Tuesday, February 2, 2010

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!

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Spring Getaway in the North Georgia Mountains

Spring is just around the corner. Yeah, yeah… I know what you are thinking, “How can I think of spring when I am chilled to the bone in the middle of winter!?!” Well, spring IS just around the corner, and NOW is the time to make your reservations in the North Georgia Mountains for the most spectacular, colorful, and rejuvenating get-away.

Every spring around March, the North Georgia Mountains start to turn out some of the most vivid and assorted forest wildflower displays anywhere! Along the mountain streams, roadsides, trails, rocks, and peaks, thousands of wildflowers make a collage of pastel and brilliant colors. Note that the earliest blooms begin at the lower elevations and progress during the season to the higher elevations. The stunning flowering rhododendrons are particularly magnificent and a major spring attraction.

So where exactly should you go to enjoy these stunning and magnificent spring sights? Drive through the Coosawattee River Resort in Ellijay, Georgia to take in all the beautiful spring foliage and wildlife. The Coosawattee River Resort features hundreds of miles of driving adventure all within the gated resort. Drive up to the top of the highest points of the resort take in the breathtaking sights. Or perhaps exploring the rivers and streams throughout the property is more your style. The resort features six riverside parks with picnic tables, charcoal grills, fire-rings / pits, and restrooms. What a wonderful opportunity for some picture taking, picnicking, and spring kite flying!

Well, you ponder, how exactly can one get into this gated resort? Stay at The Villas at The Coosawattee River Resort and have the accessibility of all the resort’s features at your fingertips. The Villas offers a variety of accommodations (cabins, villas, A-frames, condo units) in the most impressive locations in the resort. Mountain and river side views present picturesque outlooks for soaking up all the spring sights and sounds. Throughout the property, abundant amenities are easily accessible, ranging from exercise & weight room, game rooms, indoor (open year round) & outdoor (open Memorial Day to Labor Day) swimming pools, kayaking & tubing, camp sites, river parks, miniature golf, horseshoe pits, tennis courts, and basketball courts.

Also, location within the resort is of great importance: (1) If Blue Ridge mountain views are your interest, stay at the Water Tower or Recreation Center Villas. Viewing the spring blossoms is perfect from these villas. (2) If your agenda calls for spring water sports, fishing, or relaxing by the rippling river, A-frames, Condos, or Canoe Park Villas are your choice. (3) Young families, exercise enthusiasts, and pool goers are within walking distance of the Recreation Center by renting the Recreation Center Villas. (4) If you want to see local and nearby attractions in addition to enjoying the spring attraction inside the resort, staying in the Water Tower, A-frames, or Condos is the best bet as each is minutes from the gate and major highways.

Are you ready to kick up your feet next to a fireplace at night, warm your face in the spring sunshine during the day, and rejuvenate your spirit? The Villas are only a short drive from Atlanta and have all the wonderful features of the surrounding East Ellijay: golfing, wine tasting, horseback riding, antique shops, and so much more! For more information about The Villas, visit http://www.thevillasatcoosawattee.com

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Winter Rates for The Villas at Coosawattee

With Old Man Winter nipping at our noses and toes (and everything else in between!), time is upon us to take a venture to the North Georgia mountains for a little warming up. Let the hot fires, bubbling hot tubs, and cozy library of The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort warm your body, mind, and soul... not to mention the surrounding nature, quiet surroundings, and leisurely pace of the area are perfect to start the New Year just right!

Take advantage of the red hot rates offered at The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort this winter! The weather outside is frightful, but the rates are so delightful!


3 Bedroom Villa
2 baths, hot tub, sleeps up to 8
Several locations to choose from including Mountain & River views and Rec Center
$120.00 Nightly* up to 4 persons – add $10 for each additional person per night
*Two (2) nights minimum. No discount on regular rate for single night stay

3 Bedroom A-Frame
2 baths, sleeps up to 8
Close to River
$105.00 Nightly* up to 4 persons – add $10 for each additional person per night
*Two (2) nights minimum. No discount on regular rate for single night stay

1 Bedroom Cabin
1 bath, sleeps up to 4
River Front
$85.00 Nightly* up to 2 persons – add $10 for each additional person per night
*Two (2) nights minimum. No discount on regular rate for single night stay

2 Bedroom + loft bedroom Condo Unit
2 baths, sleeps up to 8, 2nd floor
River View
$105.00 Nightly* up to 4 persons – add $10 for each additional person per night
*Two (2) nights minimum. No discount on regular rate for single night stay

2 Bedroom Condo Unit
1 bath, sleeps up to 6, 1st floor
River View
$95.00 Nightly* up to 4 persons – add $10 for each additional person per night
*Two (2) nights minimum. No discount on regular rate for single night stay

Rates effective through April 2, 2010
State and local sales and lodging tax – 12%

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Ring in the New Year in the North Georgia Mountains

Want a peaceful and relaxing place to welcome the New Year? Perhaps you’re seeking a romantic setting to ring in the New Year? How about trying something new this New Year’s Eve? We have just the place for you!

The Villas at Coosawattee in the Coosawattee River Resort has many unique, memorable, AND affordable options for your New Years Eve. Count down the New Year in the warmth and relaxation of your hot tub… or perhaps you’d like to ring in the New Year next to a roaring campfire at one of the six river parks… or maybe toasting your tootsies in front of a roaring fire in your cabin is your ideal way of welcoming 2010 … or possibly venturing out to one of the local establishments for some dinner and drinks is more your style.

Whatever setting you prefer, the Villas has one, two, and three bedroom accommodations along with resort amenities to suit everyone’s preferences! Each accommodation option is reasonably priced starting around $95.00 per night with comfortable, clean, and complete features. Accommodations also include use of the resort’s amenities: heated indoor pool, fitness center, game room, tennis courts, putt putt golf, six river parks, and the Coosawattee Library-- just to name a few.

Just a short ride north of Atlanta, experience the perfect place to kick back, relax, and welcome in the start of your new year. And what is a more ideal way to spend New Years Day than in the North Georgia Mountains. Enjoy some peace and quiet in this close to nature’s retreat: read a book, swim, exercise, picnic by a river, fish from the water bank, walk in the park, cookout on an open fire, explore all the functions of your digital camera, bond with family members, hunt for antiques, take a train ride, go horseback riding, see a movie at a drive-in, play tennis, go golfing, or do some other things you've been wanting to explore.

For more information about accommodation and resort features,
visit http://www.thevillasatcoosawattee.com

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Escape the Autumn Chill—Head to the North Georgia Mountains

While the autumn chill is nipping at your toes, we have a place that you can go to warm those tootsies up. Enjoy all the splendor of the autumn season in the North Georgia Mountains while keeping warm and toasty! The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort boasts many heartwarming (and foot warming!) features certain to give you the warm fuzzies. Nestled in the North Georgia Mountains , The Villas offers one to three bedroom villas and cabins for your cold weather get-away. And while comfortably housed in the most spectacular locations of the resort, take advantage of the roasty toasty features:

First, kick-back in front of your very own fire in your villa or cabin. Warm your toes and tickle your nose with the radiant embers of a glowing fire. Add a mug of hot chocolate and a snuggly blanket to the equation, and you have the most wonderful combination for a chilly autumn evening.

Second, what better way to warm your body and soul than to soak in a hot tub? With one of The Villa’s hot tub accommodations, you can enjoy the view of the North Georgia Mountains from the comfort and warmth of your indoor hot tub. Relax those muscles, clear your mind, and warm your body in a four-person hot tub. Warm water massage stimulates the body to release endorphins that reduce stress naturally. In addition to stress reduction, the jets dilate blood vessels to help prevent headaches. Also, soaking in hot water before retiring to bed assists in falling asleep faster, sleeping deeper, and getting a truly good night's sleep.

Third, take a dip in the resort’s heated Junior Olympic-sized pool. The pool is enclosed for comfortable swimming year round and utilizes a state-of-the-art saline chlorination system. The water, as a result, is much easier on eyes, skin, hair, and clothing while still protecting against germs, bacteria and algae. And don’t forget about those little ones—a heated kiddy pool is available to splash & play in shallow water.

Last, if reading a good book by the glow of a fire sounds mighty inviting, visit the Coosawattee Library to pick out the perfect read while on your North Georgia getaway. Books, videos, and cassette tapes are available at the Coosawattee Libray, as well as a children’s section hosting an array of age appropriate material. The library operates on the honor system and is open when the POA office is open.

The weather outside might be frightful but The Villas at the Cooswattee River Resort is very delightful. Take a weekend trip to warm your sense or perhaps a week vacation during the holidays to engross yourself in the magic, serenity, and warmth of the mountain resort. The resort features a wide variety of amenities, The General Store Deli, and six river parks for all of your sightseeing and nature loving desires. Please visit http://www.thevillasatcoosawattee.com/ or call (706) 276-1075 for more details. The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort is more than a cabin with a view!

Monday, October 12, 2009

Create New Thanksgiving Traditions in the North Georgia Mountains

Have your Thanksgiving holidays always been pretty normal? Want a new tradition for this Thanksgiving? Well, we have the place and the space you’ve been looking for!

Head to the North Georgia Mountains for a serene, scenic, and special Thanksgiving holiday. The Villas at the Coosawattee River Resort offers cabins and villas tucked away in the mountains in all of the most scenic locations of the resort. The accommodations have full kitchens, perfect for any kind of Thanksgiving feast you desire, and the area offers many eateries, activities, and must see locations. Think of how wonderful seeing everyone relaxed in the comfort of a mountain retreat, soaking in the beauty of nature will be this holiday season.

Take a long weekend in the mountains and bond with those surrounding you in a new way. Fill the days with strolls in the woods, a little fishing, some drives around the resort, and soaking in nature at its finest. Use some time to explore the resort’s Recreation Center filled with multiple activities such as indoor swimming, tennis, putt putt golf, arcade games, and more. Take a day to cut your own Christmas tree at one of the many Christmas tree farms in the North Georgia Mountains, such as Lowery’s Tree Farm, Whisenant Mountain Farm, and Jones Tree Farm. The event offers a delightful experience for one and all, and starts the holiday season off with a time to remember!

Another change in tradition is going beyond the bird. Spending Thanksgiving away from home doesn’t mean that you are obligated to eat at a hotel buffet. Use the accommodation’s full kitchen to take a break from traditional menus and spice up Thanksgiving with pot roast, Cornish hen or ham instead of turkey. Just like with the traditional Thanksgiving turkey these meats make great sandwiches for left-overs. And instead of traditional Thanksgiving dressing, serve up some wild, long, grain brown rice with light gravy. Rice goes well with the pot roast, Cornish hen or ham too.

Maybe forgoing all the fuss of cooking is more appealing for you this Thanksgiving. Well, several options are available. Have gourmet dining in your resort lodging by contacting Cabin Cuisine. Let Cabin Cuisine prepare an exquisite meal—which allows everyone to be free of cooking and cleaning and to enjoy the memorable time in the mountains. Another option is to pick-up your feast from one of the many restaurants in the Ellijay and East Ellijay areas, such as Charlie’s Italian Restaurant, Davis House Restaurant, Cantaberry Restaurant, Il Forno, or Corner Stone CafĂ©. Give the place a call well ahead of time to establish operating hours and menu items. And last, bring your feast with you and store in your accommodations refrigerator until the big day. What a treat just to reheat!

Whatever your choice for the Thanksgiving feast, one thing is for sure—a holiday in the mountains can’t be beat. The air smells fresher, the sky looks bluer, the trees are more beautiful, and the birds sing a little sweeter. The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort is the premier destination for resort lodging in the Blue Ridge Mountains, featuring cabins, villas, and jacuzzi villas. Find this Thanksgiving hideaway in Ellijay, Georgia just over 75 miles north of Atlanta. Make sure to think ahead as Thanksgiving is the busiest travel weekend of the year. The sooner you book your accommodations the better.

North Georgia Fall Foliage Leaf Peeping in Coosawattee River Resort

Fall foliage is not limited to New England. The North Georgia Mountains has an abundance of autumn brilliance with outbursts of tree colors everywhere. Ablaze with brilliant yellow, glowing orange, fiery red, and rich brown, the time for leaf peeping is now! Be a leaf peeper and take a leaf peeping road trip this fall season!

The fall is an ideal time for a vacation: (1) the summer vacationers are home (2) school is in session, and (3) the weather is still warm! The conditions are flawless for a vacation in the peace and quiet of autumn foliage season. If you prefer to be independent and set your own itinerary or stay in a particular area, then a fall foliage vacation rather than a tour would work best for you.

Enjoy the warm autumn days and ramble along roads carpeted in kaleidoscope patterns of fallen leaves. The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort offers over 300 miles of winding roads through the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Perfect for cruising to see all of the autumn foliage, The Villas offers scenic drives with quaint, picturesque, and comfortable parks throughout the resort. The parks offer the ability to take walks next to picture perfect streams and rivers, as well as to stroll over a suspension bridge, stop for a picnic, or cast a line for a little fishing.

Book your accommodation early, as it’s a popular way of seeing the fall foliage in the North Georgia Mountains. Lodging and accommodations can be tough to find if you leave it too late. The Villas at the Coosawattee River Resort offers cabins, villas, and condos at the most scenic locations around the resort.

Once you have your accommodations secured, plan for your spectacularly stunning stay at the resort. Start your leaf peeping excursion at the Recreation Center near the Eagle Mountain Gate. Your first destination is Canoe Park which is directly on the river front and an absolutely beautiful view of the river. This quiet place is a perfect for reading a book, writing a poem, or just looking around and feeling the beauty of the fall surroundings. The Fife Bridge in the background creates a very charming photo spot to boot!

Next, drive down to River Park, which is located in the Beaver Lake section of the resort. The park offers a nice little turn around, where you can take in all the beauty of the location in the comfort of your auto or get out for an easy stroll to the water’s edge. The park offers a spectacular pictorial view of the mountains and Coosawattee River. The park is equipped with a pavilion and picnic tables, charcoal grills, fire-rings / pits, and a portable restroom.

Continue your cruise to East Park which is located in Beaver Forest. This park is unquestionably the spot to take a leisurely stroll along the mile loop from the base of the mountain to the river. Soak in the splendor of the towering trees, striking mountain-side, and pacifying river-- all nature at its best. East Park offers a serene spot with a picnic area, playground equipment, and horse-shoes. The park is equipped with running water, restrooms, charcoal grills, and fire-rings / pits.

Carry on your drive to Indian Fishtrap Park, which is so named because of the large V design made into the river by Native Americans for trapping fish. Take a saunter across the swinging suspension bridge and enjoy the sounds and sights of the autumn nature surrounding you. Indian Fishtrap Park has a children's play area, swings and a pavilion. The park is equipped with running water, restrooms, charcoal grills, and fire-rings / pits.

North Park is your next destination. This park is a small spot for quiet solitude, fishing and just enjoying nature. Brilliantly colored trees draping over the river with the soothing sounds of the water create the most peaceful and relaxing combination. A pavilion is available as well as charcoal grills and fire-rings / pits.

On your way out of the resort or back to your villa, stop at Fish Pond. This park is one of the most used and best liked. Come to the pond and fish all day or just sit beside the pond and enjoy the autumn scenery. A large flock of geese and ducks call the pond home and love being fed popcorn and bread crusts. The pond is stocked with a variety of small game fish and is ready for catch & release or taken home for a fish-fry. No fishing license required. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the day. Picnic tables and a portable restroom are available.

The North Georgia Mountains is one of the premiere areas in the southeast for leaf peeping and scenic drives during the autumn season. Offering opportunities for visitors to enjoy fall foliage, spectacular views of the Appalachian Mountains, and many other exciting destinations, leaf peeping in The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort will be a memorable activity for any and everyone!

http://www.thevillasatcoosawattee.com

The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort
634 Beaver Lake Drive #5147
Ellijay, GA 30540
PHONE: (706) 276-1075
FAX: (706) 276-1076
EMAIL: info@thevillasatcoosawattee.com