Tag: North Georgia bars
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Dahlonega Butterfly Farm and Tasting Room – Review
427 Castleberry Bridge Rd, Dawsonville, Georgia 30534 (Be mindful of the directions and pay attention as there is a lot of construction in the area and not hard to miss a turn) This was our THIRD visit to the Dahlonega Butterfly Farm. The first two times we paid for the tour of the butterfly habitat,…
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The Challenges and Advantages of Growing Grapevines for Wine in North Georgia Clay
North Georgia’s distinctive red clay soil, a geological hallmark of the region, presents both formidable challenges and remarkable opportunities for the cultivation of wine grapes. Often viewed with skepticism by those accustomed to more traditional vineyard soils, this heavy, iron-rich earth demands a nuanced approach to viticulture. Its primary characteristic is an exceptional water retention…
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Creekstone Winery – Updated Wine Review
295 Hardman Farm Rd, Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia 30571 (close to the historic Hardman Farm Historic Site) **Well behaved dogs on leashes are permitted outdoors** September 2025 Wine Review – We returned early this month to Creekstone to try their latest wine and because they are open until 9pm on Friday and Saturday. We had the…
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Yonah Mountain Vineyards – Winery Review (Cleveland, Georgia)
1717 Hwy 255 S, Cleveland, Georgia 30528 (On the way to Clarksville from Cleveland) Yonah Mountain Vineyards is one of the area’s largest wineries and vineyards, with beautiful grounds, breath taking landscape, and plenty of covered seat or out in the sun seating for larger parties. This vineyard has a large parking area in addition…
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Community Helping Place Thrift Store
1127 GA-52, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533 (At corner where Highway 52 meets Rock House Road) We are not yet writing reviews of the thrift stores or antique stores. We have personally visited each one, and the merchandise change so frequently. We have found a treasure, either for our personal collection, or a unique gift from someone…
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Dipsy Doodle Antiques
27 Panter Drive, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533 We are not yet writing reviews of the thrift stores or antique stores. We have personally visited each one, and the merchandise change so frequently. We have found a treasure, either for our personal collection, or a unique gift from someone special, or some item for possible resale in…
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Waypoint Thrift Store
5636 Thompson Bridge Rd, Murrayville, Georgia 30564 **Bathrooms are open to visitors** We are not yet writing reviews of the thrift stores or antique stores. We have personally visited each one, and the merchandise change so frequently. We have found a treasure, either for our personal collection, or a unique gift from someone special, or…
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Old School House Mall Antiques
6519 Highway 52 East, Murrayville, Georgia 30564 (Right by the Roundabout) **Bathrooms are open to visitors** We are not yet writing reviews of the thrift stores or antique stores. We have personally visited each one, and the merchandise change so frequently. We have found a treasure, either for our personal collection, or a unique gift…
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Highroads Tasting Room (Clayton, Georgia) – Review
On the main street of Clayton in the middle of the action, 58 N Main St, Clayton, GA 30525. We stopped in Highroads unexpectedly after a day of winery tours and reviews of the Clayton and Tiger wineries and vineyards. Highroads is on the main strip of town, adjacent to the eateries, the sports bar,…
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Serenity Cellars (Cleveland, Georgia) – Winery Review
265 Laurel Ridge Road, Cleveland, Georgia 30571 June 2025: We stopped in for a drink after work and we were delighted to see the patio was full of people having fun, the crowd was cool, the evening was nice, and Serenity was hosting live music, a singer down from Tennessee named Misy. Misy was an…