Corporate Retreat, Conference, Meeting Space in North Georgia

Offering natural surroundings, rustic mountain style, and exceptional customer service, your organization will be surrounded by the essence of southern charm & hospitality with The Water Tower Conference Center in the Coosawattee River Resort.

The Water Tower Conference Center, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia, is surrounded by 6,000 acres of woods, nature, and the Coosawattee River. Group, business and leisure travelers find the North Georgia mountain location with its spectacular landscapes and rustic-country accommodations a refreshing change from the typical corporate meeting, retreat, and conference location. Outside of the center is distraction free, peaceful, woodland beauty, and inside of the center features stained-glass windows, awe-inspiring water tower architecture, and breath-taking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Located in the Coosawattee River Resort, the mountain resort is only 75 miles from downtown Atlanta and close to East Ellijay’s and Blue Ridge’s restaurants, shopping, and attractions. Sitting at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountain Range, but still close to the major business centers in Atlanta, the center fulfills all business event needs. The conference center offers spacious, open meeting areas, custom package options, and amenities with The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort accommodations.

The conference center presents more than 1,000 square feet of the most inviting meeting space in North Georgia. Whether hosting a convention, board meeting, training seminar, or reception, the versatile conference center features unique and comfortable meeting areas including a loft overlook, sun room, upper salon room, and a fireplace room. These areas are capable of accommodating from 10 to 125 attendees in a variety of set-ups.

Catering packages include buffet style and a la carte meals. Diverse tastes of meeting attendees are indulged by preparing a variety of North Georgia mountain favorites. The Eagle Mountain General Store’s creations are hard to resist and made to order where you’ll appreciate light, continental breakfasts and deli luncheons.

Shuttle service and event staffing are available to customize per event. On-site AV equipment, Coosawattee Library, and meeting set-up are available as well. Additionally, the area is optimal for a variety of team building activities on-premise or in the local area. Depending on the season, activities include tubing & kayaking, fishing excursions, hiking North Georgia, Recreation Center Spa Day, bowling, and golfing.

The Villas at Coosawattee, also in the Coosawattee River Resort, offers accommodations ranging from one bedroom cabins to three bedroom villas and A-frames to multi-unit villa buildings. These accommodations are perfect for event guests and participants and are located at convenient locations throughout the resort. Whether accommodations are desired near The Water Tower Conference Center or near the Recreation Center or along the Coosawattee River, The Villas at Coosawattee provides a wide-variety of options. Rental features vary and include hot tubs, fireplaces, full kitchens, fabulous mountain & river views, and more. All rentals have access to the resort amenities: fitness facility, heated indoor pool with sunning decks, miniature golf, tennis, and more.

Select from package options to create an optimal event. Accommodations, catering, shuttle transportation, and Coosawattee Resort staffing will enrich your corporate gathering. Tours of the facilities are offered, and Requests for Proposals are invited. The Water Tower Conference Center is the premier choice in North Georgia for your next corporate meeting or event.

For more information about The Water Tower Conference Center and The Villas at Coosawattee, visit www.thewatertowerconferencecenter.com or email info@thevillasatcoosawattee.com

Mountain Cabin Rental Makes the Holidays Simply Fun and Magical

The holidays are more pleasurable with everyone relaxing and having fun. So why not bring all the family to one destination? Renting a mountain cabin in the North Georgia Mountains for the holidays is a wonderfully magical way to bring the family together without over-burdening tasks, chores, and responsibilities. The Villas at Coosawattee (The Villas) in the Coosawattee River Resort is a perfect location for these holiday celebrations.

Located within The Coosawattee River Resort, The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort is the premier destination for North Georgia cabins, mountain villa accommodations, and vacation rentals in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Georgia mountain resort is located in Gilmer County just over 75 miles north of Atlanta in the Blue Ridge Mountains and at the foothills of the legendary Appalachian Mountain Range.

The Villas have full kitchens, which are optimal if several people are cooking for the holidays. The kitchen has plenty of room for multiple cooks especially when baking cookies with the little ones. Is a hot tub essential? The Villas has hot tub units available—wonderful way to ring in the New Year! And in regard to keeping the kids entertained, the Recreation Center has a game room, complete with arcade games and more. The Recreation Center also features WiFi and large screen television for guest entertainment pleasure.

The Villas’ Recreation Center, six river parks, and Coosawattee Library give The Villas’ guest plenty of amenities to enjoy and explore. The Recreation Center features an indoor heated pool, full fitness facility, miniature golf, tennis courts, and more. The six river parks have varying features such as fishing, play-grounds, and fire rings perfect for s’mores! Don’t forget your graham crackers, chocolate bars, and marshmallows. If you need a book to read while relaxing, the Coosawattee Library may have just what you are looking for.

Does your party have special needs? If you want to bring your dog, various units are pet-friendly. Please inquire about conditions. Additionally, dogs have the run of their very own dog park located next to the Teen Center. Keep in mind that some of the units are two stories so if a family member cannot climb stairs, request a single level unit. All parking is just outside the respective unit.

The Villas features all of the necessary bedding, dishes, and kitchen equipment, but you may want to bring a roasting pan for the turkey and baking sheets for that special holiday baked treats. 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 but make sure to bring ornaments, stockings, and decorations. Consider making some pine cone and greenery decorations collected from a wintry walk. And with New Years Eve, picking up some party hats, blowers, and sparklers will help to ring in the New Year.

For more information and details regarding conditions, please contact The Villas at Coosawattee: (706) 276-1075 or info@thevillasatcoosawattee.com You can also tell a friend about this offer by clicking http://thevillasatcoosawattee.com/contact.htm

Georgia Snowbird Lease Specials

Want to spend your winter in a warmer climate… say down south …perhaps in Georgia? Well, then you just may be a snowbird! Snowbirds are people who leave their homes when the temperature drops and head south to warmer climates. While the snow flies in the Northern states, snowbirds enjoy golf, fishing, and barbecues in mild temperatures of the South. After winter passes, they return to their homes in the North.

Well, we have just the place for you snowbirds to go! The Villas at Coosawattee is offering Snow Bird Leases for the months of January through early April 2011. Located within The Coosawattee River Resort, The Villas is located just over 75 miles north of Atlanta in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Leases are offered for one, two, and three bedroom units, starting at $675.00 per month.

The rentals are cozy, comfortable, and perfect to enjoy the winter wonderland of the North Georgia Mountains. All units are completely furnished with dishes and kitchen equipment, as well as washer and dryers. Telephone service is included in the lease, as well as water and basic cable television. Internet access is available at the Recreation Center and the Coosawattee Library.

Leases include the use of the resort’s exclusive amenities, with which guests of all ages & interests will be delighted. Amenities include a state-of-the art fitness facility, an indoor heated pool, arcade game room, tennis courts, six river parks with pavilions and fire pits, fishing pond, playgrounds, miniature golf, The Coosawattee Library, and so much more.

Snow Bird Leases run Monday, January 3rd through Wednesday, April 6th, 2011:

• One bedroom = $675/month for 3 months
• Two bedrooms = $750/month for 3 months
• Three bedrooms = $850/month for 3 months (no hot tubs)

Electricity is not included in the lease and must be paid monthly. We are sorry, but no pets are allowed. Additionally, no housekeeping services are included; however, the services can be negotiated if interested. Please note that the washer and dryer are apartment size. A limited number of units are available.

For more information and details regarding lease conditions, please contact The Villas at Coosawattee: (706) 276-1075 or info@thevillasatcoosawattee.com You can also tell a friend about this offer by clicking http://thevillasatcoosawattee.com/contact.htm

North Georgia Apple Farms, Pumpkin Patches, Hayrides, and Corn Mazes

Want some fun and inexpensive things to do in the North Georgia Mountains? Head up to the Blue Ridge Mountains and enjoy your fall break in the vibrant colors, crisp air, and peaceful scenery of North Georgia. Only a little over an hour from Atlanta, Ellijay and Blue Ridge feature so many festive options, you can make a long weekend or a full vacation out of the trip!

The perfect place to stay during your fall fun is at The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort, which offers very affordable accommodations within close proximity of the apple farms, pumpkin patches, hayrides, and corn maze. The Villa’s cabins, villas, A-frames, and multi-unit are one, two, and three bedroom, some of which feature hot tubs, lofts, river views, and mountain scenes. The Villas is located inside the Coosawattee River Resort off of GA Highway 382 and features 300+ miles of rambling roads to enjoy all the kaleidoscope patterns of fall foliage. For more information about the resort: http://www.thevillasatcoosawattee.com or email info@thevillasatcoosawattee.com

Now off to the local flavor: the top apple farm that makes our list is Hillcrest Orchards. Hillcrest Orchards is located along ‘apple farm alley’ and offers pick-your-fun. During the annual "Apple Pickin' Jubilee", visitors can pick their own apples, milk a cow, watch live pig races, visit the petting farm, take a wagon ride through the orchard, visit the Moonshine Museum and watch live bands & cloggers on the Hillcrest Stage. A giant slide and jumping pillow add extra fun for the kids! And before leaving, make sure to gather a bag of crisp apples to take with you! Hillcrest Orchards is located off of Highway 52 E. For more information about the orchard: http://www.hillcrestorchards.net/

Just minutes down the road from Hillcrest is the best pumpkin patch around: Burt’s Farm. One of the most impressive features of Burt’s farm is the vast array of pumpkin types, winter squash, gourds and fall decorations. Indian corn, cornstalks and hay bales are also in never-ending supply. Don't forget to check the "barn" store for Burt’s fresh baked pumpkin pie and pumpkin roll, candied popcorn and a whole assortment of other goodies. From 75 N, Burt’s is located 1/2 mile on your right from the highway 183/52 intersection on highway 52. For more information about the farm: http://www.burtsfarm.com/

Hayrides are offered at Hillcrest Orchards and Burt’s Farm. The Hillcrest ride winds you through the vast apple farm fields and gives you a peaceful tour. Burt’s Farm offers hayrides pulled by John Deere tractors that take you through a winding trail filled with nature and beauty. So, whether you are visiting an apple farm or pumpkin patch, take some time to enjoy a hay-ride and soak up some mountain scenery and fresh air.

For the corn maze of all corn mazes in North Georgia, you have to try out Reece Corn Maze which is conveniently across from Hillcrest Orchards and minutes from Burt’s Farm on “apple farm alley”. The maze is within a 7 ½ acre field with green corn 12 feet high! This year’s theme is a cowboy with his horse kneeling at the foot of a cross. Daily wagon rides and horse-back riding through the corn maze are also featured, with ring riding for kids. Also make sure to picnic by the creek bank, relax next to the campfire, and roast some marshmallows.

Come and be part of the lively atmosphere of spectacular North Georgia! You’ll gather as many happy memories as apples. Enjoy the colorful pumpkin patches, winding hayrides, and adventurous corn mazes. Don't forget all the extras that come along with the trip, such as The Villas’ 300 miles rambling roads with kaleidoscope patterns of fallen leaves, the Apple Pickin’ Jubilee at Hillcrest, and the fresh baked goods at Burt’s. All of this is only a short drive from Atlanta.

Looking for a fall festival? Georgia Apple Festival 2010 and Hotel, Motel Lodging

The 2010 Georgia Apple Festival is held in Ellijay, Georgia on the Lions Club Fairgrounds on the weekends of October 9th / 10th and October 16th / 17th. Each festival day starts at 9am with free parking and $5.00 admission (children under 10 free). The festival features 300 unique and distinct vendors ranging from Arts & Crafts to Food to Apple Growers to a Children’s Section to Community Service.

Why does rejoice about apples? In the early 1900′s cotton was a huge element of Georgia’s market, but by the 1920’s the boll weevil beetle arrived and nearly destroyed the cotton industry. Apple orchards rescued Georgia (and Gilmer County!) by supporting the market. Georgia began recognizing the apple in the early 1970’s for saving the local market during the tough times shaped by the destruction of the cotton crops.

Come on out to Ellijay, Georgia this October and commemorate the heroic apple! Enjoy the mountain air, fun times, and fall festivities. To top it off, stay at The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort and enjoy the resort with all its amenities as well as its close proximity to the Apple Festival. Be sure to take advantage of The Villas’ 3 nights for 2 special, as described in more depth below.

Better than a hotel or motel and cheaper, lodging for the festival is offered by The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort which is minutes from the festival and located in a beautiful gated resort. The cabin, villa, and A-frame units are one, two, and three bedroom, some of which feature jacuzzi hot tubs, lofts, river views, and mountain scenes. The resort features amenities exclusive for The Villas' guests and for all ages & interests including six breath-taking river parks, a state-of-the art fitness facility, three pools including a Junior Olympic indoor heated pool, sunning decks, tennis courts, river-side picnicking pavilions & camping with fire pits, fully stocked fishing pond, playgrounds, putt-putt golf, The Coosawattee Library, a dog park, the Teen Center for family fun, and so much more!

The Villas is offering an Apple Festival Special: 3 nights for the price of 2! A one night non- refundable deposit is required at the time of reservations. With the special, check-in is Friday at 4:00 PM with check-out on Monday at 10:00 AM. Cancellations are accepted without additional charge if completed more than 7 days prior to check-in. For more information or to make reservations call (706) 276-1075 between 8am & 5pm EST or email crravillas@crra.biz with the unit type, check-in & check-out dates, and the number of guests (adults & children). Be sure to mention the Apple Festival Special with the inquiry. See you at the festival y’all!

The 2010 Georgia Apple Festival and Accommodations

Are you ready for the crisp fall air, freshly plucked apples, and the 2010 Georgia Apple Festival? We sure are! The festival is held in Ellijay, Georgia on the Lions Club Fairgrounds on the weekend of October 9th and 10th as well as the weekend of October 16th and 17th. Each festival day starts at 9am with free parking and $5.00 admission (children under 10 free). The festival features 300 unique and distinct vendors ranging from Arts & Crafts to Food to Apple Growers to a Children’s Section to Community Service. Want to take a peek? Visit this link: Vendors http://www.georgiaapplefestival.org/vendors.asp

Accommodations for the festival are offered by The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort which is minutes from the festival and located in a beautiful gated resort. The cabin, villa, and A-frame units are one, two, and three bedroom, some of which feature jacuzzi hot tubs, lofts, river views, and mountain scenes. The resort features amenities exclusive for The Villas' guests and for all ages & interests including six breath-taking river parks, a state-of-the art fitness facility, three pools including a Junior Olympic indoor heated pool, sunning decks, tennis courts, river-side picnicking pavilions & camping with fire pits, fully stocked fishing pond, playgrounds, putt-putt golf, The Coosawattee Library, a dog park, the Teen Center for family fun, and so much more!

The Villas is offering an Apple Festival Special: 3 nights for the price of 2! Yes, you read that correctly. 3 nights for the price of 2! With the special, check-in is Friday at 4:00 PM with check-out on Monday at 10:00 AM. A one night non- refundable deposit is required at the time of reservations. Cancellations are accepted without additional charge if completed more than 7 days prior to check-in. For more information or to make reservations call (706) 276-1075 between 8am & 5pm EST or email crravillas@crra.biz with the unit type, check-in & check-out dates, and the number of guests (adults & children). Be sure to mention the Apple Festival Special with the inquiry.

Why does Georgia celebrate apples anyway? In the early 1900′s cotton was a large part of Georgia’s economy, but by the 1920’s the boll weevil beetle arrived and practically ruined the cotton industry. Apple orchards saved the day for Georgia, and Gilmer County, by bolstering the economy. In the early 1970’s, Georgia started celebrating the apple for saving the local economy during the hard times created by the loss of the cotton crops.

Come on out to Ellijay, Georgia this October and celebrate the almighty apple! Enjoy the mountain air, fun times, and fall festivities. To top it off, stay at The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort and enjoy the resort with all its amenities as well as its close proximity to the Apple Festival. Be sure to take advantage of The Villas’ 3 nights for 2 special. See you at the festival y’all!

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.