Clayton/Dillard, GA
Located in Rabun County the most north eastern point in Georgia, Clayton and the surrounding counties offer a wealth of recreation options. From beautiful mountains, numerous waterfalls, forests, five mountain lakes, and the famous Tallulah Gorge, to strolling the many studios and galleries of regional artists. Clayton and Rabun County offers something for every taste.
Blessed with some of the steepest, well drained hillsides in the US, Rabun County's topography, elevation, and climate is extraordinarily well suited to vineyards. Benefiting from the classic wine friendly soils of the region, Georgia vineyards are producing wines of truly exceptional quality
Things to Do:
Clayton has five scenic mountain lakes that are all suitable for water sports, swimming, fishing, etc.
Lake Burton, a 2,775 acre lake with over 62 miles of shoreline.
Lake Seed, a 240 acre lake with 13 miles of shoreline.
Lake Rabun, a 835 acre lake with 25 miles of shoreline.
Tallulah Lake, a 63 acre lake with 3.6 miles of shoreline.
Lake Tugalo, a 597 acre lake with 18 miles of shoreline with no developement.
Minnehaha Falls
60 Feet Cascade
0.3 mile easy hike one way
Directions: Just north of Tallulah Falls, make a right onto Old Hwy 441 and continue approx. 2.5 miles, then turn left on Lake Rabun Rd. Proceed approx. 6 miles then make a left onto the road that crosses Lake Rabun just below Seed Lake Dam. Proceed across the bridge to the stop sign. Bear left onto Bear Gap Rd. and proceed approx. 1.5 miles to the pull off area on the left.
Tallulah Gorge
One of the most spectacular gorges in the eastern US, this charsm is two miles long and nearly 1,000 ft deep. The parks breathtaking views and the towns rich histroy make this area a favorite stopping point along US Hwy 441.
Approx. 2700 acres for tents, trailers, RV sites, campsites, miles of hiking and biking trails, gorge overlooks, 63 acre lake with beach, picnic shelters and tennis courts.
Park Hours: 8am-Dark, Park Office Hours: 8am-5pm
$4.00 parking fee, free on Wednesdays
Black Rock Mountain State Park
Named for its sheer cliffs of dark colored biotite gneiss. Located astride the eastern continental divide at an altitude of 3,640 feet, Black Rock Mountain is the highest state park in Georgia.
Winery tours, tastings, dinners, and festivals:
Persimmon Creek Vineyards: www.persimmoncreekwine.com
Tiger Mountain Vineyards: www.tigerwine.com
The Dillard House
The Dilliard House, is a located in Dillard, GA it's restuarant is known for its "family style" menu and Southern cooking. It also features a motel , cottages, petting zoo, stables, fishing, chalets, and rooms in the original stone Dillard House, now called the Oaklawn Inn. There have been a large number of celebrities come and visit, they include: Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, Harvey Firestone ,Walt Disney, Arnold Palmer, Larry Bird Johnson, and even politicians such as President Jimmy Carter, Senator Max Cleland, Mayor Maynard Jackson and Ambassador Andrew Young. Make sure you take the time to visit this great place. For more information reguarding The Dillard House visit: www.dillardhouse.com .
Calendar of Events:
3/12/2010 - 3/14/2010 - Top of Georgia Bluegrass Jamboree
Location: Dillard House Convention Center Dillard, Georgia
Hours: Friday March 12th from 12:30 PM - 11:30 PM; Saturday March 13th from 12:30 PM - 11:30 PM ; Sunday March 14th from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Description: Come to Dillard, Georgia for one of the biggest Bluegrass Festivals in the Southeast. We have many of today's hottest bluegrass stars lined up to perform including The Gascals, Cadillac Sky, Balsam Range, Junior Sisk & The Ramblers Choice, The Gibson Brothers, Donna Ulisse, Curtis Blackwell & the Dixie Bluegrass Boys and the Snyder Family. Also, there will be a Sunday morning Gospel program.
Costs: Tickets available now. General Admission $30.00; Reserve Seating $50.00; General Admission 2 Day Pass $55.00; Reserve seating 2 Day Pass $90.00. Seating is limited.
Contact: Jane Tomlin 706-746-2690
4/24/2010 - 4/25/2010 - Celebrate Clayton
Description:Celebrate Clayton is an Arts, Music, Crafts and Gardening event for all ages, with mouth-watering food and a super kids program. Set in the spectacular North Georgia Mountains Celebrate Clayton is held annually the last weekend in April.
6/17/2010 - 6/20/2010 - Third Annual Mountain Lakes Classic Antiques Show
Location: Rabun County Civic Center Clayton, Georgia
Hours: Early Buying Party; Thursday, June 17th from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Friday, June 18th from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Saturday June 19th from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM . Sunday, June 20th from
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM.
8/6/2010 - 8/7/2010 - Georgia State Championship Barbeque Cookoff Sanctioned by the KCBS (Kansas City Barbque Society)
Location: Dilliard,GA
Costs: 1 day pass - $10 per person, 2 day pass - $15.00 per person, Children 12 and younger - FREE
Description: The Dillard Barbecue and Bluegrass Festival started in 1997 and has grown to what it is today through the hard work, dedication, and efforts of many volunteers and BBQ enthusiasts from around the country. Each year people come from across the nation to compete in this once a year event, and to listen to real Bluegrass music played by numerous bands from all over, and to savor the mouth watering smells and sights of smoking meats of all kinds. There are always lots to do and things to see for the whole family at this wonderful event. The cooking rigs are a sight to behold, and the vendors serving the many foods and delicasies are some of the best in the world. Make plans to take your vacation in August next year and spend a few days in the north Georgia mountains. There is nothing like it anywhere in the USA. Your kids will love it and once you have been here you will make it a yearly tradition to come back like so many other people do.
Contact: Call Jane Tomlin (Festival Chairman) at 706-746-2690.
Where to Stay:
GA Mountain Rentals
210 Hwy 441 North
Clayton, GA. 30525
706-782-2772
rabunrentals@windstream.net
www.rabunrentals.com
Real Estate Information:
Julie Barnett
Harry Norman Realtors Luxury Lake and Mountain
Cell: 404-697-3860
Office: 706-212-0228
Fax: 706-212-0161
www.juliebarnettrealtor.com
Favorite Area Restaurants:
Jonis Fireside
115 Sweetwater Circle
Clarkesville, GA. 30523
706-947-1631
Reviews: Not Fancy, slow service during the summer, but has great Grouper, Music on weekends during the summer is nice, beer and wine only, Joni's is an original.
Blessed with some of the steepest, well drained hillsides in the US, Rabun County's topography, elevation, and climate is extraordinarily well suited to vineyards. Benefiting from the classic wine friendly soils of the region, Georgia vineyards are producing wines of truly exceptional quality
Things to Do:
Clayton has five scenic mountain lakes that are all suitable for water sports, swimming, fishing, etc.
Lake Burton, a 2,775 acre lake with over 62 miles of shoreline.
Lake Seed, a 240 acre lake with 13 miles of shoreline.
Lake Rabun, a 835 acre lake with 25 miles of shoreline.
Tallulah Lake, a 63 acre lake with 3.6 miles of shoreline.
Lake Tugalo, a 597 acre lake with 18 miles of shoreline with no developement.
Minnehaha Falls
60 Feet Cascade
0.3 mile easy hike one way
Directions: Just north of Tallulah Falls, make a right onto Old Hwy 441 and continue approx. 2.5 miles, then turn left on Lake Rabun Rd. Proceed approx. 6 miles then make a left onto the road that crosses Lake Rabun just below Seed Lake Dam. Proceed across the bridge to the stop sign. Bear left onto Bear Gap Rd. and proceed approx. 1.5 miles to the pull off area on the left.
Tallulah Gorge
One of the most spectacular gorges in the eastern US, this charsm is two miles long and nearly 1,000 ft deep. The parks breathtaking views and the towns rich histroy make this area a favorite stopping point along US Hwy 441.
Approx. 2700 acres for tents, trailers, RV sites, campsites, miles of hiking and biking trails, gorge overlooks, 63 acre lake with beach, picnic shelters and tennis courts.
Park Hours: 8am-Dark, Park Office Hours: 8am-5pm
$4.00 parking fee, free on Wednesdays
Black Rock Mountain State Park
Named for its sheer cliffs of dark colored biotite gneiss. Located astride the eastern continental divide at an altitude of 3,640 feet, Black Rock Mountain is the highest state park in Georgia.
Winery tours, tastings, dinners, and festivals:
Persimmon Creek Vineyards: www.persimmoncreekwine.com
Tiger Mountain Vineyards: www.tigerwine.com
The Dillard House
The Dilliard House, is a located in Dillard, GA it's restuarant is known for its "family style" menu and Southern cooking. It also features a motel , cottages, petting zoo, stables, fishing, chalets, and rooms in the original stone Dillard House, now called the Oaklawn Inn. There have been a large number of celebrities come and visit, they include: Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, Harvey Firestone ,Walt Disney, Arnold Palmer, Larry Bird Johnson, and even politicians such as President Jimmy Carter, Senator Max Cleland, Mayor Maynard Jackson and Ambassador Andrew Young. Make sure you take the time to visit this great place. For more information reguarding The Dillard House visit: www.dillardhouse.com .
Calendar of Events:
3/12/2010 - 3/14/2010 - Top of Georgia Bluegrass Jamboree
Location: Dillard House Convention Center Dillard, Georgia
Hours: Friday March 12th from 12:30 PM - 11:30 PM; Saturday March 13th from 12:30 PM - 11:30 PM ; Sunday March 14th from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Description: Come to Dillard, Georgia for one of the biggest Bluegrass Festivals in the Southeast. We have many of today's hottest bluegrass stars lined up to perform including The Gascals, Cadillac Sky, Balsam Range, Junior Sisk & The Ramblers Choice, The Gibson Brothers, Donna Ulisse, Curtis Blackwell & the Dixie Bluegrass Boys and the Snyder Family. Also, there will be a Sunday morning Gospel program.
Costs: Tickets available now. General Admission $30.00; Reserve Seating $50.00; General Admission 2 Day Pass $55.00; Reserve seating 2 Day Pass $90.00. Seating is limited.
Contact: Jane Tomlin 706-746-2690
4/24/2010 - 4/25/2010 - Celebrate Clayton
Description:Celebrate Clayton is an Arts, Music, Crafts and Gardening event for all ages, with mouth-watering food and a super kids program. Set in the spectacular North Georgia Mountains Celebrate Clayton is held annually the last weekend in April.
6/17/2010 - 6/20/2010 - Third Annual Mountain Lakes Classic Antiques Show
Location: Rabun County Civic Center Clayton, Georgia
Hours: Early Buying Party; Thursday, June 17th from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Friday, June 18th from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Saturday June 19th from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM . Sunday, June 20th from
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM.
8/6/2010 - 8/7/2010 - Georgia State Championship Barbeque Cookoff Sanctioned by the KCBS (Kansas City Barbque Society)
Location: Dilliard,GA
Costs: 1 day pass - $10 per person, 2 day pass - $15.00 per person, Children 12 and younger - FREE
Description: The Dillard Barbecue and Bluegrass Festival started in 1997 and has grown to what it is today through the hard work, dedication, and efforts of many volunteers and BBQ enthusiasts from around the country. Each year people come from across the nation to compete in this once a year event, and to listen to real Bluegrass music played by numerous bands from all over, and to savor the mouth watering smells and sights of smoking meats of all kinds. There are always lots to do and things to see for the whole family at this wonderful event. The cooking rigs are a sight to behold, and the vendors serving the many foods and delicasies are some of the best in the world. Make plans to take your vacation in August next year and spend a few days in the north Georgia mountains. There is nothing like it anywhere in the USA. Your kids will love it and once you have been here you will make it a yearly tradition to come back like so many other people do.
Contact: Call Jane Tomlin (Festival Chairman) at 706-746-2690.
Where to Stay:
GA Mountain Rentals
210 Hwy 441 North
Clayton, GA. 30525
706-782-2772
rabunrentals@windstream.net
www.rabunrentals.com
Real Estate Information:
Julie Barnett
Harry Norman Realtors Luxury Lake and Mountain
Cell: 404-697-3860
Office: 706-212-0228
Fax: 706-212-0161
www.juliebarnettrealtor.com
Favorite Area Restaurants:
Jonis Fireside
115 Sweetwater Circle
Clarkesville, GA. 30523
706-947-1631
Reviews: Not Fancy, slow service during the summer, but has great Grouper, Music on weekends during the summer is nice, beer and wine only, Joni's is an original.