North Georgia Tubing and Kayaking with The Coosawattee River Tubing Company

Tubing down the river is a super summer fun and a wonderful way to create memories for the entire family. Floating down the river is also a simple way to reduce stress and enjoy the peace and serenity of nature. So where can you find the best place to take a tubing excursion? The Coosawattee River Tubing Company is the place! Just an hour north of Atlanta, GA and just an hour south of Chattanooga, TN, an entertaining 2-1/2 hour inner tube float down the Coosawattee River is waiting for you and your entourage.

The Coosawattee River Tubing Company furnishes the tube, life vest, and shuttle service to and from the river for an admission price of $15. In free-floating tubing, the tube riders are un-tethered and conveyed by the current of the river. Tubers paddle with their hands to steer, or groups of tubers can rope their tubes together creating a large floating group. Tubes used for free-floating were true inner tubes, but the customized tubes used at The Coosawattee River Tubing Company offer comfort and ease of use. These tubes are donut-shaped to allow the rider to sit comfortably on their back across the top of the tube while sitting into the center.

The Coosawattee River Tubing Company also offers kayak trips by reservation. Each trip lasts 1-1/2 hours and is $25.00 per trip which includes equipment and shuttle to and from the river.

Changing rooms are available, as well as tubing/meal packages and group rates. Although reservations are not mandatory, trips fill-up quickly so availability inquiry and reservation(s) are advised. Please note that children must be at least 5 years of age. A waiver must be signed and submitted prior to the tubing excursion. To save time, please read the rules and regulations and then print & sign the waiver prior to coming on the tubing trip.

The season opens May 1st and runs through October. The tubing and kayaking schedule is as follows:

·         May 1st - Memorial Day:  Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

·         Memorial Day - Labor Day: seven days a week

·         Labor Day - October 1^st: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

When you get done with your tubing or kayaking adventure, be sure to visit The General Store at Eagle Mountain for  breakfast (starting at 7am) and the summer menu lunch. Also The General Store features "Pickin' on the Porch" which is scheduled for the 2nd and 4^th Saturday night of each month (weather permitting), with a variety of local entertainment and music from gospel to blue grass to Old Time Rock 'n' Roll. The General Store is open  for your dining and munching convenience. Bring your own lawn chair, pull up your seat next to the bon-fire, and roast some marshmallows while enjoying the entertainment and mountain ambiance!

If you are coming from out-of-town or plan to spend more than a day, The Villas at Coosawattee offers cozy and complete accommodations within close proximity to The Coosawattee River Tubing Company. The Villas at Coosawattee are the complete get-away with affordable prices, comfortable accommodations, and plenty to do for every member of your entourage. One bedroom cabins start at $85, two bedroom cabins start at $105, three bedrooms A-frames start at $125, and three bedroom villas start at $210. Accommodations may include hot tubs, peaceful river views, large decks, spectacular mountain views, and fireplaces. Throughout the property, abundant amenities are easily accessible, ranging from indoor and outdoor swimming pools, camp sites, river parks, exercise & weight room, game rooms, miniature golf, horseshoe pits, tennis courts, and basketball courts.

Come join us for a fun-filled outdoor adventure!

·         The Coosawattee River Tubing Company 706-635-1609 http://www.coosawatteerivertubingco.com/

·         The Villas at Coosawattee 706-276-1075 http://thevillasatcoosawattee.com/accommodations.htm

Affordable Summer Fun in the North Georgia Mountains

Summer—that time for a ROAD TRIP! And with this economy and high gas prices, you need an AFFORDABLE road trip! And we know just how to do it: renting a cabin nestled in the mountains where you can float down the river in a tube, frolic in refreshing swimming pools, and enjoy evenings in a hot tub. All of this is waiting for you in one spectacular location, The Villas at Coosawatatee in Ellijay. Whether you opt for adventure or relaxation, we have just what you’re looking for… and for an inexpensive price.

With your stay at The Villa at Coosawattee, you have so many things to do right outside your door. Between all of the resort’s amenities, six river parks, tubing and kayaking, and outdoor concerts WITH rental rates as low as a hotel / motel, you can’t beat the value of The Villas at Coosawattee. All units feature full kitchens, living rooms, decks, and spacious bedrooms. Check out these rental rates:

++  One bedroom cabins on the river start at $85.00 per night

++  Two bedroom rentals on the river start at $105.00 per night

++  A-frame units start at $125.00 per night

++  Three-bedroom villas start at $120.00 per night.

Rentals may feature Jacuzzi hot tubs, fireplaces, scenic views, proximity to one of the many river parks, and more! Every rental has access to the three resort’s pools, miniature golf course, tennis courts, fitness center, and playgrounds.

Also, just outside the resort's Eagle Mountain gate, The General Store at Eagle Mountain is a little spot that’s big on fun.

• The General Store offers biscuit breakfasts and a new summer menu, which is a neat way to start your day or put together a picnic along with river when staying at The Villas at Coosawattee.
• You can also rent a tube and float down the Coosawattee River! With the $15.00 admission price, a tube, life vest, and shuttle service to-and-from the river are provided. Kayak trips are also offered for $25.00. Each kayak trip lasts 1-1/2 hours which includes equipment and shuttle to-and-from the river. All trips book quickly so availability inquiry and reservation(s) are advised.
• The General Store also features Pickin’ on the Porch, a series of outdoor concerts (admission is free although bands accept donations). The concerts are on the 2nd and 4th Saturday night of each month with a variety of local entertainment and music from gospel to blue grass to Old Time Rock 'n' Roll. The General Store will be open  for your dining and munching convenience so bring your lawn chair, roast some marshmallows at the campfire, and enjoy slower days of the old general mountain store.

With a short drive up to the North Georgia Mountains, The Villas at Coosawattee is a value that can’t be beat this summer.  For that sweet cabin, villa, or A-frame in the mountains, please give The Villas at Coosawattee a call between 8am & 5pm EST at (706) 276-1075, email at info@thevillasatcoosawattee.com or visit us on the web at www.thevillasatcoosawattee.com And be sure to join us at The General Store at Eagle Mountain for tubing, kayaking, swimming, and relaxing in the hot tub! The Coosawattee River Tubing Company is located in The General Store at Eagle Mountain ( 706 – 635 - 1609) or at http://www.coosawatteerivertubingco.com

Blast Off into Summer in the North Georgia Mountains

Splash into summer 2012 at the Coosawattee River Resort! Everything wet and wildly fun comes alive during the month of May! Tubing and kayaking, swimming pools, live music concerts, and more are starting back in full swing just in time for Memorial Day Weekend celebrations and get-aways. And as always, the Coosawattee River Resort offers six river parks is equipped with picnic tables, charcoal grills, fire-rings / pits, fishing, playgrounds, pavilions, and more

TUBING and KAYAKING: Located just outside Coosawattee River Resorts’ Eagle Mountain Gate, the Coosawattee River Tubing Company offers tubing and kayaking. With just a short drive to the North Georgia Mountains , a fun-filled 2-1/2 hour tube float down the Coosawattee River is all yours. Tubing down the river is simply delightful, and The Coosawattee River Tubing Company furnishes the tube, life vest, and shuttle service to-and-from the river for admission price. Also, if kayaking is more your speed, kayaks are available for rent. Tubing and kayaking are available on weekends until Memorial weekend when tubing starts running 7 days a week for the summer season. Tubing and kayaking reservations are strongly recommended.

PICKIN’ ON THE PORCH: Want to catch a concert by stepping back in time to slower days of where friends gather at the old general mountain store? Well, we have just the place. The General Store at Eagle Mountain features "Pickin' on the Porch" on the 2nd and 4th Saturday night of each month starting May 19th. With a variety of local entertainment and music from Gospel to Bluegrass to Old-Time Rock 'n' Roll, you’ll be toe-tapping while enjoying the mountain scenery surrounding you. Bring your own lawn chair, pull up your seat next to the bon-fire, and roast some marshmallows while enjoying the entertainment and mountain ambiance! Concerts are held weather permitting.

SWIMMING, RESORT RECREATION, and RIVER PARKS : Splashing in the pool under the sunshine and tucked in the Blue Ridge Mountains is quite the summertime treat. How about cooking up some burgers and dogs next to the tranquil and peaceful river? Perhaps fishing at the pond while enjoying a picnic in the sweet sunshine. With six river parks is equipped with picnic tables, charcoal grills, fire-rings / pits, fishing, playgrounds, and pavilions, the Coosawattee River has all of that and more. The resort not only has cabin and villa accommodations in majestic locations around the resort but also some amazing resort amenities.

Whether you need to entertain the kids, relax and rejuvenate yourself, or reconnect with nature, the resort has something for everyone. The kids will have a blast at The Riverside Pool , complete with arcade games, snack bar, Suspension Bridge leading to an expansive park with play areas. If you want to relax and rejuvenate, visit the Recreation Center for a heated indoor pool, a fitness center, tennis, and miniature golf. And reconnecting with nature has never been easier with fishing ponds, walking trails, picnic & cook-out facilities, and peaceful parks throughout the property. The Riverside Pool opens May 19^th and Pool II opens Memorial Weekend.

CABINS IN THE MOUNTAINS: Now, a little more about the accommodations in majestic locations- the Villas at Coosawattee River Resort offers cabins, villas, and A-frames throughout the Appalachian Mountains and in some of the most breath-taking spots around the Coosawattee River Resort. The units vary from one to three bedroom but one aspect that every unit shares is comfort. Check out the different options such as fireplaces, hot tubs, and lofts for an accommodation that is perfect for your entourage. This resort overflows with amenities, river parks, and activity with large rentals … and get this… ALL AT HOTEL PRICES! Yes, for the cost of a reasonably priced hotel room, you can stay at a resort and take advantage of the extensive facilities

With so many vast and varied activities in such a beautiful location, the North Georgia Mountains is THE place to head for Memorial Day and all summer long. To find The Coosawattee River Resort and The Villas at Cooswattee, travel approximately 75 miles north of Atlanta or 70 miles south of Chattanooga off of Highway 515 in Ellijay. Turn onto Old State Route 5 and then take a right towards Historic Downtown Ellijay. Travel for approximately 4 miles and take a left onto GA Hwy 382 / Green’s Country Store. Travel up the hill for .6 miles and take a right into the main entrance of The Coosawattee River Resort. Check in for The Villas is located at The POA office, which is approximately a half mile from the gate on the right. For more information about The Villas, call (706) 276-1075 or visit http://www.thevillasatcoosawattee.com

Cool Cabins, Tubing, Kayaking, Swimming to Beat the Summer Heat

Summer-- that time of year to beat the heat! And we know just how to do it: tubing lazily down the Coosawattee River, having an adventure kayaking, renting a cabin in the shady and cool woods, enjoying evenings in a hot tub, and frolicking in a refreshing swimming pool. All of this is waiting for you in one spectacular location, the Coosawattee River Resort in Ellijay. Whether an exciting kayaking trip or a relaxing float down the Coosawattee River, we have the way for you to soothe that sweltering summer sizzle.

Let’s start with the tubing and kayaking: The Coosawattee River Tubing Company just outside the Eagle Mountain Gate of the Coosawattee River Resort is an hour north of Atlanta and an hour southwest of Chattanooga. A fun-filled 2-1/2 hour inner tube float down the Coosawattee River is all yours with the tube, life vest, and shuttle service to-and-from the river for admission price. Kayak trips are also offered by reservation. Each kayak trip lasts 1-1/2 hours which includes equipment and shuttle to-and-from the river. Trips book quickly so availability inquiry and reservation(s) are advised.

Now onto the hot tub cabins: The Villas at Coosawattee located within the gates of the Coosawattee River Resort features four person hot tub villas with affordable prices, comfortable accommodations, and plenty to do for every member of your entourage. Besides the restful and relaxation of the hot tub villas, the rentals boast peaceful river and mountain views, large decks, as well as cool and shady wooded landscape. Throughout the property, abundant amenities are easily accessible, such as swimming pools, fishing ponds and parks, picnic pavilions, sunning decks, and more.

Next is time to let you know about three pools inside the Coosawattee River Resort that are sure to cool down even the hottest this summer. The first is the indoor Junior Olympic-sized pool with 8-feet at the deep-end and a large shallow end for the small ones at the Recreation Center. The pool is enclosed with a sunning deck outside the sliding glass doors. A generously sized kiddy pool is also available at the Recreation Center. The second pool is Pool II which is the smallest and quietest of the pools with a 6-foot deep end. This spot is a calm and peaceful place to relax. The Teen Center features the third pool which is three to five feet deep throughout. The location is family friendly with kids from one to one hundred enjoying the sun and fun. A kiddy pool is also available for toddlers and babies. Usage is included with accommodations rental with The Villas at Coosawattee inside The Coosawattee River Resort.

With all of these cool and refreshing options, beating the summer heat is a synch! With a short drive up to the North Georgia Mountains, the sweltering heat can be chilled with some water fun. Come join us at the Coosawattee River Resort for tubing, kayaking, swimming, and relaxing in the hot tub! The Coosawattee River Tubing Company is located at the Eagle Mountain General Store next to the Eagle Mountain entrance of the Coosawattee River Resort (706-635-1609). And for that sweet cabin, villa, or A-frame in the mountains, please give The Villas at Coosawattee a call between 8am & 5pm EST at (706) 276-1075 or email at info@thevillasatcoosawattee.com.

Inexpensive Ideas for Father’s Day, Forth of July, and Summer Fun

Need some fun and inexpensive ideas of what to do with your dad this Father’s Day? How about some toe-tapping on this Forth of July weekend? Or maybe you just need to add some excitement to those long summer days. Well, don’t look any further as we have some excellent ideas that are not only inexpensive but also filled with excitement and fun! Take a trip to the North Georgia Mountains and have a summer to remember with cabin rentals, some tubing or kayaking, live music, and a visit to a rustic general store!

1. The first tip is renting a quaint cabin from The Villas at Coosawattee (706-276-1075) inside the Coosawattee River Resort. The resort is another fun-tastic way to add excitement to your summer in an economical way. Cabin rentals start as low as $105.00 per night with one FREE night if you book for seven! Along with the rental, all of the resort amenities are at your finger-tips. Renters enjoy three pools, sunning decks, miniature golf, walking trails, fishing, enjoying the six river parks, fitness facility privileges, and so much more. All of the features of a resort are yours for a rate cheaper than a local hotel or motel. What more could Dad ask for on Father’s Day than a trip to the Fish Pond for an afternoon of fishing and picnicking? Or perhaps a round of miniature golf, a dip in the pool, or a hike through the woods?
2. The second idea is taking a tubing or kayaking trip down the Coosawattee River at from the Coosawattee Tubing Company (706-635-1609). If you are staying at The Villas at Coosawattee, the tubing is conveniently located outside of the Eagle Mountain gate. The tubing float is a fun-filled 2-1/2 hour inner tube, and while walk-ins are accepted upon trip availability, reservations are strongly suggested as trips are limited and book fast. Tubing fee is $15.00 per person and includes everything necessary: shuttle service, tube, and life vest. Kayak trips are $25.00 per person / per kayak with reservations preferred. Tubing and kayaking run all summer long.
3. Our next idea is Pickin' on the Porch, which is free, live music featured at in front of The General Store at Eagle Mountain. The entertainment is scheduled the 2nd and 4th Saturday night of each month (weather permitting), with a variety of local entertainment and music from gospel to blue grass to Old Time Rock 'n' Roll. Bring your own lawn chair, pull up your seat next to the bon-fire, and roast some marshmallows while enjoying the entertainment and mountain ambiance! Add some toe-tapping to your Forth of July weekend with a little Pickin’ on the Porch! What a perfect little vacation: a rental at The Villas at Coosawattee, resort amenities privileges, an afternoon of tubing, and now an evening of free live music added to the itinerary!
4. And our last tip is making sure to drop by The General Store at Eagle Mountain (706-635-1609) where you can step back in time to slower days of the old general mountain store where friends gather for special activities, every day needs, good food, good times, and arts & crafts. Boasting a full deli, breakfasts, lunches, and snacks, this quaint little gathering spot is a perfect retreat from all of your summer activities. Whether after a tubing float or a hike through the woods, The General Store has something to quench that thirst or take a bite out of that hunger pang. While you’re restin’ and relaxin’, take a stroll around the arts and crafts of the store— it is rustic mountain charm at its finest. And if you need supplies or munchies for your rental with The Villas at Coosawattee, this convenient general store has a nice little selection.

Make it a weekend, a week, or even more—the North Georgia Mountains is your southeast destination for summer fun at inexpensive prices. The Villas at Coosawattee has accommodations for up to 8 people, and the tubing / kayaking at Coosawattee Tubing Company offers group discounts. And how many people can you fit around a campfire while listening to Pickin’ on the Porch? Bring your group, and that fire surely will be a cozy and accommodating spot for all. And surely, everyone will enjoy the old general mountain store with all of the treats in the little retreat. Hope this helps you have the happiest of father’s days, an explosive happy forth of July, and chillin’ summer!

Water Fun to Beat Georgia Heat

Need some cool and refreshing water fun this summer to beat the heat in Georgia? We have just what you are looking for! Tubing, kayaking, water slide, hot tub cabins, and indoor & outdoor swimming pools are waiting for you all in one spectacular location at the Coosawattee River Resort in Ellijay. Whether the excitement of a monster water slide or the relaxation of a float down the Coosawattee River, we have the way for you to soothe that sweltering summer sizzle.

Let’s start with the tubing and kayaking: Located just outside the Eagle Mountain Gate of the Coosawattee River Resort, The Coosawattee River Tubing Company offers a cool and refreshing 2-1/2 hour inner tube float down the Coosawattee River. The tube, life vest, and to-and-from shuttle service are included in the $12.00 admission price. Trips book quickly so availability inquiry and reservation(s) are advised. Kayak trips are also offered by reservation. Each kayak trip lasts 1-1/2 hours and is $25.00 per trip which includes equipment and shuttle to-and-from the river.

Also located just outside the Eagle Mountain Gate of the Coosawattee River Resort is the Monster Water Slide. This slide isn't your ordinary, run-of-the-mill water slide-- this monstrosity is billed as the tallest inflatable water slide in the world! The slide towers 45 feet above the ground with 41 steps that lead up a steep incline to a lofty platform covered by a canopy. With an all-day-pass, riders can take as many exhilarating trips down the towering slide as they want. What an adventurous way to cool off during the soaring summer temperatures!

Now onto the hot tub cabins: The Villas at Coosawattee located within the gates of the Coosawattee River Resort features four person hot tub villas with affordable prices, comfortable accommodations, and plenty to do for every member of your entourage. Besides the restful and relaxation of the hot tub villas, the rentals boast peaceful river views, large decks, spectacular mountain views, and fireplaces. Throughout the property, abundant amenities are easily accessible, such as the cool and refreshing swimming pools.

Speaking of the pool, inside the gates of the Coosawattee River Resort are three pools that are sure to cool down even the hottest this summer. The first is the indoor Junior Olympic-sized pool with 8-feet at the deep-end and a large shallow end for the small ones at the Recreation Center. The pool is enclosed with a sunning deck outside the sliding glass doors. A generously sized kiddy pool is also available at the Recreation Center. The second pool is Pool II which is the smallest and quietest of the pools with a 10-foot deep end. This spot is a calm and peaceful place to relax. The Teen Center features the third pool which is three to five feet deep throughout. The location is family friendly with kids from one to one hundred enjoying the sun and fun. A kiddy pool is also available for toddlers and babies.

With all of these cool and refreshing options, beating the summer heat is a synch! With a short drive up to the North Georgia Mountains, the sweltering heat can be chilled with some water fun. Come join us at the Coosawattee River Resort for tubing, kayaking, water sliding, relaxing in the hot tub, and swimming! For more information or reservations for The Villas at Coosawattee, please call between 8am & 5pm EST at (706) 276-1075, email us at info@thevillasatcoosawattee.com or visit us on the web at www.thevillasatcoosawattee.com. The Coosawattee River Tubing Company is located at the Eagle Mountain General Store next to the Eagle Mountain entrance of the Coosawattee River Resort or at http://www.coosawatteerivertubingco.com on the web.

Hot Summer Special: 4 nights for the price of 2

We have the deal of the summer for you! Want a hot summer special at a North Georgia resort in the mountains? The Villas at Coosawattee is offering four (4) nights for the price of two (2)! Now there’s a special that is burning hot!

The Villas at Cooswattee are nestled in the Coosawattee River Resort in Ellijay, Georgia. The Villas at Coosawattee offers one, two, & three bedroom cabins, A-frames, villas, & condo units with spectacular mountain and river views. Accommodations are distributed in clusters and in the most beautiful locations-- on the river, at the highest point of the resort, or next to the Recreation Center.

Speaking of the Recreation Center, amenity privileges are included with your rental. The Recreation Center is bursting with activities such as putt putt golf, tennis, working out at the fitness center, swimming in the indoor heated pool, tanning on the sunning deck, playing in game room, and so much more. The resort also features six river parks with playground and picnicking facilities, a fully stocked pond at the Fishing Pond with no license required, a peaceful outdoor Pool II, Teen Center with game room and pool, the Coosawattee Library, walking trails, and more for you to discover and enjoy.

And for those of you with dogs-- The Villas offers dog friendly units at a charge $15 per pet per night for guests traveling with adult dogs over 12 months old and under 25 lbs. No more than two (2) well-behaved dogs per unit are permitted. Your pooch would love to go walking in the woods, splashing in the Coosawattee River, or even chase a squirrel. The facility even features a fenced in dog park where your pooch can run leash free in safety.

Want to know what else is sizzling hot? The Eagle Mountain General Store located just outside the Eagle Mountain Gate features the tallest inflatable water slide in the world! The Monster Water Slide isn't your ordinary, run-of-the-mill water slide. The slide towers 45 feet above the ground with 41 steps that lead up a steep incline to a lofty platform covered by a canopy. We dare you not to scream!

Since everything we’ve mentioned is so sizzling hot, we have just the thing to cool you down: tubing, kayaking, and live entertainment, also offered at The Eagle Mountain General Store. Take a 2 ½ hour float down the Coosawattee River on a tube with life vest and shuttle provided with fee, or embark on an 1 ½ kayaking trip with equipment, life vest, and shuttle provided with fee. The General Store also features "Pickin' on the Porch" on the 2nd and 4th Saturday night of each month (weather permitting), with a variety of local entertainment and music from Gospel to Bluegrass to Old-Time Rock 'n' Roll. Bring your own lawn chair, pull up your seat next to the bon-fire, and roast some marshmallows while enjoying the entertainment and mountain ambiance!

So, come up to the North Georgia Mountains take advantage of the Hot Summer Special at The Villas at Coosawattee. The four (4) nights for the price of two (2) is offered until July 31st, so book your accommodations now as only a limited number of units are available! Check-in is Monday at 4 pm with check-out being Friday by10 am. For more information, visit http://www.thevillasatcoosawattee.com. or for reservations call (706) 276-1075 between 8am & 5pm EST

Father's Day Gift Ideas for Dad

Father's Day gift-shoppers are urged to step away from that necktie and select a distinctive testosterone-fueled gift for your father: a relaxing, invigorating, and custom-made getaway in the Coosawattee River Resort. Whether Dad prefers to tube or kayak in down the river, cast a fishing line into the fishing pond, hike through the wooded mountains, have some recreational fun, or all of the above, The Villas at Coosawattee has a gift combination designed to get Dad’s sense of adventure revved-up.

Nothing says "Blue Ridge Mountains" like a cabin or villa in the mountains by the river. Although Dad and his entourage will have all the conveniences of home - plus a few unexpected luxuries – The Villas vacation rentals give the look and feel of being off in the vast wilderness. Scenic surroundings, mountain views and native wildlife are just some of what Dad can expect to see.:

1. After checking into his cabin, Dad and gang can head off to the Eagle Mountain General Store outside of the Eagle Mountain Gate for a fun-filled 2-1/2 hour inner tube float down the Coosawattee River. Floating down the river is a great way to reduce stress and enjoy the peace and serenity of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Or if kayaking is more his style, Dad can reserve a kayaking trip that lasts 1-1/2 hours and includes equipment and shuttle to and from the river. Also located at The General Store is the Monster Water Slide, which is the worlds tallest inflatable water slide. We dare you not to scream!

2. If Dad is more traditional, a day of kicked-back fishing might be his style. Nothing could be better than a relaxing day on the water surrounded by all of the peace and tranquility of nature. The sun on his shoulders, it's a Dad's dream come true! The Fishing Pond is full stocked and free of charge—you don’t even need a fishing license!

3. How about starting a Father’s Day tradition of an annual hike? Breakfast in bed and the traditional giving of the gifts are Dad pleasers-- but maybe what he REALLY wants is a little quality time out on the trail. Throw in a waterfall, a wildflower or two, and you'll make his day! The Blue Ridge Mountains are the perfect spot to start your Father’s Day tradition. Make sure to take some pictures to commemorate the occasion and add to the Father’s Day Hike photos through the years.

4. Maybe Dad wants more of a ‘spa day’ filled with a dip in a heated pool, working-out his muscles, and some recreational sports. The Villa’s has just that for him! He can enjoy the heated Junior Olympic-sized pool and the Fitness Center which is complete with treadmills, weight machines, free weights, rowing machine, and exercise bikes. He and his entourage can challenge themselves in the Game Room with arcade games, pool tables, ping pong table, and an air hockey machine. The Recreation Center features tennis courts, 18-hole miniature golf course, and a basketball court.

So how about that gift!? Picture Dad and his entourage nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains in a cabin or villa at a resort for a weekend filled with all the things Dad loves—tubing / kayaking down the river, fishing in the pond, hiking thorough the wooded mountains, and having fun at the Recreation Center. To read and see more about The Villas, please be sure to visit http://www.thevillasatcoosawattee.com, and to make reservations, please call (706) 276-1075 between 8am & 5pm EST

About The Villas at Coosawattee: The resort accommodations consist of 57 individual cabins and villas and one condominium building with four units. These buildings are distributed in clusters throughout the Coosawattee River Resort in the most beautiful locations-- on the river, at the highest point of the resort, or next to the Recreation Center. Included with rentals are many on-site amenities. The Villas at Coosawattee offers one, two, & three bedroom cabins, A-frames, villas, & condo units with spectacular mountain and river views.

Golf, Tubing, Kayaking, Wine Tasting: Celebrate Spring in the North Georgia Mountains!

Spring in the North Georgia Mountains begins early, bringing new life in March and as early as February. Enjoy North Georgia’s exquisite display of dogwoods, azaleas, wildflowers, and mountain laurels as butterflies and hummingbirds visit the colorful and fragrant flowers. Ellijay’s expansive apple orchards are blooming with aromatic and beautiful apple blossoms as the days become warmer and longer. Plan ahead for a full and eventful spring vacation or staycation in the North Georgia Mountains.

Part of this planning should include not only your activities but also where to stay. The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort takes care of both! The Villas offers not only affordable, spacious, and quaint accommodations but also a host of activities right outside your cabin door. Enjoy spring in bloom by driving some of the 300+ miles of roads through the resort. Indulge yourself at the Recreation Center which boasts a Junior Olympic sized heated indoor pool, tennis courts, putt putt golf, a game room, a full fitness facility, and more! Or if you have tweens and teens in your entourage, take a trip to the Teen Center for hours of fun and games. Other points of interest are the six gorgeous parks where visitors can engage in activities ranging from fishing, camping, picnicking and grilling, horseshoes, and so much more.

Golfers have long known that playing golf is an outstanding way to enjoy light exercise while on vacation. Perfect for springtime, a round of golf means a couple of hours spent outdoors with plenty of sunshine and fresh air. If you are one of those folks who dreams of a golfing vacation but hasn’t taken one due to the cost limitations, we can make your dream come true! North Georgia has some of the most scenic golf courses and provides you with a variety of other activities for you and your family. The Villas at Coosawattee offers ideal allowing freedom to golf at courses such as Butternut Creek in Blairsville, Whitepath in Ellijay, or Brasstown Valley.

Want to hear of another fun-tastic activity while vacationing in the North Georgia Mountains? Located just outside one of The Villas at Coosawattee’s gates and starting in May, the Coosawattee River Tubing Company offers tubing and kayaking. A fun-filled 2-1/2 hour inner tube float down the Coosawattee River in the North Georgia Mountains is all yours. Floating down the river is a great way to reduce stress and enjoy the peace and serenity of the mountains. Tubing down the Coosawattee River is whole lot of fun, and The Coosawattee River Tubing Company furnishes the tube, life vest, and shuttle service to and from the river for an admission price.

Spring couldn’t be a more perfect time for a wine tasting excursion. Minutes from The Villas at Coosawattee, Corks and Crumbs in the Ellijay Square offers a wonderful introduction to the Northwest Georgia wine country. This quaint little bakery and bistro with a wine tasting room is located in the middle of the square, perfect for a walk around the fountain and peeking into all the shops. During your wine tasting excursion, Sharp Mountain Vineyards is perfect for a day's outing. Pack a picnic, enjoy a beautiful mountain drive, and take a tour & tasting. Savor your picnic at our Pavilion while drinking in the beautiful view – rows and rows of espaliered vines against a backdrop of blue-green rolling hills and a commanding view of Sharp Mountain herself.

Celebrate spring! Take a vacation or staycation in the blooming mountains of North Georgia. The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort offers affordable and quaint accommodations, activities throughout the resort, superb golf courses nearby, tubing & kayaking on property, and local wine tasting for sweet excursions. Now is the time to plan and to make your reservations! Spring in the mountains can start popping as early as February! Cheers to creating the most colorful spring ever!

One of a Kind Father's Day Gift: Adventure in the North Georgia Mountains

Father's Day gift-shoppers are urged to step away from that necktie and select a distinctive testosterone-fueled gift for your father: a relaxing, invigorating, and custom-made getaway in the Coosawattee River Resort. Whether Dad prefers to tube or kayak in down the river, cast a fishing line into the fishing pond, hike through the wooded mountains, have some recreational fun, or all of the above, The Villas at Coosawattee has a gift combination designed to get Dad’s sense of adventure revved-up.

Nothing says "Blue Ridge Mountains" like a cabin or villa in the mountains by the river. Although Dad and his entourage will have all the conveniences of home - plus a few unexpected luxuries – The Villas vacation rentals give the look and feel of being off in the vast wilderness. Scenic surroundings, mountain views and native wildlife are just some of what Dad can expect to see:

1. After checking into his cabin, Dad and gang can head off to a fun-filled 2-1/2 hour inner tube float down the Coosawattee River. Floating down the river is a great way to reduce stress and enjoy the peace and serenity of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Or if kayaking is more his style, Dad can reserve a kayaking trip that lasts 1-1/2 hours and includes equipment and shuttle to and from the river.
2. If Dad is more traditional, a day of kicked-back fishing might be his style. Nothing could be better than a relaxing day on the water surrounded by all of the peace and tranquility of nature. The sun on his shoulders, it's a Dad's dream come true!
3. How about starting a Father’s Day tradition of an annual hike? Breakfast in bed and the traditional giving of the gifts are Dad pleasers-- but maybe what he REALLY wants is a little quality time out on the trail. Throw in a waterfall, a wildflower or two, and you'll make his day! The Blue Ridge Mountains are the perfect spot to start your Father’s Day tradition. Make sure to take some pictures to commemorate the occasion and add to the Father’s Day Hike photos through the years.
4. Maybe Dad wants more of a ‘spa day’ filled with a dip in a heated pool, working-out his muscles, and some recreational sports. The Villa’s has just that for him! He can enjoy the heated Junior Olympic-sized pool and the Fitness Center which is complete with treadmills, weight machines, free weights, rowing machine, and exercise bikes. He and his entourage can challenge themselves in the Game Room with arcade games, pool tables, ping pong table, and an air hockey machine. The Recreation Center features tennis courts, 18-hole miniature golf course, and a basketball court.

So how about that gift!? Picture Dad and his entourage nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains in a cabin or villa at a resort for a weekend filled with all the things Dad loves—tubing / kayaking down the river, fishing in the pond, hiking thorough the wooded mountains, and having fun at the Recreation Center. To read and see more about The Villas, please be sure to visit http://www.thevillasatcoosawattee.com, and to make reservations, please call (706) 276-1075 between 8am & 5pm EST

Splashing into Tubing and Kayaking Season

Spring time is here, and summer is just around the corner. Now that the warm weather is upon us, why don’t you take a trip to the North Georgia Mountains for some tubing or kayaking!

The Coosawattee River Tubing Company in Ellijay is just an hour north of Atlanta, GA and just an hour south of Chattanooga, Tennessee. A fun-filled 2-1/2 hour inner tube float down the Coosawattee River in the North Georgia Mountains is all yours. Floating down the river is a great way to reduce stress and enjoy the peace and serenity of the North Georgia Mountains!

If you are coming from out-of-town or plan to spend more than a day, The Coosawattee River Resort features The Villas at Coosawattee with cozy and complete accommodations. The Villas at Coosawattee are the complete get-away with affordable prices, comfortable accommodations, and plenty to do for every member of your entourage. One bedroom cabins start at $105, two bedroom cabins start at $155, three bedrooms A-frames start at $190, and three bedroom villas start at $210. Accommodations may include hot tubs, peaceful river views, large decks, spectacular mountain views, and fireplaces. Throughout the property, abundant amenities are easily accessible, ranging from indoor and outdoor swimming pools, camp sites, river parks, exercise & weight room, game rooms, miniature golf, horseshoe pits, tennis courts, and basketball courts.

Tubing down the Coosawattee River is a lot of fun, and The Coosawattee River Tubing Company furnishes the tube, life vest, and shuttle service to and from the river for an admission price. Changing rooms are available, as well as tubing/meal packages and group rates. Although reservations are not mandatory, trips book fast so availability inquiry and reservation(s) are advised. . Please note that children must be at least 5 years of age. A waiver must be signed and submitted prior to the tubing excursion. To save time, please read the rules and regulations and then print & sign the waiver prior to coming on the tubing trip

In free-floating tubing, the tube riders are un-tethered and conveyed by the current of the Coosawattee River. Tubers paddle with their hands to steer, or groups of tubers can rope their tubes together creating a large floating group. Tubes used for free-floating were true inner tubes, but the customized tubes used at The Coosawattee River Tubing Company offer comfort and ease of use. These tubes are donut-shaped to allow the rider to sit comfortably on their back across the top of the tube while sitting into the center.

The Coosawattee River Tubing Company also offers kayak trips by reservation. Each trip lasts 1-1/2 hours and is $25.00 per trip which includes equipment and shuttle to and from the river.

The tubing and kayaking season opens May 1st and runs through October. The Coosawattee River Tubing Company schedule is as follows:

• May 1st to Memorial Day: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Memorial Day to Labor Day: Tuesday through Sunday
• Labor Day to October 1st: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Come join us for a fun-filled outdoor adventure! For more information or reservations for The Villas at Coosawattee, please give us a call between 8am & 5pm EST at (706) 276-1075, email us at info@thevillasatcoosawattee.com or visit us on the web at www.thevillasatcoosawattee.com. The Coosawattee River Tubing Company is located at the Eagle Mountain General Store next to the Eagle Mountain entrance of the Coosawattee River Resort or at http://www.coosawatteerivertubingco.com on the web.