December   2003  A Unique and Enchanting Celebration of the Season! Our Old Fashioned Christmas in Dahlonega starts in 1 week! The Historic Town Square is decorated and will soon be aglow with thousands of lights! Kicking off our celebration will be the "3rd Annual Dahlonega by Candlelight" with luminaries surrounding the square, a merchant's open house, the official Lighting of the Historic Square and much, much more! The Holiday season is full of unique and enchanting events in Dahlonega so click over to www.Dahlonega.org for a full listing! December Availability: Spend Christmas in a Special Place... and Stay for New Years! Book em' now! We still have cabins available for the week of Christmas and on into New Years! Come spend this special time of year in a special place and enjoy all of the enchantment, events and unique atmosphere of a small mountain town. Give us a call at 706-864-7221 for more information, or visit our Web site at www.cavendercreek.com. Great Holiday Events for the Whole Family! Whether it's "just the two of you" or a complete "family outing" there are some very unique holiday events going on throughout North Georgia. For Mom and Dad, Wolf Creek Vineyards will be hosting a special wine tasting tour and includes a special presentation by The March Sisters as they perform holiday scenes from Louisa M. Alcott's classic LITTLE WOMEN. Enjoy holiday hors d'oeuvres amidst the hustle and bustle of an 1860's holiday setting. For advance reservations, call 706-867-9862. The Holly Theater features two excellent productions for the "Holly"-days! The classic "A Christmas Carol" as written by Charles Dickens makes its traditional return to the Holly stage, plus a unique play written by Tim Quigly which tells the story of how the butler and maid of the Dickens family assisted Charles in the writing of "A Christmas Carol". A bit of the new to go with the old and neither to be missed! December 5, 6, 7, 11, 12 & 13th. Our local State Parks will be hosting events perfect for families looking for a holiday festivities. Unicoi State Park will "Deck the Halls" on Dec. 6th with ornament and Holiday nature crafts plus hayrides and evening concerts in their beautifully decorated lodge. Amicalola Falls State Park will also be hosting their own Holiday event with a "Holiday Open House". Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there with many local choirs and a special performance by Vintage Vocals. Hayrides, beautiful gingerbread house displays and artwork by local school children will be on display. The Maple Restaurant will be serving a special holiday buffet at reduced prices. Area Attractions & Happenings Follow the links for more information on attractions and happenings in North Georgia. December 1-31: Dahlonega's Old Fashion Christmas Celebration - The month long Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration begins on the first weekend in December! A magical lighting of the public square on the first Friday evening and continues on Saturday. Shoppers are entertained with caroling, hospitality tables, a parade and the arrival of Old St. Nick "gold rush style" in a horse drawn wagon. Leave the hustle and bustle of crowded malls and enjoy shopping once again as the celebration and decorations continue throughout the month. Click on the link above to see the full Calendar of events! December 7: Little Women Christmas at Wolf Mountain - Get in the holiday spirit with a wine tasting tour of WOLF MOUNTIAN VINEYARDS AND WINERY. Meet the March sisters as they perform holiday scenes from Louisa M. Alcott's classic LITTLE WOMEN. Enjoy holiday hors d'oeuvres amidst the hustle and bustle of an 1860's holiday setting. Souvenir wine tasting glass included. $20 per person. For advance reservations call 706-867-9862. December 5, 6, 7, 11, 12 & 13th: The Holly Theater: Twas the Night Before Christmas, Carol - The story of how the butler and maid working for the Dickens family assisted Charles in the writing of "A Christmas Carol." The Dickens family presents "A Christmas Carol." A holiday classic not to be missed! Written by Tim Quigley. December 6-7: Mountain Country Christmas Tour of Homes - Self-driving tour several beautifully decorated homes in the enchanted mountains and valleys of Hiawassee and Young Harris. Visit the Mistletoe Market and Sugar Plum Tea Room as well as other refreshment stops along the way. For info call 800-984-1543 or 706-896-4966 December 6: Deck The Halls at Unicoi State Park - This holiday celebration includes hayrides, making crafts, evening concerts in the beautifully decorated lodge. $2 parking. 1-800-573-9659, ext. 301. December 18 - 20: Holiday Open House at Amicalola State Park - Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus in our decorated lodge and enjoy hayrides, choirs, door prizes, gingerbread houses, children's art, luminaries and a performance by Vintage Vocals. Complimentary cider, cocoa and cookies will be served, and The Maple Restaurant will have a holiday buffet. Free parking. 706-265-4703. December 25: MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! January 1: HAPPY NEW YEAR!!