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December  2005 


Spend Christmas in a Special Place...
and Stay for 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 during the holidays! Email us for availability information or visit our Web site at www.CavenderCreek.com and make reservations today!

Just in Time for the Holidays,
Cavender Creek Cabins Gift Certificates!

Give the gift of a special getaway at Cavender Creek Cabins! Our Gift Certificates are perfect for those hard-to-buy-for friends and family and can be redeemed anytime they wish. Just give us a call at 706-864-7221 and we'll charge it directly to your credit card. Great for last minute gift giving too!

Happy Holidays!
Paul & Mary Hanson
Cavender Creek Cabins

Dahlonega Old Fashioned Christmas!
One of the Southeast Tourism Society's Top 20 Events!

The Historic Town Square is decorated and will soon be aglow with thousands of lights! Our Old Fashioned Christmas begins on December 3rd with a huge celebration! The "Fifth Annual Dahlonega by Candlelight" celebration will kick off the season 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 the official Old Fashioned Christmas Web page for a full listing!


Great Holiday Events for the Whole Family!

Santa's Reindeer Come To Dahlonega!

On Sunday the 4th, during our "Old Fashioned Christmas" kickoff, Santa's reindeer will stop by before their long night's work on Christmas Eve. This will be a great opportunity for the kids to see eight live reindeer up close! Look for them just off the square by the Holly Theater. So how red is Rudolf's nose?

We Triple Dog Dare You!!
The Holly Theater brings a favorite holiday movie to life! Wonderfully adapted to the stage, A Christmas Story, features Ralphie and his quest for a Red Ryder BB gun on Christmas plus many of the great movie moments such as the visit with Santa, Flick and the flagpole and many more! Sure to be a holiday treat! Call 706-864-3759 for information or visit their Web site www.HollyTheater.com


Holiday Celebrations at Dahlonega's Vineyards!

Three Sister Vineyards will host their annual Wine and Cheese with Santa weekend, December 3rd and 4th. This is a wonderful time to visit the vineyard for complimentary wine tastings, photos with Santa and holiday cheer!

Wolf Mountain Vineyards will host their Holiday Open House with holiday hors d'oeuvres and samples of Wolf Mountain's award-winning wines served around the Christmas tree. $15 per person. Wines for holiday giving and gift baskets will be available in the gift shop.
Frogtown Cellars is holding a Winetaster's Brunch on the 4th and 18th. Enjoy Frogtown wines paired with unique dishes in this multi-course meal.

Area Attractions & Happenings
Click on the links for more information on the following
North Georgia Attractions & Happenings.
December 3 - 18: Dahlonega's Old Fashioned Christmas - One of the Southeast Tourism Society's Top 20 Events! The month long Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration begins on the first weekend in December. Festivities will include "Dahlonega by Candlelight" on the public square on the first Friday evening and continue with the Christmas parade and lighting of the town on the first Saturday. Shoppers are entertained with caroling, hospitality tables, and activities through the weekend before Christmas. Leave the hustle and bustle of crowded malls and enjoy shopping once again as the celebration and decorations continue throughout the month. Check Dahlonega's "Old Fashioned Christmas" Web page for a list of daily activities.

December 2: Dahlonega by Candlelight - Luminaries around the square presented by the Kiwanis of Lumpkin County and the Key Club of Lumpkin County High School. This beautiful tradition will allow you to honor a special person for a $5 donation. Proceeds to benefit local charities.


Now - 20: Echoes of Appalachia at NGCSU - "Echoes of Appalachia," an art exhibition featuring tapestries and fabric collages centering on motifs and themes from Appalachia, is on display now through Jan. 20 at North Georgia College & State University in Dahlonega. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Contact Pamela Sachant, NGCSU Department of Fine Arts, at 706-864-1512 for more information.


December 2 - 18: "A Christmas Story" at The Historic Holly Theatre - Everyone's favorite holiday movie about "Ralphie" the young boy who wants a Red Ryder BB Gun for Christmas, and the other assorted holiday stories featuring Ralphie and the gang that we have grown to love and look forward to watching year after year. Wonderfully adapted for the stage, A Christmas Story will be a holiday treat that will be sure to be be enjoyed by all.


December 3 - 4: Santa's Reindeer on the Historic Square - Visit these special animals located on North Chestatee Street beside Hall’s Block and in front of the Conner House, on the square.


December 3 - 4: Wine and Cheese with Santa at Three Sisters Vineyards - Three Sisters Vineyards and Winery presents this annual event with complimentary wine tastings, photos with Santa and Holiday cheer!


December 4, 11, 18: Wolf Mountain Vineyards Holiday Open House - Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery in Dahlonega, GA, will host a Holiday Open House starting at 12:30 p.m. Holiday hors d’oeuvres and samples of Wolf Mountain’s award-winning wines will be served around the Christmas tree. $15 per person. Wines for holiday giving and gift baskets will be available in the Gift Shop. For additional information call 706-867-9862


December 4 & 18: Winetaster's Brunch at Frogtown Cellars - Frogtown Cellars is hosting a Winetaster's Brunch with 4 courses paired with Frogtown wines, desserts and more! $35 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Reservations Required.


December 10: Mountain Music & Medicine Show at the Buisson Arts Center - The Mountain Music & Medicine Show retakes the Dahlonega Stage! Music, storytellin' and laughter will be ringing again as this popular variety show comes back to Dahlonega. A very popular event so make ticket reservations now!

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