Destination Wedding in the North Georgia Mountains

Are you getting married? Consider a destination wedding! Destination weddings can be much easier to plan as well as much less expensive than a large traditional wedding. By having the essentials of the wedding planned, the entire price is known up-front and can be budgeted accordingly. Combining the wedding and honeymoon is a unique option and attribute of a destination wedding as well.

So where should you have a destination wedding? The North Georgia Mountains nestled amongst natural beauty and amazing views offers a perfect intimate wedding venue. More specifically, The Coosawattee River Resort is an elegant and memorable setting featuring The Water Tower Conference Center for the wedding venue and The Villas at Coosawattee for lodging in the scenic and pristine mountain resort.

The Water Tower Conference Center is an ideal spot for the wedding shower, rehearsal dinner, wedding, and reception. And while we are on the topic of celebrations, the facility is also a wonderful place to renew vows and celebrate an anniversary! Located on one of the highest peaks inside the resort, the Water Tower boasts some of the most breath-taking views. The dining area overlooks the impressive mountain tops, which makes it a favorite for gatherings of 10 – 125. A balcony overlooks the dining area and a dance floor. A commercial kitchen is available as well.


The Villas at Coosawattee offers accommodations ranging from one bedroom cabins to three bedroom villas, A-frames, and condos. These accommodations are perfect not only for the wedding guests, but also for the pre-wedding bride & groom, the honeymoon, and anniversary celebrations. Rental features vary and include hot tub Jacuzzis, 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, putt putt golf, tennis, and more.

Join in on one of the hottest trends. More and more couples about to tie the knot have moved away from the traditional wedding and are taking advantage of cheaper prices to combine their dream wedding, honeymoon, and a well-earned vacation. Destination weddings can be a beautiful start to a lifetime of joy with your future spouse. If planned properly, they can even be stress-free, or close to it! With the many advantages that destination weddings offer, it's little wonder they have become such a hot trend in weddings today!

For more information about The Coosawattee River Resort’s Water Tower, visit http://www.coosawattee.net/amenities.php#WATERCENTER or call 706-276-1060 And for more information about The Villas at Coosawattee’s Accommodations, visit http://thevillasatcoosawattee.com/accommodations.htm or call (706) 276-1075

Spring Trip to the Mountains: Inexpensive Doesn’t Mean Skimping on Fun or Excitement

Starting to think about your springtime travel ideas can’t come soon enough after the long and cold winter. If you like mountain views, rambling rivers, and outdoor activities, check out our suggestions for the ultimate mountain spring adventure. While these ideas are inexpensive, the trip is still one that’s packed full of fun, excitement, and wonderful memories to be made.

The Coosawattee River Tubing Company: just a short hour drive north of Atlanta or an hour south of Chattanooga , you can enjoy a fun-filled 2 ½ hour inner tube float down the Coosawattee River . No better way to soak in the spring sun and sights than floating gently down the water in your own tube! If kayaking is more your speed, kayaks are available for rent. Both tubers and kayakers can enjoy the shuttle for return trips. Season opens on May 1^st, and reservations are strongly recommended.

The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort: the resort offers cabins, villas, A-frames, and condos throughout the Appalachian Mountains and in some of the most breath-taking spots around the 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 traveling entourage.

The Coosawattee River Resort Amenities: the resort offers not only 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 Teen Center , complete with arcade games, a snack bar, and pool while you can walk the suspension bridge over to the expansive park. If you want to relax and rejuvenate, visit the Recreation Center for a heated indoor pool, a fitness center, tennis, and putt putt 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 General Store at Eagle Mountain: 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 and crafts. The General Store dishes up hearty breakfasts and the deli is a popular lunch time spot. Picturesque picnic tables outline the entrance of the store, giving the ideal opportunity to enjoy the spring sunshine with your sandwich. And if you need to pick up some grocery items for your villa or cabin, The General Store is your destination.

Spring into your next vacation to this resort that will have you transported from urban congestion to primitive wilderness in the blink of an eye! Stay at one of the resorts accommodations and receive a 10% or 15% discount off of the standard in-season rates when staying 2 or more nights during the month of April. Simply mention this article at the time of your reservation and hear the discount for which you qualify. The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort—more than a cabin with a view.

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!

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

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%

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

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!