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Welcome to the Farm Trail! Now in our fourth year, the North Georgia Farm Trail is the place where foodies, families and lovers of all things natural come to explore, experience and reconnect with the land. Welcome to Welcome In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to plan your agri-adventures. We hope you’ll eat, drink, stay, play — and maybe even get a little dirt on your knees! Whatever you do, savor the experience. Visit with a local farmer. Explore our scenic wineries and microbreweries. Experience some delicious farm-to-table dining. And enjoy a few homegrown happenings — fairs, festivals and family-fun events — along the way! Taste, Tour

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U-Pick, U-Eat...... 5 Farm Markets, U-Picks & Orchards Natural Attractions...... 10 Family-Fun, Things to See & Do Handcrafted & Handmade...... 15 Artisans, Galleries & Guilds Area Map...... 18-19 ON THE COVER: Irene Stephens enjoys a sunny day picking Stops Along the Farm Trail apples with son Liam at BJ Reece Orchards in Ellijay, Georgia — just one of many apple orchards along the Farm Trail. From Farm to Table...... 21 (photo by Randy Gray, Broadcast Pro Photo) Inspired & Locally Sourced Menus Produced in association with the Chambers of Commerce for the North Georgia counties of Pickens, Gilmer, Fannin, Union & Towns. Pour It On...... 24 © 2016 Content Creative LLC. All rights reserved. Vineyards, Breweries & Distilleries Reproduction without written permission is prohibited. For advertising and distribution information, please contact the publisher: Stay Awhile...... 27 (706) 900-0119 • [email protected] Farmstead Lodging, B&Bs and Cabins Photography by Randy Gray, Joyce Dumas, Jackie Smith, the Chambers and our Advertisers. History & Heritage...... 31 Locate our advertisers by number on the map on pages 18-19. Homesteads, Museums & Heritage Sites www.GaFarmTrail.com /northgeorgiafarmtrail Homegrown Happenings...... 32 / NorthGeorgiaFarmTrail /ngfarmtrail Fairs, Festivals & Fun Events

4 • North Georgia Farm Trail Pickens, Gilmer, Fannin U-Pick U-Eat Harvest Table Farm Farm Markets, 961 Old Whitestone Rd. E.,Talking Rock, GA 30175 (828) 772-4206 • kalunacommunity.org/harvest-table-farm.html U-Picks & Fresh Produce for CSA and Local Markets Jasper City Market 67 South Main St., Jasper, GA 30143 Orchards facebook.com (Jasper City Market) Seasonal Farmers Market Mel-O-Dale Farm 1053 Old Cove Rd., Jasper, GA 30143 long the North (706) 692-2086 AGeorgia Farm Trail, Blueberries a Saturday morning Talking Rock Produce farmers market means 6414 Hwy. 136 W., Talking Rock, GA 30175 (706) 253-2531 • facebook.com (Talking Rock Produce) heirloom tomatoes, Roadside Stand

fresh-from-the field Sil- Union County Farmers Market, Blairsville Tate Market ver Queen corn — and 20 Canton Rd., Jasper, GA 30143 the chance to shake (770) 737-5123 Roadside Stand hands with the farmers who grew everything! Or, roll up your sleeves and enjoy the sun on Hillcrest Orchards your back as you pick Apple U-Pick Apples some plump berries at Pic kin Petting Farm a local berry patch. Jubil ’ EW! ee! Bakery & Farm Market N Cow Train • Wagon Rides Jasper & Talking Rock Cow Milking • Pig Races 4 T Beef Company Inc. Jumping Pillow • Mini Golf 730 Cowart Mountain Rd., Jasper, GA 30143 Live Entertainment (404) 416-5052 • facebook.com (4 T Beef Company Inc) Farm-raised Beef • Local Products Great Food • Family Fun! 5 Sons Farm September 10-October 30, 2016 639 Hamrick Rd., Talking Rock, GA 30175 (Attractions open weekends only; Farm Market & Petting Farm open daily) (404) 702-9486 • 5sonsfarm.com U-Pick Blueberries • Fresh Produce • CSA Program 706-273-3838 • HillcrestOrchards.net The Destination Market 9696 Hwy. 52 E. • 9 miles east of Ellijay . Steve Tate Hwy. @ Roundabout, Jasper, GA 30143 ia Apple (706) 692-7902 • facebook.com/TheDestinationGA eorg Seasonal Farmers & Crafts Market ! G EW e Maze Dig-It Farm N Tre Grandview Rd., Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-7902 • dig-itfarm.com Grand Opening! Play Games & Sustainable Organic Farm • Roadside Stand • Garden Tours Learn About Apples in the First & Only 1 2 3 4 5 Apple Tree Maze in the Southeast! 6 7 8 9 10

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36 37 U-Eat Mountain Valley Farms Tate Meat & Market 2021 Homer Wright Rd., Ellijay, GA 30536 4817 Hwy. 53 E., Tate, GA 30177 (706) 889-0999 • grassfedgeorgia.com (770) 735-8283 • facebook.com (Tate Meat Market) Farm Store • Grass-Fed Beef • Free Range Pork Grassfed beef • Farm-raised Pork & Chicken • Local Products U-Pick New Ground Market Wolfscratch Farms 118 North Main Street, Ellijay, GA 30540 673 Long Swamp Church Rd., Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 455-3018 • newgroundmarket.com (770) 617-8403 • wolfscratchfarms.wordpress.com Local & Regional Foods • Artisan Products • Books CSA • Workshare • Education Panorama Orchards & Farm Market 63 Talona Spur, Ellijay, GA 30540 (706) 276-3813 • panoramaorchards.com Ellijay & East Ellijay Apples • Farm Market • Fudge Aaron Family Orchards Penland’s Apple House 8350 Hwy. 52 E., Ellijay, GA 30536 41 Talona Spur, Ellijay, GA 30540 (706) 273-3180 • facebook.com/AaronsAppleHouse (706) 635-5100 • penlandsapples.squarespace.com Apple Picking • Farm Products • Fried Pies Apples • Cider • Pies Bear Creek Cattle Company R&A Orchards 4989 Gates Chapel Rd., Ellijay, GA 30540 5505 Hwy. 52 E., Ellijay, GA 30536 (706) 636-2333 • bearcreekcattle.com (706) 273-3821 • randaorchards.com 1 Premium2 3 4 Dry5 Aged, All-Natural Beef Apples • Strawberries • Peaches • Farm Market 6 7 BJ8 REECE9 10 ORCHARDS Red Apple Barn 9131 Hwy. 52 E., Ellijay, GA 30536 11 12 13 14 15 3379 Tails Creek Rd., Ellijay, GA 30540 (706) 276-3048 • reeceorchards.com (706) 635-5898 • redapplebarn.com 16 U-Pick171 182 • 19Farmers3 204 5Market • Petting Farm • Wagon Rides U-Pick Apples • Pumpkins • Cider • Farm Market 21 22 6 HILLCREST237 248 259 ORCHARDS10 Sellers Apple House 9696 Hwy. 52 E., Ellijay, GA 30536 255 Parks Dr., Ellijay, GA 30536 26 2711 1228 1329 1430 15 (706) 273-3838 • hillcrestorchards.net (706) 273-3026 31 U-Pick1632 1733 • 1834Bakery3519 &20 Farm Market • Festivals • Petting Farm Apples • Breads • Fritters • Canned Goods

Holden2136 2237 Creek23 24 Farms25 Smokey Hollow Farms 59 New Liberty Tr., Ellijay, GA 30536 2897 Goose Island Rd., Cherry Log, GA 30522 26 27 28 29 30 (706) 273-6999 • holdencreekfarms.com (678) 374-7473 • smokeyhollowfarms.com Goats31 32 • Pastured33 34 Poultry35 • Goat Milk Soap • Farm Store Classes • Events • Organic Gardening • Goats

Hudson’s36 37 Apple House The Tater Patch Farm 8036 Hwy. 52 E., Ellijay, GA 30536 5390 Big Creek Rd., Ellijay, GA 30540 (706) 273-3160 (706) 273-9746 • facebook.com/taterpatchfarm Apples • Cider • Jams • Relishes • Honey • Syrups U-Dig Potatoes • Hayrides • Games Mack Aaron’s Apple House 8955 Hwy. 52 E., Ellijay, GA 30536 (706) 273-3600 • sites.google.com/site/mackaaronsapplehouse Blue Ridge & McCaysville Apples • Peaches • Nectarines • Fried Pies Blake Collins Blueberry Farm 843 Collins Rd., Morganton, GA 30560 (706) 374-5674 U-Pick Blueberries Blue Ridge Beef 11 Mountain St., Ste. 1, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 633-7469 • facebook.com/blueridgebeefinc Natural Organic & Grass-fed Beef • Pork • Eggs • Cheeses Blue Ridge Rum Cakes & Farm Fresh Eggs 11 Strauss Village Ln., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 964-1300 • blueridgerumcake.com Farm-fresh Eggs • Homemade Rum Cakes

6 • North Georgia Farm Trail Pickens, Gilmer, Fannin Bramlett Trout Farms 434 Rainbow Rd., Suches, GA 30572 (706) 838-4558 • facebook. com (Bramlett Trout Farms) Rainbow Trout Hatchery • Restaurant & Pond Supplier Cross Country Farms 2465 Hardscrabble Rd., Mineral Bluff, GA 30559 (706) 633-0383 • facebook.com/crosscountry farmshardscrabble Farm-Raised Pork & Beef D&D Produce Market 10480 Lakeway Hwy., Mineral Bluff, GA 30559 Roadside Market • Fresh Fruit • Seasonal Vegetables Foster’s Produce Market West First St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 Roadside Market • Fresh Fruit • Seasonal Vegetables Gabe’s Greens at Quinn’s Greenhouse 1060 W. Tennessee Ave., McCaysville, GA 30555 (706) 492-4219 • quinnsgreenhouse.com Fruit Trees & Bushes • Herbs • Seeds • Hydroponic Greens Heartwood Market Garden & CSA 1 2 3 1004 Burdines5 Pond Rd., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 669-3240 • facebook.com/Heartwoodcsa 6 7 8 CSA9 10Program • Seasonal Produce & Microgreens 11 12 13 14 MERCIER15 ORCHARDS 8660 Blue Ridge Dr., Blue Ridge 16 17 18 19 20 (706) 632-3411 • mercier-orchards.com 21 22 23 U-Pick24 25 • Bakery • Market • Restaurant • Farm Winery 26 27 28 Mountain29 30 View Orchards & Cider House Cafe 2984 Mobile Rd., McCaysville, GA 30555 31 32 33 (706)34 35 492-7753 • facebook.com (Cider House Cafe) 36 37 U-Pick • Farm Market • Restaurant Podunk Produce-N-Such 9945 Lakewood Hwy., Mineral Bluff, GA 30559 (706) 374-1234 • facebook.com/podunkproduce.tommerrell Farm Stand Shadow Ridge Bee Farm 564 Blue Arrow Rd., Mineral Bluff, GA 30559 (706) 374-0409 • shadowridgebeefarm.com Farm Fresh Honey • Beeswax • Queen Bees • Bee Supplies Taste of Amish 83 Dunbarton Farm Rd., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 632-8989 • tasteofamish.com Seasonal Produce • Grass-Fed Beef • Pantry Staples

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36 37 1 2 3 4 5 Attractions 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 COHUTTA13 14 15 COUNTRY STORE 83 Dunbarton Farm Rd., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 Little G’s Mountain Garden Center 16 17 18 19 20 768 Cherry Log St., Cherry Log, 30522 (706) 946-6366 • cohuttacountrystore.com (706) 273-2012 • littlegsgardencenter.com 21 Horse22 23 Tack24 &25 Feed • Clothing & Boots • Gifts & Decor • Pet Food & Supplies Mountain Plants • Gardening Products • Landscaping 29 26 27 28 30 Just look for the Natural Lowery’s Tree Farm 31 32 33 34 35 soaring windmill 499 Old Pleasant Valley Rd., Talking Rock, GA 30175 to discover the 36 37 (706) 276-3545 “country store Christmas Tree Farm that’s a whole lot Mountain Ridge Garden Shop more!” Inside 746 River St., Ellijay, GA 30536 Cohutta Country (706) 698-2815 • mountainridgegardenshop.com Store, you’ll find Mountain Plants • Gardening • Landscaping stylish accesso- Reece’s Corn Maze ries, gifts and 1472 Hudson Martin Rd., Ellijay, GA 30536 home decor — (706) 889-7468 in addition to Corn Maze • Creekside Picnic Area farm and pet goods, including The Tater Patch Farm an array of holistic and all-natural pet foods. When it comes to 5390 Big Creek Rd., Ellijay, GA 30540 (706) 273-9746 • facebook.com/taterpatchfarm critters, owners Laurie and Jim McClearen know their stuff. Jim’s a U-Dig Potatoes • Hayrides • Games long-time veterinarian, and Laurie has been involved with horses most of her life. Together, they raise beef cattle and Dartmoor ponies on their family farm outside of Blue Ridge. They also stock Blue Ridge & McCaysville all of your favorite clothing brands, including Levi’s, Columbia, Wrangler, Carhartt, Ariat and much more! And if it’s something Adventure Trail Rides small that you’re looking to take back home, you won’t be disap- 933 Cashes Valley Rd., Cherry Log, GA 30522 pointed by Cohutta’s line of candles and soaps. (706) 258-BARN • adventuretrailrides.com 1 & 1¹⁄� Hour Rides • Picnic Rides • Sunset Rides 1 2 Cohutta3 4 5Stables Blue Ridge • (706) 851-5198 • cohuttastables.com Back Country Horseman of North Georgia 6 7 Trail8 9Rides10 • Horse Sales • Training PO Box 1471, Blue Ridge • bchng.org Trail Maintenance • Benefit Rides • Membership 11 12 13 THE14 COOK’S15 FARM 200 River St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 18 20 Big Creek Alpaca Farms 16 17 19 • 193 Bear Mountain Lodge Rd., Cherry Log, GA 30522 (706) 946-3276 facebook.com/TheCooksFarm • (706) 838-4801 21 22 Urban23 24 Farm25 Kids’ Farm-to-Fork Camp Alpacas • Fiber • Rugs • Sales 26 27 Fannin28 29 County30 Co-Op 370 E. Main St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 Blanche Manor Stables 31 32 (706)33 34 632-542535 177 Deal Hollow Rd., Copperhill, TN, 37317 • • (706) 455-7433 • blanchemanor.com 36 Seasonal37 Bedding Plants Seed Feed Horseback Riding • Wagon Rides • Yurts & Bunkhouses Noontootla Creek Farms 3668 Newport Rd., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 Blue Ridge Cannery (706) 838-0585 • (706) 781-4019 • ncfga.net 811 Summit St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 • • (706) 632-0208 Fly Fishing Sporting Clays Quail & Pheasant Hunting Public Canning Facility & Kitchen Quinn’s Greenhouse & Gabe’s Greens 1060 W. Tennessee Ave., McCaysville, GA 30555 Blue Ridge Mountain Trail Rides at Hells Hollow (706) 492-4219 • quinnsgreenhouse.com 319 Hells Hollow Rd., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 • (706) 408-7433 • blueridgemountaintrailridesathellshollow.com Seasonal Bedding Plants Landscape Plants Pony-Go-Round • Wagon Rides • Trail Rides Silver Spurs Ranch 80 Piney Rd., Mineral Bluff, GA 30559 Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery (706) 374-2823 • facebook.com/silverspursranch 4730 Rock Creek Rd., Suches, GA 30572 • • (706) 838-4723 • fws.gov/chattahoocheeforest Pony Rides Petting Zoo Events Educational Exhibits • Events • Fishing

12 • North Georgia Farm Trail Pickens, Gilmer, Fannin Willow Creek Falls & Vineyard 35 Trackside Ct., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 632-7008 • willowcreekfalls.com Special Events • Hayrides • Parties • Weddings Blairsville & Suches 1 2 A3 Step4 Above5 Stables 696 Mauney Cir., Blairsville, GA 30512 6 7 8 9 10 (706) 745-9051 • astepabovestables.com 11 12 Trail13 14 Rides15 • Boarding • Breeding • Showing • Sales 16 17 18 ANNIE’S19 20 DREAM ALPACA FARM Rocky Top Rd., Blairsville, GA 30512 22 24 21 (770)23 503-922925 • alpacasatanniesdream.com • [email protected] 26 27 Alpacas28 29 •30 Breeding • Farm Tours by Appointment Darrell and Annie Addison 34 31 32 33 35 had a dream — to share their SMALL TOWN. 36 37 love of animals with others who aren’t so lucky to live on BIG VIEWS. a scenic mountain farm! The Addison family has opened their delightful 10-acre spread for visitors to experience their cute-and-cuddly alpacas up-close and personal. Currently, there are 30+ alpacas in the herd. This isn’t a stand-behind-the-fence experience — visitors are Get a world away invited to come inside and interact directly with these in only an hour incredibly social animals. Just an hour north of There’s also a friendly flock of chickens and ducks (and a few ram- bunctious goats!). Farm tours are available by appointment daily Atlanta, come explore 696 First Avenue from 11 am-4 pm. Call (770) 503-9229 or (678) 997-6931 to schedule your visit. East Ellijay, GA 30540 our natural treasures: 706-635-7400 Basket Barn Nursery 77 Basket Barn Ln., Blairsville, GA 30512 fresh-picked apples, (706) 751-6187 • basketbarnlane.com Nursery • Wrought Iron Containers • Bedding Plants ﬂ avorful wines, unique restaurants, quaint lodg- Black Mountain Trout Ponds 1172 Glen Elliott Rd., Suches, 30572 ing, textural pott ery, colorful painti ngs, frolicking (706) 809-2080 • facebook.com/BlackMountainTroutPonds Trout Fishing • 3 Ponds • Pole & Bait Rental horses, expansive ranches and more. They’re just Buds & Butterflies Nursery & Garden Center 5483 Murphy Hwy., Blairsville, GA 30512 a few of the reasons we say: “Gilmer’s Got It!” (706) 745-0840 • facebook.com/budsandbutterflies Annuals • Perennials • Hanging Baskets • Bird Seed EXPLORE THE ELLIJAYS OF NORTH GEORGIAA Georgia Mountain Research & Education Center 195 GA Mtn. Experiment Station Rd., Blairsville, GA 30512 ExploreTheEllijays.com (706) 745-2655 • gmrec.uga.edu Woodland Medicine Trail • Ethnobotanical Gardens / TheEllijays B

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E Attractions Union County Saddle Club Happy Goat Trading Co. 73 Saddle Club Dr., Blairsville, GA 30512 4903 Hwy. 515 E., Blairsville, GA 30512 (706) 745-3420 • unioncountysaddleclub.org (706) 379-2123 • www.happygoattrading.com Horse Shows • Clinics • Rodeos • Special Events Animals & Supplies • Furniture • Restaurant • Events 1 2 3 4 5 Natural The Herb Crib 6 7 8 9 10 2998 Trackrock Church Rd., Blairsville, GA 30512 Hiawassee & Young Harris (706) 781-6465 • herbcrib.com 11 12 13 14 Alpaca15 Tierra Organic Herb Farm • Heirloom Flowers • Retail Store 16 17 18 19 706220 Nichols Rd., Young Harris, GA 30582 Jerae’s Unity Alpacas (706) 897-4305 • alpacatierra.com 1338 Henson Rd., Blairsville, GA 30512 21 22 23 24 Alpaca25 Farm • Breeding (706) 889-2185 • facebook.com/alpacasinnortheastgeorgia 26 27 28 29 30 BRASSTOWN VALLEY RESORT STABLES Alpaca Farm • Craft Store 6321 Hwy. 76, Young Harris, GA 30582 31 32 33 34 35 Joshua’s Dream Ranch (706) 379-9900 • brasstownvalley.com 507 Smoke Rise Ridge, Blairsville, GA 30512 36 37 Trail Rides • Hay Rides • All Abilities • Custom Excursions (706) 333-5363 • jdranch.org (20% discount on Trail Rides when you mention this ad.) Animal-Assisted Therapy • Petting Farm Cupid Falls Farm Lasso the Moon Alpaca Farm 4630 Thomas Town Rd., Young Harris, GA 30582 106 Agape Dr., Blairsville, GA 30512 (706) 379-4179 • cupidfallsfarm.com Visits by appointment only: (706) 835-1837 • alpacamoon.com Handmade Soaps & Lotions • Alpacas • Alpaca Products Alpaca Farm • Glass & Fiber Studio Destiny Alpacas Pappy’s Country Store 1952 Gibson Rd., Young Harris, GA 30582 34 Pappy’s Plaza, Blairsville, GA 30512 (706) 379-2361 • destinyalpacas.com (706) 835-2712 Alpacas • Gift Shop • Alpaca Products Homemade Jams & Jellies • Old-Fashioned Goods Enota Mountain Retreat Payne Mountain Farms & Store 1000 Hwy. 180, Hiawassee. GA 30546 (800) 990-8869 • enota.com 3221 EV2 Farm3 Dr.,4 Blairsville,5 GA 30512 (706) 897-9435 • paynemountainfarms.com Organic Farm • Cabins & Camping • Farm Animals Wild6 7Herbs8 & 9Teas10 • Seeds • Jewelry • Online Ordering Kimsey Parker Farms Mercantile & Trading Southern11 12 13 Tree14 Plantation15 4671 Hwy. 76 E., Hiawassee, GA 30546 (912) 398-1583 • facebook.com (Kimsey Parker Farms 222616 17 Owltown18 19 Rd.,20 Blairsville, GA 30512 (706) 745-0601 • southerntreeplantation.com Mercantile Trading) • • • Christmas21 22 23 Trees24 •25 Hay Rides • Petting Farm Jams & Jellies Candles Soaps Gifts 26 TRACKROCK27 28 29 30 STABLES Mountain Beekeepers Association 202 Trackrock Camp Rd., Blairsville, GA 30512 Young Harris • (706) 745-1795 • Beekeeping Organization 31 32 33 34 35 (706) 745-5252 • trackrockstables.com Trail36 Riding37 • Lessons • Horse Camps • Boarding For an adventure you won’t soon forget, saddle up with the experienced guides at Trackrock Stables. They’ll match you up with a well-trained horse — whether you’re an accomplished rider or a “greenhorn”! Chil- dren are welcome on trail rides starting at 18 months. Guides share their knowledge of horsemanship with you along the trail, which winds through a beautiful valley bordering the Chattahoochee National Forest. Take your choice of one- and two-hour guided rides as you cross clear mountain streams and canter through peaceful green meadows filled with wild turkey, deer and other wildlife. Camping and cabins are also available at adjoining Trackrock Campground & Cabins. Visit the website for information on horse camps, too!

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Shadow Creek Antiques & Artisans & Handmade Artisans, 4525 Hwy. 136 W., Talking Rock, GA 30175 (706) 253-2114 • shadowcreekantiques.com Gallery • Studio Galleries & Talking Rock Pottery 35 Hidden Creek Rd., Ste. 109, Jasper, Ga 30143 (706) 253-3520 • talkingrockpottery.com Guilds Gallery • Studio • Supplies • Classes • Parties Ellijay & East Ellijay rom baskets and Gilmer Arts & Heritage Association brooms to quilts and 207 Dalton St., Ellijay, GA 30540 F (706) 635-5605 • gilmerarts.org pottery, handcrafted Gallery • Gift Shop • Exhibits • Classes items once served a Green Willow Soap strictly functional pur- 52 N. Main St., Ellijay, GA 30540 pose here in the moun- (706) 273-1250 • facebook.com/GreenWillowSoap tains. Thankfully, the old Artisan Soaps • Sugar Scrubs • Lotions • Soy Candles ways live on in North Mountain Oak Pottery Georgia, which has Pottery available at local galleries

The Art Center, Blue Ridge • become a haven for tal- (706) 636-5593 facebook.com/mountainoakpottery Handmade Pottery ented artisans who celebrate both form and function in endlessly creative ways. Along the Farm Trail, you’ll find not only shops and stores, but also studios and galleries where you can watch skilled artisans whittle, paint, sew, cast, weave and carve. Check GaFarmTrail.com for upcoming exhibits and arts & crafts shows, as well as links to locations.

Jasper & Talking Rock Ed B’s Art Barn 470 Nalley Dr., Jasper,GA 30143 (706) 392-8753 • facebook.com/jasper.brackin Gallery • Studio • Original Art & Sculptures Pisconeri Photography Studio PO Box 339, Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 737-2699 • pisconeri.com Gallery • Workshops The Quilt Shop on Main 29 S. Main St., Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-0702 • thequiltshoponmain.com Fabric • Books • Patterns • Classes • Longarm Quilting High Country Art & Antiques in Blue Ridge.

Union & Towns Counties GaFarmTrail.com • 15 & Handmade Country Stitches Quilt Shop New Ground Market 30 W. Main St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 118 North Main Street, Ellijay, GA 30540 (706) 632-3070 • countrystitchesinc.net (706) 455-3018 • newgroundmarket.com Homemade Quilts • Quilt Supplies • Classes Artisan Products • Books • Local & Regional Foods Fishbone Gallery Whistle Tree Pottery 723 E. Main St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 10 N. Main St., Ellijay, GA 30540 (706) 632-1718 • fishbonegallery.com (706) 698-1223 • whistletreepottery.net Pottery • Dinnerware • Mosaics • Flowerpots Handcrafted Handmade Pottery • Classes • Parties • Gallery Gartrell Gallery 733 E. Main St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 258-2702 • gartrellgallery.com Blue Ridge & McCaysville Fine Art • Folk Art • Classes Ain’t What It Used to Be High Country Art & Antiques 304 W. First St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 715 E. Main St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 308-2787 • aintwhatitusedtobe.com (706) 632-6882 • highcountryart.com Upcycled & Handcrafted Functional Art • Photography Fine Art • Folk Art • Clay Sculpture • Pottery Blue Mountain Music & Gems High Country Picture Framing 1 2 33973 4 E. First5 St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 491 E. Main St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 258-2736 • bluemountainmusicandgems.com (706) 258-2987 • highcountrypictureframing.com 6 7 Artistic8 9 Gemstones10 • Jewelry Made by Local Artists Local Art • Photography 11 12 13 BLUE14 15 RIDGE MOUNTAINS ARTS ASSOCIATION Jerry’s Mountain Furniture 420 W. Main St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 16 17 18 19 20 1014 Aska Rd., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 632-2144 • blueridgearts.net (706) 632-6464 • jerrysmountainfurniture.com 21 22 Fine23 24Arts25 Gallery • Art Exhibits • Arts Education • Art Supplies Rustic Wood Furniture • Custom Orders The Art Center is home to the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Associa- 26 27 28 29 30 tion (BRMAA), a nonprofit, member-based arts organization pro- Mountain Heritage Handcraft 2639 Maxwell Rd., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 31 32 viding33 34 multidisciplinary35 arts education, artist guilds and one of the (706) 851-5616 • facebook.com/MHcrafted largest fine arts gallery expe- 36 37 Handcrafted, Sustainable, Regional & Indigenous Artwork riences in North Georgia. BRMAA hosts two annual Multitudes Gallery / The Coop Around Us arts festivals: the Spring Arts 723 E. Main St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 in the Park festival on Memo- (706) 632-1718 • multitudesgallery.com • • • rial Day weekend and the Fall Glass Art Jewelry Art Gallery Garden Center Arts in the Park festival the Oyster Fine Bamboo Fly Rods 2nd weekend in October. 494 E. Main St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 Located in the Historic Fan- (706) 374-4239 • oysterbamboo.com nin County Courthouse, The Hand-engraved Bamboo Fly Rods • Classes Art Center houses seven gal- Turning Leaf — A Fine Art Gallery leries, two resident artist stu- 651 E. Main St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 dios, three classrooms, a (706) 632-6625 • turningleafwoodart.com dance studio, an art supply Affordable Local, Regional & American Art & Gifts station and a kiln studio. Stop in to view the artwork, take a class or enjoy a festival — Blairsville & Suches then become a member and Al Garnto Fine Arts Studio be a part of The Art Center 75 Veterans Memorial Dr., Blairsville, GA 30512 canvas! [email protected] • algarnto.com Canoe Outdoor Kinetic Sculpture • Yard Art • Metal Work • Fine Art 624A E. Main St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 Art n’ Antiques Etcetera (706) 258-2999 • canoelook.com 3196 Hwy. 515 E.,Victoria’s Center #3, Blairsville, GA 30512 Handcrafted Jewelry • Designer Bags (706) 994-0391 • facebook.com/artnantiquesetcertera Works of Area Artisans • Antiques • Hand-painted Furniture

16 • North Georgia Farm Trail Pickens, Gilmer, Fannin Candles by Jean 1779 Murphy Hwy., Blairsville, GA 30512 Come Home to… (706) 745-8868 • candlesbyjean.com THE UNION COUNTY FARMERS MARKET Hand-carved Candles 85+ vendors & artisans selling Dey’s Welding Service locally grown produce & plants, 10315 Murphy Hwy., Blairsville, GA 30512 (828) 835-0194 • deyswelding.com delicious food & baked goods, Welding • Blacksmithing • Metal Art and beautiful handmade crafts. Ellen & Roger Gerber June 4-Oct. 29, 2016 148 Old Smokey Road, Stall #51, Blairsville, GA 30512 Sat: 7AM-1PM (706) 897-1773 • [email protected] Scrimshaw Art • Garlic • Heirloom Tomatoes Tues: 2PM-6PM Essence of Rose 148 Old Smokey 1 442 Chevy3 4 Dr., 5Ste. G, Blairsville, GA 30512 Road, Blairsville,1 2 3 4 5 (706) 994-1497 • [email protected] GA 30512 6 Homemade7 8 9 Soaps10 & Lotions 6 7 8 9 10 (706) 439-6043 11 12 13 14 15 Fabrics Galore & Quilting Store ucfarmersmarket.com11 12 13 14 15 19 Cobalt St., Ste. G, Blairsville, GA 30512 16 17 18 19 20 16 17 18 19 20 (706) 745-6918 • fabricsgaloreandquiltingstore.com Find us on 21 Quilts22 23 • Fabric24 25 • Classes THE UNION 21COUNTY22 23 CANNING24 25 PLANT 26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 HI COUNTRY SHOPS / A great place to preserve & process 31 SHERRY32 33 34 O ARTS35 & CRAFTS / 31 32 33 all34 your35 local fruits, vegetables, GAIL’S GIFTS 334736 37 Hwy. 515 E., Blairsville, GA 30512 36 37 soups & meats. (706) 781-4226 • facebook.com/SherryOArtsCrafts July 5-Oct. 13, 2016 Locally Made Arts & Crafts 25¢ per pint, Tues & Thurs: 6AM-12PM A truly unique local 35¢ per shopping experience quart Wed in August: 6AM-12PM awaits you at Hi Coun- (at the Union County Farmers Market) try Shops, where owners Sherry Owenby and Gail Tipton have metic- ulously stocked 3,000 Visit the Past… square feet of space THE REECE FARM & HERITAGE CENTER with distinctive arts & crafts, country décor Historic home of acclaimed poet and charming hand- & novelist Byron Herbert Reece. made pieces from area • Museum & gift shop artists and crafters. Local and regionally made items include jewelry, woodwork, pot- • Displays of early Appalachian life tery, artwork and “not-your-ordinary” furniture — whiskey barrel (barns, farm exhibits & artifacts) sinks and pieces made of reclaimed barnwood. There are also • Creekside poetry & nature trails, plenty of old tin signs, turned bowls, yard art and tea-stained sheet picnic tables & amphitheater music. A perennially popular item is Sherry’s line of Mason Jar hanging lamps, featuring the old Edison-style incandescent light • Wedding & event pavilion bulbs. If you’re lucky, Sherry may have some of her own creations 1 2 3 4 5 on display (her trademark American Flag wreaths sell out almost as Open April-Nov. quickly as she can make them). Hi Country Shops also features Wed-Sat: 10AM-4PM6 7 8 9 10 dealer space with a constantly evolving assortment of treasures — Sun: 1PM-4PM 11 12 13 14 15 from quilts to kitchen linens and Christian art items. Whatever you 8552 Gainesville Hwy. do, come prepared to browse! Blairsville, GA 3051216 17 18 19 20 (706) 745-2034 | reecefarm.org21 22 23 24 25

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11 12 13 14 15 & Handmade 16 17 18 19 20 Rountree’s Furniture & Décor 21 HIGH22 23 COUNTRY24 25 ARTISANS, INC. 79 Rountree Cir., Blairsville, GA 30512 butternutcreekfestival.com (706) 745-3103 • rountreesfurniture.com 26 27 28 29 30 Annual Fine Juried Arts & Crafts Festival Custom Design Furniture • Screen Doors 31 32 33 34 35 Jerae’s Unity Alpacas Sleepy Hollow Enterprises 1338 36Henson37 Rd., Blairsville, GA 30512 5279 Hwy. 515 E., Blairsville, GA 30512 (706) 889-2185 • jeraesunityalpacas.com (706) 379-9622 • whimsicalfairygarden.com Alpaca Fiber Products Gnome Homes • Fairy Doors • Bird Houses • Art Supplies Handcrafted Lardworks Studio at Lasso the Moon Alpaca Farm Sundance Gallery Gifts 106 Agape Dr., Blairsville, GA 30512 4397 Town Creek School Rd., Blairsville, GA 30512 (706) 835-1837 • alpacamoon.com (706) 781-3938 • sundancegallerygifts.com Glass & Fiber Art • Alpaca Jewelry & Products Local & American-Made Arts & Crafts 1 2 3 4 5 Made With Love Marketplace Sunrise Grocery 32 Young Harris St., Blairsville, GA 30512 6 7 8 9 756810 Gainesville Hwy., Blairsville, GA 30512 (706) 745-0243 • facebook.com/madewithlovemarketplace (706) 745-5877 • sunrisegrocery.com Handmade Items • Embroidery • Heat Press • Gifts & More 11 12 13 14 Homemade15 Foods • Local Crafts • Souvenirs 18 19 20 Mountain Hope Pottery & Sculpture 16 17 Various Galleries (Call to schedule a visit in Blairsville) 21 22 23 24 Hiawassee25 & Young Harris (706) 400-2461 • mountainhopepottery.com Dinnerware • Unique Pieces • Unusual Sculptures 26 27 28 29 30 BRASSTOWN VALLEY RESORT & SPA 6321 Hwy. 76, Young Harris, GA 30582 31 32 33 34 35 The Mountain House (706) 379-9900 • brasstownvalley.com 3258 Hwy. 515 E., Blairsville, GA 30512 36 37 Art Exhibits • Gallery • Events (706) 745-6006 • jerrysmountainfurniture.com Custom Furniture & Decor Campus Gate Art Gallery 5149 College St. @ Young Harris College, Young Harris, GA 30582 Rich Furniture & Cabinet Shop (706) 379-5256 • yhc.edu/academics/fine-arts/campus-gate 37 Horizon Dr., Blairsville, GA 30512 Gallery of Student Artwork (706) 745-3548 Rustic Design Furniture Creekside General Store 2955 US Hwy 76 E., Hiawassee, GA 30546 (706) 896-9448 • creeksidegeneralstore.com Pottery • Furniture • Home Decor • Jams & Jellies Deb Collins Signature Gallery 140 N. Main St., Hiawassee, GA 30546 (706) 896-1294 • debcollins.com Watercolor Gallery • Original Artwork & Gifts • Classes Giggle Girls Exotic Fiber (706) 632-8680 • gigglegirlsfiber.com Alpaca Yarns & Exotic Fibers • Classes • Alpaca Farm Mountain Regional Arts Guild/ ArtWorks Artisan Center 232-B Chatuge Way, Hiawassee, GA 30546 (706) 896-0932 • artguildstore.com Gallery of 50+ Local Artists William Holland School of Lapidary Arts 230 Lapidary Ln., Young Harris, GA 30582 Bees wax candles at the Union County (706) 379-2126 • lapidaryschool.org Farmer’s Market, and a pottery mug Classes • Handmade Bead, Mineral & Gem on display at a local festival. Artwork

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Inspired 1 2 3 Ellijay4 5 & East Ellijay 6 7 8 9 THE10 1907 RESTAURANT 24 River St., Ellijay, GA 30540 & Locally 11 12 13 14(706)15 276-6116 • (706) 635-1907 • the1907.com 16 17 18 19Upscale20 Dining Featuring Continental Cuisine Mix the warmth of 22 24 Sourced Menus21 23 25 a classic English 26 27 28 29 30 country pub with a healthy serving of 31 32 33 34 35 Southern hospitality arm-fresh foodstuffs 36 37 and you begin to get from small, local the feel of The 1907 F Restaurant. Here, producers form the core upscale dining cen-

of the farm-to-fork Chef Danny Mellman, Harvest on Main, Blue Ridge ters around a “Conti- experience here on the nental” menu that includes incredible Farm Trail. It might be a steaks, seafood, bit of sourwood honey chicken, pasta and in a glaze or the kick of salads as well as local apple brandy in a plenty of decadent desserts. Locally provisioned items fill the menu, including fresh rainbow trout from Bramlett’s Trout Farm, bread pudding. In many grassfed beef from Bear Creek Cattle Company and fresh veggies cases, the farm-to-table from Simmons Farm. Located in the heart of Ellijay’s historic dis- experience is enhanced trict, the building has a wonderfully storied past, creating a one- by unique settings in of-a-kind atmosphere for lunch and dinner. The downstairs rest aurant spills out onto a cozy back patio, and the fully licensed historically significant bar has plenty of local craft beers on tap as well as prize-winning buildings. wines from neighboring wineries. Of course, the very-British owner stocks plenty of good English beer to accompany the upscale pub grub. Upstairs, you will find another comfortable seating and dining area with a balcony overlooking River Street. This area has its Jasper & Talking Rock own unique and beautifully designed bar. In addition, the ’07 has 1 2 613 MAIN4 5 a large area used for special events and, from time to time, music 49 S. Main St., Jasper, GA 30143 and dancing. 6 (706)7 8 253-72899 10 • 61main.com 11 Fresh,12 13 Locally14 15 Grown Menu • Seasonal Cuisine 1 2 3 4 5 16 Home17 18 Restaurant19 20 3909 Steve Tate Hwy., Marble Hill, GA 30148 6 7 8 9 10 21 (770)22 23 893-338924 25 • homerestaurantga.com 11 12 13 14 15 26 Creative27 28 29Comfortable30 Cuisine • Locally Sourced Ingredients 16 17 18 19 20 31 32 33 34 35 21 22 23 24 25 36 37 26 27 28 29 30

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From Farm From 26 27 28 29riverstreettavern30 Craft Beers on Tap 31 32 33 34• Local35 Wines • 36 37 Live Music You know the food and drink must be Fresh-and-local is on the menu at both The good when you dis- 1907 Restaurant and River Street Tavern, cover this is where where in-the-know locals mingle with the locals come for a visitors hungry for a unique (and cold beverage and a good meal. With 21 beers on tap, beer lovers delicious) dining experience. have plenty of choices, including many proudly brewed right here in North Georgia! The Tavern also serves a wide range of spirits, and has plenty of locally produced wines. The menu features a Blue Ridge & McCaysville savory selection of burgers, including the award-winning All Amer- Black Sheep Restaurant, Bar & Patio ican, which is made with fresh, locally raised beef. You can dig into 480 W. Main St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 a variety of sandwiches and delicious salads, along with chicken (706) 946-3663 • blacksheepblueridge.com and chicken wings. The tavern is well-known for its Wednesday Locally Sourced Ingredients • Craft Beer • Full Bar night “wing night,” and there is always live music on Friday and Saturday nights provided by talented local musicians. Blue Ridge Brewery 1 2 1873 Depot4 5 St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 632-6611 • blueridgebrewery.com Cafe 131 (at The Martyn House In Towne) 6 7 Locally8 9 Sourced10 Ingredients • Craft Beer • Live Music 131 N. Main St., Ellijay, GA 30540 11 12 13 14 15 (706) 635-5565 • themartynhouse.com BLUE RIDGE GROCERY 560 E. Main St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 Friday-Night Only • Reservation Only • Seasonal Menus 17 18 19 20 16 (706) 258-2867 • facebook.com/BlueRidgeGrocery.com The Martyn House – The Farm 21 22 Local23 24 Grown,25 Local Made Provisions • Bakery 912 Flat Branch Rd., Ellijay, GA 30540 (706) 635-4759 • themartynhouse.com 26 27 Fightingtown28 29 30 Tavern Farm-to-Table Dinners • Glamping Bed 1 2 5113 E.4 Main5 St., Blue Ridge, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 31 32 33 34 35 • & Breakfast (706) 946-2006 fightingtowntavern.com 6 367 Fresh,378 9 Locally10 Sourced Ingredients • Craft Beer • Full Bar 11 12 13 HARVEST14 15 ON MAIN 576 E. Main St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 161 172 183 194 205 (706) 946-6164 • harvestonmain.com Premier Riverfront Dining216 227 Locally238 249 Sourced1025 Farm-to-Fork Restaurant Casual dining overlooking2611 1227 1328 MASSERIA1429 1530 KITCHEN & BAR 67 Roberts Wy., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 the scenic Toccoa River.1 2 3 184 5 20 1631 1732 (706)33 3419 946-151135 • facebook.com/masseriakitchen Local farm-raised Rainbow Trout, 6 217 22368 Locally23379 1024 Sourced25 Mediterranean & Italian Restaurant our signature dish prepared a 11 1226 1327 1428 MERCIER1529 30 ORCHARDS variety of ways, including 8660 Blue Ridge Dr., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 20 smoked on-site!16 1731 1832 (706)1933 34 632-341135 • mercier-orchards.com 1 2 3 4 5 21 22 2336 Restaurant2437 25 & Bakery • Farm Market • Farm Winery 6 7 8 9 10 706-632-7891 29 ToccoaRiversideRestaurant.com26 27 28 Mountain30 View Orchards & Cider House Cafe 11 12 13 14 15 2984 Mobile Rd., McCaysville, GA 30555 8055 Aska Road, Blue Ridge31 32 33 (706)34 35 492-7753 16 17 18 19 20 (Open for lunch & dinner Wednesday-Sunday) 36 37 Restaurant • U-Pick • Farm Market 21 22 23 24 25

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36 37 From Farm Taste1 2 of 3Amish4 5 to Table 836 Dunbarton7 8 9 Farm10 Rd., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 632-8989 • tasteofamish.com Spotlight on: The Sawmill Place Grass-Fed11 12 13 Beef14 • Seasonal15 Produce • Sandwiches Discover “Destination Dining” 16 TOCCOA17 18 19 RIVERSIDE20 RESTAURANT 8055 Aska Rd., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 in Blairsville 21 22 23 24 25 (706) 632-7891 • toccoariversiderestaurant.com Local26 27 Rainbow28 29 Trout30 • Wine & Beer • Riverside Dining ow, this is what farm-to-table dining is all about! Nestled in a 31 32 33 34 35 charmingN cabin just off the town Blairsville36 37 & Suches square in Blairsville, The Sawmill Place is truly a destination to plan Appalachian Kitchens & Winery PO Box 2285, Blairsville, GA 30514 your visit around. Start your agri- (706) 745-8660 • appalachiankitchens.com adventures with a hearty, cooked- 1 Jams2 3 & Jellies4 5 • Wedding Favors • Corporate Gifts to-order breakfast using seasonal, locally-sourced goods — the farm 6 Boondocks7 8 9 Bayou10 Grill fresh eggs and Applewood 11 58312 Blue13 14Ridge15 St., Blairsville, GA 30512 (706) 400-7098 • facebook.com/Boondocks.blairsville Smoked Bacon are brought 16 Locally17 18 Sourced19 20 Produce • Cajun & Creole Meals in daily, and the fresh berries on your Buttermilk 1 2 213 224 LOGAN235 24 TURNPIKE25 MILL 4494 Gainesville Hwy., Blairsville, GA 30512 Pancakes probably came 6 7 268 279 1028 29 30 (800) 84-GRITS • loganturnpikemill.com from around the corner at With so many fresh goods grown 11 12 1331 Stone1432 1533 Ground34 35 Grits • Corn Meal • Porridge • Mixes/Flour Tim Dyer’s Blueberry right here, it only makes sense for Patch. At lunch time (or 16 17 18 1936 THE2037 SAWMILL PLACE Shawn and Amy Kight to prepare 1150 Pat Haralson Dr., Blairsville, GA 30512 dinner as we say in the their generational family dishes 21 22 23 24 25 South), the experienced (706) 745-1250 • thesawmillplace.com with foods from the local harvest. 26 27 28 Traditional29 30 Southern Farm-to-Table Food • Breakfast Sawmill staff family serves up an authentic meat-and-three using locally sourced meats 1 2 323 4 345 31 33 Wildcat35 Lodge & Campground and fresh veggies harvested on area farms — try the Pork 6 7 8 9 107475 Hwy. 60, Suches, GA 30572 36 37 (706) 747-1011 • wildcatsuches.com Chops, Meatloaf, Slow-Cooked Roast Beef or Chicken ’n 11 12 13 14 Diner15 & Country Store • Farm-to-Table • Camping/RVs Dumplins paired with some delicious sides, including Okra & Tomatoes, Corn on the Cob, Red Skin Potatoes, Crowder Peas 16 17 18 19 20 and, of course, Fried Green Tomatoes. The menu is harvest- 21 22 23 24 Hiawassee25 & Young Harris driven and filled with heirloom recipes from co-owner Amy 26 27 28 29 30 BRASSTOWN VALLEY RESORT Kight’s family. “As Amy was grow- 6321 Hwy. 76 W., Young Harris, GA 30582 ing up, if they didn’t grow it or 31 32 33 34 35 (706) 379-9900 • brasstownvalley.com catch it, they didn’t eat it!” 36 37 Regional Cuisine • Friday Seafood Buffet • Sunday Brunch co-owner Shawn Kight explains. Brother’s at Willow Ranch “So, we’d rather source five items 6223 Hwy. 76 W., Young Harris, GA 30582 from 10 local grow- (706) 379-1272 • brothersatwillowranch.com ers instead of mak- Local Mountain Trout • Steaks • Chicken • BBQ ing one call to a The Chophouse of Hiawassee food service truck.” 625 Hwy. 76 W., Hiawassee, GA 30546 Made-from-scratch (706) 896-3200 • hiawasseechophouse.com biscuits and hearty Fine Dining • Steaks • Seafood • Lounge “meat-and-threes” are Restaurant Lorene always 1on the2 menu3 at4 5 1149 Main St., Young Harris, GA 30582 The Sawmill6 7 Place.8 9 10 (706) 502-2255 • facebook.com/RestaurantLorene Seasonally Inspired Cuisine • Local Chef 1150 Pat Haralson Dr., Blairsville11 12 13 14 15 (706) 745-1250 • thesawmillplace.com16 17 18 19 20

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Just an hour’s drive31 north32 of33 Atlanta,34 35 ﬁ ve vineyards1 2 263 274 28 5 CARTECAY29 30 VINEYARDS 5704 Clear Creek Rd., Ellijay, GA 30536 36 37 6 7 8 9 10 form the heart of Ellijay Wine Country. We invite you 31 32 (706)33 34 698-946335 • cartecayvineyards.com to come visit our vineyards, taste our ﬁ ne wines and enjoy11 12 13 1436 Tasting1537 Barn • Events • Live Music a wonderful time in the mountains of North Georgia.16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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36 37 Pour 1 2 3 4 CHATEAU5 MEICHTRY FAMILY VINEYARD & WINERY It On 18621 2Orchard3 4 Ln.,5 Talking Rock, GA 30175 6 7 8 (404)9 10 441-1897 • chateaumeichtry.com Spotlight on: Serenberry Vineyards 11 12 13 Family146 157 Owned8 9 & Operated10 Vineyard & Winery • Events Visit Blue Ridge’s Farm Winery 16 17 18 1119 ELLIJAY1220 13 14RIVER15 VINEYARDS 111 River Birch Ln., Ellijay, GA 30540 for a Tasting! 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 (770)24 25 315-9121 • ellijayrivervineyards.com ooking for a chance to 26 271 282 Small21293 22304 Local235 Winery24 25 pause and appreciate 31 326 337 26348 ENGELHEIM27359 1028 29 30 VINEYARDS Lnature’s sweet — or per- 127 Lakeview Rd., Ellijay, GA 30540 1136 1237 706-635-94631331 1432 1533 34 • 35engelheim.com haps, dry — gifts? Seren- 16 17 Small18 1936 Local2037 Winery • Tasting Room • Live Music berry Vineyards’ vines look forward to meeting you! Tucked away down an unas- 21 22 23 24 25 suming road just 10 miles from down- 26 27 Blue28 29 30 Ridge & McCaysville town Blue Ridge, Serenberry’s Tasting 31 32 Bear33 34 Claw35 Vineyards Barn dates back to the 1920s. You can 2281 Tennis Court Rd., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 still see the original barn wood that 36 (706)37 223-3750 • bearclawvineyards.com silently connects you to a bygone past. New Vineyard Opening in 2017 Serenberry Vineyards offers a wide The Bearding Bottle Shop range of wines to satisfy a variety of 500 E. Main St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 palettes. The winery is open all year, (706) 946-2336 • beardingbottleshop.com Thursday through Sunday. Whether Local Wine & Beer you choose to relax on the patio or Blue Ridge Brewery stroll through the vineyard with a glass 187 Depot St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 of your favorite wine, you can take in • (706) 632-6611 blueridgebrewery.com nature the way it Brew Pub • Craft Beer Brewery was meant to be — Blue Ridge Cellars one sip at a time! 500 E. Main St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 946-1416 • blueridgetastingroom.com Local Wines • Tasting Events • Craft Beer Call the farm Fannin Brewing Company 3758 E. First St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 or visit the (706) 258-2762 • fanninbrewingcompany.com website for Craft Beer Brewery • Tasting Events directions, Grumpy Old Men Brewing 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 13154 E.5 Main St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 6 7 8 9 10 hours & (770) 331-8870 • grumpyoldmenbrewing.com A wine tasting is a perfect way to try 6 7 8 Craft9 10 Beer Brewery • Tasting Events 11 12 13a variety14 15 of wines before buying the events. bottles you enjoy! 11 12 13 14 MERCIER15 ORCHARDS 16 17 18 19 20 8660 Blue Ridge Dr., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 (706)19 632-3411 • mercier-orchards.com 21 22 23 Farm24 25 Winery • Apple & Peach Wines • Hard Cider • Tastings 26 27 28 29 30

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Pour (706) 946-9463 • thevineofblueridge.com The focus is on wines Local Wines & Beer • Chocolate & Wine Pairings 36 37 made in the Old World tradition at Paradise Hills, Blairsville & Suches where you’ll find classic varietals such as Caber- The Bearding Bottle Shop net Sauvignon, Cabernet 6 Town Sq., Blairsville, GA 30512 Franc, Riesling, Tra- (706) 745-2337 • beardingbottleshop.com Local Wine & Beer minette and Sangiovese. Owners Robert and Ilke Crushed & Corked Lander proudly released 266 Shoe Factory Rd., Blairsville, GA 30512 their first estate-grown (706) 994-4747 • crushedandcorked.com vintage recently with a Wine & Beer Making Kits • Equipment • Gifts small-batch Chardonnel. The winery also enjoys the distinction of Grandaddy Mimms Moonshine Distillery lying entirely within the newly designated Upper Hiwassee High- 161 Pappy’s Plaza, Blairsville, GA 30512 lands American Viticultural Area (AVA). But the best part of a visit (706) 781-1829 • grandaddymimms.com to Paradise Hills is that you don’t have to leave! The Landers are Moonshine • Tastings • Tours happy to set out the welcome mat at any number of their charming Odom Springs Vineyards 1-4 bedroom cabins, hot tub cabins and even pet-friendly cabins. 637 Odom Rd., Blairsville, GA 30512 Paradise Hills is the perfect base to taste, tour and explore the (706) 745-3094 • odomspringsvineyards.com magic of North Georgia. Or, stay right where you are and enjoy the Farm Winery • Tastings • Events resort’s distinctive spa with a massage or spa package. Spa facilities include a steaming rock sauna and an aromatherapy lounge with light snacks and three spa treatment rooms. The Wine Shoppe 6 Town Sq., Blairsville, GA 30512 (706) 745-9463 • facebook.com (The Wine Shoppe) Local Wine & Beer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Hiawassee9 10 & Young Harris 11 12 13 Bacchus14 15 Wine Shoppe 16 17 18 35519 N.20 Main St., Hiawassee, GA 30546 (706) 896-9947 • bacchuswineshoppe.com 21 22 23 Local24 25 Wines & Beer • Wine Club • Events 26 27 28 29 CRANE30 CREEK VINEYARDS 916 Crane Creek Rd., Young Harris, GA 30582 31 32 33 34 35 (706) 379-1236 • cranecreekvineyards.com 36 37 Tasting Room • Guest House • Culinary Events Hightower Creek Vineyards 7150 Canaan Dr., Hiawassee, GA 30546 1 2 3 4 5 (706) 896-8963 • hightowercreekvineyards.com 6 7 8 9 10 Farm Winery • 11 12 13 14 15 Tasting Room • Live Music 16 17 18 19 20

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ou don’t have to settle for cookie-cutter accommoda- Ytions when you travel the Farm Trail. Here, accommodations can range from rustic to luxurious — and include everything from farmstead lodging to B&Bs, rental cabins and even upscale camping in a fully outfitted “glamping” tent. Gives a whole new meaning to room with a view! Multiple Counties ESCAPE TO BLUE RIDGE (855) 885-4894 • escapetoblueridge.com Rental Cabins • Rustic to Upscale • Lakefront, Riverfront & A Mountain Views • Serving Several Counties • Concierge Services

Jasper & Talking Rock B Seventy-Four Ranch 9205 Hwy. 5 W., Jasper, GA 30143 C (706) 692-0123 • seventyfourranch.com Historic B&B • Old West Ranch • Trail Rides • Cookouts

Woodbridge Inn Lodge D 44 Chambers St., Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-8500 • woodbridgeinn.net 18 Guest Rooms • Views • German Restaurant E Ellijay & East Ellijay Bear Rock Ridge B&B 881 Fox Mountain Rd., Cherry Log, GA 30522 (706) 273-6222 • bearrockridge.com Mountain Lodge • Soaring Views • Near Hiking & Fishing Chamomile Retreat 166 Ames Lake Ln., Ellijay, GA 30540 (404) 909-9303 • georgiacountryretreat.com Wooded Country Retreat Creel Lodge 165 Whitewater Falls Tr., Ellijay, GA 30540 (404) 376-4107 • fishcreellodge.com Fishing Cabin on Mountaintown Creek

Union & Towns Counties GaFarmTrail.com • 27 Awhile Elatse Yi 589 Berean Church Rd., Ellijay, GA 30540 Spotlight on: Escape to Blue Ridge (404) 510-3684 • ellijayhideaway.com Glamping • Geodesic Dome • Cabins • Farm Animals Stay Plan the Perfect Vacation Escape! The Martyn House – The Farm n accessible escape, the beautiful 912 Flat Branch Rd., Ellijay, GA 30540 ANorth Georgia Mountains are just 90 (706) 635-4759 • themartynhouse.com minutes from Atlanta and a day’s drive Glamping Bed & Breakfast • Farm-to-Table Dinners from five Southeastern states. It’s a peaceful place where starry nights still dazzle and life Whitepath Lodge revolves around simple pleasures … relaxing 987 Shenendoah Dr., Ellijay, GA 30540 by the fire … walking through the woods … (706) 276-7199 • whitepathlodge.com Suites • Meeting Facilities • Mountain Views teaching a child to fish. Cabins are selected for beauty, livability and prox- Blue Ridge & McCaysville imity to activities. While the architecture, décor and loca- 5 Star Lodge & Stables tion of each cabin reflects1 the 2 3 4 7755 Burgess Gap Rd., Morganton, GA 30560 mountain tradition, they’re (888) 875-5669 • northga5starlodge.com hardly rustic. With stunning6 7 8 9 Lodging10 • Retreats • Cowgirl Camps • Weddings 11 12 14 Cabins are beautifully appointed views, gourmet kitchens, 13 15 ASKA LODGE B&B game rooms and hot tubs, 178 Calen Dr., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 with breathtaking views and 16 17 18 19 20 (706) 632-0178 • askalodge.net plenty of upscale amenities. they exceed the “home away from home” concept. 21 22 23 24 Rustic25 Elegance • Rocking Chair Porch • Full Breakfast All Escape to Blue Ridge rentals, whether two-bedroom26 27 28 29 30 retreats or resort-style mansions, offer the value and conve- nience of a spacious, fully-furnished home versus a hotel31 32 33 34 35 room. Each cabin is privately owned and maintained with 36 37 consistently high standards of cleanliness and comfort. “My family and I stayed at Riverwalk, and we could not have asked for a better cabin. No hotel has ever been so clean. It had everything we needed. We had a wonderful vacation and are making plans to return.”

The Escape to Blue Ridge Difference ✓ Diverse selection of luxury cabin rentals in several North Georgia counties (Gilmer, Fannin & Union) ✓ Reservation agents on duty 8 am-8 pm, 7 days a week Tucked away in the woods, but just minutes from the shops and restaurants of downtown Blue Ridge, the Aska Lodge B&B is the ✓ Directors of Guest Services available 24/7 ✓ perfect setting for an unforgettable visit. The Lodge is perched amid 100% cotton linens and spa-quality towels three secluded acres on the side of Long Mountain, and features ✓ Amenities (game rooms, hot tubs, fireplaces) in most cabins lush gardens and feeders that create a bird watcher’s paradise! Most ✓ Keyless entry systems for late arrivals and quick check-in guest rooms have a private balcony or covered porch, and all have ✓ Free WiFi & Guest Information Guides in all cabins their own central heat/AC thermostat as well as private bath with ✓ Concierge Services for scheduling activities, reservations, premium towels and robes. Take a hike, head into town or just pull in-cabin chef services, stocked fridge or wine tours up a comfy chair on the shaded main porch. Saturday nights are for s’mores and socializing around the fire ring. Of course, there are no strangers here — owners Ric and Janet welcome guests like family coming home for a visit. In addition to being wonderful hosts, they are also superb cooks (the Pineapple French Toast and Ric’s Frittata are perennial crowd pleasers). The coffee is fresh ground and you can always find a plate of home-baked cookies or one of Janet’s See Ad Inside Kahlua or rum cakes set out. Be sure to book early — Aska Lodge EscapeToBlueRidge.com | 855-885-4894 Front Cover is Trip Advisor’s #1 B&B in Blue Ridge!

28 • North Georgia Farm Trail Pickens, Gilmer, Fannin Blue Ridge Inn Bed & Breakfast 477 W. First St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 632-0222 • blueridgeinnbandb.com Victorian Inn • Historic Residence • Full Country Breakfast Blue Ridge Treehouse 2555 Tennis Court Rd., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 223-3750 • blueridgetreehouse.com Treehouse Rental • Onsite Vineyards Blue Ridge Treehouse Rentals 14 Spirit Mountain Rd., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (813) 679-0707 • brtreehouses.com Treehouse Rentals • Hiking Trail Access Fox Mountain Camp & Artist Retreat 350 Black Ankle Way, Cherry Log, GA 30522 (404) 502-3538 • foxmtncamp.com Campground • Music Stage • Music Festivals & Concerts Horse Creek Stable Bed & Breakfast 574 Postell Rd., Mineral Bluff, GA 30559 (706) 455-3060 • horsecreekstable.com Lodging • Rescue Horses & Alpacas • Weddings Skeenah Creek Campground 20 Skeenah Gap Rd., Suches, GA 30572 (706) 838-5500 • skeenahcreekcampground.com Historic Mill • RV & Tent Sites • Farm House Rooms Blairsville & Suches Crossing Creeks RV Resort 136 Mountain Creek Rd., Blairsville, GA 30512 (706) 835-1111 • crossingcreeksrvresort.com 1 2 3 Creekside4 5 Sites • Big-Rig Accessible • Five-Star Amenities 6 7 8 Enchanted9 10 Mountain Retreats 11 12 13 PO14 Box15 298, Blairsville, GA 30514 (706) 781-3892 • georgiaemr.com 16 17 18 Pet-Friendly19 20 Luxury Cabins • Special Occasion Venues 21 22 23 24 PARADISE25 HILLS RESORT & SPA 366 Paradise Rd., Blairsville, GA 30512 26 27 28 29 30 (877) 745-7483 • paradisehillsresort.com 31 32 33 Cabins34 35 • Farm Winery • Spa A 36 37 Sugarboo Farms 391 Forest Service Rd., Blairsville, GA 30512 (404) 904-3841 • sugarboofarms.com/ Camping Resort • Organic Farm B Sunrise River Cabins 7568 Gainesville Hwy., Blairsville, GA 30512 C (706) 745-5877 • sunrisecabins.com Riverside & Mountainside Cabins • Antique Furnishings

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Fannin Historical Museum/Baugh House Heritage Homesteads, 411 W. First St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 258-2645 • [email protected] Built 1890 • Listed on National Register • Limited Hours Museums & Historic Train Depot 150 Railroad Ave., Mineral Bluff, GA 30559 1 2 3 4 5 (423) 496-5006 • tsmri.org Heritage Sites6 7 8 9 Historic10 Building • Annual Ride the Rails Festival 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Blairsville20 & Suches he North Georgia21 22 23 24 25 BYRON HERBERT REECE FARM & HERITAGE CENTER Farm Trail meanders 8552 Gainesville Hwy., Blairsville, GA 30512 26 27 28 29 (706)30 745-2034 • reecefarm.org Tthrough some of the 31 32 33 34 Exhibits35 • Museum • Gift Shop • Poetry & Nature Trails state’s most historic ter- 36 37 Georgia Mountain Research & Education Center rain. Museums, cultural 195 GA Mtn. Experiment Station Rd., Blairsville, GA 30512 sites and living history (706) 745-2655 • gmrec.uga.edu Reece Farm & Heritage Center, Blairsville farms preserve our rich Botanical Gardens • Historic Cannery • Museum agricultural heritage — Historic Gristmill and exhibits and arti- Meeks Park off Blue Ridge Hwy., Blairsville, GA 30512 • facts bring the stories of (706) 439-6074 unioncountyga.gov Reconstructed Gristmill • Walking Trails • River Access the Cherokee and Civil War heroes to life. So, Historic Union County Courthouse / Mountain Life Museum On the Square & 23 School St., Blairsville, GA 30512 plan time on your tour (706) 745-5493 • unioncountyhistory.org to hear the history and Historic Buildings • Museum • Friday Night Concerts experience life in Misty Mountain Railroad another place and time. 16 Misty Mountain Ln., Blairsville, GA 30512 (706) 400-2085 • mistymountainrailroad.com Model Trains • History • Collection Trackrock Archaeological Area Jasper & Talking Rock Brasstown District Ranger Station, Blairsville, GA 30512 Historic Tate House (706) 745-6928 • fs.usda.gov 61 Marble Mansion Ln., Jasper, GA 30143 Carved Petroglyphs of Native Indian Origin (706) 735-3122 • tatehouse.com Gallery • Studio • Original Art & Sculptures Walasi-Yi Center 9710 Gainesville Hwy., Blairsville, GA 30512 (706) 745-6095 • mountaincrossings.com Ellijay & East Ellijay 19371 2Structure3 4 • Appalachian5 Trail • Supply Store 6 7 8 9 10 Tabor House & Civil War Museum 138 Spring St., Ellijay, GA 30540 Hiawassee11 12 13 14 15 & Young Harris (706) 276-1861 • facebook.com/TaborHouseCivilWarMuseum 16 17 18 19 20 Historic Home • Museum Brasstown Bald 294121 22Hwy.23 18024 Spur,25 Hiawassee, GA 30546 (706) 896-4137 • cfaia.org Blue Ridge & McCaysville Highest26 27 Point28 29 in GA30 • 360° Views • Historical Exhibits 31 GEORGIA32 33 34 MOUNTAIN35 FAIRGROUNDS Blue Ridge Scenic Railway 241 Depot St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 & HAMILTON36 37 RHODODENDRON GARDENS (706) 632-8724 • brscenic.com 1311 Music Hall Rd., Hiawassee, GA 30546 Historic Depot • Family Train Rides • Scenic Views (706) 896-4191 • georgiamountainfairgrounds.com Festivals • Rural Life Demonstrations • Rhododendron Gardens

Union & Towns Counties GaFarmTrail.com • 31 Happenings Fairs, Festivals & Homegrown Fun Events Blairsville Sorghum Festival held each October. here’s always something to February celebrate along the North TGeorgia Farm Trail — from Fire & Ice Chili Cookoff Downtown Blue Ridge • bestofblueridge.biz apple festivals and art shows to rodeos and county fairs! Sweetheart Show Young Harris • brasstownvalleyresort.com Enjoy authentic, family-friendly activities — parades, contests, rustic March demonstrations and, of course, Spring Wine Highway Weekend Multi-county • mountainwinecountry.com plenty of food and drink! Georgia Apple Blossom Festival held each May in East Ellijay. April th APPLE BLOSSOM TOURS 18 Annual Butternut Creek Festival Mercier Orchards, Blue Ridge • mercier-orchards.com A Juried Fine Art & Craft Show R&A Orchards, Ellijay • randaorchards.com • Woodwork • Jewelry • Painting AWAKE THE GRAPES Serenberry Vineyards, Morganton • serenberryvineyards.com • Basketry • Fabric Art • Pottery AWAKENING OF THE VINES • Stained Glass • Photography Cartecay Vineyards, Ellijay • cartecayvineyards.com • Live Demonstrations Bud Break Wine Highway Weekend Multi-county • mountainwinecountry.com • Entertainment RHODODENDRON FESTIVAL AT HAMILTON GARDENS Hiawassee • georgiamountainfairgrounds.com • Delicious Food SPRING PLEIN AIRE FESTIVAL Downtown City Park, Blue Ridge • blueridgearts.net • Lots of Taste of Blue Ridge Family Willow Creek Falls, Blue Ridge • humanesocietyofblueridge.org Fun! May 1 2 3 4 5 Every Third Weekend in July FAMILY U-FISH { July 16-17, 2016: Sat & Sun: 10AM-5PM } 6 7 8Mercier9 10 Orchards, Blue Ridge • mercier-orchards.com Meeks Park in Blairsville 11 12 13GEORGIA14 15 APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL Craig St., East Ellijay • georgiaappleblossomfestival.com FREE Admission and FREE Parking! 16 17 18 19 20 www.butternutcreekfestival.com 21 22 23Mothers24 25 Day Show Young Harris • brasstownvalleyresort.com 26 27 28 29 30

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June’s Scottish Festival & Highland Games in Blairsville. ANNUAL TOMATO FESTIVAL Crane Creek Vineyards, Young Harris • cranecreekvineyards.com

Mountain Wine Country Festival DASH TO THE VINEYARDS 5K Multi-county • mountainwinecountry.com Crane Creek Vineyards, Young Harris • active.com Spring Arts & Crafts Festival Gilmer County Fair Downtown Blairsville • downtownblairsville.com Lions Club Fairgrounds, Ellijay • (706) 635-5900 SPRING ARTS IN THE PARK FESTIVAL Kiwanis Rodeo Downtown City Park, Blue Ridge • blueridgearts.net Kiwanis Fairgrounds, Blue Ridge • blueridgekiwanis.org Young Harris Art Fest TASTE OF ELLIJAY Mayors Park, Young Harris • robinrobertspromotions.com Downtown Ellijay • gilmerchamber.com Towns County FFA Rodeo Hwy. 76, Young Harris • townscountyagedffa.weebly.com

June Every 2nd & 3rd Weekend in October Appalachian Wine, Music & Art Festival Meeks Park Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee • Blairsville, GA mountainwinefest.com Blairsville Pro Rodeo Union Cty. Saddle Club, Blairsville • blairsvilleprorodeo.com Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games Meeks Park, Blairsville • blairsvillescottishfestival.com COMMUNITY QUILT & FIBER ARTS EXHIBIT The Art Center, Blue Ridge • blueridgearts.net 47 Years of Fun! Live Music! Parade! Gemini Mountain Music Fest Arts, crafts, exhibits, food, music, activities, square Fox Mountain Camp, Cherry Log • foxmtncamp.com dancing, biscuit eating, pole climbing, log sawing, Glenda Gooch House Benefit Rodeo horseshoe pitching, rock throwing and, of course, Union Cty. Saddle Club, Blairsville • unioncountysaddleclub.org sorghum mill grinding & sorghum cooking! KIDS FARM TO FORK CAMP The Cook’s Farm, Blue Ridge • facebook.com/TheCooksFarm BlairsvilleSorghumFestival.com Mountain Fling Juried Arts Show North Georgia Technical College, Blairsville • artguildstore.com 1 2 3 4 5 North Georgia Highlands Seafood Festival 6 7 8 9 10 Mayors Park, Young Harris • northgeorgiahighlandsseafoodfestival.com 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 YOUTH SUMMER ART CAMP 16 The Art Center, Blue Ridge • blueridgearts.net 21 22 23 24 25

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