Vacation in Ellijay, Georgia

ToddziLLa · 11-03-2008, 06:57 PM

Just got back from a VERY relaxing vacation in the hills of northern Georgia in a town called Ellijay. My MiL's friend owns a cabin there, and well, it rocks.

I read a couple books, smoked a few cigars, took a nap each day, and really really enjoyed the breathtaking beauty. Anyone ever been there?

Here are some pics I took:

G G · 11-03-2008, 07:03 PM

Sweet. Never been but looks like a place I would like to go.

AAlmeter · 11-03-2008, 07:45 PM

Let me guess...you went with your wife instead of the guy who introduced you to the wonderful world of cigar forums!

For shame!

Looks beautiful, and sounds like you had a great time.

11-03-2008, 07:50 PM

Man, that sounds like a wonderful vacation. I want to rent a cabin and relax for a week ASAP!

SvilleKid · 11-04-2008, 12:29 AM

If you just got back, you were probably a week or two late for the Annual Apple Festival. Big Apple country around Ellijay. Ellijay's closely situated near Dalonagah (one of the country's first gold strike town's), Brasstown Bald (highest point in Georgia), Cohutta Lodge (with snow skiing in the winter), Amicalola Park and Falls (A nice park with great water falls, and the starting point for the Appalachian Trail). Also not that far from Helen, with a great Oktoberfest celebration. If you have kids or grandkids, easy drive to the Cabbage Patch Dolls "factory" (kids love it!). An amazing area that gives you all the views, winding roads, small towns, great food locations of the Smokies, without all the traffic!

Pretty impressive knowledge from a Bama boy, huh!

I honeymooned at Cohutta Lodge way back in '81, and did a 25 year anni repeat a couple of years ago!!! Plus, vacation there at least every two to three years. October, leaves turning, cooler weather and the Apple harvest festival. Always busy, and traffic can be a real *****, but lots to do and see. If you do it again and are there during festival time, park inside of Ellijay, and take one of the busses/vans that makes runs back and forth to the fairgrounds. Two years ago, they had one *****ing of a car show there with the festival!

TripleF · 11-04-2008, 06:02 AM

I've driven through Ellijay. Love that part of the country. Just love it!!!

Thanks for the pics bro!! Love fall scenes and cabin pics.

opus · 11-04-2008, 06:56 AM

Looks awesome Todd, but where's the pics of the local fauna?

Sauer Grapes · 11-04-2008, 08:12 AM

That cabin looks amazing.

Glad you enjoyed it Todd. Nothing better than relaxing with no worries.

awsmith4 · 11-04-2008, 10:18 AM

Its pretty country up there, glad to see you had a good time

physiognomy · 11-04-2008, 11:07 AM

Definitely a great place to relax! My girlfriend has family east of Haysville,NC & we did some day hiking on the Appalachian trail this summer.

11-03-2008, 06:57 PM	#1
ToddziLLa Got Shack Herf? Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 199 Trading: (0)	Vacation in Ellijay, Georgia Just got back from a VERY relaxing vacation in the hills of northern Georgia in a town called Ellijay. My MiL's friend owns a cabin there, and well, it rocks. I read a couple books, smoked a few cigars, took a nap each day, and really really enjoyed the breathtaking beauty. Anyone ever been there? Here are some pics I took:

11-03-2008, 07:03 PM	#2
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: Vacation in Ellijay, Georgia Sweet. Never been but looks like a place I would like to go.

11-03-2008, 07:45 PM	#3
AAlmeter F.U.B.O. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Adam Location: Buffalo Posts: 288 Trading: (0)	Re: Vacation in Ellijay, Georgia Let me guess...you went with your wife instead of the guy who introduced you to the wonderful world of cigar forums! For shame! Looks beautiful, and sounds like you had a great time.

11-03-2008, 07:50 PM	#4
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Vacation in Ellijay, Georgia Man, that sounds like a wonderful vacation. I want to rent a cabin and relax for a week ASAP!

11-04-2008, 12:29 AM	#5
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: Vacation in Ellijay, Georgia If you just got back, you were probably a week or two late for the Annual Apple Festival. Big Apple country around Ellijay. Ellijay's closely situated near Dalonagah (one of the country's first gold strike town's), Brasstown Bald (highest point in Georgia), Cohutta Lodge (with snow skiing in the winter), Amicalola Park and Falls (A nice park with great water falls, and the starting point for the Appalachian Trail). Also not that far from Helen, with a great Oktoberfest celebration. If you have kids or grandkids, easy drive to the Cabbage Patch Dolls "factory" (kids love it!). An amazing area that gives you all the views, winding roads, small towns, great food locations of the Smokies, without all the traffic! Pretty impressive knowledge from a Bama boy, huh! I honeymooned at Cohutta Lodge way back in '81, and did a 25 year anni repeat a couple of years ago!!! Plus, vacation there at least every two to three years. October, leaves turning, cooler weather and the Apple harvest festival. Always busy, and traffic can be a real ***, but lots to do and see. If you do it again and are there during festival time, park inside of Ellijay, and take one of the busses/vans that makes runs back and forth to the fairgrounds. Two years ago, they had one ***ing of a car show there with the festival! __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

11-04-2008, 06:02 AM	#6
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: Vacation in Ellijay, Georgia I've driven through Ellijay. Love that part of the country. Just love it!!! Thanks for the pics bro!! Love fall scenes and cabin pics. __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More

11-04-2008, 06:56 AM	#7
opus grouper groper Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Skip Location: SW Florida Posts: 59 Trading: (0)	Re: Vacation in Ellijay, Georgia Looks awesome Todd, but where's the pics of the local fauna? __________________ A man is only as good as his word Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely

11-04-2008, 08:12 AM	#8
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: Vacation in Ellijay, Georgia That cabin looks amazing. Glad you enjoyed it Todd. Nothing better than relaxing with no worries.

11-04-2008, 10:18 AM	#9
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: Vacation in Ellijay, Georgia Its pretty country up there, glad to see you had a good time __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

11-04-2008, 11:07 AM	#10
physiognomy Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 563 Trading: (18)	Re: Vacation in Ellijay, Georgia Definitely a great place to relax! My girlfriend has family east of Haysville,NC & we did some day hiking on the Appalachian trail this summer.