KW Realty Partners 706.633.8186 or info@themountainlifeteam.com.

1. Take a Family Hiking Adventure to Waterfalls along the Appalachian Trail

So Exploring is theme of this adventure.  The forest will come alive with cheery singing birds, the mountain laurels blooming on the hillsides and the rapid tumbling waters.  The Applalachian Trail begins in Blue Ridge, GA & winds 2000 mile length to Maine.  Begin at The Three Forks and Follow the Self Guided Tour & Hiking Access Spots Self Guided Tour to enjoy an awesome adventure with your family.

2. Family Fun Adventure Game with Tracking Booklet

So this little quest will take you to many places all around North Georgia!  You & your kids will experience a variety of relaxed educational adventures of what Mother Nature offers which are some of the most scenic sights in the whole southeaster USA- from dams to trains they will never forget this excursion!  Game booklets are located at the two welcome centers or you can print HERE!

3. Blue Ridge Scenic Railway

Your family will experience living history on this historic railway.  This is a “must see” in these North Georgia mountains and their season begins March 13th.  The railroad connects the towns of Blue Ridge & McCaysville & journeys along the amazing Toccoa River. The ride is 26 miles & 4 hours long with a 2 hour layover in McCaysville/Copperhill. Beginning April 4th they will be hosting The Easter Eggspress where you will hunt for Easter Eggs in Farmer Brown’s field & meet the Easter Bunny.  Visit www.brscenic.com or call 188-934-1898

4. Mercier Orchards Family Fun U-Pick Strawberries

Ever picked your own fruits or veggies?  Experience a little North Georgia farming and pick your own strawberries beginning in May! What an experience for your children? This is a great place for unforgettable adventure.  Mercier offers tractor rides, a farm market, a great deli for breakfast or lunch and their famous bakery.  Check out their events on their website today!

 5. The Trout Adventure Trail

This adventure trail is a “do it yourself” and plan your own hiking & learning experience for kids of all ages along the legendary trails in the Chattahoochee National Forest in North Georgia.  You can also hire The Trout Adventure Trail to organize group hikes.  Check these out!  For more information, see the website (click here). And you can download a free copy of our Trout Streams Learning Adventure by clicking here. Or pick up free copies at either of our Welcome Centers at 152 Orvin Lance Drive or the Red Caboose in downtown Blue Ridge.

Find more North Georgia Adventures HERE!

When you’re ready to begin living the mountain life in North Georgia, call The Mountain Life Team | KW Realty Partners and we can help you along your journey.  Incredible things are happening here in our beautiful mountains. You won’t be disappointed with the rich Blue Ridge Mountain heritage of your new mountain community. Enjoy the mountain life in the beautiful Blue Ridge, GA!  706.633.8186 or email us at info@themountainlifeteam.com.  #SpringtimeInBlueRidge  #LiveTheMountainLife  #KWRealty 

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So what’s on the agenda for this weekend?  Well, we have an idea. Pack up the family and head to the beautiful North Georgia Mountains where you can enjoy a laid-back kind of fun.

If you like apples…and everyone does, visit the Georgia Apple Blossom Festival in East Ellijay where we celebrate the blooming of those incredible blossom’s.  Those apple blossoms are something we love to boast about here in North Georgia because we have so many apple orchards around which produce a large amount of the South’s apple cravings. This festival will treat you to over 50 hand-selected, regional vendors who offer food, art, crafts and more. It’s an incredible good time & a great educational experience for people of all ages.

Festival is Saturday & Sunday, May 5th & 6th from 9-5 pm and is located on Craig Street in East Ellijay, Georgia and it’s totally FREE. Map & directions HERE.

Looking for affordable accommodations…no problem – click HERE.

We hope you love and appreciate this amazing culture we have here in North Georgia. When you’re ready to begin living the mountain life here, call The Mountain Life Team | KW Realty Partners and we can help you along your journey.  Incredible things are happening here in our beautiful mountains. You won’t be disappointed with the rich Blue Ridge Mountain heritage of your new mountain community. Enjoy the mountain life in the beautiful North Georgia!  706-633-8186 or email us at info@themountainlifeteam.com.  #GeorgiaAppleBlossomFestival   #LiveTheMountainLife  #KWRealty 

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So who doesn’t enjoy those beautiful classic cars & trucks reminiscent of the 50s, 60s & 70s?  Here’s a casual down-home event that can bring a smile to everyone.  These cruise-ins are held the 4th Friday between April – October from 6-8 pm. Kicking off the season on Friday, April 21st.  As has been the case at past shows around the historic Blairsville Courthouse, music will be provided in case you feel the need to cut a rug, scrumptious food will be available for purchase at our wonderful local restaurants (all within walking distance), and tickets for a 50/50 drawing and raffle prizes will be sold. Got an old classic that you’d love to park? Bring it on & meet other classic enthusiasts who really love these beautiful pieces of moving art!  Learn more HERE!

The Mountain Life Team really enjoys North Georgia culture and we hope you enjoy our insight on what to do here.  And if you’re looking to make this gorgeous area your home give us a call and we can find that mountain home you’ve always dreamed of.  706-633-8186 – Chad Lariscy|The Mountain Life Team|Keller Williams Partners – EMAIL US!

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Outdoor water adventures of all kinds await you here in North Georgia and this is another favorite which is sponsored by amazing local businesses which you should visit.  Fannin County is the trout capital of Georgia so it’s a must to celebrate Blue Ridge Trout Fest on Saturday, April 28th in our scenic mountains downtown Blue Ridge, GA.  Whether you’re a novice or avid fisherman, you’ll enjoy this incredible festival full of educational and shopping segments.

On Saturday, April 28 from 10 am to 5 pm, there will be two seminar tents in 2018 with classes scheduled in both tents all day.  Atlanta Fly Fishing School will once again present tips and techniques on fly fishing and the second tent will consist of local river and lake guides and other fishing experts.  The schedule for both seminar tents will be posted when completed.  And we can’t forget lots of food and live music to enhance all the festivities!

See a list of all the event happenings HERE and make plans to attend this festival where you’ll learn so much and have a ball doing it!  Fun for the whole Family!

BLUE RIDGE TROUT FEST & OUTDOOR ADVENTURES is located in the heart of Blue Ridge, Georgia. Just 90 minutes north of Atlanta, and 60 minutes from Chattanooga, Blue Ridge features an historic district and downtown city park, flanked by shops for home/cabin decor, clothing, jewelry, gifts; galleries; craft breweries and fine restaurants; and the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. Surrounded by the historic downtown district, the Festival stretches across City Park, bounded by Depot and Summit streets (north and south) and by West Main and East Main streets.

When you’re ready to begin living the mountain life in North Georgia, call The Mountain Life Team | KW Realty Partners and we can help you along your journey.  Incredible things are happening here in our beautiful mountains. You won’t be disappointed with the rich Blue Ridge Mountain heritage of your new mountain community. Enjoy the mountain life in the beautiful Cohuttas!  706-633-8186 or email us at info@themountainlifeteam.com.  #BlueRidgeTroutFest  #LiveTheMountainLife  #KWRealtyPartners  #1kw

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Yes…it’s true!  The Georgia Mountains truly have it all!  Our communities have something for everyone.  Whether you decide to visit Ellijay, Blue Ridge, Blairsville or Hiawassee, we have a little bit of everything.  From great shops and boutiques to fine dining at various local restaurants, our communities have everything.  Not to mention, the incredible mountains, rivers and lakes that surround us!  Beauty, entertainment, eclectic artists and more.  Here’s something that we think you will truly enjoy.  The community theatre in Blue Ridge, GA – which is a haven for artistic pizzaz is performing this amazing play, written by Lewis Black.  Make plans to visit the Georgia Mountains & enjoy a talented group of performers at the Blue Ridge Community Theatre.  Buy Your Tickets in Advance!

THE BOYS NEXT DOOR – Written by Tom Griffin – Directed by Karrie Jones and featuring one of our own Rick Siefken, former client, great friend & Owner of Budget Blinds in Blairsville, GA.

Set in a communal home for handicapped boys, this play hits squarely on the truth of life with its constant interplays and shadings of triumps and tears. Humor and humanity abound!

Plays run Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons only.

• Directed by:  Karrie Jones
• Date: April  12-29, 2018
• Time:  Thur – Sat – 7:30 pm; Sun – 2:00pm
• PG-13

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Amazing things are happening here in our beautiful mountains & you’ll love the rich heritage of your new mountain community. When you’re ready to begin living in North Georgia, call The Mountain Life Team | KW Realty Partners and we can help you along your journey. 706-633-8186 or email us at info@themountainlifeteam.com.  #OneSlightHitch  #DiscoverTheMountainLife 

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It’s no secret that we love apples here in the Georgia Mountains.  It’s also no secret that apple pie, the all-American Dessert is famous in these parts. With all the many orchards like Mercier Orchards in Blue Ridge, Hillcrest Orchards or BJ Reece Orchards both in Ellijay have incredible crops of apples.

For the base recipe, we relied on our friends at Betty Crocker to help us with and then we added a little extra to make it our very own Georgia Mountain Style. Let us know what you think!

Ingredients

 Double-Crust Pastry

1/3 to 1/2 cup sugar SAVE $

1/4 cup Gold Medal all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon salt

8 ups thinly sliced peeled tart apples (8 medium)

2 tablespoons butter or margarine SAVE $

Directions

• Heat oven to 425ºF. Prepare Double-Crust Pastry.
• Mix sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in large bowl. Stir in apples. Turn into pastry-lined pie plate. Dot with butter. Trim overhanging edge of pastry 1/2 inch from rim of plate.
• Roll other round of pastry. Fold into fourths and cut slits so steam can escape. Unfold top pastry over filling; trim overhanging edge 1 inch from rim of plate. Fold and roll top edge under lower edge, pressing on rim to seal; flute as desired. Cover edge with 3-inch strip of aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning. Remove foil during last 15 minutes of baking.
• Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until crust is brown but after 20 minutes of baking, pull the pie out & stripe the top of the crust with caramel sauce.  Cook another 20 minutes or until the juice begins to bubble through slits in crust. Serve warm if desired.  Ice-cream is also a favorite topper!

  Ready to make a move to the Georgia Mountains? We can help make that happen. Our communities are full of incredible culture that is unique to all the South.  Experience the difference & when you’re ready to make the move call us The Mountain Life Team | KW Realty Partners, 706-633-8186 or email us at info@themountainlifeteam.com.  #FavoriteMountainTown #CabinCountry  #KWRealty 

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Spring 2018 is officially here but we’re waiting for some pleasant weather to begin visiting the Blue Ridge mountains and make some incredible memories!  We invite you to visit our incredible mountains and experience what we see every day.  The pristine lakes, flowing rivers, bustling art-centered historic downtown & amazing restaurants.  Blue Ridge has so many unique things to do…you need more than just a weekend!  So get ready to create a bucket list of things to do in Blue Ridge, GA and make this Summer memorable! Below are our top 10 but there’s so many more amazing things to do so let us know what you like best!

• Rent a pontoon boat on Lake Blue Ridge  CLICK HERE!
• Go to the “Beach” at Morganton Point (or rent kayaks, paddleboards) RENTALS!   
• Go whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River RAFTING RENTALS!
• Buy homegrown veggies & tomatoes at the Blue Ridge Farmer’s Market SEE MORE
• Have a bluegrass picnic at Pickin in the Park in Horseshoe Bend Park SEE MORE!
• Take the kids to the drive-in at the Swan SHOWTIMES & TICKETS! 
• Take a Tractor Tour with a homemade ice cream cone at Mercier Orchards  MORE INFO!
• A round of golf at Butternut Golf Course MORE INFO!
• Go on a hike and discover one of our cool waterfalls DOWNLOAD SELF-GUIDED TOURS!
• Go tubing on the Toccoa River RESERVE!

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When you’re ready to begin living in North Georgia, call The Mountain Life Team | KW Realty Partners and we can help you along your journey.  Amazing things are happening here in our beautiful mountains. You won’t be disappointed with the rich Blue Ridge Mountain heritage of your new mountain community. 706-633-8186 or email us at info@themountainlifeteam.com.  #2018SpringBucketList  #DiscoverTheMountainLife 

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