2014 ALPINE HELEN GEORGIA
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2014 ALPINE HELEN GEORGIA
2014 ALPINE HELEN GEORGIA WELCOME TO HELEN! How Did Helen Become What It Is Today? Helen, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains on the Chattahoochee River, is a re-creation of an alpine village complete with cobblestone alleys and old-world towers. This Northeast Georgia village has a rich history linked to the Cherokee Indians and their burial mounds as well as early settlers who arrived in the early 1900s to mine for gold and cut virgin timber for a thriving lumber industry. Now celebrating its 42nd year as a mountain community with a touch of Bavaria, Helen’s evolution into an alpine village began in 1968 when a group of local businessmen met to discuss ways to revitalize their town. 2014 Helen Travel Guide 2............................................................Calendar of Events 14.....................................................................Region Map 16......................................................................... City Map 18........................................................................ Directions 19.............................................................Bed & Breakfasts 20............................................. Cabins & Vacation Rentals 23..............................................................................Motels 25.................................................................. Campgrounds 26..............................................................................Dining 29............................................................................ Services 30......................... Wedding Chapels & Reception Venues 31..........................................................................Shopping 36......................................... Attractions & Entertainment 38............................ Canoeing, Cruises, Rafting & Tubing 38..................................................................................Golf 39........................................Carriage & Horseback Riding 39.............................................................Mountain Biking 39........................................................Wine and Vineyards 40....................................................................Hiking Trails 41........................................ Waterfalls & Covered Bridges 63......................................................................Oktoberfest The Alpine Helen-White County Convention & Visitors Bureau has completed this guide to aid in your discovery of the many natural attractions and back road treasures located in this area of the Northeast Georgia mountains. We hope you will enjoy your visit. Please stop by the Helen Welcome Center when you arrive. Our well-trained staff will assist you with your visit to Helen, White County, or Northeast Georgia. Call the Helen Welcome Center at 1-800-858-8027, or contact us through our website at helenga.org or on your hand held device at helenga.mobi They approached a nearby artist friend who had been stationed in Germany. He sketched the buildings, added gingerbread trim, details and colors to the buildings, giving an Alpine look to the entire town. In January 1969, business owners and local carpenters began turning ideas into reality and all downtown stores were renovated. Facades of buildings were painted with scenes of Bavaria and North Georgia,mirroring the migration of early settlers. In 2002 alone, $1.2 million was spent on improvements in the downtown area. Helen has accomplished much; it has created a new town and industry, providing jobs for more people and boosting the economy of the entire area. Helen also commemorates its historic past when the early settlers came to this remote area. A village with mountain heritage and a touch of Bavaria, Helen has created a unique experience for its visitor. So, this is the story of Helen, the miracle of a small, remote mountain community that revitalized itself in various ways throughout several centuries and that today hosts nearly 2 million visitors each year. What does Helen have to Offer? Just northeast of Atlanta, off Interstate 985-365, and southwest of Greenville, SC, off Interstate 85, Helen provides visitors a place to relax, away from the hustle and bustle of city life. More than 200 specialty and import shops, restaurants and over 1,100 quality rooms are located in Helen. Outside of town, cabins and chalets are available, many with cozy fireplaces in secluded settings. Visitors can enjoy river tubing, horseback riding, golf, canoeing, fishing,mountain biking or hiking to one of the many majestic waterfalls close by. Helen hosts one of the nation’s longest Oktoberfests each year, bringing in thousands of revelers. What is Helen’s Climate Like? Temperatures in the North Georgia Mountains vary greatly. Summertime temperatures range from 90 degrees F during the day to 70 degrees F during the night, while winter temperatures range from 60 degrees F during the day to a low of 20 degrees F at night. Usually, the cool mountain breezes make the climate very comfortable for everyone. 1 EVENTS JANUARY First Visit Tours, First Saturday of each month, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Smithgall Woods. Learn more about the park on a tour of the Visitor Center area & a van tour. 706-878-3087 Tour de la Cave & Barrel Sampling, Yonah Mountain Vineyards. The tour is scheduled for 12:00 noon almost every Saturday of the year. Owner Bob Miller leads tours of Georgia’s only wine cave followed by barrel sampling of future Yonah Mountain Vineyards vintages. The tour concludes at the tasting room with a pour of 6 current wines. Music in the tasting room is also offered every Saturday. 706-878-5522, www.YonahMountainVineyards.com Conservation Club, Saturdays, January – May ,10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Smithgall Woods. Club programs will educate members on wise land management principles and current conservation issues. Classroom and hands-on work with conservation projects. The Club will meet throughout the semester on the first and third Saturdays each month. For students in grades 4-8. 706-878-3087 Grand Opening of the Yonah Mountain Vineyards Tasting Room - Yonah Mountain Vineyards will celebrate the opening of its new tasting room near Cleveland throughout the month of January 2014. Tastings are offered on a walk-in basis and the award winning wines of Yonah Mountain Vineyards are sold by the glass and bottle. 706-878-5522, www.YonahMountainVineyards.com 1 • First Day Hike, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Smithgall Woods. Hike 1.3 miles on flat roadway to Smithgall’s beautiful cottage facility. 706-878-3087 2-3 • New Year’s Camp, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Smithgall Woods. Kids ages 6-14 can ring in the new year with fun holiday traditions, indoor and outdoor games, “leaf sledding,” and more. 706-878-3087 11 • Hogpen Hill Climb, Unicoi State Park. Contact: Habitat for Humanity, 706-7545313 x 201 11 • Beginning Bee-Keeping, 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Smithgall Woods. Learn about basic bee-keeping and how to start a hive. A trip to the apiary will be included, weather permitting. Register in advance. 706-878-3087 12 • The Masterpiece Mixers Painting & Tasting Party, Yonah Mountain Vineyards. A fun afternoon of creating original art while enjoying great wine. One fee covers all you need - aprons, paints, canvas and instruction by Masterpiece Mixers masters. It includes three 2 ounce glasses of wine of your choice. Explore, create and sip from 2:00 - 4:00 PM at the tasting room. The Painting Y Tasting Party is offered the second Sunday of each month. Register with Masterpiece Mixers at www.masterpiecemixers.com or call 678-928-1100. 18 • Get to Know Your Zoo, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279, www.northgeorgiazoo.com 19 • Behind the Scenes Tours, 4PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279, www.northgeorgiazoo.com 25 • Dulcimer-Making Class, 9:00a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Smithgall Woods. Assemble, sand, and finish an all wood Appalachian dulcimer with Dulcimer maker and musician, Bob Thomason. 706-878-3087 25 • Winter Wino Carnival, 7:00 p.m – 10:00 pm., Sautee Nacoochee Vineyards. Join us as we kick off the winter Fasching season with our fifth annual Winter “Wino” Carnival. Live music provided by Christopher Glenn, cash wine bar, prize awarded for best costume. Refreshments & non-alcoholic beverages provided. 706-878-1056 www.sauteenacoocheevineyards.com FEBRUARY First Visit Tours, First Saturday of each month, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Smithgall Woods. Learn more about the park on a tour of the Visitor Center area & a van tour. 706-878-3087 Tour de la Cave & Barrel Sampling, Yonah Mountain Vineyards. The tour is scheduled for 12:00 noon almost every Saturday of the year. Owner Bob Miller leads tours of Georgia’s only wine cave followed by barrel sampling of future Yonah Mountain Vineyards vintages. The tour concludes at the tasting room with a pour of 6 current wines. Music in the tasting room is also offered every Saturday. 706-878-5522, www.YonahMountainVineyards.com Conservation Club, Saturdays, January – May ,10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Smithgall Woods. Club programs will educate members on wise land management principles and current conservation issues. Classroom and hands-on work with conservation projects. The Club will meet throughout the semester on the first and third Saturdays each month. For students in grades 4-8. 706-878-3087 2 All events are subject to change. Please call prior to attending events to verify dates & times. EVENTS 8 • Hemlock Update, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., and Winter Botany1:00 – 4:00 p.m., Smithgall Woods. Join us for a day of botany with a report on progress of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid treatment of our Eastern Hemlock trees and an outing to identify plants using clues available in winter. Register in advance. 706-878-3087 8 • Fasching, 7PM-11PM, Helendorf River Inn & Conference Center Front Room. Dress as your favorite, or perhaps your least favorite personality or character and join us for a night of dancing and fun! Live German music! Sponsored by the Helen Chamber of Commerce, 706-878-1908 www.helenchamber.com 9 • 2014 Student Youth Competition with Reception, 1PM-4PM, Helen Arts & Heritage Center, 706-878-3933, www.helenarts.org 9 • The Masterpiece Mixers Painting & Tasting Party, Yonah Mountain Vineyards. A fun afternoon of creating original art while enjoying great wine. One fee covers all you need - aprons, paints, canvas and instruction by Masterpiece Mixers masters. It includes three 2 ounce glasses of wine of your choice. Explore, create and sip from 2:00 - 4:00 PM at the tasting room. The Painting Y Tasting Party is offered the second Sunday of each month. Register with Masterpiece Mixers at www.masterpiecemixers.com, call 678-928-1100. 9 • Falconry Experience at Buck Shoals, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m., Smithgall Woods. Learn about the art of Falconry with Buster Brown, Co-Director of the Georgia Falconry Association. Register in advance. 706-878-3087 15-16 • Annual Fireside Arts & Crafts Show, 10AM-5PM, Unicoi State Park. Some of the Southeast’s finest artist and craftspeople will be here for the Unicoi Tradition. This juried show has a reputation for excellence and is a nice balance between fine arts and crafts. 706-878-2201 15 • Treat Your Sweet for Valentine’s Day, 6:15PM – 8PM, Yonah Mountain Vineyards. Treat your sweetheart to a glass of her or his favorite Yonah Mountain Vineyards or Serenity Cellars wine, hors d’oeuvres and enchanting live music at the Yonah Mountain Tasting Room. Reservations & prepayment are required. Please call 706-878-5522. www.YonahMountainVineyards.com 15 • GPS Basics, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Smithgall Woods. Classroom and field work will both be used to cover the basic functions of the GPS unit including marking a waypoint and creating a route. GPS units will be available for use during class. Register in advance. 706-878-3087 15 & 22 • Sneak Preview, 10AM-5PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279, www. northgeorgiazoo.com 16 • Behind the Scenes Tours, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279, www.northgeorgiazoo.com 20-22 • Helenblitz Mini Cooper Car Show, Helendorf Inn. The Helenblitz Charity Event is a family friendly event. There will also be social events, RC car races, opportunities to show off your MINI, and the charity auction. 706-878-2271 21-22 • Sylvan Valley Celtic Weekend, Sylvan Valley Lodge, 706-865-7371. www.sylvanvalleylodge.com MARCH First Visit Tours, First Saturday of each month, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Smithgall Woods. Learn more about the park on a tour of the Visitor Center area & a van tour. 706-878-3087 Tour de la Cave & Barrel Sampling, Yonah Mountain Vineyards. The tour is scheduled for 12:00 noon almost every Saturday of the year. Owner Bob Miller leads tours of Georgia’s only wine cave followed by barrel sampling of future Yonah Mountain Vineyards vintages. The tour concludes at the tasting room with a pour of 6 current wines. Music in the tasting room is also offered every Saturday. 706-878-5522, www.YonahMountainVineyards.com Conservation Club, Saturdays, January – May, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Smithgall Woods. Club programs will educate members on wise land management principles and current conservation issues. Classroom and hands-on work with conservation projects. The Club will meet throughout the semester on the first and third Saturdays each month. For students in grades 4-8. 706-878-3087 1 • Fasching Party – A Knights of Columbus Ball Charitable Event. This is a BYOB event. There will be a German dinner served consisting of Bratwurst, German potato salad, red cabbage or Sauerkraut, roll, and apple strudel for dessert. Tea, & Coffee will be provided. Held at Helendorf River Inn. For more information contact the Helen Welcome Center at 706-878-2181 or the Knights of Columbus Council 11676 at 706-476-6214 All events are subject to change. Please call prior to attending events to verify dates & times. 3 EVENTS 1-2 • Bouncing Babies, 10AM-5PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279, www.northgeorgiazoo.com 6 • “Simply Spring” Art Exhibit reception, 5PM-7PM, Helen Arts & Heritage Center, 706-878-3933, www.helenarts.org 8 • Volunteer Training, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., Smithgall Woods. Optional site tour: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Learn more about this special conservation area & what volunteer opportunities are available. Register in advance 706-878-3087. 9 • The Masterpiece Mixers Painting & Tasting Party, Yonah Mountain Vineyards. A fun afternoon of creating original art while enjoying great wine. One fee covers all you need - aprons, paints, canvas and instruction by Masterpiece Mixers masters. It includes three 2 ounce glasses of wine of your choice. Explore, create and sip from 2:00 - 4:00 PM at the tasting room. The Painting Y Tasting Party is offered the second Sunday of each month. Register with Masterpiece Mixers at www.masterpiecemixers.com or call 678-928-1100. 15 • Flies and Fly Water, 9:30 a.m. – Noon, Smithgall Woods. A show and tell, helpful hints, and “how to” on fly tying, stream reading, casting, and more. Advanced registration required. 706-878-3087. 15 • Swinging in the Vines Music Series, Sautee-Nacoochee Vineyards. The 2014 music series is kicked off with jazz by the Kip Dockery Band. The Swinging in the Vines music series features local, and not so local, musicians playing on the deck or in the amphitheatre the third Saturday afternoon of each month March through September, every Saturday afternoon in October, and some added Saturday afternoons throughout the season. 706878-1056, www.sauteenacoocheevineyards.com EVENTS Chamber of Commerce. Events throughout the day. Breakfast with the Easter Bunny (reservations required), the Easter Egg Hunt, and Arts & Crafts show will take place on the grounds of Babyland General Hospital. And Old Fashioned Easter parade will take place in downtown Cleveland. 706-865-2171 or 706-865-5356 www.cabbagepatchkids.com 12 • Springfest, 6PM-11PM, Festhalle. Enjoy music, dancing, food & beverages on the banks of the beautiful Chattahoochee River. 706-878-1908 www.helenchamber.com 13 • The Masterpiece Mixers Painting & Tasting Party, Yonah Mountain Vineyards. A fun afternoon of creating original art while enjoying great wine. One fee covers all you need - aprons, paints, canvas and instruction by Masterpiece Mixers masters. It includes three 2 ounce glasses of wine of your choice. Explore, create and sip from 2:00 - 4:00 PM at the tasting room. The Painting Y Tasting Party is offered the second Sunday of each month. Register with Masterpiece Mixers at www.masterpiecemixers.com, call 678-928-1100. 19 • Easter Fun, Unicoi State Park. Create your own Easter Basket, participate in an Easter Egg Hunt and meet the Easter Bunny! 706-878-2201 19 • Swinging in the Vines Music Series, Sautee-Nacoochee Vineyards. Featuring music by Alan Davis playing keyboard. The Swinging in the Vines music series features local, and not so local, musicians playing on the deck or in the amphitheatre the third Saturday afternoon of each month March through September, every Saturday afternoon in October, and some added Saturday afternoons throughout the season. 706-878-1056, www. sauteenacoocheevineyards.com 19-20 • Spring Opening and Easter Festival 10AM-6PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279, www.northgeorgiazoo.com 16 • Behind the Scenes Tours, 4PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279, www.northgeorgiazoo.com 27 • Behind the Scenes Tours, 4PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279, www.northgeorgiazoo.com 22 • Make a Gourd-eous Birdhouse, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Smithgall Woods. Learn to clean and prepare gourds for use as birdhouses. Gourds and all equipment provided. Register in advance. 706-878-3087. MAY 22 & 29 • Survival Preparation & Skills Course, Part I and II, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Smithgall Woods. This course will consist of classroom instruction and outside exercises. The course will include the psychology, planning, and equipment necessary for survival. For ages 12 and up; under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Register in advance, 706-878-3087. First Visit Tours, First Saturday of each month, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Smithgall Woods. Learn more about the park on a tour of the Visitor Center area & a van tour. 706-878-3087 22 & 23, 29 & 30 • Spring Wine Highway Weekend, Various area wineries, 706-878-9463 Tour de la Cave & Barrel Sampling, Yonah Mountain Vineyards. The tour is scheduled for 12:00 noon almost every Saturday of the year. Owner Bob Miller leads tours of Georgia’s only wine cave followed by barrel sampling of future Yonah Mountain Vineyards vintages. The tour concludes at the tasting room with a pour of 6 current wines. Music in the tasting room is also offered every Saturday. 706-878-5522, www.YonahMountainVineyards.com 22 & 23, 29 & 30 • Swinging in the Vines Music Series, Sautee-Nacoochee Vineyards. The Swinging in the Vines music series features local, 29 & 30 and not so local, musicians playing on the deck or in the amphitheatre the third Saturday afternoon of each month March through September, every Saturday afternoon in October, and some added Saturday afternoons throughout the season. 706-878-1056, www.sauteenacoocheevineyards.com Conservation Club, Saturdays, January – May ,10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Smithgall Woods. Club programs will educate members on wise land management principles and current conservation issues. Classroom and hands-on work with conservation projects. The Club will meet throughout the semester on the first and third Saturdays each month. For students in grades 4-8. 706-878-3087 29 • 25th Annual Trout Tournament, Helen Chamber of Commerce, 706-878-1908. Open to all ages. Entry fee includes two raffle tickets for all entries and a tournament tee shirt for the first 200 entries. Fish the Chattahoochee River for cash prizes in tagged fish. www.helenchamber.com Bingo every Tuesday & Friday, 7PM, Festhalle, 706-878-1908 or 706-878-2181 www.helenchamber.com APRIL First Visit Tours, First Saturday of each month, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Smithgall Woods. Learn more about the park on a tour of the Visitor Center area & a van tour. 706-878-3087 Tour de la Cave & Barrel Sampling, Yonah Mountain Vineyards. The tour is scheduled for 12:00 noon almost every Saturday of the year. Owner Bob Miller leads tours of Georgia’s only wine cave followed by barrel sampling of future Yonah Mountain Vineyards vintages. The tour concludes at the tasting room with a pour of 6 current wines. Music in the tasting room is also offered every Saturday. 706-878-5522, www. YonahMountainVineyards.com Conservation Club, Saturdays, January – May ,10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Smithgall Woods. Club programs will educate members on wise land management principles and current conservation issues. Classroom and hands-on work with conservation projects. The Club will meet throughout the semester on the first and third Saturdays each month. For students in grades 4-8. 706-878-3087 Bingo every Tuesday & Friday, 7PM, Festhalle, 706-878-1908 or 706-878-2181 www.helenchamber.com 12 • Magical Easter Eggstravaganza, Babyland General Hospital & White County 4 All events are subject to change. Please call prior to attending events to verify dates & times. 1 • “Rainbow Rays” Art Exhibit reception, 5PM-7PM, Helen Arts & Heritage Center, 706-878-3933, www.helenarts.org 2 • First Fridays Music Pickin’ on the Porch, Inside Out Sautee. Join us for a great evening of music, food & fun. All the Sautee Village businesses join InsideOut Sautee in staying open until 9 pm. Bring a lawn chair to this free event. Bring a dish to share! This month we will accept donations for the Charles Smithgall Humane Society. 706-878-0144 3 • Winefest, Habersham Winery. This is a great time to sample fine wines produced by the Winegrowers Association of Georgia at one location. You can enjoy great music and see fine art & crafts. 706-878-9463 10 • Wilderness First Aid, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Smithgall Woods. Wilderness First Aid (WFA) is the assessment of and treatment given to an ill or injured person in a remote environment where definitive care by a physician and/or rapid transport is not readily available. 706-878-3087 10-11 • Celebrating Moms 10AM-6PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279, www.northgeorgiazoo.com 11 • The Masterpiece Mixers Painting & Tasting Party, Yonah Mountain Vineyards. A fun afternoon of creating original art while enjoying great wine. One fee covers all you need - aprons, paints, canvas and instruction by Masterpiece Mixers masters. It includes three 2 ounce glasses of wine of your choice. Explore, create and sip from 2:00 - 4:00 PM at the All events are subject to change. Please call prior to attending events to verify dates & times. 5 EVENTS tasting room. The Painting Y Tasting Party is offered the second Sunday of each month. Register with Masterpiece Mixers at www.masterpiecemixers.com, call 678-928-1100. 17 • Youth Fishing Days at Buck Shoals. Third Saturday of each month through September 20, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Children and their special “big person” can fish in a lake stocked with catfish, bass, and bream. Fish caught can be kept. Bring your own bait and rod. No registration required. 706-878-3087 17 • Swinging in the Vines Music Series, Sautee-Nacoochee Vineyards. Featuring music by vocalist Christopher Glenn playing acoustic guitar. The Swinging in the Vines music series features local, and not so local, musicians playing on the deck or in the amphitheatre the third Saturday afternoon of each month March through September, every Saturday afternoon in October, and some added Saturday afternoons throughout the season. 706878-1056, www.sauteenacoocheevineyards.com 18 • Behind the Scenes Tours, 4PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279, www.northgeorgiazoo.com 24 • 25th Annual Pig Out Barbecue, fundraiser for the volunteer firefighters, 12PM-5PM, SNCA. For more information contact Capt. Roger Williams, 706-878-9349 24 • Bavarianfest, 6PM – 11PM, Festhalle. Help us honor our Military and Civil Servants. Free admission for all active & retired military personnel (ID required). Experience a live Oompah band, dancing and a festive German atmosphere. Imported and domestic beers and wines, soft drinks, wurst on a bun with sauerkraut, hot dogs and snacks will be available for sale. Sponsored by the Helen Chamber of Commerce, 706-878-1908, www. helenchamber.com 24 • Saturday Evening Music Concert Series, 8PM, Unicoi State Park. These are among the best musicians in the area performing a variety of music from Appalachian Mountain, Bluegrass, and Southern Gospel Music. The Program lasts from Memorial Day weekend till mid-November. These programs will be “pass the hat” donations for the Musicians. 706878-2201 24–25 • Visiting Artist Series, Unicoi State Park. One talented artist or crafts person from Georgia and surrounding States will be demonstrating and selling their art or craft. This program lasts from Memorial Day weekend till mid-November. 706-878-2201 29-June 1 • 14th Annual US Riders News Reunion Run and 8th Annual Southeast Victory Run, Helen Riverside Park, 478-237-3761 JUNE First Visit Tours, First Saturday of each month, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Smithgall Woods. Learn more about the park on a tour of the Visitor Center area & a van tour. 706-878-3087 Tour de la Cave & Barrel Sampling, Yonah Mountain Vineyards. The tour is scheduled for 12:00 noon almost every Saturday of the year. Owner Bob Miller leads tours of Georgia’s only wine cave followed by barrel sampling of future Yonah Mountain Vineyards vintages. The tour concludes at the tasting room with a pour of 6 current wines. Music in the tasting room is also offered every Saturday. 706-878-5522, www.YonahMountainVineyards.com Bingo every Tuesday & Friday, 7PM, Festhalle, 706-878-1908 or 706-878-2181 www.helenchamber.com Saturday Evening Music Concert Series, Unicoi State Park. These musicians perform each Saturday at 8PM. These are among the best musicians in the area performing a variety of music from Appalachian Mountain, Bluegrass, and Southern Gospel Music. The Program lasts from Memorial Day weekend till mid-November. These programs will be “pass the hat” donations for the Musicians. 706-878-2201 Visiting Artist Series, Every Saturday & Sunday, Unicoi State Park. One talented artist or crafts person from Georgia and surrounding States will be demonstrating and selling their art or craft. This program lasts from Memorial Day weekend till mid-November. 706-878-2201 Georgia Master Naturalist, Mondays, June-July 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Smithgall Woods. An eight week training in conservation and wildlife issues relevant to our southern Blue Ridge ecoregion will be offered. Go to www.warnell.forestry.uga.edu/faculty/html/mengak/ gmnp.html or call Johnna Tuttle at 706-878-3087 for more info. Register by May 1. An annual pass or daily park passes for each class are required. EVENTS evening of music, food & fun. Old Time and Bluegrass plus a little country/rock. All the Sautee Village businesses join InsideOut Sautee in staying open until 9 pm. Bring a lawn chair to this free event. Bring a dish to share if you can! This month we will gladly accept donations for the Community Helping Hands Health Clinic. 706-878-0144 8 • The Masterpiece Mixers Painting & Tasting Party, Yonah Mountain Vineyards. A fun afternoon of creating original art while enjoying great wine. One fee covers all you need - aprons, paints, canvas and instruction by Masterpiece Mixers masters. It includes three 2 ounce glasses of wine of your choice. Explore, create and sip from 2:00 - 4:00 PM at the tasting room. The Painting Y Tasting Party is offered the second Sunday of each month. Register with Masterpiece Mixers at www.masterpiecemixers.com or call 678-928-1100. 10 • Mommy & Me at the Zoo and Zoo Crafts, 10AM-2PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706348-7279, www.northgeorgiazoo.com 13-15 • Northeast Georgia 2014 Arts Tour. Meet over 100 local artists – painters, potters, jewelry makers, fiber, glass, metal artists and more demonstrating art in the making. Find miles of handmade gifts. Register to Win great prizes--such as theater tickets, restaurant gift certificates, and an original oil painting at all tour stops. www.artstour.org 14 • Kids Day at the Park, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Smithgall Woods. Help kids learn fun ways to stay healthy, learn skills, and appreciate the great outdoors! Kids can earn a badge through active participation in exhibits. Archery, animal exhibits, compass games, air rifles, stream critters, and much more! No registration required. 706-878-3087 14 • Shriner’s Parade, Downtown Helen. 706-878-2181 15 • Behind the Scenes Tours, 4PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279, www.northgeorgiazoo.com 21 • Youth Fishing Days at Buck Shoals. Third Saturday of each month through September 20, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Children and their special “big person” can fish in a lake stocked with catfish, bass, & bream. Fish caught can be kept. Bring your own bait & rod. No registration required. 706-878-3087 21 • Swinging in the Vines Music Series, Sautee-Nacoochee Vineyards. Featuring Monica Spears & Derek Moore performing their special blend of jazz & blues. The Swinging in the Vines music series features local, and not so local, musicians playing on the deck or in the amphitheatre the third Saturday afternoon of each month March through September, every Saturday afternoon in October, and some added Saturday afternoons throughout the season. 706-878-1056, www.sauteenacoocheevineyards.com 23-27 • Buzz on Bees, Bugs, and Birds, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Smithgall Woods. Campers ages 6-14 learn about the fascinating world of pollinators, why their job is so important, and how they help humans. Register in advance. 706-878-3087. 26 • “50 Shades of Summer” Art Exhibit Reception, 5PM-7PM, Helen Arts & Heritage Center, 706-878-3933, www.helenarts.org JULY First Visit Tours, First Saturday of each month, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Smithgall Woods. Learn more about the park on a tour of the Visitor Center area & a van tour. 706-878-3087 Tour de la Cave & Barrel Sampling, Yonah Mountain Vineyards. The tour is scheduled for 12:00 noon almost every Saturday of the year. Owner Bob Miller leads tours of Georgia’s only wine cave followed by barrel sampling of future Yonah Mountain Vineyards vintages. The tour concludes at the tasting room with a pour of 6 current wines. Music in the tasting room is also offered every Saturday. 706-878-5522, www.YonahMountainVineyards.com Bingo every Tuesday & Friday, 7PM, Festhalle, 706-878-1908 or 706-878-2181 www.helenchamber.com Saturday Evening Music Concert Series, Unicoi State Park. These musicians perform each Saturday at 8PM. These are among the best musicians in the area performing a variety of music from Appalachian Mountain, Bluegrass, and Southern Gospel Music. The Program lasts from Memorial Day weekend till mid-November. These programs will be “pass the hat” donations for the Musicians. 706-878-2201 5-7 • 41st Annual Helen to the Atlantic Hot Air Balloon Race, Helendorf Inn, 706-878-2271 Visiting Artist Series, Every Saturday & Sunday, Unicoi State Park. One talented artist or crafts person from Georgia and surrounding States will be demonstrating and selling their art or craft. This program lasts from Memorial Day weekend till mid-November. 706-878-2201 6 • First Fridays Music Pickin’ on the Porch, Inside Out Sautee. Join us for a great Georgia Master Naturalist, Mondays, June-July 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Smithgall Woods. 6 All events are subject to change. Please call prior to attending events to verify dates & times. All events are subject to change. Please call prior to attending events to verify dates & times. 7 EVENTS An eight week training in conservation and wildlife issues relevant to our southern Blue Ridge ecoregion will be offered. Go to www.warnell.forestry.uga.edu/faculty/html/mengak/ gmnp.html or call Johnna Tuttle at 706-878-3087 for more info. Register by May 1. An annual pass or daily park passes for each class are required. 4 • First Fridays Music Pickin on the Porch, InsideOut Sautee. Join us for a great evening of music, food & fun. All the Sautee Village businesses join InsideOut Sautee in staying open until 9 pm. Bring a lawn chair to this free event. Bring a dish to share if you can! This month we will accept donations for the Charles Smithgall Humane Society. 706-878-0144 4 • Annual Fireworks at Dusk, behind the Alpine Village Shoppes, 706-878-2181, www.helenga.org. 7-11 • All About BUGS Camp, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Smithgall Woods. Youngsters learn about different kinds of bugs and have a chance to explore the world of bugs. For kids ages 4-6. Register in advance, 706-878-3087. 8 • Mommy & Me at the Zoo 10AM-2PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279, www.northgeorgiazoo.com 12 • Sunset Tour, 7PM-9PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279, www.northgeorgiazoo.com 13 • The Masterpiece Mixers Painting & Tasting Party, Yonah Mountain Vineyards. A fun afternoon of creating original art while enjoying great wine. One fee covers all you need - aprons, paints, canvas and instruction by Masterpiece Mixers masters. It includes three 2 ounce glasses of wine of your choice. Explore, create and sip from 2:00 - 4:00 PM at the tasting room. The Painting Y Tasting Party is offered the second Sunday of each month. Register with Masterpiece Mixers at www.masterpiecemixers.com, call 678-928-1100. 18-26 • Georgia Mountain Fair, Hiawassee Fairgrounds, 706-896-4191 19 • Youth Fishing Days at Buck Shoals. Third Saturday of each month through September 20, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Children and their special “big person” can fish in a lake stocked with catfish, bass, & bream. Fish caught can be kept. Bring your own bait & rod. No registration required. 706-878-3087 19 • Swinging in the Vines Music Series, Sautee-Nacoochee Vineyards. Featuring music by the Kip Dockery band. The Swinging in the Vines music series features local, and not so local, musicians playing on the deck or in the amphitheatre the third Saturday afternoon of each month March through September, every Saturday afternoon in October, and some added Saturday afternoons throughout the season. 706-878-1056, www.sauteenacoocheevineyards.com 20 • Behind the Scenes Tours, 4PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279, www.northgeorgiazoo.com 21-25 • Eco-Kids Camp: Caring for the Winged Ones,9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Smithgall Woods. Eco-Kids learn ways to support winged creatures in this active, hands-on camp. For ages 6-14. Register in advance, 706-878-3087. 25-26 • 10th Annual Show and Shine for Cystic Fibrosis Open Car Show, 639 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen. “Cruise-In”, Friday, July 25, car show and awards on Saturday, July 26. All proceeds will be donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 706-795-2264 26-27 • Folk Life Festival, Unicoi State Park. This event will host demonstrations of everything from spinning to candle dipping and black-smithing! Concerts will feature Traditional Appalachian and Old Time mountain music. Festivities will include: mountain skill displays, concerts, Old fashion games & some Appalachian-style community dancing. 706-878-2201 28-August 1 & August 4-8• Junior Zookeeper Day Camp, Two week camp, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279, www.northgeorgiazoo.com AUGUST First Visit Tours, First Saturday of each month, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Smithgall Woods. Learn more about the park on a tour of the Visitor Center area & a van tour. 706-878-3087 Tour de la Cave & Barrel Sampling, Yonah Mountain Vineyards. The tour is scheduled for 12:00 noon almost every Saturday of the year. Owner Bob Miller leads tours of Georgia’s only wine cave followed by barrel sampling of future Yonah Mountain Vineyards vintages. The tour concludes at the tasting room with a pour of 6 current wines. Music in the tasting room is also offered every Saturday. 706-878-5522, www.YonahMountainVineyards.com 8 All events are subject to change. Please call prior to attending events to verify dates & times. EVENTS Bingo every Tuesday & Friday, 7PM, Festhalle, 706-878-1908 or 706-878-2181 www.helenchamber.com Saturday Evening Music Concert Series, Unicoi State Park. These musicians perform each Saturday at 8PM. These are among the best musicians in the area performing a variety of music from Appalachian Mountain, Bluegrass, and Southern Gospel Music. The Program lasts from Memorial Day weekend till mid-November. These programs will be “pass the hat” donations for the Musicians. 706-878-2201 Visiting Artist Series, Every Saturday & Sunday, Unicoi State Park. One talented artist or crafts person from Georgia and surrounding States will be demonstrating and selling their art or craft. This program lasts from Memorial Day weekend till mid-November. 706-878-2201 1 • First Fridays Music Pickin on the Porch, InsideOut Sautee. Join us for a great evening of music, food & fun. All the Sautee Village businesses join InsideOut Sautee in staying open until 9 pm. Bring a lawn chair to this free event. Bring a dish to share if you can! This month we will gladly accept donations for the Helen Branch Library. 706-878-0144 4-8 • Junior Zookeeper Day Camp, Last week of a two week camp, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279, www.northgeorgiazoo.com 9 • Sunset Tour, 6:45PM-8:45PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279, www.northgeorgiazoo.com 10 • The Masterpiece Mixers Painting & Tasting Party, Yonah Mountain Vineyards. A fun afternoon of creating original art while enjoying great wine. One fee covers all you need - aprons, paints, canvas and instruction by Masterpiece Mixers masters. It includes three 2 ounce glasses of wine of your choice. Explore, create and sip from 2:00 - 4:00 PM at the tasting room. The Painting Y Tasting Party is offered the second Sunday of each month. Register with Masterpiece Mixers at www.masterpiecemixers.com or call 678-928-1100. 12 • Mommy & Me at the Zoo, 10AM-2PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279, www.northgeorgiazoo.com 14-17 • Destination Helen Bike Rally, Chattahoochee Biker Gear, concerts, bike show, free escorted rides, vendor village, silent auction, DJ & biker games, best runs contest, poker run & more! 706-878-0076 16 • Youth Fishing Days at Buck Shoals. Third Saturday of each month through September 20, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Children and their special “big person” can fish in a lake stocked with catfish, bass, and bream. Fish caught can be kept. Bring your own bait and rod. No registration required. 706-878-3087 16 • Swinging in the Vines Music Series, Sautee-Nacoochee Vineyards. Featuring music by Christopher Glenn. The Swinging in the Vines music series features local, and not so local, musicians playing on the deck or in the amphitheatre the third Saturday afternoon of each month March through September, every Saturday afternoon in October, and some added Saturday afternoons throughout the season. 706-878-1056, www.sauteenacoocheevineyards.com 17 • Behind the Scenes Tours, 4PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279, www.northgeorgiazoo.com 23 • Gold Fever and Golden Memories, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Smithgall Woods. Hear about the history of gold mining with local historians and enjoy a guided hike to the Martin Mine Trail. Register in advance. 706-878-3087 23 • 6th Annual GarlicFest, 10AM-4PM, Loganberry Heritage Farm. Annual celebration of the Garlic harvest. Cooking demos, tastings, live music, creative food. 706-348-6068, www.loganberryheritagefarm.com. 28 • 2014 Judged Art Competition with reception, 5PM-7PM, Helen Arts & Heritage Center, 706-878-3933, www.helenarts.org 30 • Crush Fest 2014, Yonah Mountain Vineyards. Crush Fest is a day-long harvest festival celebrating the grape harvest of Yonah Mountain Vineyards. Crush Fest is highlighted by grape stomping, vineyard wagon tours and wine tasting. The all-day music schedule features wine country’s best acts. Local restaurants provide fine fare, and over 40 vendors will be on site. 706-878-5522, www.yonahmountainvineyards.com. 30 - Folk Pottery Show & Sale, Folk Pottery Museum, 706-878-3300 30-31 • Sunset Tours, 6:15PM – 8:45PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279, www.northgeorgiazoo.com All events are subject to change. Please call prior to attending events to verify dates & times. 9 EVENTS EVENTS SEPTEMBER OCTOBER First Visit Tours, First Saturday of each month, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Smithgall Woods. Learn more about the park on a tour of the Visitor Center area & a van tour. 706-878-3087 First Visit Tours, First Saturday of each month, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Smithgall Woods. Learn more about the park on a tour of the Visitor Center area & a van tour. 706-878-3087 Tour de la Cave & Barrel Sampling, Yonah Mountain Vineyards. The tour is scheduled for 12:00 noon almost every Saturday of the year. Owner Bob Miller leads tours of Georgia’s only wine cave followed by barrel sampling of future Yonah Mountain Vineyards vintages. The tour concludes at the tasting room with a pour of 6 current wines. Music in the tasting room is also offered every Saturday. 706-878-5522, www.YonahMountainVineyards.com Tour de la Cave & Barrel Sampling, Yonah Mountain Vineyards. The tour is scheduled for 12:00 noon almost every Saturday of the year. Owner Bob Miller leads tours of Georgia’s only wine cave followed by barrel sampling of future Yonah Mountain Vineyards vintages. The tour concludes at the tasting room with a pour of 6 current wines. Music in the tasting room is also offered every Saturday. 706-878-5522, www.YonahMountainVineyards.com Saturday Evening Music Concert Series, Unicoi State Park. These musicians perform each Saturday at 8PM. These are among the best musicians in the area performing a variety of music from Appalachian Mountain, Bluegrass, and Southern Gospel Music. The Program lasts from Memorial Day weekend till mid-November. These programs will be “pass the hat” donations for the Musicians. 706-878-2201 Saturday Evening Music Concert Series, Unicoi State Park. These musicians perform each Saturday at 8PM. These are among the best musicians in the area performing a variety of music from Appalachian Mountain, Bluegrass, and Southern Gospel Music. The Program lasts from Memorial Day weekend till mid-November. These programs will be “pass the hat” donations for the Musicians. 706-878-2201 Visiting Artist Series, Every Saturday & Sunday, Unicoi State Park. One talented artist or crafts person from Georgia and surrounding States will be demonstrating and selling their art or craft. This program lasts from Memorial Day weekend till mid-November. 706-878-2201 Visiting Artist Series, Every Saturday & Sunday, Unicoi State Park. One talented artist or crafts person from Georgia and surrounding States will be demonstrating and selling their art or craft. This program lasts from Memorial Day weekend till mid-November. 706-878-2201 Date TBA • Outdoor Adventure Day, Unicoi State Park. Learn how to catch a trout, paddle a canoe, and shoot a shotgun. Try activities like fly tying and casting, bass fishing basics, and trout fishing in the stocked stream, archery, BB gun and skeet shooting. 706-878-2201 1-31 • 44th Annual Oktoberfest, Festhalle. Helen’s biggest celebration! German music, dancing, food & drinks! Enjoy Waltzes, Polkas and the Chicken Dance! Oktoberfest continues daily through Nov. 2. 706-878-1908 or 706-878-2181 www.helenchamber.com 2, 5 • Bingo, 7PM, Festhalle, 706-878-1908 or 706-878-2181 www.helenchamber.com 5 • First Friday Music Pickin on the Porch, InsideOut Sautee. Join us for a great evening of music, food & funAll the Sautee Village businesses join InsideOut Sautee in staying open until 9 pm. Bring a lawn chair to this free event. Bring a dish to share if you can! This month we will accept donations for the Charles Smithgall Humane Society. 706-878-0144 1-31 • Scarecrow Trail, Weekends, 10AM-6PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279, www.northgeorgiazoo.com 1-31 • Pumpkin Fest, Weekends, 10AM-6PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279, www. northgeorgiazoo.com 9 • Mommy & Me at the Zoo, 10AM-2PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279, www.northgeorgiazoo.com 3 • First Fridays Music Pickin on the Porch, InsideOut Sautee. Join us for a great evening of music, food & fun. All the Sautee Village businesses join InsideOut Sautee in staying open until 9 pm. Bring a lawn chair to this free event. Bring a dish to share if you can! This month we will gladly accept donations for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Fund. There will also be a big fund-raising raffle for the cancer fund. 706-878-0144 11-14 & 18-Nov. 2 • 44th Annual Oktoberfest, Festhalle. Helen’s biggest celebration! German music, dancing, food & drinks! Enjoy 18-Nov. 2 Enjoy Waltzes, Polkas and the Chicken Dance! Oktoberfest will run from September 11-14, then will reopen again on Sept. 18 and continue daily through November 2. 706-878-1908 or 706-878-2181 www.helenchamber.com 4, 11, 18, 25 • Swinging in the Vines Music Series, Sautee-Nacoochee Vineyards. The Swinging in the Vines music series features local, 18, 25 and not so local, musicians playing on the deck or in the amphitheatre the third Saturday afternoon of each month March through September, every Saturday afternoon in October, and some added Saturday afternoons throughout the season. 706-878-1056, www.sauteenacoocheevineyards.com 13 • Oktoberfest Parade, 12PM, Downtown Helen. Celebrate the opening of Oktoberfest. The “tapping of the keg” follows the parade. 706-878-1908 www.helenchamber.com 8 • Mommy & Me at the Zoo, 10AM-2PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279, www.northgeorgiazoo.com 14 • The Masterpiece Mixers Painting & Tasting Party, Yonah Mountain Vineyards. A fun afternoon of creating original art while enjoying great wine. One fee covers all you need - aprons, paints, canvas and instruction by Masterpiece Mixers masters. It includes three 2 ounce glasses of wine of your choice. Explore, create and sip from 2:00 - 4:00 PM at the tasting room. The Painting Y Tasting Party is offered the second Sunday of each month. Register with Masterpiece Mixers at www.masterpiecemixers.com, call 678-928-1100. 20 • Youth Fishing Days at Buck Shoals. Third Saturday of each month through September 20, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Children and their special “big person” can fish in a lake stocked with catfish, bass, and bream. Fish caught can be kept. Bring your own bait and rod. No registration required. 706-878-3087 10-18 • Georgia Mountain Fall Festival, Hiawassee Fairgrounds, 706-896-4191 11 • Fall Celebration 12:00 - 4:00 p.m., Smithgall Woods. Hands-on pioneer skills exhibits, hayrides through the park, traditional craft vendors, mountain music, and apple cider from a hand-cranked press. 706-878-3087 14 • The Masterpiece Mixers Painting & Tasting Party, Yonah Mountain Vineyards. A fun afternoon of creating original art while enjoying great wine. One fee covers all you need - aprons, paints, canvas and instruction by Masterpiece Mixers masters. It includes three 2 ounce glasses of wine of your choice. Explore, create and sip from 2:00 - 4:00 PM at the tasting room. The Painting Y Tasting Party is offered the second Sunday of each month. Register with Masterpiece Mixers at www.masterpiecemixers.com or call 678-928-1100. 20 • Swinging in the Vines Music Series, Sautee-Nacoochee Vineyards. Featuring music by Monica Spears & Derek Moore. The Swinging in the Vines music series features local, and not so local, musicians playing on the deck or in the amphitheatre the third Saturday afternoon of each month March through September, every Saturday afternoon in October, and some added Saturday afternoons throughout the season. 706-878-1056, www. sauteenacoocheevineyards.com 18 • Art-Oberfest, 10AM-PM, Helen Riverside Park. Family fun with artists’ booths, attic treasures sale, bake sale & more! Helen Arts & Heritage Center, 706-878-3933 www.helenarts.org 20-October 31 • Scarecrow Trail, Weekends, 10AM-6PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-3487279, www.northgeorgiazoo.com 23 • “Alpine Holidays” Art Exhibit reception, 5PM-7PM, Helen Arts & Heritage Center, 706-878-3933, www.helenarts.org 21 • Behind the Scenes Tours, 4PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279, www. northgeorgiazoo.com 25 • Basic Land Navigation Course, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Smithgall Woods. Learn basic land navigation to include an explanation of the compass and how it works. Liquid filled compasses will be supplied, or you may use your personal compass. Register in advance. 706-878-3087 27 • Agri-Fest/Country Market & Pottery Comes to Town, 9AM-4PM, Downtown Cleveland. 706-865-5356 www.whitecountychamber.org 10 All events are subject to change. Please call prior to attending events to verify dates & times. 19 • Behind the Scenes Tours, 4PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279, www.northgeorgiazoo.com All events are subject to change. Please call prior to attending events to verify dates & times. 11 EVENTS 25 • Hallowine Fest, 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Sautee-Nacoochee Vineyards. Join us as we celebrate our fourth anniversary. A large carboy jug partially filled with wine corks will be on display and prizes will be awarded to the four people who come closest to guessing the correct number of corks. Hors d’oeuvres and great music. 706-878-1056, www. sauteenacoocheevineyards.com 25-26 • Boo at the Zoo, 10AM-6PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279, www. northgeorgiazoo.com EVENTS 26-Dec 13 • Festival of Trees, Unicoi State Park. View the beautifully decorated trees throughout the lodge at Unicoi State Park. 706-878-2201 28-30 • 7th Annual Christkindlmarkt – Downtown Helen, Traditional German event. Booths are set up on the Marketplatz where visitors can enjoy the holiday atmosphere. The market offers everything from unique gifts and decorations to an assortment of savory and sweet foods, drinks and candied treats. 706-878-1908, www.helenchamber.com NOVEMBER 28 • Annual Lighting of the Village, 6PM, Downtown Helen, 706-878-2181 www.helenga.org First Visit Tours, First Saturday of each month, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Smithgall Woods. Learn more about the park on a tour of the Visitor Center area & a van tour. 706-878-3087 28-30 • Holiday Celebration-Live Nativity, 10AM – 9PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-3487279, www.northgeorgiazoo.com Tour de la Cave & Barrel Sampling, Yonah Mountain Vineyards. The tour is scheduled for 12:00 noon almost every Saturday of the year. Owner Bob Miller leads tours of Georgia’s only wine cave followed by barrel sampling of future Yonah Mountain Vineyards vintages. The tour concludes at the tasting room with a pour of 6 current wines. Music in the tasting room is also offered every Saturday. 706-878-5522, www.YonahMountainVineyards.com DECEMBER Saturday Evening Music Concert Series, Unicoi State Park. These musicians perform each Saturday at 8PM. These are among the best musicians in the area performing a variety of music from Appalachian Mountain, Bluegrass, and Southern Gospel Music. The Program lasts from Memorial Day weekend till mid-November. These programs will be “pass the hat” donations for the Musicians. The last concert will be held on November 16. 706-878-2201 Visiting Artist Series, Every Saturday & Sunday, Unicoi State Park. One talented artist or crafts person from Georgia and surrounding States will be demonstrating and selling their art or craft. This program lasts from Memorial Day weekend till mid-November. The last weekend for the Visiting Artist Series will be November 15-16. 706-878-2201 1-3 • 2nd Annual Unicoi Wine Festival, junction of Hwy 75 and Hwy 17, just outside of Helen at the historic Hardman Farm from 11 am - 5 pm. Food, music, arts and wine. 1-2 • 44th Annual Oktoberfest, Festhalle. Helen’s biggest celebration! German music, dancing, food & drinks! Enjoy Enjoy Waltzes, Polkas and the Chicken Dance! 706-8781908 or 706-878-2181 www.helenchamber.com 1-2, 8-9 • Pumpkin Smashing Fun, 10AM-5PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279, www.northgeorgiazoo.com 7-9 • Georgia 2014 Winter Arts Tour. Meet over 100 local artists--painters, potters, jewelry makers, fiber, glass, metal artists and more demonstrating art in the making. Find miles of handmade gifts. Register to Win great prizes--such as theater tickets, restaurant gift certificates, and an original oil painting at all tour stops. www.artstour.org 8 • Advanced Land Navigation Course at Buck Shoals State Park, 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Smithgall Woods. Students will operate in heavily wooded flat to hilly terrain so students should be physically fit to complete the course. Participants must be able to hike up hill in a wooded area for up to two hours. Limited to 16 participants. Register in advance. 706878-3087. 8-9 • Civil War Expo, Helen Riverside Park. This Civil War re-enactment will feature Period Sutlers villages, demonstrations, and camps. Skirmishes between the Union and confederate “armies” will re-create some of the war’s most interesting battles. The event will feature living history demonstrations and re-enactors from across the country. For more information e-mail Al Platt at [email protected]. 9 • The Masterpiece Mixers Painting & Tasting Party, Yonah Mountain Vineyards. A fun afternoon of creating original art while enjoying great wine. One fee covers all you need - aprons, paints, canvas and instruction by Masterpiece Mixers masters. It includes three 2 ounce glasses of wine of your choice. Explore, create and sip from 2:00 - 4:00 PM at the tasting room. The Painting Y Tasting Party is offered the second Sunday of each month. Register with Masterpiece Mixers at www.masterpiecemixers.com or call 678-928-1100. First Visit Tours, First Saturday of each month, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Smithgall Woods. Learn more about the park on a tour of the Visitor Center area & a van tour. 706-878-3087 Tour de la Cave & Barrel Sampling, Yonah Mountain Vineyards. The tour is scheduled for 12:00 noon almost every Saturday of the year. Owner Bob Miller leads tours of Georgia’s only wine cave followed by barrel sampling of future Yonah Mountain Vineyards vintages. The tour concludes at the tasting room with a pour of 6 current wines. Music in the tasting room is also offered every Saturday. 706-878-5522, www.YonahMountainVineyards.com 1-13 • Festival of Trees, Unicoi State Park. View the beautifully decorated trees throughout the lodge at Unicoi State Park. 706-878-2201 6-7 • 7th Annual Christkindlmarkt – Downtown Helen, Traditional German event. Booths are setup on the Marketplatz where visitors can enjoy the holiday atmosphere. The market offers everything from unique gifts and decorations to an assortment of savory and sweet foods, drinks and candied treats. 706-878-1908, www.helenchamber.com 6 • Annual Christmas Parade, Downtown Helen, 2PM, 706-878-2181. Christmas Elves and Christmas characters along with Santa coming to town! www.helenga.org 6 • Annual Christmas in the Mountains Festival, 3PM-8PM, Downtown Cleveland 706-865-5356, www.whitecountychamber.org 6 • Annual Christmas in the Mountains Lighted Parade, 7PM, Downtown Cleveland. Come see the lighted parade wind through downtown Cleveland. Christmas characters, floats, vehicles and Santa will light up the parade route with beautiful Christmas lights! 706-865-5356, www.whitecountychamber.org 13 • Nacoochee Village Christmas, Habersham Winery. Come celebrate Christmas in the beautiful Nacoochee Village just south of Helen. Visit our unique shops, the Habersham Winery and Nora Mill Granary. Take advantage of special Christmas sales. Santa will be at Habersham Winery! 706-878-9463 14 • The Masterpiece Mixers Painting & Tasting Party, Yonah Mountain Vineyards. A fun afternoon of creating original art while enjoying great wine. One fee covers all you need - aprons, paints, canvas and instruction by Masterpiece Mixers masters. It includes three 2 ounce glasses of wine of your choice. Explore, create and sip from 2:00 - 4:00 PM at the tasting room. The Painting Y Tasting Party is offered the second Sunday of each month. Register with Masterpiece Mixers at www.masterpiecemixers.com or call 678-928-1100. 27-28 • Tree Toss, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279, www.northgeorgiazoo.com 31 • Dropping of the Edelweiss New Year’s Eve Event, sponsored by the Helen Chamber of Commerce, 706-878-1908 www.helenchamber.com 11 • Mommy & Me at the Zoo, 10AM-2PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279, www.northgeorgiazoo.com 16 • Behind the Scenes Tours, 4PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279, www.northgeorgiazoo.com 22-23 • Santa is Coming, 2PM-4PM, North Georgia Zoo, 706-348-7279, www.northgeorgiazoo.com 12 All events are subject to change. Please call prior to attending events to verify dates & times. All events are subject to change. Please call prior to attending events to verify dates & times. 13 NORTH GEORGIA 14 NORTH GEORGIA 15 DOWNTOWN HELEN 16 DOWNTOWN HELEN 17 DIRECTIONS Atlanta: Approximately 85 miles NE - 1 1/2 hours. North on I-85 to Gainesville Exit 113 - Hwy. 985-365. Go 42 Miles on Hwy. 365 to Hwy. 384. Turn left, go 16 miles to GA Hwy. 75. turn right and go three miles into Helen. GA 400: Take 400 North until it ends. Continue on Hwy. 115. Go 5 miles to the traffic light. Turn right on to Hwy. 52/115. Go 13 miles to Cleveland. At traffic light, turn left on to U.S. 129 N, go to the next traffic light and turn right on to Hwy. 75. Continue 9 miles to Helen. South Carolina: Take I-85 South to Lavonia, GA Exit 173 (Hwy. 17, Helen Toccoa). Travel West toward Toccoa and Clarkesville following Hwy. 17 signs to Helen. Chattanooga: Approximately 132 miles - 3 hours. Go south on I-75 to Dalton, GA. Take Hwy. 76 to Ellijay, then continue South on Hwy. 52 to Dahlonega. At Dahlonega continue on 52/115 to Cleveland, GA. At 1st traffic light in Cleveland, turn left on Hwy. 129, go to next light then turn right on GA Hwy. 75 and travel 9 miles to Helen. ACCOMMODATIONS Bed and Breakfasts Alpine Hilltop Haus Bed & Breakfast 362 Chattahoochee St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-2388 | www.alpinehilltop.com Bernies Restaurant at Nacoochee Valley Guest House 2220 Hwy 17, Sautee, GA 30571 706-878-3830 | www.letsgotobernies.com Black Forest Bed & Breakfast & Vacation Rentals 8902 North Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-3995 | www.blackforestvacationrentals.com Knoxville: Approximately 166 miles - 4 hours. Go I-75 South to Cleveland, TN. Go East on Hwy. 64 to junction of U.S. 129 South. Take 129 for about 40 miles to junction of State Hwy. 75 Alt. Continue on 75 Alt. for 9 miles to junction of State Hwy. 75 turn right go 1 mile into Helen. Distances from Helen Regional Visitor Center Albany................257Cumming..........56 Pine Mountain... 164 Athens..................68Dalton...............97Ringgold............ 125 Atlanta..................86Dawsonville.......45Rome.................. 117 Augusta..............163Dublin.............187Savannah............ 274 Brunswick...........324Ellijay................57 Stone Mtn............ 78 Calloway Grdn...164 Florida Line.....334Tallapoosa.......... 143 Cartersville.........105Hartwell............68Tifton................. 269 Cedartown..........138LaGrange........160Valdosta.............. 315 Columbus...........191Lavonia..............50Vidalia................ 220 Commerce............49Macon.............143 Warner Robins... 168 Cordele...............219Marietta.............92Waycross............ 294 Visit the Helen Welcome Center for money saving coupons good for lodging, dining, shopping, & attractions! 18 Condos Paige and Ron Funkhauser Condo Rental 974 Edelweiss Stasse, Helen, GA 30545 770-757-4652 | www.vrbo.com/445965 19 ACCOMMODATIONS Cabins & Vacation Rentals A-1 Vacation Rentals See our ad on page 58 8287 South Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-0022 | www.a-1vacationrental.com AAA Beautiful Cabins at Tanglewood See our ad on page 48 3387 Hwy 356, Sautee, GA 30571 706-878-3286 | www.tanglewoodcabinrentals.com A Blue Ridge Cabin Rentals 1-4 Bedroom Luxury Cabins. Low Year Round Rates. No Hidden Costs. Close to Local Attractions. Pets Welcome, WiFi, Hot Tubs, Mtn. Views, Creekside, Game Rooms, Firepits/Fireplaces & More. BRC Rentals, 2990 Hwy 356 Sautee, GA 30571 706-878-1773 www.cabinsga.com Alemaigne Haus Cabin 706-219-3914 | www.vrbo.com/138457 ACCOMMODATIONS Bavarian Brook Rentals See our ad on page 44 859 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, GA 30545 800-422-6355 or 706-878-2840 | www.helenga.net Bear Creek Lodge & Cabins 114 Ridge Rd., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-9075 | www.bearcreeklodgeandcabins.com Black Bear Resort 310 Black Bear Ridge, Sautee, GA 30571 706-219-3303 | www.mountanspringsproperties.com Black Forest Bed & Breakfast & Vacation Rentals 8902 North Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-3995 | www.blackforestvacationrentals.com Blue Creek Cabins Helen, GA 30545 706-865-1405 | www.bluecreekcabins.com Alpenhaus Cabins 888-HelenGA Pet friendly, 3 story real log cabin nestled in Swiss Colony 7 minutes from downtown Helen, GA. Oversized fireplace, W/D, dishwasher, two balconies overlooking small branch, 2 master BRs, 2 full baths. Sleeps 6, Satellite TV, WIFI, Hot Tub, a small pool table, full amenities. 904-333-1041, 888-435-3642 | www.helenmountaincabins.com Alpine Crest Resort 273 Carrie Cox Dr., Helen, GA 30545 [email protected] 706-878-2133 | www.alpinecrestresorthelen.com Alpine Helen Mountain Rentals 706-878-2974 We have luxury mountain cabins, golf homes and The Biscuit Inn a pet friendly motel. Homes are located in and near Helen. Homes located in Innsbruck Golf Community offer discounted Golf. Our homes are perfect for a romantic getaway, family reunion or small to large retreats. Caterer available for small or large events. Homes offer hot tubs, gamerooms, fireplaces, mountain views. Specials throughout the year. Biscuit Inn - Where you and your pets vacation together! Offers pet-themed rooms featuring dog beds, TV, microwave, refrigerator, King, Queen & Full size beds, patios and creek. No need to leave the furry children at home anymore. Select homes pet friendly. www.helengarentals.com | [email protected] Alpine Mountain Cabins See our ad on page 44 7489 Hwy. 75 Alt., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-3111 | www.amchelen.com 20 Cabin Rentals of Helen See our ad on page 52 8016 Main St., Helen, GA 30545 888-451-0651 or 706-878-4634 | www.renthelen.com Cedar Creek Cabin Rentals 770-952-4130 or 706-865-9086 | www.cedarcreekcabinrentals.com Chimney Shadows Cabin Rentals 156 & 224 Shadows Dr., Sautee, GA 30571 706-865-4935 | www.chimneyshadows.com Country Hideaway 75 Enchanted Way, Cleveland, GA 30528 1-800-514-1618 | www.countryhideawayresorts.com Country Ridge Cabins 112 Kennedy Mountain Rd., Clarkesville, GA 30523 706-947-3020 | www.countryridgecabins.net 21 ACCOMMODATIONS Creekwood RV Park & Cabins 5730 Highway 356, Sautee, GA 30571 706-878-2164 | www.creekwoodresort.com ACCOMMODATIONS Unicoi State Park See our ad on page 49 1788 Hwy 356 North, Helen, GA 30545 800-573-9659 or 706-878-2201 | www.unicoilodge.com Gabby’s Cabins 3083 Helen Hwy,Cleveland GA 30528 706-865-6772 | www.gabbyscabins.com Georgia Mountain Rentals See our ad on page 53 877-883-8400 or 706-878-8400 www.cabinsinhelen.com IGLS Resort at Innsbruck 98 Schwarzwald Strasse, Helen, GA 30545 706-878-2400 or 800-204-3536 | www.innsbruckresort.com Loreley Condominium Association, Inc. 387 Brucken Strasse, Helen, GA 30545 706-878-2238 | www.loreleyresort.com Come stay in our fully equipped condos with all the comforts of home at an affordable price. Located on the Chattahoochee River and within walking distance of Alpine Helen the resort offers abundant amenities. Riverbend Motel and Cabins See our ad on page 60 134 River Street, Helen, GA 30545 706-878-2155 | www.riverbendmotelandcabins.com Smithgall Woods See our ad on page 49 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen, GA 30545 706-878-3087 | www.smithgallwoods.com Motels Alpine River Suites 892 Edelweiss Strasse 706-878-1339 www.alpineriversuites.com On the Chattahoochee River, Luxury one bedroom king suites, Scenic river view, Hot tubs on decks, Fireplaces & gas grills, Living rooms & full kitchens Easy walking to downtown & German Festhalle Alpine Village Inn See our ad on page 54 1005 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, GA 30545 800-844-8466, 706-878-2296 | www.helen-ga.net, www.helengamotel.com Bavarian Brook Rentals See our ad on page 44 859 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, GA 30545 800-422-6355 or 706-878-2840 | www.bavarianbrookrentals.com Best Western Plus Riverpark Inn & Conference Center 8220 South Main Street, Helen, Georgia 30545 800-435-3642 or 706-878-2111 | www.helen-georgia-hotels.com See our ad on page 59 Sautee Hereford Ranch 706-878-3293 www.shrlodge.com Sylvan Valley Lodge 747 Duncan Bridge Road, Sautee, GA 30571 706-865-7371 | sylvanvalleylodge.com Castle Inn 8287 S Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-0053 or 706-878-3140 | www.castleinn-helen.com Country Inn and Suites See our ad on page 55 877 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, GA 30545 22 800-456-4000 or 706-878-9000 | www.countryinns.com/helenga 23 ACCOMMODATIONS Days Inn See our ad on page 51 8288 S. Main Street, Helen, GA 30545 706-878-4079 | www.helengadaysinn.com ACCOMMODATIONS Unicoi State Park See our ad on page 49 1788 Hwy 356 North, Helen, GA 30545 800-573-9659 or 706-878-2201 | www.unicoilodge.com Campgrounds Econo Lodge 101 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, GA 30545 706-878-8000 or 800-443-6488 | www.hotelmotelhelenga.com Hampton Inn on the River 147 Unicoi Street, Helen, GA 30545 (800) HAMPTON or 706-878-3310 | www.hamptoninn.com Cherokee Campground 45 Bethel Rd., Sautee, GA 30571 706-878-2267 | www.cherokeerv.com Creekwood RV Park & Cabins 5730 Highway 356, Sautee, GA 30571 706-878-2164 | www.creekwoodresort.com Gold ’n Gem Grubbin 75 Gold Nugget Lane, Cleveland, GA 30528 706-865-5454 | www.goldngem.com Jenny’s Creek Campground 4542 Hwy. 129 North, Cleveland, GA 30528 706-865-6955 | www.jennyscreek.com Helendorf River Inn and Conference Center 33 Munichstrasse, Helen, GA 30545 800-445-2271 or 706-878-2271 | www.helendorf.com See our ad on page 43 Hofbrau Riverfront Hotel 8949 North Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-2184 | www.helenga.org/business/hofbrau-riverfront-hotel-restaurant Jameson Inn See our ad on page 51 11 Edelweiss St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-1451 | www.jamesoninn.com Quality Inn See our ad on page 60 15 Yonah Street, Helen, GA 30545 Leisure Acres Campground 3840 Westmoreland Road, Cleveland, GA 30528 706-865-6466 | www.leisureacrescampground.com Unicoi Springs 2444 Hwy 356, Helen, GA 30545 706-878-2104 | www.unicoisprings.com Unicoi State Park See our ad on page 49 1788 Hwy 356 North, Helen, GA 30545 800-573-9659 or 706-878-2201 | www.unicoilodge.com Yonah Mountain Campground 3678 Helen Hwy., Cleveland, GA 30528 706-865-6546 | www.yonahcampground.com (866) GOHELEN or 706-878-2268 | www.qualityinnalpinehelen.com Riverbend Motel and Cabins See our ad on page 60 134 River Street, Helen, GA 30545 706-878-2155 | www.riverbendmotelandcabins.com Super 8 Motel See our ad on page 59 8396 South Main St., Helen, GA 30545 800-535-1251 or 706-878-2191 | www.helengeorgiamotels.com 24 25 DINING DINING Ain’t B’s Bakery & Confectionery Arts Studio 44 Mulberry Dr., Sautee, GA 30571 706-878-5308 | www.aintbs.com Bernies Restaurant at Nacoochee Valley Guest House 2220 Hwy 17, Sautee, GA 30571 706-878-3830 | www.letsgotobernies.com Bettys Country Store 18 Yonah St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-2943 | www.bettysinhelen.com Bodensee Restaurat 64 Munich Stasse Helen, GA 30545 706-878-1026 | www.bodenseerestaurant.com Cafe International 8546 Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-3102 | www.helenga.org/business/cafe-international La Cabana Mexican Restaurant 8160 South Main St.,, #A-5, Helen, GA 30545 706-878-3456 | www.helenga.org/business/la-cabana-mexican-restaurant Cowboys and Angels 60 Chattahoochee Street, Helen, GA 30545 706-878-3433 | www.cowboysangels.net Ma Gooch’s 318 N. Main St., Cleveland, GA 30528 706-865-2023 | www.helenga.org/business/ma-goochs Creekside Deli 16 Old Nacoochee Rd.., Cleveland, GA 30528 706-865-3666 | www.helenga.org/business/creekside-deli The Meeting Place Family Restaurant 8797 N.Main St. Helen Ga 30545 706-878-3200 | www.helenga.org/business/meeting-place-family-restaurant The Front Porch 3138 Hwy 356, Sautee, GA 30571 706-878-5008 | www.Facebook.com/TheFrontPorchRestaurant Hayloft Tavern 69 Tavern Weg, Helen, GA 30545 706-878-2440 | Facebook.com/haylofthelen Helen’s Country Cafe 8988 North Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-9402 | www.helenga.org/business/helens-country-cafe-0 HofbrauHaus Restaurant and GI German Pub 9001 N. Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-2248 | www.helenga.org/business/hofbrau-haus-restaurant Hofer’s Bakery & Cafe 8758 N. Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-8200 | www.hofers.com Muller’s Famous Cafe 60 Chattahoochee Strasse, Helen, GA 30545 706-892-1212 | www.mullerscafe.com Mullys Nacoochee Grill 7277 South Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-1020 | www.nacoocheegrill.com Nacoochee Village Tavern & Pizzeria See our ad on page 45 7275 South Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-0199 | www.villagetavernpizza.com Old Heidelberg 8660 N. Main St Helen GA 30545 706-878-0061 | www.oldheidelbergrestaurant.com Authentic Bavarian bakery and restaurant serving breakfast and lunch daily. German beers compliment our distinctive international specialties. German cakes, pastries, and bread prepared on premises. 26 27 SERVICES DINING The Old Bavaria Inn Restaurant & Gift Shop 8619 North Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-3729 | www.theoldbavariainnrest.com Featuring Authentic German Cuisine & American Specialities A Sampling of our Menu: • Wiener Schnitzel • Leberkas with Grilled Onions • Rinder Rouladen • Sauerbraten • Kasseler Rippchen • Blackforest Chicken • Steaks, Trout, Shrimp • Apple Streudel • Bavarian Pretzel direct from Munich Papas Pizza to Go 777 Helen Hwy., Cleveland, GA 30528 706-219-2071 | www.papaspizzatogo.com Realtors Barbara Hatcher, Associate Broker at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers 770-530-2342 | www.homesinnorthga.com Mountain Country Realty 560 Mountain Shadows Dr., Cleveland, GA 30528 706-865-1906 | www.mountaincountryrealty.us or www.rvlots.net Services Alpine Helen / White County Convention & Visitors Bureau Pauls Steak House 8537-A South Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-2468 | www.paulssteakhouse.com Welcome Center/Visitor Information, Step On Guide Service 800-858-8027 or 706-878-2181 | www.helenga.org 726 Bruckenstrasse | PO Box 730, Helen, GA 30545 Scoop De Scoop 7910 South Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-4082 | www.helenminigolf.com Garden Gate Catering 706-754-7363 | www.gardengatecatering.com Spice 55 705 Bruckenstrasse, Helen, GA 30545 706-878-1010 | www.helenga.org/business/spice-55 Subway 8065 S. Main St Helen GA 30545 706-892-1000 |www.subway.com Troll Tavern 8590B North Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-3117 | www.trolltavern.com Unicoi State Park See our ad on page 49 1788 Hwy 356 North, Helen, GA 30545 800-573-9659 or 706-878-2201 | www.unicoilodge.com Viele Margarita’s 8537 B. South Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-5501 | www.helenentertainment.com Wendell’s Country Restaurant 5012 Helen Hwy, Sautee, GA 30571 706-348-1431 | www.1wp.com/go/wendells Western Sizzlin 1963 Tom Bell Rd Cleveland GA 30528 706-348-1997 | www.helenga.org/business/western-sizzlin 28 Healthy Foot and Body Massage 819 South Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-892-1030 | www.helenga.org/healthyfootspa Helen Chamber of Commerce See our ad on page 61 706-878-1908 | www.helenchamber.com Helen Soap Opera Laundromat 963 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, GA 30545 706-779-2066 Lucille’s Mountain Top Inn & Spa See our ad on page 19 964 Rabun Rd., Sautee, GA 30571 866-245-4777 | www.lucillesmountaintopinn.com MoonDoggies Pet Specialty Store and Pet Boarding 2281 Hwy. 17, Sautee, GA 30571 706-878-8887 | www.facebook.com/moondoggiesinthemountains Randys Helen Pharmacy 8016 South Main St. A#1, Helen, GA 30545 706-878-0066 | www.randyshelenpharmacy.com Simply Medicine 33 Nacoochee Way, Sautee, GA 30571 706-878-1814 | www.simplymedicine-sautee.com 29 SERVICES United Community Bank 8460 South Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-2121 | www.ucbi.com VIP Travel & VIP Alpine Tours 5058 Helen Hwy.,Suite A, Sautee, GA 30571 706-348-8747 | www.vipalpinetours.com, www.vipsoutherntours.com White County Chamber of Commerce See our ad on page 56 122 N Main St., Cleveland, GA 30528 706-865-5356 | www.whitecountychamber.org Weddings Alpine Wedding Chapel 91 Munich Strasse, Helen, GA 30545 800-873-9351 or 706-878-5683 | www.alpineweddingchapel.com Black Forest Bed & Breakfast & Vacation Rentals 8902 North Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-3995 | www.blackforestvacationrentals.com Blue Creek Weddings 2129 Dean Mountain Rd. Cleveland GA 30528 706-865-1405 | www.bluecreekweddings.com Lucille’s Mountain Top Inn & Spa 964 Rabun Rd., Sautee, GA 30571 866-245-4777 | www.lucillesmountaintopinn.com Sautee Nacoochee Vineyards 1299 Highway 17, Sautee, GA 30571 706-878-1056 | www.sauteenacoocheevineyards.com SHOPPING Shopping Alpenland International 67 Alpenland Dr./29 Business Park, Cleveland, GA 30528 706-219-0256 | www.alpenland.us Alpine Village Shoppes 8016 South Main St. A6, Helen, GA 30545 706-878-3016 | www.helenga.org/business/alpine-village-shoppes Amish Red Barn 6345 Hwy. 17, Clarkesville, GA 30523 706-754-8235 BabyLand General® Hospital See our ad on page 36 300 NOK Drive, Cleveland, GA 30528 706-865-2171 | www.cabbagepatchkids.com Bettys Country Store 18 Yonah St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-2943 | www.bettysinhelen.com Black Forest Bear Park & Reptile Exhibit 8160 South Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-7043 | www.blackforestbearpark.com Charlemagne’s Kingdom See our ad on page 58 8808 North Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-2200 | www.georgiamodelrailroad.com Christmas and More 8580 North Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-1404 | www.helenga.org/business/christmas-more Christmas Shoppe 8749 North Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-1012 | www.helenchristmasshoppe.com Classics 8641 North Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-1411 | www.helenga.org/business/classics Damrons Gifts 8600 Main St. #5, 6, & 7, Helen, GA 30545 706-878-2087 | www.helenga.org/business/damrons-gifts 30 31 SHOPPING SHOPPING Discount Spirits 50 Yonah St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-7050 | www.helenga.org/business/discount-spirits-helen Helen Arts and Heritage Council 25 Chattahoochee Strasse, Helen, GA 30545 706-878-3933 | www.helenarts.org DJ Collectibles 8610 through 8614 North Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-9478 | www.djcollectibles.com The Helen Health Haus 369 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, GA 30545 706-878-3663 | Helenhealthhaus.com Duke’s Creek Mines See our ad on page 36 6145 Helen Hwy., Sautee, GA 30571 706-878-2625 | www.dukescreek.com Hickory Flat Pottery 13664 Hwy 197 North, Clarkesville, GA 30523 706-947-0030 | www.hickoryflatpottery.com Elfmade Wooden Toys 2454C Highway 17, Sautee, GA 30571 706-878-0010 | www.northgeorgiaelfworks.com Freds Famous Peanuts 17 Clayton Road, Helen, GA 30545 706-878-3124 | www.fredsfamouspeanuts.com Frogtown Cellars Helen Vineyards 7601 S.Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706--878-5000 | www.frogtownwine.com Glass Blowing at Glass Mountain Gallery & Studio 257 Clayton Rd., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-1978 | www.glassmountaingallery.com The Glassblowing Shop 8600 North Main St., #1, Helen, GA 30545 706-878-3156 | www.glassblowingshop.com Gold ’n Gem Grubbin See our ad on page 37 75 Gold Nugget Lane, Cleveland, GA 30528 706-865-5454 | www.goldngem.com The Gourd Place 2319 Duncan Bridge Rd., Sautee, GA 30571 706-865-4048 | www.gourdplace.com Habersham Winery See our ad on page 45 7025 South Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-9463 | www.habershamwinery.com Hansel & Gretel Candy Kitchen See our ad on page 57 8651 Main Street, Helen, GA 30545 706-878-2443 | www.hanselandgretelcandykitchen.com 32 Hofer’s Bakery & Cafe See our ad on page 26 8758 North Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-8200 | www.hofers.com Homemade Ice Cream,Gifts & More 60 Chattahoochee Strasse, Helen, GA 30545 404-771-5409 | www. facebook.com/homemadeicecream InsideOut Sautee 2454 A Hwy. 17, Sautee, GA 30571 706-878-0144 | www.insideoutsautee.com Itty Bitty Wonders 11 Chattahoochee Strasse, Helen, GA 30545 706-878-0065 | www.helenga.org/business/itty-bitty-wonders Jolly’s Toys 8800 North Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-2262 | www.helenga.org/business/jollystoys Jumpin Goat Coffee Roasters See our ad on page 45 7082 South Main St., Helen, GA 30545 877-797-4628 or 706-892-1207 | www.jumpingoat.com The Lavender Cottage & Garden 53 Hwy. 255 N, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571 706-878-0100 | www.thelavendercottageandgarden.com Lindenhaus Imports See our ad on page 56 8669 North Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-2357 | www.lindenhausimports.com Mark of the Potter 9982 Hwy. 197 North, Clarkesville, GA 30523 706-947-3440 | www.markofthepotter.com 33 SHOPPING SHOPPING MoonDoggies Pet Specialty Store and Pet Boarding 2281 Hwy. 17, Sautee, GA 30571 706-878-8887 | www.facebook.com/moondoggiesinthemountains Tim’s Wooden Toys 8635 North Main St., Unit 8, Helen, GA 30545 706-878-1842 | www.timswoodentoyshop.com Nacoochee Village Antique Mall See our ad on page 45 7091 South Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-4069 | www.nacoocheevillage.com Village Peddler 8797 North Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-2441 | www.facebook.com/villagepeddlerhelen Nora Mill Granary See our ad on page 45 7107 South Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-2375 | www.noramill.com The Willows Pottery See our ad on page 45 7275 South Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-1344 | www.thewillowspottery.com Old Sautee Store 2315 Highway 17, Sautee, GA 30571 706-878-2281 | www.oldsauteestore.com Windmill Dutch Imports 8660 North Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-3444 | www.helenga.org/business/windmill-dutch-imports Pebblu’s Gold 8635 N. Main St., Swiss German Plaza # 9, Helen, GA 30545 706-878-1824 | www.pebblusgold.com Woody’s Mountain Bikes See our ad on page 39 457 Hwy 356, Helen, GA 30545 706-878-3715 | www.woodysmtb.net The Pickled Peach 8817 North Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-892-1229 | www.the-pickledpeach.com Yonah Mountain Treasures 2047C Helen Hwy., Cleveland, GA 30528 706-348-8236 | www.yonahtreasures.com Prairie Trails 2271 Hwy 17, Sautee, GA 30571 706-878-8284 | www.helenga.org/prairie-trails Yonah Mountain Vineyards 2454-B Highway 17, Sautee, GA 30571 706-878-5522 | www.yonahmountainvineyards.com The Red Door See our ad on page 45 7275 South Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-9957 | www.nacoocheevillage.com ZuZu’s Petals Rock Shop 8660 North Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-400-9664 | www.zuzurocks.com Sautee Nacoochee Vineyards 1299 Hwy 17, Sautee, GA 30571 706-878-1056 | www.sauteenacoocheevineyards.com Scarlett’s Secret 1902 Hwy 17, Sautee, GA 30571 706-878-1028 | www.scarlettsecret.com Southern Comfort Quilts 8580 North Main St. #102, Helen, GA 30545 706-878-0086 | www.helenga.org/business/southern-comfort-quilts-inc Sweetfield Mountain Company 2275 Hwy 17, Sautee, GA 30571 706-878-3555 | www.helenga.org 34 35 ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTIONS Alpine Mini Golf See our ad on page 57 7914 South Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-3328 | www.helenminigolf.com Glass Mountain Gallery & Artist’s Home Studio 257 Clayton Rd., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-1978 | www.glassmountaingallery.com Anna Ruby Falls Visitor Center 3455 Anna Ruby Falls Rd., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-1448 Gold ’n Gem Grubbin Mine for gold and gemstones in our convenient sluices or right on the creek! Custom gem cutting & jewelry. Camping, too. Y’all Come! 75 Gold Nugget Lane, Cleveland, GA 30528 706-865-5454 | www.goldngem.com Goofy Rooster Corn Maze See our ad on page 47 7264 Hwy. 75 Alternate, Helen, GA 30545 706-878-1777 | www.goofyrooster.com The Gourd Place 2319 Duncan Bridge Rd., Sautee, GA 30571 706-865-4048 | www.gourdplace.com Balloons Over Georgia 678-283-4033 | www.balloonsovergeorgia.com Bavarian Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade 8065 S.Main St. Helen GA 30545 706-878-4653 | www.helenga.org/business/bavarian-mountain-mini-golf Black Forest Bear Park & Reptile Exhibit 8160 South Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-7043 | www.blackforestbearpark.com Charlemagne’s Kingdom See our ad on page 58 8808 North Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-2200 | www.georgiamodelrailroad.com Duke’s Creek Mines 6145 Helen Hwy., Sautee, GA 30571 706-878-2625 | www.dukescreek.com 2 Miles from Helen. Come pan for gold at the site of the first U.S. Gold Rush. Screen for a wide variety of gems, minerals, and fossils. Visit our gift and rock shop filled with gems, jewelry, southwestern items, and mining supplies. Our expert gem cutters are available to facet any gems you find. Fancy Doodle (Art and Wine House) See our ad on page 45 7272 South Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-0177 | www.fancydoodle.net Folk Pottery Museum See our ad on page 50 283 Georgia Hwy 255 North, Sautee, GA 30571 706-878-3300 | www.folkpotterymuseum.com 36 Helen Arts and Heritage Council 25 Chattahoochee Strasse, Helen, GA 30545 706-878-3933 | www.helenarts.org Helen Chamber of Commerce See our ad on page 61 706-878-1908 | www.helenchamber.com Helen Theatre/Haunted Helen 115 Escowee St.. Helen, GA 30545 706-969-5671 | www.helenga.org/business/helen-theatrehaunted-helen Loganberry Heritage Farm 2660 Adair Mill Rd., Cleveland, GA 30528 706-348-6068 | www.loganberryheritagefarm.com Mark of the Potter 9982 Hwy. 197 North, Clarkesville, GA 30523 706-947-3440 | www.markofthepotter.com Nacoochee Outdoor Adventure See our ad on page 45 7019 S.Main St Helen GA 30545 706-878-9477 | www.zipntime.com Nora Mill Granary See our ad on page 45 7107 South Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-2375 | www.noramill.com North Georgia Corn Maze 651 Tom Bell Rd., Cleveland, GA 30528 800-959-1874 | www.northgacornmaze.com 37 ATTRACTIONS North Georgia Zoo & Petting Zoo 2912 Paradise Valley Rd., Cleveland, GA 30528 706-348-7279 | www.northgeorgiazoo.com Pirates Cove Adventure Golf 1081 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, GA 30545 706-892-1205 | www.piratescove.net Scarletts Secret 1902 Hwy 17, Sautee, GA 30571 706-878-1028 | www.scarlettssecret.com Smithgall Woods See our ad on page 49 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen, GA 30545 706-878-3087 | www.smithgallwoods.com The Sautee Nacoochee Community Association 283 Hwy 255 North, Sautee, GA 30571 706-878-3300 | www.snca.org See our ad on page 50 Unicoi State Park See our ad on page 49 1788 Hwy 356 North, Helen, GA 30545 800-573-9659 or 706-878-2201 | www.unicoilodge.com The Willows Pottery See our ad on page 45 7275 South Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-1344 | www.thewillowspottery.com Canoeing, Cruises, Rafting, Tubing Cool River Tubing See our ad on page 46 590 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, GA 30545 800-896-4595 or 706-878-COOL | www.coolrivertubing.com Helen Water Park & Tubing 9917 Hwy 75 North, Helen, GA 30545 706-878-1082 | www.helentubing.com Romantic Lake Cruises 828-389-2255 | www.romanticlakecruises.com www. romanticlakecruisefrontier.com Golf Innsbruck Resort & Golf Club of Helen See our ad on page 54 664 Bahn Innsbruck Road, Helen, GA 30545 706-878-2100 | www.innsbruckgolfclub.com 38 ATTRACTIONS Carriages & Horseback Riding Alpine Carriage Company 706-892-8134 or 706-892-9584 River St., Helen, GA 30545 facebook.com/pages/Alpine-Carriage-Company/206815222666562 Chattahoochee Stables 2180 Hwy 17, Sautee, GA 30571 706-878-7000 | www.chatahoocheestables.com Sunburst Stables See our ad on page 53 3181 Hwy 255, Clarkesville, GA 30523 800-806-1953 or 706-947-7433 | www.sunburststables.com Mountain Biking Unicoi State Park Bike Trail See our ad on page 49 1788 Hwy. 356, Helen, GA 30545 800-573-9659 or 706-878-2201 | www.unicoilodge.com Woody’s Mountain Bikes 457 Hwy 356, Helen, GA 30545 on the way to Unicoi State Park. 706-878-3715 | www.woodysmtb.net Woody’s Mountain Bikes Trips - Rentals - Sales - Service Mountain Bike Adventures - Waterfalls, wildlife, thrilling downhills, and more. Let Woody’s customize your outdoor adventure. Established in 1996. Reservations accepted. Visa, M/C U.S.D.A. permit #7032 Wine and Vineyards Frogtown Cellars Helen Vineyards 7601 South Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-5000 | www.frogtownwine.com The Habersham Winery See our ad on page 45 7025 South Main St., Helen, GA 30545 706-878-9463 | www.habershamwinery.com Sautee Nacoochee Vineyards 1299 Highway 17, Sautee, GA 30571 706-878-1056 | www.sauteenacoocheevineyards.com Yonah Mountain Vineyards 2454-B Highway 17, Sautee, GA 30571 706-878-5522 | www.yonahmountainvineyards.com 39 HIKING & TRAILS Smithgall Woods Trails 706-878-3087 | www.smithgallwoods.com Laurel Ridge Trail - This interpretive trail is a moderate 1.6 mile loop that climbs to Laurel Ridge and a view of Mt. Yonah. Take an interpretive guide from the Visitors Center to learn more about the mountain ecosystem. The following trails must be hiked from the Smithgall Woods Visitors Center. Please include the distance from the Visitors Center in your hiking plans. Wetlands Loop Trail - (1.3 miles from Visitors Center) An easy 1/2 mile loop trail that passes a beaver pond and wetland area. Water fowl and frogs are residents that hikers may see or hear. Our Frogs of Smithgall Woods guide makes it possible to identify frogs by their calls. Martin Mine Trail - (2.1 miles from Visitors Center) This memorial trail is a moderate 1/2 mile hike to a beautiful waterfall tucked into the mountain. Deeply shaded by rhododendron, it is a cool retreat in summer and a lush hike any time of the year. In addition, there are unmarked roads throughout the park that can be hiked. Unicoi State Park Hiking Trails 800-573-9659 or 706-878-2201 | www.unicoilodge.com Andrews Cove Trail - This trail follows an old logging road up Andrews Cove and intersects the Appalachian Trail at Indian Grave Gap. (2 miles) Take GA 75 north from Helen for 5 miles. Turn right into the Andrews Cove Recreation Area. Smith Creek Trail - This trail offers a serene walk through dense patches of rhododendron, mountain laurel, hemlock and ferns. Travel up and over Hickory Nut Ridge and through hardwood stands and across several small mountain streams and springs. This trail ends at Unicoi State Park campground. (4.6 miles) Location: take GA 75 north from Helen for 1 mile. Turn right on GA 356 and drive 1.5 miles. Turn left at the entrance road to Anna Ruby Falls. Hike the 0.4 mile trail to Anna Ruby Falls. Smith Creek Trail begins at the right of the first observation bridge. Parking fee required. 40 WATERFALLS & COVERED BRIDGES Dukes Creek Falls – (Chattooga R.D.)Dukes Creek Trail (.8 mile in length) winds its way into Dukes Creek Gorge where it dead ends across from the 300-foot Dukes Creek Falls. The area offers scenic beauty and excellent gold panning opportunities. Directions: Take GA 75 north from Helen for 1.5 miles. Turn left on 75 Alternate and go 2.3 miles to the Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway. Turn right and go two miles to the Dukes Creek Falls Recreation Area. Horse Trough Falls – (Chattooga R.D.)Horse Trough Falls Trail (.4 mile in length) leads to the beautiful Horse Trough Falls and is an excellent trail for novice hikers. Directions: Take GA75 north from Helen for eight miles to Unicoi Gap. Turn left onto F.S. Road 44 (Wilkes Creek Road). Go 5.4 miles to a sharp curve and take the right fork. Go 0.2 mile, ford the stream and follow colored blazes on the trees. Mill Creek Falls – The waterfall on Ground Hog Branch drops about 150 feet where it combines with the main Mill Creek. The combined streams plunge another estimated 150 feet, ending in a series of rapids, which cascade down the Mill Creek Gorge. Directions: From Hiawassee, take U.S. 76 east. Turn right on GA Highway 75. Travel 3.5 miles. Turn left on Mill Creek Road (F.S. Road 26)for 2.5 miles. The road crosses Mill Creek 1.5 miles from the pavement. Parking is available in the camping area on the right and at the pull-outs on the left and right side of the road. Hike through the primitive camping area and follow the west side of Mill Creek downstream. Raven Cliff Falls – (Chattooga R.D.)These falls are one of the most unusual in the North Georgia area because the water flows through a split in the face of a solid rock outcropping to the ground 100 feet below. Behind the split, the water drops approximately 60 feet and then rushes through the rock face and drops 20 feet into a deep pool. The water then cascades 20 more feet to Dodd Creek. Three other waterfalls can be found on Dodd Creek ~ the largest is downstream from Raven Cliff Falls and measures 70 feet. The area offers excellent opportunities for day-hiking, however, there are no facilities of any type provided. Visitors are encouraged to exercise extreme caution in this underdeveloped area. Directions: Take GA 75 N from Helen for 1.5 miles. Turn left on 75 Alternate and travel 2.3 miles to the Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway. Turn right and travel 2.8 miles to the trail head and parking area. 41 WATERFALLS & COVERED BRIDGES Sautee Covered Bridge It is also known as Helen Bridge, Sautee Bridge, Nacoochee Bridge and Chickamauga Bridge and crosses Chickamauga Creek. Proclaimed Georgia’s smallest covered bridge, it was featured in the film “I’d Climb the Highest Mountain.” Will Pardue built it in 1895 in the Queen Post design with a length of 36.8 feet and a width of 11 feet 10 inches. There is parking and a picnic area as well as a Historic Marker. Directions: Take GA 75 north of Cleveland for 7 miles, turn right onto GA 17 for roughly 2 miles, then left on GA 255 for 2 miles near the town of Sautee. Anna Ruby Falls – Spectacular Anna Ruby Falls is located in the heart of the Chattahoochee National Forest. The quiet coolness of the area is broken only by the thundering rush of water flowing over the rugged cliff face. Anna Ruby Falls marks the junction of Curtis and York Creeks. Both creeks begin on Tray Mountain and are fed by underground springs, rain and snow. Curtis Creek drops 153 feet and York Creek drops 50 feet to form the twin waterfalls known as Anna Ruby Falls. From the falls, Smith Creek tumbles downhill to Unicoi Lake and then to the Chattahoochee River. Its journey continues south, eventually joining the Appalachicola River in Florida and ending its 550-mile journey in the Gulf of Mexico. A paved 0.4-mile footpath leads from the parking lot to the base of the falls. Walking is easy to moderate and will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Benches are provided along the way. Walking shoes are recommended since the trail can be wet and slippery. The Lion’s Eye Trail gives people who are blind or have visual impairments the opportunity to experience the environment along Smith Creek. Braille signs interpret various features of the area. Ambitious hikers will find the 4.6-mile Smith Creek Trail a challenge. This longer trail leads from the base of Anna Ruby Falls to Unicoi State Park. In addition to hiking opportunities, the area also offers 11 picnic sites with tables and grills. Who was Anna Ruby? After the Civil War the land surrounding and including Anna Ruby Falls was purchased by Colonel John H. “Captain”Nichols. Colonel Nichols named the twin waterfalls in honor of his daughter, his sole surviving family member after the death of his wife and two infant sons. Please call 706-878-1448 for hours of operation and further information. 42 • Habersham Winery 706-878-9463 Sample award winning Georgia wines in our tasting room. Unique wine specialty items and gifts. habershamwinery.com • Mully’s Nacoochee Grill 706-878-1020 Fresh seafood and handcut steaks on a live fire grill. In house and off site catering. nacoocheegrill.com • The Red Door 706-878-9957 Unique gifts, home decor and fashion accessories. • Nora Mill Granary 706-878-2375 Est. in 1876, Nora Mill Grist Mill & Country Store is one of the few remaining water powered grist mills. noramill.com • The Willows Pottery 706-878-1344 Locally-made gifts and functional stoneware pottery made on-site daily. thewillowspottery.com • Nacoochee Village Tavern & Pizzeria 706-878-0199 Hand tossed pizzas, subs, paninis, salads, wine, craft beers and spirits. • Nacoochee Outdoor Adventure 706-878-9477 If you ever wanted to fly you should give ZIPNTIME a try. Best family fun ever. zipntime.com • Nacoochee Antiques 706-878-4069 Huge selection of antiques & collectibles. Located in historic Martin House. • Jumpin Goat Coffee Roasters 706-892-1207 Fresh roasted local coffee, tea, gifts. jumpingoat.com • Georgia Mountain Rentals 706-878-8400 Lodging and vacation cabins, condos and chalets for nightly and weekly rental. cabinsinhelen.com • Fancy Doodle Art & Wine House 706-878-0177 Northeast Georgia’s ultimate “do your own art” destination. fancydoodle.net 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 White County Chamber of Commerce Workforce Development Programs • Relocation Information Business Counseling • Economic Development Business Advocacy • Tourism 122 North Main Street, Cleveland, GA 30528 706.865.5356 • 1.800.392.8279 whitecountychamber.org 56 57 58 59 60 61 Alpine Helen • White County Convention & Visitors Bureau 726 Bruckenstrasse P.O. box 730 Helen, GA 30545 helenga.org • (800)858-8027 Cleveland, GA 30528 Permit #17 PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID