Group Packet - The Dillard House

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Dear Meeting Planner,
Sometimes it’s good to get away from it all…to seek refuge from the crowds…to find a place that’s free
from distractions and conducive to productive interaction. The Dillard House is that kind of place – a
“Mountain Meeting Place” for meetings and banquets from 25 to 500. And there’s no better time to take
another look at the Dillard House…it’s surprisingly affordable, with spacious facilities and
accommodations and all the updated communications access you’ll need for your group. Our wide
variety of affordable accommodations include chalets, suites, cottages and spacious guest rooms with
queen size beds. The cottages and chalets are ideal for small groups, committee meetings and social gettogethers, with large living rooms, fully-equipped kitchens, decks with rocking chairs and daily
housekeeping service. Most have fireplaces and several have indoor hot tubs – all offer breathtaking
views – without busting your budget. Non-smoking and first floor rooms are available.
The Dillard House is renowned for its family-style dining. Three meals are served daily featuring
recipes handed down through the centuries of Dillards. All feature the freshest vegetables, our own
cured meats and homemade breads, desserts and condiments, prepared daily, and are served with the
best of Southern hospitality to our guests. We also offer catering, bar-b-ques, picnic lunches, steaks and
special gourmet menus for groups.
The many activities at the Dillard House and the surrounding area ensure a memorable visit for any
group. The Dillard House grounds include horseback riding with trails into the National forest
(overnight trips can be arranged), a petting zoo for the kids, swimming, tennis courts, stocked trout
ponds, a volleyball court and horseshoe pits. Nearby is whitewater rafting on the Nantahala, Chattooga
and other rivers – an excellent way to build teamwork. Play golf at one of the three championship golf
courses: Kingwood, located seven miles from the Dillard House, Sky Valley, just four miles and
Highland Cove in nearby Highlands, North Carolina. There are many other attractions less than an
hour’s drive: Smoky Mountain National Park, Harrah’s Casino, Georgia’s Alpine Village at Helen, the
site of America’s first gold rush in Dahlonega, waterfalls and much, much more.
Make your next meeting a real retreat from the ordinary – take it to the mountains. The Dillard House
Group Sales will be happy to help you plan your visit. We look forward to the time when you and your
group will “Come visit the Dillards”.
Cordially,
John Dillard
The Dillard House • P.O. Box 10 • Dillard, Georgia 30537
Reservations: 706-745-5348 • Toll-Free 800-541-0671 • Fax 706-746-3344 • Web Site: www.dillardhouse.com • Email: [email protected]
Group Packet - Index
1.
General Information
2.
Lodging – Overview and Rock House
3.
Lodging – Guestrooms and Suites
4.
Lodging – Cottages and Chalets
5.
Dining – Restaurant
6.
Dining – Special Menus
7.
Special Menus - Detail
14.
Dining – Other Options
15.
Amenities
16.
Golf – Activities – Attractions
17.
Facilities
18.
Audio Visual Equipment
19.
Groups – Business Meetings & Corporate Events
20.
Groups – Church Retreats & Family Reunions
21.
Groups – Weddings & Celebrations
22.
Groups – Motorcoach & Bus Tours
23.
Group Activities
24.
Floorplan – Conference Center
25.
Floorplan – Rock House
26.
Specifications and Seating Capacities
27.
Dillard House Property Map
General Information
The Dillard House, a family owned and operated business for almost a century, invites you to
come experience our warm Southern hospitality. Located on 300 acres in Northeast Georgia,
we are an ideal setting for your next corporate conference, motor-coach tour, spiritual retreat,
family reunion, wedding or other special event. The unspoiled beauty and serenity of our area
offers you a logical alternative to the traditional urban conference hotel or city convention
center. We are surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, numerous green valleys,
breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls, mountain streams, vineyards, hiking and riding trails,
whitewater rapids, picturesque golf courses, lakes and state parks. We are strategically
located about an hour and a half from 3 cities – Atlanta, GA, Asheville, NC and Greenville, SC.
Many find this the perfect spot to meet in the middle and a terrific setting for charting their
future or enjoying their present.
Whether you want to spoil your group in luxury or kick back in a casual, budget friendly
environment, we have something to offer. Few places in North Georgia can match the scale,
quality and service of the Dillard House. We are a true resort with a wide variety of amenities
including:
World Famous Award Winning
Restaurant
10,000 square foot Conference Center
Beautiful Outdoor venues
Tennis Courts
Swimming Pools
Jacuzzis
Horseback Riding
Petting Zoo
Stocked Trout Ponds

Deluxe and Luxury Rooms
Fireplace Suites
Jacuzzi Suites
Chalets
Cottages
Cabins
Walking Paths
Landscaped Grounds
Family Owned and Operated
Thank you for your interest in the Dillard House, we hope this information package will answer
your initial questions. Our Group Sales representatives are looking forward to working with you
to plan the perfect event. We invite you to visit us for a tour and we are sure you will agree
the Dillard House is the logical choice.
Lodging – Overview and Rock House
The Dillard House is proud to offer our guests a wide variety of lodging choices. Whatever your
taste may be we can accommodate you.
71 modern spacious ground level deluxe and luxury guest rooms
25 mountain chalets ranging from luxurious to rustic – 9 with Jacuzzis

3 cottages

10 cozy antique and lace filled guest rooms with hardwood floors

6 fireplace suites

2 jacuzzi suites
Our onsite property consists of 7 guest room buildings and 3 cottages. These seven buildings are
known as the Oaklawn, Meadows, Blue Ridge, Rabun Bald, Valley View, Highlands and the Rock
House. All buildings on the property are non-smoking except for Oaklawn. The Meadows
(except for the Jacuzzi suites) and Blue Ridge buildings are pet friendly with an additional
charge per pet, per night.
Chalet Village, our offsite property, is located only 2 miles away and consists of 25 mountain
chalets. All are fully furnished, have wood burning fireplaces, outdoor grills, decks with rocking
chairs and daily maid service. They are non-smoking and 15 of these are pet friendly.
The Rock House
Built in 1917 by Carrie & Arthur Dillard, the Rock House is the original Dillard House. The guest
rooms are furnished in lovely antiques with hardwood floors and consist of 10 rooms,
comprising 6 rental units - 2 rental units with a bedroom and private bath and 4 rental units
consisting of 2 bedrooms each with an adjoining bath. All rooms have heating and air
conditioning, telephones with personal voice mail, cable TV, DVD players and wireless internet
access. Guest rooms are located on the 2nd floor and are accessible by stairs only. The main
level has 2 meeting rooms with fireplaces, a kitchen and bathroom facilities. Some small
groups prefer to rent the entire Rock House, having their meetings downstairs and their
accommodations upstairs. There are comfortable rocking chairs on the front porch with an
incredible view of the mountains and the valley. Located adjacent to the restaurant, this is a
smoke free facility and pets are not allowed.
Lodging – Cottages and Chalets
Cottages
We have 3 cottages which contain 4 rental units. They are known as Eddie’s Cottage, Helen’s
Cottage and the White House North and White House South.
Eddie’s Cottage - is a fully equipped 2 bedroom, 2 bath house with a sleeper sofa and an indoor
full size Jacuzzi. Each bedroom has a King size bed. It can accommodate up to 6 people
comfortably. It has beautiful views of the valley and mountains, and is located across the
parking lot from the Restaurant. This cottage is sometimes used as a hospitality suite for
Groups.
Helen’s Cottage - is a fully equipped 2 bedroom, 2 bath house with a sleeper sofa. One
bedroom has 2 double beds and the other has 2 twin beds. It can accommodate up to 8 people.
It has a nice wrap around porch with beautiful views of the mountains and valleys.
White House North – is a fully equipped 2 bedroom, 1 and ½ bath unit with a sleeper sofa. Each
bedroom has a queen bed and this unit can accommodate up to 6 people. It may be combined
with the White House South through a connecting door.
White House South – is a fully equipped 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit with a sleeper sofa. It will
accommodate up to 4 people and may be combined with the White House North through a
connecting door. It has a lovely sun porch, with a table and chairs, overlooking the mountains
and valley.
Chalets
We have 25 fully equipped mountain chalets located in Chalet Village, situated on ninety acres
of woods and mountainside just two miles from The Dillard House. The chalets are each
different and range from very small and very rustic to large and luxurious. Nine of the Chalets
have full size indoor Jacuzzis. Pets are allowed in all chalets except for ones with Jacuzzis and
also #15. There is an additional charge per pet, per night.
All Chalets come with a fully equipped kitchen, daily maid service, heating and air, telephone
with voicemail, cable TV, DVD players, wood burning fireplaces and outdoor grills. Currently,
there is no internet access available at Chalet Village. Chalet #21 is ideal for large groups, with
its 4 double beds upstairs, 3 bedrooms on the main floor, large living room on lower level with
4 sofas and a deck with rocking chairs offering fantastic views. You may view a floor plan and
photo of each chalet online at www.dillardhouse.com/chalets.php
Lodging – Guestrooms and Suites
Meadows, Blue Ridge and Jacuzzi Suites
These 2 buildings house our Deluxe guestrooms consisting of 4 rooms with King beds and 36
rooms with two Queen beds, and 2 Jacuzzi Suites. The guestrooms are all ground level with
the exception of the 2 Jacuzzi suites. These guestrooms are beautiful, spacious and each has
high quality 310 thread count bed linens with European style duvets, a 32" flat screen TV with
cable, DVD player, telephone with personal voice mail, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron, ironing
board, microwave, mini-refrigerator, free wireless internet access, table with 2 chairs and
complimentary coffee and bottled water. All rooms open to a back porch with 2 rocking chairs
offering fantastic views of the horse pasture and the mountains in the distance. The Meadows
building contains adjoining rooms and Blue Ridge has no adjoining rooms. The 2 Jacuzzi suites
located on the 2nd floor of the Meadows building feature a living area with a sofa, chair, flat
screen television, a full size indoor Jacuzzi, a kitchenette and a separate bedroom with a four
post king size bed and television. These buildings are non smoking and are pet friendly (except
for the Jacuzzi suites). There is a 2 pet limit and an additional charge per pet, per night.
Rabun Bald, Valley View and Highlands and Fireplace Suites
These 3 buildings house our Superior guestrooms, and contain 26 rooms with two queen beds
and 6 Fireplace suites. These Luxury rooms are larger than our Deluxe rooms and have a wet
bar, a work desk and chair, and a much larger bathroom with a separate marble tiled, glass
walk-in shower. These beautiful, spacious, ground level rooms have a 32" flat screen TV with
cable, DVD player, telephone with personal voice mail, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron, ironing
board, microwave, mini-refrigerator, free wireless internet access, table with 2 chairs and
complimentary coffee and bottled water. The 6 fireplace suites feature a living area with a
sleeper sofa, chair, 32” flat screen television with cable, a real wood burning fireplace as well
as a kitchenette and a separate bedroom with a four post king size bed and television. All
rooms in each building open to a common back deck with 2 rocking chairs per room. The
Rabun Bald building 2 queen rooms also have a sleeper sofa. These buildings are non smoking
and pets are not allowed.
Oaklawn
The Oaklawn building located directly behind the restaurant was the first building of
guestrooms built by the Dillards. This building consist of 7 single queen rooms, 2 double queen
rooms and 2 handicapped accessible double queen rooms. Each room has cable TV, DVD
player, telephone with personal voice mail, coffee-maker, mini-refrigerator and wireless
internet access. Some rooms also have microwaves. All rooms have a front porch with 2
rocking chairs, some overlooking the mountains and the beautiful Rock House lawn. All rooms
are ground level, pets are not allowed and this is the only building where smoking is allowed on
the property.
Dining – Restaurant
The Dillard House is best known for an
award winning restaurant where meals are
served family style and every item on the
menu is brought to your table. Menu items
vary daily with many items locally grown.
Listed below is a typical Dillard House
daily menu. On holidays we feature
special menus, cookouts and celebrations,
making holidays memorable.
Breakfast
Country Ham ~ Sausage Patties ~ Sausage Links ~ Bacon ~ Pork Tenderloin
Scrambled Eggs ~ Country Fried Potatoes ~ Grits ~ Pancakes ~ Stewed Apples
Red-eye Gravy ~ Sausage Gravy ~ Homemade Cinnamon Rolls ~ Homemade Biscuits
Homemade Blueberry Muffins ~ Homemade Fried Fruit Pies ~ Fresh Seasonal Fruit
Assorted Jellies and Jams ~ Fresh Juices
Lunch
Fried Chicken ~ BBQ Chicken ~ Country Ham ~ Country Style Steak ~ Rice ‘n Gravy
Green Beans ~ Cabbage Casserole ~ Corn on the Cob ~ Acorn Squash Soufflé
Lima Beans ~ Fried Okra ~ Dressing Cole Slaw ~ Tomatoes/Onions ~ Melon
Assorted Relishes ~ Homemade Yeast Rolls ~ Homemade Cornbread ~ Homemade
Biscuits
Fruit Cobbler a la Mode
Dinner
Fried Chicken ~ BBQ Chicken ~ Country Ham ~ Prime Rib w/au jus
Potatoes au Gratin ~ Green Beans ~ Acorn Squash Soufflé ~ Creamed Corn
Glazed Carrots ~ Fried Okra ~ Fordhook Lima Beans ~ Fresh Sliced Tomatoes
Cole Slaw ~ Melon ~ Assorted Relishes ~ Homemade Yeast Rolls
Homemade Cheese Biscuits ~ Homemade Cornbread ~ Homemade Biscuits
Fruit Cobbler a la Mode
Dining – Special Menus
Besides our famous award winning family-style meals served in our restaurant, we offer an
impressive array of various dining options ranging from formal to informal, from gourmet to
country, from indoor to outdoor, and from on-site to offsite. We are happy to customize any
menu to your specifications. We pride ourselves not only on the quality and quantity of our
foods but also on our flexibility to work with our customers special requests.
Groups are welcome to eat the daily meals served in our restaurant’s main dining room or we
are happy to customize menus for groups of 20 or more to be served in a private room, your
meeting room or outside on our beautiful grounds.
The following Special Menus are detailed separately in this package.
Breakfast Menus
• Full Continental Breakfast
• Light Continental Breakfast
• Mountain Man Breakfast
Luncheon Menus
• Buffet Style
Mountain Deli
All American
Garden Salads
BBQ
•
Plated
Chicken Salad Croissant Plate
BBQ Plate
Homemade Soup, Salad and Sandwich Plate
Shrimp or Chicken Salad Stuffed Tomato Plate
Hamburger Plate
Dinner Menus
• Buffet
• Plated
Hors d’oeuvre Menu
Food Station Menu
Breakfast Menus
Full Continental Breakfast
Fresh Fruit Bowl
Assorted Fresh Fruit Tray
Choice of 2 Breakfast Meats:
( Bacon, Country Ham, Link
Sausage, Sausage Patty or
Pork Tenderloin)
English Muffins
Bagels
Croissants
Assorted Sliced Breads
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Homemade Donuts
Homemade Biscuits
Homemade Blueberry Muffins
Homemade Fried Fruit Pies
Assorted Danish Pastries
Assorted Cereals
Oatmeal
Cheese Grits
Yogurt
Bowls of Seasonal Berries
Whipped Cream
Cream Cheese
Cinnamon and Brown Sugar
Honey, Jams & Jellies
Light Continental Breakfast
Your choice of 6 items from above menu. Please note each meat counts as 1 item.
Mountain Man Breakfast Menu
Fresh Fruit Bowl
Assorted Fresh Fruit Tray
Pork Tenderloin
Sausage Patties
Link Sausage
Country Ham/Honey Ham
Bacon
Sausage Gravy
Red-Eye Gravy
Scrambled Eggs
Country Fried Potatoes
Grits
Pancakes w/ syrup
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Homemade Blueberry Muffins
Homemade Biscuits
Homemade Donuts
Homemade Fried Fruit Pies
Assorted Sliced Breads
Bagels
Croissants
Yogurt
Oatmeal
Cheese Grits
Stewed Apples
Bowls of Seasonal Berries
Whipped Cream
Honey, Jams & Jellies
Beverage Selections – ( not included in menu price)
Apple Juice
Orange Juice
Tomato Juice
Cranberry Juice
Grapefruit Juice
Coffee – Regular and Decaf
Hot Tea
Hot Chocolate
Milk
Bottled Soft Drinks
Bottled Water
Special Items Available Upon Request: Eggs Benedict
Luncheon Menus - Buffet Style
Mountain Deli Menu
Assorted Sliced Deli Meats:
Ham, Turkey, Roast Beef,
Pastrami
Assorted Sliced Deli Cheeses
Pan Fried Chicken Breast
Fresh Fruit Tray
Deviled Eggs
Potato Salad
Cole Slaw
Baked Beans
Assorted Breads & Buns
Chips with Dip
Lettuce
Sliced Tomatoes
Sliced Onions
Pickles
Condiments
Strawberries and Whipped Cream
Homemade Desserts Menu
Options: Hand-cut French Fries
All American Menu
Hamburger – 6 oz. Angus
Hot Dogs – certified Angus
Grilled Chicken Breast
Chopped BBQ Pork
Fresh Fruit Tray
Baked Beans
Corn on the Cob
Deviled Eggs
Potato Salad
Chips with Dip
Cole Slaw
BBQ Sauce
Lettuce
Sliced Tomatoes
Sliced Onions
Pickles
Assorted Buns
Condiments
Strawberries and Whipped Cream
Options: Hand-cut French Fries
Garden Salads Menu
Chicken Salad
Shrimp Salad
Tuna Salad
Pan Fried Chicken Breast
Fresh Fruit Tray
Potato Salad
Deviled Eggs
Cole Slaw
Baked Beans
Chips with Dip
Pickles
Lettuce
Sliced Tomatoes
Sliced Onions
Condiments
Croissants
Assorted Breads
Strawberries and whipped cream
Options:
Fresh Garden Salad
Avocado Salad
Broccoli Salad
Waldorf Salad
Ambrosia
Pasta Salad
Calico Salad
Cucumber Salad
Hand-cut French Fries
BBQ Menu – Choice of any 2 meats
BBQ Pork Ribs
BBQ Chicken - quartered
BBQ Chopped Pork
BBQ Beef Ribs
Corn on the Cob
Baked Beans
Acorn Squash Soufflé
Potato Salad
Cole Slaw
Chips with Dip
Lyonnaise Potatoes
Collard Greens
Fried Okra
Fresh Fruit Tray
Sliced Tomatoes
Sliced Onions
BBQ Sauce
Bread and Butter Pickles
Assorted Buns
Homemade Rolls
Options:
Brunswick Stew
Seasonal Fruit Shortcakes
Homemade Desserts Menu (included with above)
Fruit Cobbler
Chocolate Pie
Lemon Pie
Coconut Pie
Buttermilk Pie
Cherry Cheesecake
Seasonal Fruit Shortcake
Gourmet Cookies
Beverage Selections (not included in menu price)
Bottled Soft Drinks
Bottled Water
Hot Tea
Hot Chocolate
Milk
Luncheon Menus - Plated
Chicken Salad Croissant Plate
Chicken Salad Croissant (choice of chicken
salad, tuna salad or shrimp salad)
Cottage Cheese
Fruit Salad
Dessert: Choice from Homemade Desserts
Menu
BBQ Plate
BBQ pork chopped
Baked Beans
Potato Salad or Coleslaw
Deviled Egg
Menu
Soup, Salad and Sandwich Plate
Cup of Soup – choice of 1 from Soups Menu
Fresh Garden Salad w/ Homemade Dressings
Club Sandwich – choice of white or wheat
Potato Chips or Hand Cut French Fries
Menu
Shrimp or Chicken Salad Stuffed Tomato
Tomato stuffed with Shrimp or Chicken Salad
Assorted crackers
Deviled Egg
Menu
Hamburger Plate
Hamburger or Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Fruit Salad
Potato Chips or Hand Cut French Fries
Pickle spear
Menu
Soups: Optional
Corn Chowder
Cream of Tomato
Cream of Broccoli
Cream of Potato
Cream of Cauliflower
Crab Soup
Chicken and Rice Soup
Chili
Homemade Desserts Menu – Choice of 1
Fruit Cobbler
Chocolate Pie
Lemon Pie
Coconut Pie
Buttermilk Pie
Cherry Cheesecake
Gourmet Cookies
Beverage Selections (not included in menu price):
Bottled Soda
Bottled Water
Hot Tea
Hot Chocolate
Milk
Dinner Menu – Buffet
Salads: Choice of 3
Fresh Garden Salad
Calico Salad
Coleslaw
Pasta Salad
Potato Salad
Broccoli Salad
Waldorf Salad
Avocado Salad
Cucumber Salad
Ambrosia
Meats: Choice of 3
Carving Station serving: Prime Rib, Beef
Steamship Round, Beef Tenderloin, Pork
Tenderloin, Honey Glazed Ham or Turkey
Grilled Chicken
Fried Chicken
BBQ Chicken
Country Ham
Country Style Steak with Mushroom Gravy
Chicken Alfredo with Linguine
Fresh Mountain Trout
Grilled Salmon
Fried Shrimp
Fried Catfish
BBQ Shrimp
Vegetable Selections: Choice of 6
Au Gratin Potato
Mashed Potatoes
Lyonnaise Potatoes
Rice and Gravy
Dressing
Asparagus
Glazed Carrots
Harvard Beets
English Peas
Green Beans
Cream Corn
Corn on the Cob
Macaroni and Cheese
Creamed Spinach
Fried Okra
Cabbage Casserole
Lima Beans
Baked Apples
Collard Greens
French Fries
Butter Peas
Breads: Choice of 2
Homemade Yeast Rolls
Homemade Hush Puppies
Homemade Biscuits
Homemade Cheese Biscuits
Homemade Cornbread
Desserts Menu: Choice of 4
Chocolate Decadence
Key Lime Cheesecake
Bananas Foster Cheesecake
Boston Cream Pie
Petit Fours
Homemade Lemon Pie
Homemade Chocolate Pie
Homemade Coconut Cream Pie
Homemade Buttermilk Pie
Fruit Cobbler
Homemade Coconut Cake
Chocolate Fountain
White Chocolate Fountain
Homemade Macaroons
Mini Cream Horns
Chocolate Éclairs
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Homemade Brownies
Homemade Gourmet Cookies
Seasonal Fruit Shortcakes
Bottled Soft Drinks
Bottled Water
Hot Tea
Hot Chocolate
Milk
Dinner Menu – Plated
Salads: Choice of 1
Spinach Salad
Caesar Salad
Meats: Choice of 2 meats per event - 1 meat per plate
King Prime Rib with Au Jus
Queen Prime Rib with Au Jus
New York Strip
T-Bone Steak
Beef Tenderloin
Rib Eye Steak
Country Style Steak with Mushroom Gravy
Grilled Chicken
Fresh Mountain Trout
Grilled Salmon
Fried Shrimp
Fried Catfish
Vegetable Selections: Choice of 2
Au Gratin Potato
Mashed Potatoes
Twice Baked Potato
Lyonnaise Potatoes
Rice Pilaf
English Peas
Asparagus
Glazed Carrots
Green Beans
Cabbage Casserole
Lima Beans
French Fries
Fried Okra
Collard Greens
Creamed Spinach
Harvard Beets
Breads: Choice of 1
Homemade Yeast Rolls
Homemade Cheese Biscuits
Homemade Biscuits
Homemade Cornbread
Homemade Hush Puppies
Options: Specialty Breads upon request
Desserts Menu: Choice of 1
Chocolate Decadence
Key Lime Cheesecake
Bananas Foster Cheesecake
Boston Cream Pie
Tiramisu
Fruit Torte
Petit Fours
Homemade Chocolate Pie
Homemade Lemon Pie
Homemade Coconut Cream Pie
Homemade Buttermilk Pie
Homemade Fruit Cobbler
Homemade Coconut Cake
Chocolate Fountain
White Chocolate Fountain
Homemade Macaroons
Mini Cream Horns
Chocolate Éclairs
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Homemade Brownies
Homemade Gourmet Cookies
Bottled Soft Drinks
Bottled Water
Hot Tea
Hot Chocolate
Milk
Hors d’oeuvre Selections
Hors d’oeuvres – The Dillard House has a wide selection of hors d’oeuvres for you to choose from. If
there is something you don’t see that you would like, please don’t hesitate to ask if our chefs can
prepare for you. All hors d’oeuvres have a 2 dozen minimum per selection.
Hors d’oeuvres Menu Selections
Assorted Fancy Canapés
Assorted Puff Pastries
Smoked Salmon
Cocktail Sausages with Spicy Mustard Sauce
Mini Crab Cakes with Rémoulade Sauce
Individual Tea Sandwiches – Chicken Salad, Shrimp Salad or Egg Salad
Mini Bacon and Tomato Sandwiches
Broiled Scallops wrapped in Bacon
Honey Baked Ham or Country Ham Mini Biscuits
Stuffed Mushroom Caps with crabmeat or parmesan cheese bread stuffing
Pigs in a Blanket
Crab Dip with Assorted Crackers
Spinach Dip
Deviled Eggs
Imported and Domestic Cheese Tray with Assorted Crackers
Elegant Fresh Fruit Tray
Vegetable Tray with or without Dip
Meatballs with sauce
Fried Drummettes
Buffalo Wings
BBQ Shrimp
Shrimp Cocktail
Crabmeat Cocktail
Crab Claws with cocktail sauce
Oysters on the Half Shell
Whole Poached Salmon with garnishes
Smoked Salmon with garnishes
Carving Station - Prime Rib, Beef Tenderloin, Pork Tenderloin, Beef Steamship Round,
Honey Glazed Ham or Roasted Turkey
Dining – Other Options
Catering - The Dillard House is pleased to offer our catering services. You may choose a
barebones option, where you will pick the food up from our location to a full service option,
where we deliver to your location, staff and serve or any combination of these two. We are
flexible and will work within your specifications and budget. Our chefs are very experienced in
creating elegant menus for weddings, corporate events, family reunions and parties. The
presentation and quality of our foods make us the best choice for your next special event.
Cookouts - The Dillard House
specializes in our famous
outdoor BBQ. All of our ribs,
pork and beef are smoked over
an open cook pit with apple
and oak wood. Alternatively,
we can provide hand cut steak
dinners grilled to perfection, or
Hamburger and Hot Dogs with
all the fixings. All of the sides
are made from scratch in our
famous kitchen.
Picnic or Boxed Lunches Picnic or boxed lunches are
available with notice for our
guests who plan to go hiking or
picnicking in our area. There
are a multitude of wonderful
picnic areas and we are happy
to prepare a lunch for you to
take with you. Our boxed
lunches generally consist of a
Ham or Turkey sandwich, a pan
fried chicken breast, an apple,
potato chips, a snickers candy
bar and a soda.
Amenities
The Dillard House offers many enjoyable amenities for our guests. We invite you to take
advantage of these wonderful distractions throughout the grounds. Our stress free environment
will leave a lasting impression on you as you spend your time in the beautiful Blue Ridge
Mountains. Grab a book and sit in an inviting rocking chair, lounge by the pool, go horseback
riding, play a game of tennis or take a leisurely stroll across our beautifully landscaped grounds
for a day of relaxation and wellness. We're here to make your stay a calm and relaxing
experience, as you take some time away from the everyday.
Our on-site amenities consist of the following:
Pools and Jacuzzis – Whether you’re in the mood for a little exercise or some poolside
relaxation we have pools and outdoor Jacuzzis at both locations. Soak up the sun and cool off
with a refreshing dip in our pool.
Tennis Courts – Get some great exercise with a friendly game of tennis. We have 2 regulation
courts at both locations. Tennis racquets and balls are available on loan at the Front Desk.
Two fully stocked trout ponds - Cast your line and maybe you'll be lucky to catch a trophy
rainbow trout. Bring your own equipment and bait.
Horseback Riding – Our stables are open daily year round and offer a variety of rides, for both
beginners and experienced horsemen, along our network of maintained horse trails. With
breathtaking overlooks, lush forests, and majestic waterfalls, every ride is an event of it own.
Petting Zoo – Located next to our stables is our farm animal petting zoo. With baby goats,
chickens, a long horn steer, lambs and a pig or two, this is a fun activity for all ages and sure to
put a smile on your face. The animals are friendly and love to be fed by our guests.
Horseshoe Pit – Located between our Meadows and Blue Ridge buildings.
Beautifully landscaped grounds - Relax in our beautiful white gazebo among the tall oaks and
beautiful flowers on the Rock House lawn or take a leisurely stroll along a shady path.
Rocking chairs – Located on porches and decks of all rooms and chalets, for enjoying the
beautiful views.
Fully serviced award winning restaurant - Offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day of
the year.
Golf – Activities – Attractions
The Dillard House is fortunate to have a wonderful range of area activities for our guests to
enjoy, ranging from wine tasting at mountain vineyards, hiking trails with beautiful waterfalls,
whitewater rafting, numerous lakes and streams for fishing, challenging and engaging golf
courses, art galleries, antique shopping, auction houses, flea markets, gambling casino, gem
mining and one of only 4 remaining outdoor drive in movie theatres in Georgia.
GOLF
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Sky Valley Golf Course
Kingwood Golf Course
Apple Mountain Golf Course
Mill Creek Golf Course
Rabun County Golf Course
WHITEWATER RAFTING
♦ Southeastern Expeditions
♦ Nantahala Outdoor Center
♦ Wildwater Rafting Ltd
SHOPPING
♦ Antiques
♦ Flea Markets
♦ Upscale and Designer
♦ Outlet Malls
♦ Auction House
♦ Art Galleries, Folk Art and Pottery
♦ Sporting Goods and Equipment
VINEYARDS
♦ Tiger Mountain Vineyards
♦ Persimmon Creek Vineyards
TRAIN RIDES
♦ The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad
CASINO GAMBLING
♦ Harrah’s Casino in Cherokee, NC
STATE PARKS
♦ Black Rock Mountain State Park
♦ Tallulah Gorge State Park
♦ Moccasin Creek State Park
MUSEUMS
♦ Foxfire
♦ Georgia Heritage Center for the Arts
♦ Cherokee Indian Museum
♦ Tallulah Falls Railroad Museum
♦ Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum
♦ Oconaluftee Indian Village
♦ Nature Center in Highlands, NC
OTHER ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS
♦ Scenic Drives
♦ Hiking
♦ Horseback Riding
♦ Mountain Biking
♦ Waterfalls
♦ World Class Trout Fishing
♦ Hayrides and Bonfires
♦ Gem Mining & Gold Panning
♦ Drive In Movie Theatre
♦ Cultural Events and Festivals
♦ Fish Hatchery
♦ Carriage Rides
♦ Snow Tubing & Snow Skiing
♦ Arcade & Laser Tag
♦ Bowling
♦ Mini-Golf & Go-carts
DAY TRIPS
♦ Alpine Village in Helen, GA
♦ The Biltmore House – Asheville, NC
♦ Babyland General – Cleveland, GA
♦ Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN
♦ Atlanta Aquarium – Atlanta, GA
♦ Stone Mountain Park – Stone
Mountain, GA
♦ Highlands, NC
Facilities
No matter how large or small your event needs are, we can accommodate everyone with the
same professional personal service and southern hospitality that we are so well known for. Our
Conference Center was designed with quality and functionality to suit the needs of any group
or event.
Our indoor special events facilities are located in two buildings on our property - the Henry E.
Dillard Conference Center and the Rock House. We have several seasonal outdoor venues
available, including the Rock House lawn and the Gazebo.
The Henry E. Dillard Conference Center
Our beautiful 10,000 square foot conference center was designed with quality and functionality
to suit the needs of any group or event. It features a large inviting foyer and is composed of
several rooms available for meetings, exhibits and banquets. Each room opens to an area
where attendees can savor the renowned natural beauty of the North Georgia mountains.
Set ups can be in many different styles, including theatre style, classroom style, U-shape, box
shape, banquet style and reception style. Our professional staff will work with you to make
sure every detail is perfect.
• More than 10,000 square feet of flexible Meeting. Event and Exhibition space
• A 6,400 square foot Banquet Hall with 16 foot ceiling, divisible into three salons
• Board Room
• 5 meeting and event rooms accommodating 15 to 500 persons
• State of the art audio-visual equipment
• Complimentary high-speed internet access
• Abundant natural lighting from floor to ceiling windows
• Elegant mantel and stonework wood burning fireplaces
• Dance Floor
• Catering Services from a wide selection of group menus
• Dedicated conference service staff member in attendance at all times
• Single level facility providing for easy accessibility
• Direct access from parking
• Outdoor nature areas for teambuilding and relaxation
The Rock House
The Rock House was once the original Dillard home, which was later converted into an Inn to
accommodate guests. Today the lower level is used for meetings and the upper level consists of
6 rental units. Downstairs there are two intimate rooms available for meetings and gatherings.
These rooms can be used separately or joined together to accommodate 60 guests for special
gourmet meals and meetings for smaller groups.
Audio Visual Equipment
We offer an array of rental equipment for your audio visual needs. To reserve or to obtain
rental information or assistance with specialized requirements, please contact our Group Sales
Office in advance of your visit. Please note that equipment can not be cancelled within 24
hours of requested usage. Rental rates will be quoted on a daily basis, plus 7% applicable sales
tax and 20% applicable service charge.
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Video/Computer LCD Projector
35 MM Slide Projector
Overhead Projector
10’ by 16’ Projector Screen
60” x 60” Pull Up Projector Screen
Wireless Lavaliere Microphone
Wireless Handheld Microphone
Wireless Internet Access
Speakers and amplifier
Large Screen 60“ Plasma TV
Mitsubishi 50” Big Screen TV
Satellite TV Access
DVD player
VHS player
CD player
Standing Podium
Adhesive (Post-it) Flip Chart with pad and markers
Standard Flip Chart with pad and markers
Easel
Piano
Extension Cord with Power Strip
3’ x 4‘ White board w/ markers and erasers
Regular Speaker Phone (* plus phone line charge)
Standard phone line – dial out
Groups – Business Meetings & Corporate Events
Selecting a site for your next business meeting or corporate event can be a formidable
undertaking. The Dillard House, having years of experience with business meetings, seminars
and corporate events is the premier venue in North Georgia. We understand that it is our job
to help make your meetings productive and your special events memorable. We also know that
these gatherings should be most of all, stress-free. We pay attention to details and insist on
getting everything right, efficiently and discreetly. Our legendary Southern Hospitality makes
the Dillard House the consummate corporate host.
We have so much to offer our corporate clients
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10,000 sq. foot conference center dividable into various function rooms for meetings,
exhibit space, breakouts and banquets
over 100 beautiful guest rooms, 25 chalets and 3 cottages
state of the art audio-visual equipment
an award winning restaurant
centrally located between 3 major Southern cities, Atlanta, GA, Asheville, NC and
Greenville, SC - only a short 1 – 2 hour drive from each
Located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, the Dillard House has breathtakingly
beautiful views in all directions. Our quiet and tranquil environment is especially productive for
meetings and clear headed thinking and planning. Our horse stables provide equine oriented
programs for team building activities. Other great team building opportunities in our area
include 2 championship golf courses and whitewater rafting excursions.
And whether your function calls for a robust mountain man breakfast, a light snack, an elegant
luncheon or an outdoor cookout feast, we’ll help you plan just the right menu and serve it with
just the right touch. Because no matter what kind of business function you’re planning, our
exceptional food and service always leaves a lasting impression.
Groups - Weddings and Celebrations
At the Dillard House we provide amazing settings for special days in anyone’s life – from
engagement parties and weddings to birthdays, anniversaries, vow renewals and retirement
parties. We have lush gardens, majestic mountains and beautiful green valleys which make the
Dillard House a lovely setting for outdoor weddings, social events and other celebrations.
Indoors you may choose from a cozy, intimate room to our elegant ballroom with dance floor.
Other ceremony venues are close at hand, whether it be on a mountain top, by a beautiful
waterfall, in an intimate chapel or a simple country church.
There are few moments in our lives that are truly special, a wedding is one of those moments
to be cherished and remembered for years to come. Whether it is an engagement party,
rehearsal dinner, bridesmaid’s luncheon, wedding ceremony, reception, honeymoon or a
morning after breakfast for your guests, we want to help make this special for you and your
guests. We understand that it’s the little things that can make or break a special occasion, so
we pay close attention to the details so you don’t have to. So whether you choose to share your
day with just your fiancée, a few close friends and family or a large group of well wishers, your
wedding at the Dillard House will be unforgettable.
We provide:
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Your choice of location.
A mid-week rehearsal.
A variety of menu choices – priced separately.
Tables, chairs, table linens, napkins, flatware, china, glassware, buffet
tables, all serving pieces and table skirts for food and beverage tables.
Complete service personnel for meal service.
Set up of the Gift, Guestbook and Cake tables.
Our service personnel will cut and serve the wedding cake.
Event set-up and clean up.
Optional – Honeymoon Chalet or Suite
Optional - Horse drawn carriage ride (weather permitting)
Optional – Bartending service
Optional – Dressing rooms for Bride and Groom prior to wedding.
Client to provide:
Wedding cake, Flowers, Music, Centerpieces, Photographer and Clergy. Our staff will be happy
to provide you with a listing or local and area vendors for these services.
Decorations:
Additional decorations brought into the facilities must be approved one week prior to your
event. Items may not be attached to any stationary wall, floor, window, ceiling or beam with
nails, tape or staples or any other substance that may damage the facility, furnishings or
fixtures.
Groups - Church Retreats & Family Reunions
Church Retreats
At the Dillard House, tall oaks shade a luscious green manicured lawn; a cool breeze and deep
quiet are punctuated only by the rustle of leaves made by the birds and animals that live
nearby. It’s these 300 acres of natural beauty that enable the Dillard House to offer such a
uniquely hospitable space for exploration of the human spirit in all its fullness.
With this soothing and tranquil landscape, The Dillard House makes the perfect setting for
Church Retreats. Congregation members will be awestruck by the beautiful mountain views and
our lovely landscaped grounds. A feeling of serenity abounds at The Dillard House.
For gatherings of 10 to 500 people we offer private, dedicated meeting and gathering rooms
and truly comfortable double occupancy quest rooms at very competitive rates. We have both
indoor and outdoor sanctuary areas that encourage meditation, prayer and creative thinking.
We cater to all denominations and affiliations and we'll do our very best to fulfill special
traditional needs for certain faiths.
Family Reunions
The Dillard House is well known as a Family business and Family Reunions are special to us. We
have one family that has been coming here for 58 years, they are special to us and we look
forward to seeing them year after year. We would love to welcome your family as one of our
families that come back year after year.
Choosing the right location could be rated up there as one of the most important decisions
you’ll make in the planning of your family reunion. The Dillard House is centrally located to 3
airports, Atlanta, GA, Asheville, NC and Greenville, SC., and is approximately a short 1 and ½
hours drive from each.
With a multitude of activities for all ages, your family reunion at the Dillard House can truly be
a special time for everyone in the family. Spend your time hiking through the mountains,
whitewater rafting, horseback riding, lounging by the pool, golfing, shopping or just relaxing
with the family. Take the kids over to our petting zoo or to the trout ponds for a little fishing.
Then gather everyone around a table for a buffet of delicious, home-style food or an outdoor
BBQ prepared by our chefs. With so much to do, your family reunion at the Dillard House is sure
to be one that everyone remembers.
Groups – Motorcoach & Bus Tours
The Dillard House sincerely enjoys hosting travelers from homes far away and giving them an
authentic taste of our Southern Hospitality and History. We welcome tours throughout the
year, and offer those visiting our mountain hideaway an all inclusive package. Upon arrival by
bus, guests will be graciously greeted by our professional staff and invited to a welcome
reception party on the Rock House beautifully landscaped lawn, where they will be served
wine, cheese, fruits, hors d' oeuvres, and light snacks. Complimentary luggage handing is
provided and all guests receive a welcome gift from the Dillard House.
Accommodations for guests include all ground level beautiful modern guest rooms, each with
welcoming rocking chairs from which to enjoy the mountain views. We offer breakfast, lunch,
and dinner year round, always served in traditional Southern family style. We invite your guests
to take the time to walk around our beautifully landscaped grounds, pick up a few keepsakes in
the gift shop and see our "other" guests at the petting zoo. At The Dillard House, we go out of
our way to make sure that you don't have to go out of your way.
The Dillard House is a great stop over place with so many activities nearby including the casino
in Cherokee, the Biltmore House in Asheville, gold panning in Dahlonega, local wineries, the
Great Smoky Mountain Railway in Bryson City, NC, the alpine village of Helen, GA, and the
Tallulah Gorge at Tallulah Falls, GA.
Our hospitality program includes everything your group needs to have a memorable and
successful stay
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Onboard Bus Greeting
Welcome reception party
Gift upon arrival
Complimentary Luggage Handling
Pre-registration and Key Assignment
Breakfast available everyday in our 2009 Southern Living “Best Breakfast/Brunch”
award winning restaurant
Ground level beautiful King and Double Queen rooms with microwave, refrigerator,
coffee and coffee-maker, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, bottled water and 2
rocking chairs directly outside each guestroom’s back door on porch or deck.
Free Wireless High-Speed Internet Access
Free onsite Motor-coach parking
Rooming list required one (1) week prior to arrival date.
Cancellations must be provided thirty (30) days prior to arrival date.
We are certain your travelers will be more than satisfied with our hospitality and
accommodations. With so many sites and attractions to choose from in our area your biggest
challenge will be picking which ones to see.
Group Activities
Team Adventures:
The Dillard House Stables horseback trail rides provide an exceptional opportunity to observe
wildlife in its natural habitat and to view and become part of the tranquil environment of our
region. Our guests may choose to ride our experienced trail horses on one of our many
"Traditional Trail Rides".
Besides traditional trail rides, special “Morning Breakfast Rides” and “Evening Steak Rides" are
available for Groups of 15 or more. These rides are arranged for private individual groups and
are designed to be a unique recreational riding and dining experience.
The "Morning Breakfast Ride" will get your day off to a dazzling start with an exhilarating
sunrise and lots of fresh air. As you ride you can watch wildlife in their early morning
awakenings. By the time you return to the stables you will have worked up an appetite for our
hardy Mountain Man breakfast. We will have you back by mid-morning so that you can continue
your day, relaxing or enjoying any of the other activities available to you.
The “Evening Steak Ride" can begin with a friendly game of horseshoes in our horseshoe pit.
Upon completion you can saddle up and leave our stables in the late afternoon. Enjoy a
wonderful trail ride and experience the beautiful nature that surrounds us. Enjoy a beautiful
sunset and then head to feast on one of our delicious steak dinners. An "Evening Steak Ride" is
the perfect way to end a special day!
Team Building Activities:
Team Building Activities - From ropes courses to whitewater rafting there are many outdoor
activities for groups that are great for team building. Teambuilding Inc. (888-672-1120), The
Nantahala Outdoor Center (888-905-7238) and Lapdog, Inc. (770-536-0400 or 866-325-0400)
offer many team building activities for groups that may be arranged on our site or off site. We
are happy to help coordinate these team building activities for you.
Bonfires and Hayrides: Many of our groups like to have a good old fashioned bonfire and
hayride under our starry filled skies. It’s a great way to relax and enjoy the company around
you.
Spas and Relaxation Activities:
Area Spas include Old Edwards Inn, Kingwood and Equani Spa. We are happy to assist in
coordinating spa activities for your group.
Massages – On site massages for groups can be arranged with several of our local area
massage therapists.
Fun Stuff - Games, puzzles, scavenger picture hunts and other fun group activities may be
arranged on site.
Rock House
Meeting Rooms
Conference Center
Banquet Hall
Conference Center
Board Room
Conference Center
Straiton Room
Conference Center
James Room
Room
24’ x 24’
37’ x 16’
18’ x 25’
48’ x 51’
27’ x 37’
51’ x 36’
96’ x 36’
Dimensions
10’
8’
16’
16’
8’ – 12’
8’ – 12’
Ceiling
Height
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2500
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Square
Feet
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150
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Theatre
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120
Classroom
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U Shape
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Box Shape
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Reception
Seating Capacities
Back Dining Room
Property Map
Directions to the Dillard House:
From Atlanta – 114 miles - Take I-85 North, to I-985 (exit 113 – this will be a left hand exit). Continue
north on I-985 which will become GA 365, then US 441. Continue north on US 441 through Clayton, GA
on to Dillard, GA. You will see a large green Dillard House sign on your right as you enter Dillard,
which instructs you to turn here. Follow the signs to the Dillard House, which will be less than ¼ mile
on your left.
From Asheville, NC – 85.1 miles - Take I-40 West to US 74 (exit 27) West to US 441 (exit 81) South to
Dillard. In Dillard you will see a large green Dillard House sign on your left. Make a left at the sign and
follow the signs to the Dillard House, which will be less than ¼ mile on your left.
From Greenville, SC – 79.6 miles - Take US 123 West for approximately 46 miles and then make a
slight right onto US 76 West to US 441 in Clayton, GA (approximately 26 miles. Make a right on US 441
and go north approximately 7 miles. You will see a large green Dillard House sign on your right as you
enter Dillard, which instructs you to turn here. Follow the signs to the Dillard House, which will be
less than ¼ mile on your left.