Monthly Archives: January 2020

Best North Georgia Mountain Hikes: Smith Creek Trail

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Remember to pack your hiking boots! There are so many stellar hikes in the North Georgia Mountains that it’s hard to narrow it down to just a few of the very best. So we’re going to do a series of posts highlighting our favorite spots and what makes them worthy of your time. This week, we’ll start with one closest to Lucille’s Mountain Top Inn: Smith Creek Trail. Location The Smith Creek Trail is one of several trails in Unicoi State Park, located at 1788 Highway 356, Helen, GA 30545. It’s an out-and-back trail that covers 8.4 miles and is … Continue reading →

9 Reasons to Honeymoon in the North Georgia Mountains

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A few weeks ago we considered many of the reasons that Lucille’s Mountain Top Inn & Spa is the perfect North Georgia wedding venue. This week, let’s take a look at several of the ways the North Georgia mountains and Lucille’s, in particular, are the ideal place for a romantic honeymoon! Between the natural beauty of the area and the exquisite luxury of our bed and breakfast, it’ll be easy to see why we continue to be the natural choice for many honeymooners!  The Beautiful Backdrop—There’s no comparison to the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Not only is the … Continue reading →

Fly Fishing School in the North Georgia Mountains

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Fishing School Are you an aspiring angler? Are you looking to gain more skills and experience but aren’t sure where to start? The Fly Fishing School at Habersham Mill might just have the exact experience you’re looking for! Join other fishing students on a two-day intensive program in the north Georgia mountains that will teach you the basics of fly fishing and enhance the skills you may already have with the help of nationally-recognized fly fishing instructors, Jimmy Harris and Kent Edmonds. Upcoming Offerings The school offers various experiences throughout the year, but their next session is February 22 – … Continue reading →

Number the Stars at the Habersham Community Theater in North Georgia

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Dive Into History We’ve explored many of the benefits of small community theaters in our earlier post about the Habersham Community Theater in Clarkesville, GA. This 2020 season will be full of entertaining performances, both lighthearted and serious. Their next major production will be “Number the Stars,” based on the Newberry award-winning novel by Lois Lowry. Number the Stars takes place during World War II and follows the story of two ten-year-old friends, Annemarie Johansen and Ellen Rosen, both living in Copenhagen, Denmark. Ellen and her family are Jewish and are under threat during the German occupation of the area. … Continue reading →

North Georgia’s Newest Tasting Room: FlyHawk Farm

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The North Georgia Mountains have so much to offer in the way of vineyards, wineries, tasting rooms, and scenic dining spots. That’s why we don’t want any of our guests to miss the newest addition to the area: Flyhawk Farm & Tasting Room. This combination farm-plus-winery has all you are looking for in a tasting experience and will have you planning your next trip to the area in no time! Flyhawk Farm & Tasting Room opened just last month to a crowd of eager wine enthusiasts. But what these visitors discovered is that a trip to Flyhawk Farm is much … Continue reading →