Neighborhoods | Dream Homes | Development Maps | Resale / Home Sites | Home Specials Mountain Lifestyle The Georgian Highlands is your gateway to the Southern Appalachians. While the mountain ridges offer magnificent views, the valleys below are filled with picturesque lakes, streams, rapids and waterfalls. Superb white water rafting, hiking trails and horse back riding trails are just minutes from your home.  But thats not all.  Shop at quaint stores, eat gourmet cuisine or throw in a little bit of golddigging.   Experience mountain life... before you embrace it The Falling Waters Mountain Lodge is located just 1 hour north of Atlanta, nestled between the quaint mountain towns of Jasper and Ellijay, GA. Set on the historic Lake Kennemur, the Scandinavian log home on the banks of the lake is your getaway to the North Georgia Mountains, and your chance to experience mountain living before you embrace it. The Falling Waters Mountain Lodge is set on 360 acres of pasture land, perfect for horseback riding or just enjoying the sunset over the lake. Spend a weekend at one of our 4 beatiful bedrooms and enjoy the privacy of mountain life from the spectacular backdrop of Lake Kennemur and The Georgian Highlands. Visit www.fallingwatersmtlodge.com to experience life at its peak! Georgian Highlands customers will receive a rebate voucher for $100 for a two-night stay.  For more details, call our offices at 1800-925-9888. Outdoor Activities The north Georgia mountains are flanked by the Chattahoochee, Cherokee, and Nantahala National Forests, numerous natural and man-made lakes, and quaint orchards and farms.  Live the outdoors, spending your days hiking nature trails, canoeing or tubing at Toccoa River.  Challenge yourself on a mountain bike or tackling some of the Class IV rapids.  Relax on a pleasant afternoon horseback riding or fishing in the nearby lakes.  Explore the region on the Blue Ridge Scenic railroad or pick apples at the abundant orchards throughout the region.  Bring your golf clubs and choose from the dozens of championship golfcourses.  Theres something for everyone.  Biking Fishing Canoeing Whitewater Rafting Tubing Horseback Riding Shopping and Antiquing   - Antiques    Anasazi - Blue Ridge   Antique Hound - Ellijay    www.antiquehound.net   Blue Ridge Antiques - Blue Ridge   High Country Art and Antiques -   Blue Ridge   Mantels Of Yesteryear, Inc. -   McCaysville   Sycamore Crossing - Blue Ridge   Tin Roof Antiques - Blue Ridge     - A rt Galleries    High Country Art and Antiques -     Blue Ridge    www.highcountryart.com    Multitudes Gallery in Hampton Square     Blue Ridge - www.multitudesgallery.com    Turning Leaf Wood Art -    Blue Ridge    www.turningleafwoodart.com        - Furniture    Anasazi - Blue Ridge    Antique Hound - Ellijay    Beds & More - Blue Ridge     Great Rugs and Furnishings -    Blue Ridge    Pack's Furniture and Appliance -    Blue Ridge    Towne and Country Furniture -    Blue Ridge    Twigs to Furniture - Blue Ridge     - Specialty Shops    Antique Hound - Ellijay    Beatie Blacksmith - Mineral Bluff    www.bbhandforgediron.com     Betty's Distinctive Linens & Vintage    Boutique - Blue Ridge    Blue Ridge Adventure Wear -        Blue Ridge    Blue Ridge Bird Seed Company -    Blue Ridge     www.blueridgebirdseed.com    Blue Ridge Outfitters Mountain Mall    Blue Ridge    Blue Ridge Board and Trail -    Blue Ridge    Buck's Fancy Meat & Cheese -    Blue Ridge     - Specialty Shops    Chocolate Express of Blue Ridge -    Blue Ridge    www.thechocolateexpress.com    Country Stitches Inc. - Blue Ridge    www.countrystitchesinc.net    Georgia Mountain Fiber - Blue Ridge    Indigo Hills Market & Catering Co. -    Blue Ridge    www.indigohillsinc.com     Jacob's Ladder Christian Store -    Blue Ridge     Just Judi - Blue Ridge     Love Dogs (And Cats Too! - Blue Ridge    www.lovedogsandcatstoo.com    MacCarthy Farm - Mineral Bluff           - Specialty Shops    Misty Mountain Gifts & Greenery -    Blue Ridge    Mountain Casuals - Blue Ridge    Mountain Holly Quilters - Blue Ridge    Out Of The Blue, Inc. - Blue Ridge    www.outofzbleu.com    Southern Glassworks - Blue Ridge    The Diamond Center - Blue Ridge     The Little Shop - Big Heart, Inc. -    Blue Ridge    Unicoi Outfitters - Blue Ridge    www.unicoioutfitters.com    Wrapsody in Blue - Blue Ridge    www.wrapsodyinblueridge.com     -- from blackbearcabinrentals.com Restaurants From homecooking to fine dining, North Georgia has it all.  Whether you are in the mood for a romantic dinner by the lake, a casual pizza at an italian trattoria or some spicy Asian cuisine, within minutes of your Georgian Highlands home, you are at your favorite restaurant.  Some of our favorites are listed below: Woodbridge Inn Restaurant Savor Bar and Grill, specializing in Peruvian cuisine Lake Sconti Clubhouse at Big Canoe Piazza Italian Restaurant Fireside Cafe Trevi Pizzeria Appalachia Grill  Explore: Local Festivals and Tourism This undiscovered region of mountain towns emerged when gold mines as well as the finest sapphire and ruby mines were established. The Georgian Highlands offers access to a culturally rich and ecologically diverse area that offers an old world charm that will always be a dream to visit with your friends and family. Georgia offers a wide range of festivals and events from mountain festivals to seaside events, historic places and gardens to visit. www.GeorgiaOnMYMind.org or 1-800 VISIT GA gives a comprehensive range and description of these events. Nearby Metro Atlanta offers the big city theatres and big events. A sampling of some of the events includes... April: Bear on the Square Mountain Folk Festival, Dahlonega. Folk Festival including traditional mountain crafts, bluegrass and old-time music and workshops in guitar, fiddle, and banjo. All musicians are invited to join in the jam sessions around the square, and everyone is invited to take part in the dancing. There are children's events including a theatre production and a "Taste of the Mountains" food court. Call (800)231-5543, (706)864-3711 or visit www.dahlonega.org May: Wildflower Festival of the Arts,Dahlonega. This fine arts show unites the natural beauty of the area with the works of hundreds of artists. Wildflower displays, tours of area wildflowers conducted by naturalists, and lectures on gardening provide an opportunity to photograph and learn about area wildflowers. Call (800)231-5543, (706)864-3711 or visit www.dahlonega.org June: Georgia Wine Country Festival, Dahlonega. Featuring wines from Georgia and around the world. A fun day in the vineyard with food, wine, art and music. Call (706)865-9463 September-November: Oktoberfest, Helen, GA. The world's longest Oktoberfest! The picturesque alpine village of Helen offers opportunity for browsing the unique shops and enjoying nights in the massive Festhalle for authentic German bands, dancing the Polka to oompah music with dancers in native costume, and enjoying Bavarian food and German beer. Call (706)878-1619, email info@helenga.org , or visit www.helenchamber.com September: Apple Pickin' Jubilee, Hillcrest Orchard, Ellijay. This popular fall spot on Ellijay's "Apple Alley" is lively with apple picking, hayrides, cow milking, maze, live music, pig races, petting zoo, corn maze, children s tractor racetrack, playground and giant slide, fairy tale walking path and more. Call (706)273-3838 or visit www.hillcrestorchards.net September: Wildlife Art Festival of North Georgia, Blue Ridge. Featuring regionally and nationally known sculptors, painters, potters, carvers and photographers. All work is in wildlife and nature themes. There are lessons and demonstrations and great food. Call (706)632-2144 or visit www.blueridgemountainarts.org October: Talking Rock Heritage Days, Talking Rock Relive bygone days in the charming town of Talking Rock. Enjoy antique shopping, hayrides, food, music, arts and crafts, and see an antique caboose on display. Call (706)253-3581 or visit www.georgiamarble-mountain.org/marblefest.html October: Gold Rush Days, Dahlonega. The largest arts and crafts festival in north Georgia with over 300 exhibitors. Included in the event are 5K road race, children's activities, fashion show, gold panning contest, wheelbarrow race, King and Queen Coronation, hog calling, buck dance contest, gospel singing, buck dance contest, wrist wrestling and many other events. Call (800)231-5543, (706)864-3711 or visit www.dahlonega.org October: Mountain Moonshine Festival, Dawsonville. Reminisce with more than 100 1940's Ford automobiles lined up on the downtown streets of Dawsonville. Visit an old moonshine still, see old Appalachian demonstrations and storytelling. Festivities include a parade, arts and crafts booths, food vendors, entertainment and live music. Call (877)396-6288, (706)265-6278 or visit www.dawson.org November: Toccoa Harvest Festival. Toccoa More than 200 vendors selling wares that are "Homemade, Home Baked, or Home Grown." There are multiple entertainment stages, a Classic Car Cruise-In, rock climbing wall, and various other youth/children's activities. Call (877)6TOCCOA, (706)282-3269 or email mainstreettoccoa@yahoo.com Services The Georgian Highlands is conveniently located 45 minutes from metropolitan Atlanta, and the local area is well known for its high quality administrative and social services. Families can choose from both private and public schools for their children, with plenty of camp options for the summer.