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Our cabins are set in the breathtaking natural beauty of the North Georgia Mountains and blend a rustic setting with luxurious accommodations. Visit our virtual tour to pick your cabin on creek side or pond view.
 


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Gold Rush Days

The Grand Daddy Of Georgia's Mountain Festivals

Gold Rush Days is a big festival in a small Georgia town. The festival, held on the third weekend in October, October 18-19, 2008, commemorates Dahlonega's discovery of gold in 1828.
"Gold Rush Days has been voted one of the Top 20 Events in the southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society". according to the website. Thousands of people flock to the mountain town to enjoy the beautiful fall colors peaking and to celebrate the 1828 discovery of gold in Dahlonega.

The mountain festival attracts about 200,000 people to Dahlonega, GA. Over 300 art and craft exhibitors will gather in the Historic District Public Square. The popular event is filled with lively activities and fun for the family.

The two day event features a parade, fashion show, gold panning contest, children's activities, hog calling buck beard content, liar's contest, cross-cut saw contest, balloon throwing contest, pipe smoking contest, dancing contest, wheelbarrow race, gospel singing and the coronation of the King and Queen. The festival promises to have delicious food available for visitors. The Georgia Gold Rush hit Dahlonega in 1828. The rivers had been mined by Cherokee Indians and Spanish explorers as far back as the 1500''s. The "discovery" of gold in 1828 brought an influx of miners panning for gold. There was so much gold being produced in the region that the government built a gold mint in Dahlonega in 1838. Gold production decreased, but the gold rush continued until 1849, when gold was discovered in California. The miners headed west to find gold!

       

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Frogtown vineyard encompasses 32 acres of vineyards on the rolling hills of the Dahlonega Plateau in Lumpkin County, Georgia. The elevation of our vineyards extend from 1675 to 1825 feet above sea level. We believe the contours of our hills represent some of the steepest slopes of all viticultural areas in the eastern part of the United States. Our sandy clay loam soil, steep slopes, and directional aspect of our vineyards, create a most unique viticultural environment for our grape vines.


 
 

A woman came home to find her husband in the kitchen, shaking frantically with what looked like a wire running from his waist towards the electric kettle. Intending to jolt him away from the deadly current she whacked him with a handy plank of wood by the back door, breaking his arm in two places. Until that moment he had been happily listening to his walkman!
 

Insurance Insanity

* The other car collided with mine without giving me warning of its intention.

*I thought my window was down, but I found it was up when I put my head through it.

*The guy was all over the road. I had to swerve several times before I hit him.

* I had been driving for 40 years when I fell asleep at the wheel and had an accident.

* The accident was caused by me waving to the man I hit last week.

* My car was legally parked as it backed into another vehicle.

Olympics Humor

Now that Vancouver has won the chance to host the 2010 Winter Olympics these are some questions people the world over are asking!!!! Believe it or not these questions about Canada were posted on an International Tourism Website (frightening, isn't it!)


Q: Will I be able to see Polar Bears in the street? (USA)
A: Depends on how much you've been drinking.

Q: I want to walk from Vancouver to Toronto-can I follow the Railroad tracks? (Sweden)
A: Sure, it's only Four thousand miles, take lots of water.


Q: Are there any ATM's (cash machines) in Canada? Can you send me a list of them in Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton and Halifax? (UK)
A: What did your last slave die of? 

Q: Which direction is North in Canada? (USA)
A: Face south and then turn 180 degrees. Contact us when you get here and we'll send the rest of the directions.

Q: Do you have perfume in Canada? (Germany)
A: No, WE don't stink.
 
Q: Are there supermarkets in Toronto and is milk available all year round? (Germany)
A: No, we are a peaceful civilization of Vegan hunter/gathers. Milk is illegal.

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True Or False: You cannot sell an ET doll in France. The nation has a law forbidding the sale
 of dolls that do not have human faces.
Find the answer hidden in this newsletter...

 

Mountain Stage Mondays presents BUCK and NELSON

Mountain Stage Mondays presents BUCK and NELSON
Date: September 29, 2008
Time: 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
http://www.thecrimsonmoon.com
Event Description
Buck and Nelson, aka David Buchanan and Nelson Thomas, have been performing music together since the mid 1970?s. They began learning the basics of music and playing string instruments around 1972. Their first band was formed with three other performers. About 1980 they began performing as a trio with Jimmy Waters, and finally as the duo they have been for the past 20+ years. Over those years they have also performed solo, with a number of other musicians, and at many venues, including performing in ?The Reach of Song? (Georgia?s Official Historical Drama).


They have referred to their overall style of music as Mountain Music, as that is where it all started. A term now in use is Roots Music, and that is pretty descriptive as well. They play traditional songs and tunes, folk music, bluegrass (or at least Crabgrass, as they like to call their version), blues, British Isles, along with some original songs and tunes. They even pull out some more modern songs all along and put their brand on them.

A program by Nelson and David is good, clean fun for all ages. So come on out and join them. And plan to enjoy yourself while you are there.

www.buckandnelson.com
 
Sept 28, 2008

Event Description

The Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce is proud to sponsor the 20th Annual Six Gap Century & Three Gap Fifty Bike Ride presented by Dahlonega Wheelworks. The Ride of Your Life! Follow the course of Champions.  

The Six Gap Century
This ultra challenging route takes you up and down six of the steepest climbs in the North Georgia Mountains. Test your stamina with more than 10,700 feet of vertical climbing over the 100 mile course. Elevations for the six gaps in this ride range from 2,949 feet to 3,490 feet. The toughest climb, Hogpen Gap, will test even the strongest riders, averaging a 7% grade for seven miles, with sections as steep as 15%.  

The Three Gap Fifty
This alternative route offers half the gaps and half the distance, but is nevertheless a demanding and challenging course. Elevations for the mountains on this ride range from 3,109 feet to 3,280 feet.

 
Date: September 30, 2008
Time: 06:00 PM
http://www.forresthillsresort.com/index.php/Resort-Activities/Scenic-Wagon-Ride-w/-Cookout.html
Event Description
Enjoy a taste of the Old West! Hop aboard a horse-drawn wagon and enjoy a scenic mountain ride to the River house; an 1800's style lantern lit building where you'll enjoy steak and chicken cooked on the grill, live entertainment and more. Roast marshmallows over the bonfire, walk across the bridge to horseshoe island, shoot pool, play ping pong, throw darts and more. Great for all ages. Departs Gold City Corral located next to Forrest Hills Mountain Resort & Conference Center. A combined minimum of 6 adult guests required on weekend excursions. Seating is limited so call today!
 

 


DOC JOHNSON AND CAST

 
Date: October 4, 2008
Time: 07:30 PM - 10:30 PM
TICKETS AT THE HOLLY THEATER

Event Description

Mountain Music & Medicine Show
Originating in Dahlonega, Georgia, the MOUNTAIN MUSIC & MEDICINE SHOW has won three GABBY awards from the Georgia Association of Broadcasters for the best locally produced radio program in the State of Georgia. Amazing--especially considering that the MOUNTAIN MUSIC & MEDICINE SHOW is an all volunteer effort.
 
Yoga Class
Date: October 17, 2008
http://www.ngcsu.edu/ce
Event Description
Kripalu Yoga
Yoga works on the muscular-skeletal systems as well as the respiratory, digestive, circulatory, immune, and nervous systems. Regular practice of Kripalu yoga has been shown to produce physical benefits including reduced anxiety, stress and blood pressure levels, and increased relaxation, flexibility, strength, endurance, and energy levels.
Note: Please wear comfortable clothes and bring an exercise mat.

Session 2: 6 Fri Oct. 17 - Nov. 21 1:30pm - 3:00pm $89
Register Early By: Thu Oct. 9 Catherine Jones
 

The Historic Holly Theater Presents: INTO THE WOODS
Date: October 23, 2008 - October 26, 2008
TICKETS AT THE HOLLY THEATER
Event Description
An ambivalent Cinderella? A blood-thirsty Little Red Ridinghood? A Prince Charming with a roving eye? A Witch...who raps? They're all among the cockeyed characters in James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's fractured fairy tale. When a Baker and his Wife learn they've been cursed with childlessness by the Witch next door, they embark on a quest for the special objects required to break the spell, swindling, lying to and stealing from Cinderella, Little Red, Rapunzel and Jack (the one who climbed the beanstalk). Everyone's wish is granted at the end of Act One, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later, with disastrous results. What begins a lively irreverent fantasy in the style of "The Princess Bride" becomes a moving lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children.
Located on 400 rolling acres at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Montaluce loosely translates as “mountain of lights.”  This beautiful, wine country community is based on the Italian ideal of "La Vita Bella," or the beautiful life--centered around family, food, wine and sharing.

The Winery, Tasting Room and Restaurant:
At the Estate’s highest point, guests will discover Montaluce’s state-of-the-art winery, handsome tasting room and the beautiful restaurant Le Vigne. Surrounded by breathtaking mountain views and rolling vineyards, the Italian-inspired atmosphere presents a place to unwind and enjoy New- and Old-World Italian dishes alongside a thoughtful wine list that includes selections from nearby North Georgia wineries as well as fine wines from Italy and California.

Wine tastings and winery tours Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. To 5 p.m., and Sunday 12 to 5 p.m. The restaurant serves lunch Tuesday through Sunday 11 to 3 p.m. Dinner is served Friday & Saturday 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sunday Supper is served 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. .

Coming soon:
In spring 2009, a 66-room hotel will debut and soon thereafter, The Spa at Montaluce will also open its doors creating a true luxury destination only about an hour from Atlanta. Primary and secondary homes and home sites are  also available. 

For a listing of what’s happening this week, please visit us online.

Sunday Brunch at Le Vigne Ristorante
 
Sunday, September 28, 2008 | 11am – 3pm
Location: 501 Hightower Church Rd
Dahlonega Ga 30533

Join us for brunch every Sunday. Live entertainment.
For reservations please call 866-991-VINO (8466)

 

 

Dahlonega's Fall Get A-Ways

Swim - River Raft * Horse Back Rides * Gold Panning * Shopping * Hiking * Biking * Boating * Wine Tours And More In Dahlonega    

With leaf season fast approaching, folks come from miles
away to witness our incredible change of leaves.
The mountains are covered with an array of colors, as
the leafs turn. Making it the perfect time to get-away! Cooler temperatures make strolling towns unique shops a haven for the up-coming
holiday shopping, sit back and enjoy one of our on the square restaurants for
a lunch break, and then head off to an itinerary of things to do!

Make your Cavender Creek reservations now for up-coming fall events!

 

 Exploring Dahlonega
Tour an actual gold mine, walk beneath the earths surface and see a preserved gold mine. Hear how the miners worked and the difficulties they faced.    

Spend a day visiting our local Amicalola Falls. Ride or walk to the top of the falls and enjoy a breathtaking view of our magnificent mountains while enjoying lunch. On the way back a stop at Burt's Pumpkin Farm is a must!

Take a day trip driving threw the oldest mountain chain on winding scenic mountain roads. Stop and browse local markets with a array of merchandise.    

Jam on the square! Week-ends are a great place on Dahlonega's square. Sit in the shade under a tree and enjoy local banjo and guitar playing!

Known for biking, Dahlonega offers some of the best mountain and road biking. We are the biking capital in the area.

 

 

 

A short drive to Lake Lanier will offer a day of fun in the sun. Rent a boat, canoe or jet ski.
You will be ready to return to your cabin after for a Bar-B-Que on the back porch.

Dahlonega Gold Talk Trivia
Question: Where did the expression “There’s gold in them thar hills” actually came from?
Answer: The Dahlonega gold rush. It was in 1849 and, according to the Dahlonega Gold Museum a crowd had gathered by the courthouse as the assayer of Dahlonega asked the miners to stay in here in Georgia rather than rushing out to California. As history tells us, the miners didn’t listen, and the “forty-niners” flooded California. However, the story goes that Mark Twain, hearing the assayer’s words second-hand from a friend, wrote that famous version. There’s no need to go rushing to California, “There’s gold in them thar hills.”


 

True Or False: True, you cannot sell a doll in France that does not have a human face.
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Paul and Mary Hanson
www.CavenderCreek.com
Toll Free 866-373-6307