Brasstown Valley Activities Crane Creek Vineyard Enjoy a glass of wine and the breath-taking scenic view of the quaint mountain vineyard. Nestled in the North Georgia Mountains, Crane Creek Vineyards is only minutes away from Brasstown Valley. Arrangements include a wine tasting and transportation. Wine Tasting: $20/person Vintner’s Wine Tour: $40/person (requires 48 hour notice) Guided Hiking - Miller Trek The hiking trails at Brasstown Valley are located in the Chattahoochee National Forest. As you travel along the trail, you will see a variety of flowering plants, which range in variety as the elevation changes from 2,000 feet to the trail’s highest point of 3,200 feet above sea level. One hour guided hike: $15/person (min. 2) Brasstown Bald Brasstown Bald is Georgia’s highest mountain, rising 4,784 feet above sea level. While there, visitors can see exhibits featuring the natural and cultural history of the area, access four hiking trails with a variety of length, and check out the panoramic view of four states. From the top, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina can be seen. And, on a clear day, it’s possible to see as far south as Atlanta. The visitor’s center at the top of the mountain and the gift shop/bookstore at the base are open daily from May to October and on weekends through November. $20/person (min. 4, max. 12) Hightower Creek Vineyard Located in the beautiful mountains of Hiawassee, Georgia, Hightower Creek Vineyards crafts small batches of premium wine from quality Georgia fruit. Their small size allows them to ensure that each bottle is crafted with care from the vineyard, to the cellar, to you. Enjoy a glass of wine while taking in the beautiful mountain and vineyard scenery. Arrangements include wine tasting and transportation. Wine Tasting: $25/person (min. 4) Antique and Boutique Shopping Choose between two great locations, Hiawassee or Blairsville. You will be taken to several local antique and boutique shops. Shop around and find a vast assortment of clothing, accessories, antiques, furniture, gifts, and food products. This trip includes transportation to and from the resort. $100 flat rate if less than 4 people. 4+guests is an additional $20/person (max. 12) Boating Boating excursions can be customized to fit your group’s needs based on size and time spent on the water. Piloted tours, beverages, and snacks can be arranged. Boat options range from fishing boats, pontoon boats, party boats, kayaks, peddle boats, canoes, ski boats, jet skis, bass boats, etc. Boat toys such as skis, knee boards, tubes, and wake boards can be rented as well. Prices are quoted upon request. Guided Bass & Trout Fishing The clean mountain lakes and streams provide beautiful, plentiful, and enjoyable fishing that will make your memories last for a lifetime. Trophy trout streams include the Hiawassee River and the Toccoa River. Bass and striper fishing on Lake Nottely, Lake Chatuge, and Lake Blue Ridge is also available. Spinner or fly tackle specialization is available upon request. Transportation to all sites can be arranged along with lunch, snack, and beverages. Half day trips that fit your needs for any daylight hours can be arranged. Prices are quoted upon request. Merciers Apple Orchard Located in Blue Ridge, Georgia, Merciers Orchard has been in business for over 70 years. The combination of their U- PICK events, Bakery & Deli, Market Store, and Farm Winery makes them a great choice for a day trip. U-PICK events include a peck-sized bag to fill with freshly picked apples and a guided tractor tour. U-PICK events are available April- November depending on the type of ripening fruit on the farm. (Strawberries: April –May, Cherries: May-June, Apples: Late July-November). The trip includes transportation to and from Brasstown as well as up to four hours of shopping, lunch, and U-PICK events. Prices are quoted upon request. Golf Clinics and Outings Golf lessons and clinics are available through the Director of Golf, Steve Phelps, PGA Professional. He will work with individuals or groups, whether you are a first time golfer or just looking for tips to improve your golf game. Prices are quoted upon request. Equestrian Clinic Equestrian lessons at The Stables focus on developing good horsemanship skills as well as effective riding skills and balance. Experienced staff will work with individuals or groups. Prices are quoted upon request. Horseback Trail Rides Featuring five miles of trails, The Stables primarily offers one- and two-hour guided mountain trail rides, accommodating all experience levels, from beginner to advanced. Guests can meander through open fields, hardwood forests, and crystal clear trout streams as they travel throughout Brasstown Valley. Guided trail rides by appointment. 7 days/wk. 9:00am until 2:15pm 1 hour guided trail ride: $45/person 2 hour guided trail ride: $77/person Hayride Experience a hayride through the beautiful Brasstown Valley property. After the hayride, gather around a warm fire to roast delicious s’mores. $12/person Guided Falls Hiking Choose two of the three destinations for a 4-5 hour adventurous excursion and enjoy some of the most beautiful views that Georgia has to offer. $160 flat rate if less than 4 people. 4+guests is an additional $25/person (max. 12) Boxed lunch: $14/person 1) Blue Hole Falls & High Shoals Fall To get to these Falls, you must journey down a beautiful 1.2 mile hike on High Shoals Trail which travels down a series of long switchbacks to a creek crossing. High Shoals Trail then follows the creek to the viewing platforms of Blue Hole Falls followed by High Shoals Fall. 2) Anna Ruby Falls These rare twin waterfalls form from two separate streams, Curtis Creek and York Creek, and they join at the base of the Falls to form Smith Creek, which flows into Unicoi Lake. The waterfalls are easily accessible via a half mile trail. 3) Brasstown Bald Brasstown Bald is Georgia’s highest mountain, rising 4,784 feet above sea level. On clear days, the magnificent 360-degree view from the top allows you to see four states: Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The Visitor Information Center, located on the summit of the Bald, offers exhibits, video presentations, and interpretive programs. (If you choose not to hike the trail, a shuttle service to the top can be arranged for an additional $3/person.) Hamilton Rhododendron Gardens at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds Located within the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, the Hamilton Rhododendron Gardens, open year-round, boasts one of the largest collections of hybrid rhododendrons in the state of Georgia. With more than 3,000 plants in bloom from early April to late May, visitors are invited to tour the gardens along their pine bark trail on the shores of Lake Chatuge. $3/per person. Brasstown Valley Amenities 18-Hole Championship Golf Course Equani Spa Four-lighted Tennis Courts Fitness Center, Wet & Dry Sauna Indoor/Outdoor Pool w/2 whirlpools Easily accessed & well-marked 9.2 miles (two trails) of hiking White Water rafting nearby Brassies Sports Bar Arcade Room .