Group Packet - The Dillard House
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Group Packet - The Dillard House
Dear Meeting Planner, Sometimes it’s good to get away from it all…to seek refuge from the crowds…to find a place that’s free from distractions and conducive to productive interaction. The Dillard House is that kind of place – a “Mountain Meeting Place” for meetings and banquets from 25 to 500. And there’s no better time to take another look at the Dillard House…it’s surprisingly affordable, with spacious facilities and accommodations and all the updated communications access you’ll need for your group. Our wide variety of affordable accommodations include chalets, suites, cottages and spacious guest rooms with queen size beds. The cottages and chalets are ideal for small groups, committee meetings and social gettogethers, with large living rooms, fully-equipped kitchens, decks with rocking chairs and daily housekeeping service. Most have fireplaces and several have indoor hot tubs – all offer breathtaking views – without busting your budget. Non-smoking and first floor rooms are available. The Dillard House is renowned for its family-style dining. Three meals are served daily featuring recipes handed down through the centuries of Dillards. All feature the freshest vegetables, our own cured meats and homemade breads, desserts and condiments, prepared daily, and are served with the best of Southern hospitality to our guests. We also offer catering, bar-b-ques, picnic lunches, steaks and special gourmet menus for groups. The many activities at the Dillard House and the surrounding area ensure a memorable visit for any group. The Dillard House grounds include horseback riding with trails into the National forest (overnight trips can be arranged), a petting zoo for the kids, swimming, tennis courts, stocked trout ponds, a volleyball court and horseshoe pits. Nearby is whitewater rafting on the Nantahala, Chattooga and other rivers – an excellent way to build teamwork. Play golf at one of the three championship golf courses: Kingwood, located seven miles from the Dillard House, Sky Valley, just four miles and Highland Cove in nearby Highlands, North Carolina. There are many other attractions less than an hour’s drive: Smoky Mountain National Park, Harrah’s Casino, Georgia’s Alpine Village at Helen, the site of America’s first gold rush in Dahlonega, waterfalls and much, much more. Make your next meeting a real retreat from the ordinary – take it to the mountains. The Dillard House Group Sales will be happy to help you plan your visit. We look forward to the time when you and your group will “Come visit the Dillards”. Cordially, John Dillard The Dillard House • P.O. Box 10 • Dillard, Georgia 30537 Reservations: 706-745-5348 • Toll-Free 800-541-0671 • Fax 706-746-3344 • Web Site: www.dillardhouse.com • Email: [email protected] Group Packet - Index 1. General Information 2. Lodging – Overview and Rock House 3. Lodging – Guestrooms and Suites 4. Lodging – Cottages and Chalets 5. Dining – Restaurant 6. Dining – Special Menus 7. Special Menus - Detail 14. Dining – Other Options 15. Amenities 16. Golf – Activities – Attractions 17. Facilities 18. Audio Visual Equipment 19. Groups – Business Meetings & Corporate Events 20. Groups – Church Retreats & Family Reunions 21. Groups – Weddings & Celebrations 22. Groups – Motorcoach & Bus Tours 23. Group Activities 24. Floorplan – Conference Center 25. Floorplan – Rock House 26. Specifications and Seating Capacities 27. Dillard House Property Map General Information The Dillard House, a family owned and operated business for almost a century, invites you to come experience our warm Southern hospitality. Located on 300 acres in Northeast Georgia, we are an ideal setting for your next corporate conference, motor-coach tour, spiritual retreat, family reunion, wedding or other special event. The unspoiled beauty and serenity of our area offers you a logical alternative to the traditional urban conference hotel or city convention center. We are surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, numerous green valleys, breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls, mountain streams, vineyards, hiking and riding trails, whitewater rapids, picturesque golf courses, lakes and state parks. We are strategically located about an hour and a half from 3 cities – Atlanta, GA, Asheville, NC and Greenville, SC. Many find this the perfect spot to meet in the middle and a terrific setting for charting their future or enjoying their present. Whether you want to spoil your group in luxury or kick back in a casual, budget friendly environment, we have something to offer. Few places in North Georgia can match the scale, quality and service of the Dillard House. We are a true resort with a wide variety of amenities including: World Famous Award Winning Restaurant 10,000 square foot Conference Center Beautiful Outdoor venues Tennis Courts Swimming Pools Jacuzzis Horseback Riding Petting Zoo Stocked Trout Ponds Deluxe and Luxury Rooms Fireplace Suites Jacuzzi Suites Chalets Cottages Cabins Walking Paths Landscaped Grounds Family Owned and Operated Thank you for your interest in the Dillard House, we hope this information package will answer your initial questions. Our Group Sales representatives are looking forward to working with you to plan the perfect event. We invite you to visit us for a tour and we are sure you will agree the Dillard House is the logical choice. Lodging – Overview and Rock House The Dillard House is proud to offer our guests a wide variety of lodging choices. Whatever your taste may be we can accommodate you. 71 modern spacious ground level deluxe and luxury guest rooms 25 mountain chalets ranging from luxurious to rustic – 9 with Jacuzzis 3 cottages 10 cozy antique and lace filled guest rooms with hardwood floors 6 fireplace suites 2 jacuzzi suites Our onsite property consists of 7 guest room buildings and 3 cottages. These seven buildings are known as the Oaklawn, Meadows, Blue Ridge, Rabun Bald, Valley View, Highlands and the Rock House. All buildings on the property are non-smoking except for Oaklawn. The Meadows (except for the Jacuzzi suites) and Blue Ridge buildings are pet friendly with an additional charge per pet, per night. Chalet Village, our offsite property, is located only 2 miles away and consists of 25 mountain chalets. All are fully furnished, have wood burning fireplaces, outdoor grills, decks with rocking chairs and daily maid service. They are non-smoking and 15 of these are pet friendly. The Rock House Built in 1917 by Carrie & Arthur Dillard, the Rock House is the original Dillard House. The guest rooms are furnished in lovely antiques with hardwood floors and consist of 10 rooms, comprising 6 rental units - 2 rental units with a bedroom and private bath and 4 rental units consisting of 2 bedrooms each with an adjoining bath. All rooms have heating and air conditioning, telephones with personal voice mail, cable TV, DVD players and wireless internet access. Guest rooms are located on the 2nd floor and are accessible by stairs only. The main level has 2 meeting rooms with fireplaces, a kitchen and bathroom facilities. Some small groups prefer to rent the entire Rock House, having their meetings downstairs and their accommodations upstairs. There are comfortable rocking chairs on the front porch with an incredible view of the mountains and the valley. Located adjacent to the restaurant, this is a smoke free facility and pets are not allowed. Lodging – Cottages and Chalets Cottages We have 3 cottages which contain 4 rental units. They are known as Eddie’s Cottage, Helen’s Cottage and the White House North and White House South. Eddie’s Cottage - is a fully equipped 2 bedroom, 2 bath house with a sleeper sofa and an indoor full size Jacuzzi. Each bedroom has a King size bed. It can accommodate up to 6 people comfortably. It has beautiful views of the valley and mountains, and is located across the parking lot from the Restaurant. This cottage is sometimes used as a hospitality suite for Groups. Helen’s Cottage - is a fully equipped 2 bedroom, 2 bath house with a sleeper sofa. One bedroom has 2 double beds and the other has 2 twin beds. It can accommodate up to 8 people. It has a nice wrap around porch with beautiful views of the mountains and valleys. White House North – is a fully equipped 2 bedroom, 1 and ½ bath unit with a sleeper sofa. Each bedroom has a queen bed and this unit can accommodate up to 6 people. It may be combined with the White House South through a connecting door. White House South – is a fully equipped 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit with a sleeper sofa. It will accommodate up to 4 people and may be combined with the White House North through a connecting door. It has a lovely sun porch, with a table and chairs, overlooking the mountains and valley. Chalets We have 25 fully equipped mountain chalets located in Chalet Village, situated on ninety acres of woods and mountainside just two miles from The Dillard House. The chalets are each different and range from very small and very rustic to large and luxurious. Nine of the Chalets have full size indoor Jacuzzis. Pets are allowed in all chalets except for ones with Jacuzzis and also #15. There is an additional charge per pet, per night. All Chalets come with a fully equipped kitchen, daily maid service, heating and air, telephone with voicemail, cable TV, DVD players, wood burning fireplaces and outdoor grills. Currently, there is no internet access available at Chalet Village. Chalet #21 is ideal for large groups, with its 4 double beds upstairs, 3 bedrooms on the main floor, large living room on lower level with 4 sofas and a deck with rocking chairs offering fantastic views. You may view a floor plan and photo of each chalet online at www.dillardhouse.com/chalets.php Lodging – Guestrooms and Suites Meadows, Blue Ridge and Jacuzzi Suites These 2 buildings house our Deluxe guestrooms consisting of 4 rooms with King beds and 36 rooms with two Queen beds, and 2 Jacuzzi Suites. The guestrooms are all ground level with the exception of the 2 Jacuzzi suites. These guestrooms are beautiful, spacious and each has high quality 310 thread count bed linens with European style duvets, a 32" flat screen TV with cable, DVD player, telephone with personal voice mail, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron, ironing board, microwave, mini-refrigerator, free wireless internet access, table with 2 chairs and complimentary coffee and bottled water. All rooms open to a back porch with 2 rocking chairs offering fantastic views of the horse pasture and the mountains in the distance. The Meadows building contains adjoining rooms and Blue Ridge has no adjoining rooms. The 2 Jacuzzi suites located on the 2nd floor of the Meadows building feature a living area with a sofa, chair, flat screen television, a full size indoor Jacuzzi, a kitchenette and a separate bedroom with a four post king size bed and television. These buildings are non smoking and are pet friendly (except for the Jacuzzi suites). There is a 2 pet limit and an additional charge per pet, per night. Rabun Bald, Valley View and Highlands and Fireplace Suites These 3 buildings house our Superior guestrooms, and contain 26 rooms with two queen beds and 6 Fireplace suites. These Luxury rooms are larger than our Deluxe rooms and have a wet bar, a work desk and chair, and a much larger bathroom with a separate marble tiled, glass walk-in shower. These beautiful, spacious, ground level rooms have a 32" flat screen TV with cable, DVD player, telephone with personal voice mail, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron, ironing board, microwave, mini-refrigerator, free wireless internet access, table with 2 chairs and complimentary coffee and bottled water. The 6 fireplace suites feature a living area with a sleeper sofa, chair, 32” flat screen television with cable, a real wood burning fireplace as well as a kitchenette and a separate bedroom with a four post king size bed and television. All rooms in each building open to a common back deck with 2 rocking chairs per room. The Rabun Bald building 2 queen rooms also have a sleeper sofa. These buildings are non smoking and pets are not allowed. Oaklawn The Oaklawn building located directly behind the restaurant was the first building of guestrooms built by the Dillards. This building consist of 7 single queen rooms, 2 double queen rooms and 2 handicapped accessible double queen rooms. Each room has cable TV, DVD player, telephone with personal voice mail, coffee-maker, mini-refrigerator and wireless internet access. Some rooms also have microwaves. All rooms have a front porch with 2 rocking chairs, some overlooking the mountains and the beautiful Rock House lawn. All rooms are ground level, pets are not allowed and this is the only building where smoking is allowed on the property. Dining – Restaurant The Dillard House is best known for an award winning restaurant where meals are served family style and every item on the menu is brought to your table. Menu items vary daily with many items locally grown. Listed below is a typical Dillard House daily menu. On holidays we feature special menus, cookouts and celebrations, making holidays memorable. Breakfast Country Ham ~ Sausage Patties ~ Sausage Links ~ Bacon ~ Pork Tenderloin Scrambled Eggs ~ Country Fried Potatoes ~ Grits ~ Pancakes ~ Stewed Apples Red-eye Gravy ~ Sausage Gravy ~ Homemade Cinnamon Rolls ~ Homemade Biscuits Homemade Blueberry Muffins ~ Homemade Fried Fruit Pies ~ Fresh Seasonal Fruit Assorted Jellies and Jams ~ Fresh Juices Lunch Fried Chicken ~ BBQ Chicken ~ Country Ham ~ Country Style Steak ~ Rice ‘n Gravy Green Beans ~ Cabbage Casserole ~ Corn on the Cob ~ Acorn Squash Soufflé Lima Beans ~ Fried Okra ~ Dressing Cole Slaw ~ Tomatoes/Onions ~ Melon Assorted Relishes ~ Homemade Yeast Rolls ~ Homemade Cornbread ~ Homemade Biscuits Fruit Cobbler a la Mode Dinner Fried Chicken ~ BBQ Chicken ~ Country Ham ~ Prime Rib w/au jus Potatoes au Gratin ~ Green Beans ~ Acorn Squash Soufflé ~ Creamed Corn Glazed Carrots ~ Fried Okra ~ Fordhook Lima Beans ~ Fresh Sliced Tomatoes Cole Slaw ~ Melon ~ Assorted Relishes ~ Homemade Yeast Rolls Homemade Cheese Biscuits ~ Homemade Cornbread ~ Homemade Biscuits Fruit Cobbler a la Mode Dining – Special Menus Besides our famous award winning family-style meals served in our restaurant, we offer an impressive array of various dining options ranging from formal to informal, from gourmet to country, from indoor to outdoor, and from on-site to offsite. We are happy to customize any menu to your specifications. We pride ourselves not only on the quality and quantity of our foods but also on our flexibility to work with our customers special requests. Groups are welcome to eat the daily meals served in our restaurant’s main dining room or we are happy to customize menus for groups of 20 or more to be served in a private room, your meeting room or outside on our beautiful grounds. The following Special Menus are detailed separately in this package. Breakfast Menus • Full Continental Breakfast • Light Continental Breakfast • Mountain Man Breakfast Luncheon Menus • Buffet Style Mountain Deli All American Garden Salads BBQ • Plated Chicken Salad Croissant Plate BBQ Plate Homemade Soup, Salad and Sandwich Plate Shrimp or Chicken Salad Stuffed Tomato Plate Hamburger Plate Dinner Menus • Buffet • Plated Hors d’oeuvre Menu Food Station Menu Breakfast Menus Full Continental Breakfast Fresh Fruit Bowl Assorted Fresh Fruit Tray Choice of 2 Breakfast Meats: ( Bacon, Country Ham, Link Sausage, Sausage Patty or Pork Tenderloin) English Muffins Bagels Croissants Assorted Sliced Breads Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Homemade Donuts Homemade Biscuits Homemade Blueberry Muffins Homemade Fried Fruit Pies Assorted Danish Pastries Assorted Cereals Oatmeal Cheese Grits Yogurt Bowls of Seasonal Berries Whipped Cream Cream Cheese Cinnamon and Brown Sugar Honey, Jams & Jellies Light Continental Breakfast Your choice of 6 items from above menu. Please note each meat counts as 1 item. Mountain Man Breakfast Menu Fresh Fruit Bowl Assorted Fresh Fruit Tray Pork Tenderloin Sausage Patties Link Sausage Country Ham/Honey Ham Bacon Sausage Gravy Red-Eye Gravy Scrambled Eggs Country Fried Potatoes Grits Pancakes w/ syrup Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Homemade Blueberry Muffins Homemade Biscuits Homemade Donuts Homemade Fried Fruit Pies Assorted Sliced Breads Bagels Croissants Yogurt Oatmeal Cheese Grits Stewed Apples Bowls of Seasonal Berries Whipped Cream Honey, Jams & Jellies Beverage Selections – ( not included in menu price) Apple Juice Orange Juice Tomato Juice Cranberry Juice Grapefruit Juice Coffee – Regular and Decaf Hot Tea Hot Chocolate Milk Bottled Soft Drinks Bottled Water Special Items Available Upon Request: Eggs Benedict Luncheon Menus - Buffet Style Mountain Deli Menu Assorted Sliced Deli Meats: Ham, Turkey, Roast Beef, Pastrami Assorted Sliced Deli Cheeses Pan Fried Chicken Breast Fresh Fruit Tray Deviled Eggs Potato Salad Cole Slaw Baked Beans Assorted Breads & Buns Chips with Dip Lettuce Sliced Tomatoes Sliced Onions Pickles Condiments Strawberries and Whipped Cream Homemade Desserts Menu Options: Hand-cut French Fries All American Menu Hamburger – 6 oz. Angus Hot Dogs – certified Angus Grilled Chicken Breast Chopped BBQ Pork Fresh Fruit Tray Baked Beans Corn on the Cob Deviled Eggs Potato Salad Chips with Dip Cole Slaw BBQ Sauce Lettuce Sliced Tomatoes Sliced Onions Pickles Assorted Buns Condiments Strawberries and Whipped Cream Homemade Desserts Menu Options: Hand-cut French Fries Garden Salads Menu Chicken Salad Shrimp Salad Tuna Salad Pan Fried Chicken Breast Fresh Fruit Tray Potato Salad Deviled Eggs Cole Slaw Baked Beans Chips with Dip Pickles Lettuce Sliced Tomatoes Sliced Onions Condiments Croissants Assorted Breads Strawberries and whipped cream Homemade Desserts Menu Options: Fresh Garden Salad Avocado Salad Broccoli Salad Waldorf Salad Ambrosia Pasta Salad Calico Salad Cucumber Salad Hand-cut French Fries BBQ Menu – Choice of any 2 meats BBQ Pork Ribs BBQ Chicken - quartered BBQ Chopped Pork BBQ Beef Ribs Corn on the Cob Baked Beans Acorn Squash Soufflé Potato Salad Cole Slaw Chips with Dip Lyonnaise Potatoes Collard Greens Fried Okra Fresh Fruit Tray Sliced Tomatoes Sliced Onions BBQ Sauce Bread and Butter Pickles Assorted Buns Homemade Rolls Homemade Desserts Menu Options: Brunswick Stew Seasonal Fruit Shortcakes Homemade Desserts Menu (included with above) Fruit Cobbler Chocolate Pie Lemon Pie Coconut Pie Buttermilk Pie Cherry Cheesecake Seasonal Fruit Shortcake Gourmet Cookies Beverage Selections (not included in menu price) Coffee – Regular and Decaf Bottled Soft Drinks Bottled Water Hot Tea Hot Chocolate Milk Luncheon Menus - Plated Chicken Salad Croissant Plate Chicken Salad Croissant (choice of chicken salad, tuna salad or shrimp salad) Cottage Cheese Fruit Salad Dessert: Choice from Homemade Desserts Menu BBQ Plate BBQ pork chopped Baked Beans Potato Salad or Coleslaw Deviled Egg Dessert: Choice from Homemade Desserts Menu Soup, Salad and Sandwich Plate Cup of Soup – choice of 1 from Soups Menu Fresh Garden Salad w/ Homemade Dressings Club Sandwich – choice of white or wheat Potato Chips or Hand Cut French Fries Dessert: Choice from Homemade Desserts Menu Shrimp or Chicken Salad Stuffed Tomato Tomato stuffed with Shrimp or Chicken Salad Fresh Garden Salad w/ Homemade Dressings Assorted crackers Deviled Egg Dessert: Choice from Homemade Desserts Menu Hamburger Plate Hamburger or Grilled Chicken Sandwich Fruit Salad Potato Chips or Hand Cut French Fries Pickle spear Dessert: Choice from Homemade Desserts Menu Soups: Optional Corn Chowder Cream of Tomato Cream of Broccoli Cream of Potato Cream of Cauliflower Crab Soup Chicken and Rice Soup Chili Homemade Desserts Menu – Choice of 1 Fruit Cobbler Chocolate Pie Lemon Pie Coconut Pie Buttermilk Pie Cherry Cheesecake Seasonal Fruit Shortcake Gourmet Cookies Beverage Selections (not included in menu price): Coffee – Regular and Decaf Bottled Soda Bottled Water Hot Tea Hot Chocolate Milk Dinner Menu – Buffet Salads: Choice of 3 Fresh Garden Salad Calico Salad Coleslaw Pasta Salad Potato Salad Broccoli Salad Waldorf Salad Avocado Salad Cucumber Salad Ambrosia Meats: Choice of 3 Carving Station serving: Prime Rib, Beef Steamship Round, Beef Tenderloin, Pork Tenderloin, Honey Glazed Ham or Turkey Grilled Chicken Fried Chicken BBQ Chicken Country Ham Country Style Steak with Mushroom Gravy Chicken Alfredo with Linguine Fresh Mountain Trout Grilled Salmon Fried Shrimp Fried Catfish BBQ Shrimp Vegetable Selections: Choice of 6 Au Gratin Potato Mashed Potatoes Lyonnaise Potatoes Rice and Gravy Dressing Asparagus Glazed Carrots Harvard Beets English Peas Green Beans Acorn Squash Soufflé Cream Corn Corn on the Cob Macaroni and Cheese Creamed Spinach Fried Okra Cabbage Casserole Lima Beans Baked Apples Collard Greens French Fries Butter Peas Breads: Choice of 2 Homemade Yeast Rolls Homemade Hush Puppies Homemade Biscuits Homemade Cheese Biscuits Homemade Cornbread Desserts Menu: Choice of 4 Chocolate Decadence Key Lime Cheesecake Bananas Foster Cheesecake Boston Cream Pie Petit Fours Homemade Lemon Pie Homemade Chocolate Pie Homemade Coconut Cream Pie Homemade Buttermilk Pie Fruit Cobbler Homemade Coconut Cake Chocolate Fountain White Chocolate Fountain Homemade Macaroons Mini Cream Horns Chocolate Éclairs Chocolate Covered Strawberries Homemade Brownies Homemade Gourmet Cookies Seasonal Fruit Shortcakes Beverage Selections (not included in menu price): Coffee – Regular and Decaf Bottled Soft Drinks Bottled Water Hot Tea Hot Chocolate Milk Dinner Menu – Plated Salads: Choice of 1 Fresh Garden Salad w/ Homemade Dressings Spinach Salad Caesar Salad Meats: Choice of 2 meats per event - 1 meat per plate King Prime Rib with Au Jus Queen Prime Rib with Au Jus New York Strip T-Bone Steak Beef Tenderloin Rib Eye Steak Country Style Steak with Mushroom Gravy Grilled Chicken Fresh Mountain Trout Grilled Salmon Fried Shrimp Fried Catfish Vegetable Selections: Choice of 2 Au Gratin Potato Mashed Potatoes Twice Baked Potato Lyonnaise Potatoes Rice Pilaf English Peas Asparagus Glazed Carrots Green Beans Acorn Squash Soufflé Cabbage Casserole Lima Beans French Fries Fried Okra Collard Greens Creamed Spinach Harvard Beets Breads: Choice of 1 Homemade Yeast Rolls Homemade Cheese Biscuits Homemade Biscuits Homemade Cornbread Homemade Hush Puppies Options: Specialty Breads upon request Desserts Menu: Choice of 1 Chocolate Decadence Key Lime Cheesecake Bananas Foster Cheesecake Boston Cream Pie Tiramisu Fruit Torte Petit Fours Homemade Chocolate Pie Homemade Lemon Pie Homemade Coconut Cream Pie Homemade Buttermilk Pie Homemade Fruit Cobbler Homemade Coconut Cake Chocolate Fountain White Chocolate Fountain Homemade Macaroons Mini Cream Horns Chocolate Éclairs Chocolate Covered Strawberries Homemade Brownies Homemade Gourmet Cookies Seasonal Fruit Shortcake Beverage Selections (not included in menu price): Coffee – Regular and Decaf Bottled Soft Drinks Bottled Water Hot Tea Hot Chocolate Milk Hors d’oeuvre Selections Hors d’oeuvres – The Dillard House has a wide selection of hors d’oeuvres for you to choose from. If there is something you don’t see that you would like, please don’t hesitate to ask if our chefs can prepare for you. All hors d’oeuvres have a 2 dozen minimum per selection. Hors d’oeuvres Menu Selections Assorted Fancy Canapés Assorted Puff Pastries Smoked Salmon Cocktail Sausages with Spicy Mustard Sauce Mini Crab Cakes with Rémoulade Sauce Individual Tea Sandwiches – Chicken Salad, Shrimp Salad or Egg Salad Mini Bacon and Tomato Sandwiches Broiled Scallops wrapped in Bacon Honey Baked Ham or Country Ham Mini Biscuits Stuffed Mushroom Caps with crabmeat or parmesan cheese bread stuffing Pigs in a Blanket Crab Dip with Assorted Crackers Spinach Dip Deviled Eggs Imported and Domestic Cheese Tray with Assorted Crackers Elegant Fresh Fruit Tray Vegetable Tray with or without Dip Meatballs with sauce Fried Drummettes Buffalo Wings BBQ Shrimp Shrimp Cocktail Crabmeat Cocktail Crab Claws with cocktail sauce Oysters on the Half Shell Whole Poached Salmon with garnishes Smoked Salmon with garnishes Carving Station - Prime Rib, Beef Tenderloin, Pork Tenderloin, Beef Steamship Round, Honey Glazed Ham or Roasted Turkey Dining – Other Options Catering - The Dillard House is pleased to offer our catering services. You may choose a barebones option, where you will pick the food up from our location to a full service option, where we deliver to your location, staff and serve or any combination of these two. We are flexible and will work within your specifications and budget. Our chefs are very experienced in creating elegant menus for weddings, corporate events, family reunions and parties. The presentation and quality of our foods make us the best choice for your next special event. Cookouts - The Dillard House specializes in our famous outdoor BBQ. All of our ribs, pork and beef are smoked over an open cook pit with apple and oak wood. Alternatively, we can provide hand cut steak dinners grilled to perfection, or Hamburger and Hot Dogs with all the fixings. All of the sides are made from scratch in our famous kitchen. Picnic or Boxed Lunches Picnic or boxed lunches are available with notice for our guests who plan to go hiking or picnicking in our area. There are a multitude of wonderful picnic areas and we are happy to prepare a lunch for you to take with you. Our boxed lunches generally consist of a Ham or Turkey sandwich, a pan fried chicken breast, an apple, potato chips, a snickers candy bar and a soda. Amenities The Dillard House offers many enjoyable amenities for our guests. We invite you to take advantage of these wonderful distractions throughout the grounds. Our stress free environment will leave a lasting impression on you as you spend your time in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Grab a book and sit in an inviting rocking chair, lounge by the pool, go horseback riding, play a game of tennis or take a leisurely stroll across our beautifully landscaped grounds for a day of relaxation and wellness. We're here to make your stay a calm and relaxing experience, as you take some time away from the everyday. Our on-site amenities consist of the following: Pools and Jacuzzis – Whether you’re in the mood for a little exercise or some poolside relaxation we have pools and outdoor Jacuzzis at both locations. Soak up the sun and cool off with a refreshing dip in our pool. Tennis Courts – Get some great exercise with a friendly game of tennis. We have 2 regulation courts at both locations. Tennis racquets and balls are available on loan at the Front Desk. Two fully stocked trout ponds - Cast your line and maybe you'll be lucky to catch a trophy rainbow trout. Bring your own equipment and bait. Horseback Riding – Our stables are open daily year round and offer a variety of rides, for both beginners and experienced horsemen, along our network of maintained horse trails. With breathtaking overlooks, lush forests, and majestic waterfalls, every ride is an event of it own. Petting Zoo – Located next to our stables is our farm animal petting zoo. With baby goats, chickens, a long horn steer, lambs and a pig or two, this is a fun activity for all ages and sure to put a smile on your face. The animals are friendly and love to be fed by our guests. Horseshoe Pit – Located between our Meadows and Blue Ridge buildings. Beautifully landscaped grounds - Relax in our beautiful white gazebo among the tall oaks and beautiful flowers on the Rock House lawn or take a leisurely stroll along a shady path. Rocking chairs – Located on porches and decks of all rooms and chalets, for enjoying the beautiful views. Fully serviced award winning restaurant - Offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day of the year. Golf – Activities – Attractions The Dillard House is fortunate to have a wonderful range of area activities for our guests to enjoy, ranging from wine tasting at mountain vineyards, hiking trails with beautiful waterfalls, whitewater rafting, numerous lakes and streams for fishing, challenging and engaging golf courses, art galleries, antique shopping, auction houses, flea markets, gambling casino, gem mining and one of only 4 remaining outdoor drive in movie theatres in Georgia. GOLF ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Sky Valley Golf Course Kingwood Golf Course Apple Mountain Golf Course Mill Creek Golf Course Rabun County Golf Course WHITEWATER RAFTING ♦ Southeastern Expeditions ♦ Nantahala Outdoor Center ♦ Wildwater Rafting Ltd SHOPPING ♦ Antiques ♦ Flea Markets ♦ Upscale and Designer ♦ Outlet Malls ♦ Auction House ♦ Art Galleries, Folk Art and Pottery ♦ Sporting Goods and Equipment VINEYARDS ♦ Tiger Mountain Vineyards ♦ Persimmon Creek Vineyards TRAIN RIDES ♦ The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad CASINO GAMBLING ♦ Harrah’s Casino in Cherokee, NC STATE PARKS ♦ Black Rock Mountain State Park ♦ Tallulah Gorge State Park ♦ Moccasin Creek State Park MUSEUMS ♦ Foxfire ♦ Georgia Heritage Center for the Arts ♦ Cherokee Indian Museum ♦ Tallulah Falls Railroad Museum ♦ Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum ♦ Oconaluftee Indian Village ♦ Nature Center in Highlands, NC OTHER ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS ♦ Scenic Drives ♦ Hiking ♦ Horseback Riding ♦ Mountain Biking ♦ Waterfalls ♦ World Class Trout Fishing ♦ Hayrides and Bonfires ♦ Gem Mining & Gold Panning ♦ Drive In Movie Theatre ♦ Cultural Events and Festivals ♦ Fish Hatchery ♦ Carriage Rides ♦ Snow Tubing & Snow Skiing ♦ Arcade & Laser Tag ♦ Bowling ♦ Mini-Golf & Go-carts DAY TRIPS ♦ Alpine Village in Helen, GA ♦ The Biltmore House – Asheville, NC ♦ Babyland General – Cleveland, GA ♦ Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN ♦ Atlanta Aquarium – Atlanta, GA ♦ Stone Mountain Park – Stone Mountain, GA ♦ Highlands, NC Facilities No matter how large or small your event needs are, we can accommodate everyone with the same professional personal service and southern hospitality that we are so well known for. Our Conference Center was designed with quality and functionality to suit the needs of any group or event. Our indoor special events facilities are located in two buildings on our property - the Henry E. Dillard Conference Center and the Rock House. We have several seasonal outdoor venues available, including the Rock House lawn and the Gazebo. The Henry E. Dillard Conference Center Our beautiful 10,000 square foot conference center was designed with quality and functionality to suit the needs of any group or event. It features a large inviting foyer and is composed of several rooms available for meetings, exhibits and banquets. Each room opens to an area where attendees can savor the renowned natural beauty of the North Georgia mountains. Set ups can be in many different styles, including theatre style, classroom style, U-shape, box shape, banquet style and reception style. Our professional staff will work with you to make sure every detail is perfect. • More than 10,000 square feet of flexible Meeting. Event and Exhibition space • A 6,400 square foot Banquet Hall with 16 foot ceiling, divisible into three salons • Board Room • 5 meeting and event rooms accommodating 15 to 500 persons • State of the art audio-visual equipment • Complimentary high-speed internet access • Abundant natural lighting from floor to ceiling windows • Elegant mantel and stonework wood burning fireplaces • Dance Floor • Catering Services from a wide selection of group menus • Dedicated conference service staff member in attendance at all times • Single level facility providing for easy accessibility • Direct access from parking • Outdoor nature areas for teambuilding and relaxation The Rock House The Rock House was once the original Dillard home, which was later converted into an Inn to accommodate guests. Today the lower level is used for meetings and the upper level consists of 6 rental units. Downstairs there are two intimate rooms available for meetings and gatherings. These rooms can be used separately or joined together to accommodate 60 guests for special gourmet meals and meetings for smaller groups. Audio Visual Equipment We offer an array of rental equipment for your audio visual needs. To reserve or to obtain rental information or assistance with specialized requirements, please contact our Group Sales Office in advance of your visit. Please note that equipment can not be cancelled within 24 hours of requested usage. Rental rates will be quoted on a daily basis, plus 7% applicable sales tax and 20% applicable service charge. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Video/Computer LCD Projector 35 MM Slide Projector Overhead Projector 10’ by 16’ Projector Screen 60” x 60” Pull Up Projector Screen Wireless Lavaliere Microphone Wireless Handheld Microphone Wireless Internet Access Speakers and amplifier Large Screen 60“ Plasma TV Mitsubishi 50” Big Screen TV Satellite TV Access DVD player VHS player CD player Standing Podium Adhesive (Post-it) Flip Chart with pad and markers Standard Flip Chart with pad and markers Easel Piano Extension Cord with Power Strip 3’ x 4‘ White board w/ markers and erasers Regular Speaker Phone (* plus phone line charge) Standard phone line – dial out Groups – Business Meetings & Corporate Events Selecting a site for your next business meeting or corporate event can be a formidable undertaking. The Dillard House, having years of experience with business meetings, seminars and corporate events is the premier venue in North Georgia. We understand that it is our job to help make your meetings productive and your special events memorable. We also know that these gatherings should be most of all, stress-free. We pay attention to details and insist on getting everything right, efficiently and discreetly. Our legendary Southern Hospitality makes the Dillard House the consummate corporate host. We have so much to offer our corporate clients • • • • • 10,000 sq. foot conference center dividable into various function rooms for meetings, exhibit space, breakouts and banquets over 100 beautiful guest rooms, 25 chalets and 3 cottages state of the art audio-visual equipment an award winning restaurant centrally located between 3 major Southern cities, Atlanta, GA, Asheville, NC and Greenville, SC - only a short 1 – 2 hour drive from each Located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, the Dillard House has breathtakingly beautiful views in all directions. Our quiet and tranquil environment is especially productive for meetings and clear headed thinking and planning. Our horse stables provide equine oriented programs for team building activities. Other great team building opportunities in our area include 2 championship golf courses and whitewater rafting excursions. And whether your function calls for a robust mountain man breakfast, a light snack, an elegant luncheon or an outdoor cookout feast, we’ll help you plan just the right menu and serve it with just the right touch. Because no matter what kind of business function you’re planning, our exceptional food and service always leaves a lasting impression. Groups - Weddings and Celebrations At the Dillard House we provide amazing settings for special days in anyone’s life – from engagement parties and weddings to birthdays, anniversaries, vow renewals and retirement parties. We have lush gardens, majestic mountains and beautiful green valleys which make the Dillard House a lovely setting for outdoor weddings, social events and other celebrations. Indoors you may choose from a cozy, intimate room to our elegant ballroom with dance floor. Other ceremony venues are close at hand, whether it be on a mountain top, by a beautiful waterfall, in an intimate chapel or a simple country church. There are few moments in our lives that are truly special, a wedding is one of those moments to be cherished and remembered for years to come. Whether it is an engagement party, rehearsal dinner, bridesmaid’s luncheon, wedding ceremony, reception, honeymoon or a morning after breakfast for your guests, we want to help make this special for you and your guests. We understand that it’s the little things that can make or break a special occasion, so we pay close attention to the details so you don’t have to. So whether you choose to share your day with just your fiancée, a few close friends and family or a large group of well wishers, your wedding at the Dillard House will be unforgettable. We provide: ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Your choice of location. A mid-week rehearsal. A variety of menu choices – priced separately. Tables, chairs, table linens, napkins, flatware, china, glassware, buffet tables, all serving pieces and table skirts for food and beverage tables. Complete service personnel for meal service. Set up of the Gift, Guestbook and Cake tables. Our service personnel will cut and serve the wedding cake. Event set-up and clean up. Optional – Honeymoon Chalet or Suite Optional - Horse drawn carriage ride (weather permitting) Optional – Bartending service Optional – Dressing rooms for Bride and Groom prior to wedding. Client to provide: Wedding cake, Flowers, Music, Centerpieces, Photographer and Clergy. Our staff will be happy to provide you with a listing or local and area vendors for these services. Decorations: Additional decorations brought into the facilities must be approved one week prior to your event. Items may not be attached to any stationary wall, floor, window, ceiling or beam with nails, tape or staples or any other substance that may damage the facility, furnishings or fixtures. Groups - Church Retreats & Family Reunions Church Retreats At the Dillard House, tall oaks shade a luscious green manicured lawn; a cool breeze and deep quiet are punctuated only by the rustle of leaves made by the birds and animals that live nearby. It’s these 300 acres of natural beauty that enable the Dillard House to offer such a uniquely hospitable space for exploration of the human spirit in all its fullness. With this soothing and tranquil landscape, The Dillard House makes the perfect setting for Church Retreats. Congregation members will be awestruck by the beautiful mountain views and our lovely landscaped grounds. A feeling of serenity abounds at The Dillard House. For gatherings of 10 to 500 people we offer private, dedicated meeting and gathering rooms and truly comfortable double occupancy quest rooms at very competitive rates. We have both indoor and outdoor sanctuary areas that encourage meditation, prayer and creative thinking. We cater to all denominations and affiliations and we'll do our very best to fulfill special traditional needs for certain faiths. Family Reunions The Dillard House is well known as a Family business and Family Reunions are special to us. We have one family that has been coming here for 58 years, they are special to us and we look forward to seeing them year after year. We would love to welcome your family as one of our families that come back year after year. Choosing the right location could be rated up there as one of the most important decisions you’ll make in the planning of your family reunion. The Dillard House is centrally located to 3 airports, Atlanta, GA, Asheville, NC and Greenville, SC., and is approximately a short 1 and ½ hours drive from each. With a multitude of activities for all ages, your family reunion at the Dillard House can truly be a special time for everyone in the family. Spend your time hiking through the mountains, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, lounging by the pool, golfing, shopping or just relaxing with the family. Take the kids over to our petting zoo or to the trout ponds for a little fishing. Then gather everyone around a table for a buffet of delicious, home-style food or an outdoor BBQ prepared by our chefs. With so much to do, your family reunion at the Dillard House is sure to be one that everyone remembers. Groups – Motorcoach & Bus Tours The Dillard House sincerely enjoys hosting travelers from homes far away and giving them an authentic taste of our Southern Hospitality and History. We welcome tours throughout the year, and offer those visiting our mountain hideaway an all inclusive package. Upon arrival by bus, guests will be graciously greeted by our professional staff and invited to a welcome reception party on the Rock House beautifully landscaped lawn, where they will be served wine, cheese, fruits, hors d' oeuvres, and light snacks. Complimentary luggage handing is provided and all guests receive a welcome gift from the Dillard House. Accommodations for guests include all ground level beautiful modern guest rooms, each with welcoming rocking chairs from which to enjoy the mountain views. We offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner year round, always served in traditional Southern family style. We invite your guests to take the time to walk around our beautifully landscaped grounds, pick up a few keepsakes in the gift shop and see our "other" guests at the petting zoo. At The Dillard House, we go out of our way to make sure that you don't have to go out of your way. The Dillard House is a great stop over place with so many activities nearby including the casino in Cherokee, the Biltmore House in Asheville, gold panning in Dahlonega, local wineries, the Great Smoky Mountain Railway in Bryson City, NC, the alpine village of Helen, GA, and the Tallulah Gorge at Tallulah Falls, GA. Our hospitality program includes everything your group needs to have a memorable and successful stay • • • • • • • • • • • Onboard Bus Greeting Welcome reception party Gift upon arrival Complimentary Luggage Handling Pre-registration and Key Assignment Breakfast available everyday in our 2009 Southern Living “Best Breakfast/Brunch” award winning restaurant Ground level beautiful King and Double Queen rooms with microwave, refrigerator, coffee and coffee-maker, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, bottled water and 2 rocking chairs directly outside each guestroom’s back door on porch or deck. Free Wireless High-Speed Internet Access Free onsite Motor-coach parking Rooming list required one (1) week prior to arrival date. Cancellations must be provided thirty (30) days prior to arrival date. We are certain your travelers will be more than satisfied with our hospitality and accommodations. With so many sites and attractions to choose from in our area your biggest challenge will be picking which ones to see. Group Activities Team Adventures: The Dillard House Stables horseback trail rides provide an exceptional opportunity to observe wildlife in its natural habitat and to view and become part of the tranquil environment of our region. Our guests may choose to ride our experienced trail horses on one of our many "Traditional Trail Rides". Besides traditional trail rides, special “Morning Breakfast Rides” and “Evening Steak Rides" are available for Groups of 15 or more. These rides are arranged for private individual groups and are designed to be a unique recreational riding and dining experience. The "Morning Breakfast Ride" will get your day off to a dazzling start with an exhilarating sunrise and lots of fresh air. As you ride you can watch wildlife in their early morning awakenings. By the time you return to the stables you will have worked up an appetite for our hardy Mountain Man breakfast. We will have you back by mid-morning so that you can continue your day, relaxing or enjoying any of the other activities available to you. The “Evening Steak Ride" can begin with a friendly game of horseshoes in our horseshoe pit. Upon completion you can saddle up and leave our stables in the late afternoon. Enjoy a wonderful trail ride and experience the beautiful nature that surrounds us. Enjoy a beautiful sunset and then head to feast on one of our delicious steak dinners. An "Evening Steak Ride" is the perfect way to end a special day! Team Building Activities: Team Building Activities - From ropes courses to whitewater rafting there are many outdoor activities for groups that are great for team building. Teambuilding Inc. (888-672-1120), The Nantahala Outdoor Center (888-905-7238) and Lapdog, Inc. (770-536-0400 or 866-325-0400) offer many team building activities for groups that may be arranged on our site or off site. We are happy to help coordinate these team building activities for you. Bonfires and Hayrides: Many of our groups like to have a good old fashioned bonfire and hayride under our starry filled skies. It’s a great way to relax and enjoy the company around you. Spas and Relaxation Activities: Area Spas include Old Edwards Inn, Kingwood and Equani Spa. We are happy to assist in coordinating spa activities for your group. Massages – On site massages for groups can be arranged with several of our local area massage therapists. Fun Stuff - Games, puzzles, scavenger picture hunts and other fun group activities may be arranged on site. Rock House Meeting Rooms Conference Center Banquet Hall Conference Center Board Room Conference Center Straiton Room Conference Center James Room Room 24’ x 24’ 37’ x 16’ 18’ x 25’ 48’ x 51’ 27’ x 37’ 51’ x 36’ 96’ x 36’ Dimensions 10’ 8’ 16’ 16’ 8’ – 12’ 8’ – 12’ Ceiling Height 575 600 450 2500 1000 2500 3400 Square Feet N/A 50 150 60 150 200 Theatre Style N/A 30 100 40 100 120 Classroom Style 25 N/A 40 25 40 50 U Shape 25 N/A 55 30 55 60 Box Shape N/A N/A 120 50 120 150 Banquet Rounds N/A 50 175 60 175 200 Reception Seating Capacities Back Dining Room Property Map Directions to the Dillard House: From Atlanta – 114 miles - Take I-85 North, to I-985 (exit 113 – this will be a left hand exit). Continue north on I-985 which will become GA 365, then US 441. Continue north on US 441 through Clayton, GA on to Dillard, GA. You will see a large green Dillard House sign on your right as you enter Dillard, which instructs you to turn here. Follow the signs to the Dillard House, which will be less than ¼ mile on your left. From Asheville, NC – 85.1 miles - Take I-40 West to US 74 (exit 27) West to US 441 (exit 81) South to Dillard. In Dillard you will see a large green Dillard House sign on your left. Make a left at the sign and follow the signs to the Dillard House, which will be less than ¼ mile on your left. From Greenville, SC – 79.6 miles - Take US 123 West for approximately 46 miles and then make a slight right onto US 76 West to US 441 in Clayton, GA (approximately 26 miles. Make a right on US 441 and go north approximately 7 miles. You will see a large green Dillard House sign on your right as you enter Dillard, which instructs you to turn here. Follow the signs to the Dillard House, which will be less than ¼ mile on your left.