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w & w W C w E E . e L N C x T O p M E l o R E r e t h E P . L O e L . m I B J EL LIJAY A O EL LIJAY o Y X , u G 5 n A 0 GEOR GIA 5 t 3 GEOR GIA a 0 5 i 4 n 0 s . c o m SMALL TOWN. BIG ADVENTURES. www.explorethemountains.com All events are subject to change. Please visit calendar www.explorethemountains.com for current information and of events more events. January ............................................................. Wine About Winter March .............................................. St. Patrick’s Day Celebration May .............................................................. Apple Blossom Festival Farmer’s Market June .......................................................................... Farmer’s Market Plein Air July ... Independence Day Celebration, Parade & Fireworks Farmer’s Market August ............................................................................... County Fair Farmer’s Market September ............................................................. Farmer’s Market Dancing Goats Folk Festival October ...................................................... Georgia Apple Festival Apple Arts on the Square Cherry Log Festival Halloween on the Square November ............................................. Veteran’s Day Ceremony Light Up Ellijay contact us 706.635.7400 [email protected] www.ExploreTheEllijays.com theellijays Visit our Welcome Center at 696 First Avenue, East Ellijay M-Sa 9a to 5p Opening Late 2018: Downtown Ellijay Welcome Center 10 Broad Street, Ellijay credits Photos graciously provided by the following: John Crawford Photography, Blue Sky Cabin Rentals, Rick Lucas, Stay Active Ellijay, In the Woods Studio, Mulberry Gap, TJ Kearns, Cartecay Bike Shop, John Karr –Mountain Bike Action Magazine, Cartecay Vineyards, Chateau Meichtry, Reel ’em In Guide Service All businesses confirmed open as of printing, August 2018. Reproduction of any part of this visitor’s guide expressly prohibited. 3 Let Ellijay show you why it is the Mountain Bike Capital of Georgia on one of our single track trails, with a visit to our local full-service bike shop or just bring your bike for a complete getaway at Mulberry Gap. 5 www.explorethemountains.com Please see mountain bike resources on page 18. Ellijay Wine Country is growing. Visit one or all of our five unique venues for premier events, live music or sit back and take in the views while sipping delicious locally made wine. 7 www.explorethemountains.com Find a list of vineyards on page 16. (end lodging) Discover Ellijay’s heirloom orchards and family owned apple houses where you will find fresh fried pies, locally grown apples, and more. Fall brings pick your own apples, hayrides, festivals, and lots of family fun. 9 www.explorethemountains.com Find a list of apple houses on page 16. Grab a kayak, tube or a fishing pole and explore Ellijay’s three rivers. Explore the unspoiled shorelines of Carters Lake, the deepest lake east of the Mississippi River by boat, kayak, or trail. 11 www.explorethemountains.com Please see water sports resources on page 19. Downtown Ellijay provides everything you desire in a quaint mountain town from delicious restaurants and taverns with live music, fantastic shopping and memorable festivities and parades. www.explorethemountains.com 13 Catch a play, performance, or local jam night at the new George Link Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse in downtown. Get your hands dirty in potter’s clay or find your inner artist in a beautiful mountain setting. 15 www.explorethemountains.com Find a list of arts and cultural venues on page 16 & 17. Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association ......................... (706) 632-2144 420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge • www.blueridgearts.net attractions East Towne Cinemas ................................................................ (706) 635-5700 941 Maddox Drive, Suite 205, East Ellijay Apple Houses & Orchards www.easttownecinemas.com Facing East Yoga ....................................................................... (706 ) 273-8498 Aaron Family Orchards .......................................................... (706) 273-3180 100 North Main Street, Ellijay • www.facingeastyoga.com 8350 Highway 52 East, Ellijay • www.aaronfamilyorchards.com George Link, Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse .......................... (706) 635 ‐5626 B.J. Reece Orchards ................................................................. (706) 276-3048 135 Dalton Street, Ellijay • http://gilmerartsplayhouse.org/ 9131 Highway 52 East, Ellijay • www.reeceorchards.com Gilmer Arts .................................................................................. (706) 635-5605 Hillcrest Orchards .................................................................... (706) 273-3838 207 Dalton Street, Ellijay • www.gilmerarts.org 9696 Highway 52 East, Ellijay • www.hillcrestorchards.net Heart Chan, East Regional Retreat Center (ERRC) .... (706) 669-7174 Mercier Orchards ..................................................................... (706) 632-3411 987 Shenendoa Drive, Ellijay • http://heartchan.org 8660 Blue Ridge Drive, Blue Ridge • www.mercierorchards.com In the Woods Studio, LLC ...................................................... (404) 234-1793 Panorama Farm Market ......................................................... (706) 276-3813 14244 Highway 515 North, Suite 1000, Ellijay 63 Talona Spur, Ellijay • www.panoramaorchards.com Mountain Cinemas –Georgia Theatre Company ......... (706) 515-3504 Penland Apple House 312 Highland Parkway, East Ellijay • www.gtcmovies.com (706) 635-5100 Highway 282 location ................................................................ MustLove Art .............................................................................. (706) 635-2782 7678 Tails Creek Road, Ellijay 58 North Main Street, Ellijay Highway 515 location ................................................................ (706) 635-5110 Pouting Cow Folk Art .............................................................. (478) 718-6596 41 Talona Spur, Ellijay • www.penlandsapples.squarespace.com 58 North Main Street, Ellijay R & A Orchards .......................................................................... (706) 273-3821 Tater Patch Players .................................................................. (706) 253 ‐2800 5505 Highway 52 East, Ellijay • www.randaorchards.com 95 Philadelphia Lane, Jasper • http://taterpatchplayers.org Red Apple Barn .......................................................................... (706) 635-5898 3379 Tails Creek Road, Ellijay • www.redapplebarn.com Museums & Gardens Expedition: BIGFOOT! ........................................................... (706) 946-2601 Other Farms & Markets 1934 Highway 515 South, Cherry Log Ellijay Farmer's Market (seasonal; Apr-Oct) ................. (706) 273 ‐9163 http://expeditionbigfoot.mdom.mobi Broad Street, Ellijay Gibbs Gardens ............................................................................ (770) 893-1881 1987 Gibbs Drive, Ball Ground • www.gibbsgardens.com New Ground Market ............................................................... (706) 455 ‐3018 118 North Main Street, Ellijay • www.newgroundmarket.com Gilmer County Historical Society/ Mountain Valley Farm ............................................................ (706) 889-0999 Tabor House & Civil War Museum .................................... (706) 276-1861 2021 Homer Wright Road, Ellijay • www.grassfedgeorgia.com 138 Spring Street, Ellijay Veterans Memorial Bridge & Gardens ............................ (706) 635-1931 Vineyards, Wineries & Tasting Rooms South Main Street, Ellijay • www.gilmercountyveterans.us Cartecay Vineyards ................................................................. (706) 698-9463 5704 Clear Creek Road, Ellijay • www.cartecayvineyards.com Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard & Winery ............ (706) 502-1608 1862 Orchard Lane, Talking Rock • www.chateaumeichtry.com Ellijay River Vineyards ........................................................... (770) 315-9121 111 River Birch Lane, Ellijay • www.ellijayrivervineyards.com Engelheim Vineyards .............................................................. (706) 635-9463 127 Lakeview Road, Ellijay • www.engelheim.com Fainting Goat Vineyards ...................................................... (706) 692-WINE 201 Vineyard Way, Jasper • www.faintinggoatvineyards.com Mountain Treasures Tasting Room ................................... (706) 635 ‐5590 14 North Main Street, Ellijay Arts, Culture & Entertainment Artful Ellijay ................................................................................ (706) 698-1223 10 North Main Street, Ellijay • www.artfulellijay.com www.explorethemountains.com 17 Carters Lake ................................................................................ (706) 334-2248 1850 Carters Dam Road, Oakman www.sam.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/Recreation/CartersLake.aspx outdoor Visit our website for more information on area hiking trails. Horseback Riding activities Appalachian Trail Rides ......................................................... (706) 374-0362 4100 Cutcane Road, Mineral Bluff • www.appalachiantrailrides.com Biking A Step Above Stables .............................................................. (706) 745-9051 Cartecay Bike Shop .................................................................. (706) 635-2453 696 Mauney Circle, Blairsville • www.astepabovestables.com 123 North Main Street, Ellijay • www.cartecaybikes.com Blue Ridge