Dahlonega Art and Wine Festival

Coming this May 21st-22nd to one of Georgia's most beautiful mountain communities, is the always entertaining Dahlonega Arts and Wine Festival. Formerly known as The Mountain Flower Art Festival, the freshly named Dahlonega Arts and Wine Festival will feature dozens of exhibits by local artists, wine tastings, tasty treats and confections, live jazz, and plenty of fun events for families and retirees. If you have never spent time in Georgia's renowned mountain communities, this is the perfect time to come and explore the wonder of Dahlonega Georgia.

The festival, which will take place in Downtown Dahlonega and Hancock Park Pavilion, is free for visitors. Adult admission for the Wine Garden will be $25 per person. Whether you go for the live music, or to taste a variety of wines, the weekend promises to be a fun affair for all ages. Be sure to explore all of the wineries on the Dahlonega Wine Trail.

With its charming streets, artisan shops, and spectacular mountain scenery, Dahlonega is the perfect setting for food and art festivals. In fact, the beauty of this town is a source of inspiration for many who like to take up arts and crafts in their retirement. If you are considering retirement in Georgia, Dahlonega has some highly prized mountain communities, with first-class homes and all the best amenities to choose from. Whether you like golf, tennis, hiking, or simply strolling in the mountains, Dahlonega has a great community for you.

If you are planning on retirement in Georgia and relocating your young family, there is no more magnificent place in northern Georgia to live than Big Canoe. This master planned community boasts more than 8,000 acres, with 1/3 of them set aside for wildlife areas and parks. The mountain community has three spring-fed lakes where residents enjoy boating, swimming, fishing, and other water sports. Big Canoe amenities include:

• 27 holes of championship golf
• A Tennis Club with 10 courts and more than 300 members
• More than 20 miles of stunning, private mountain nature trails
• A marina for boating and fishing
• A spa and state-of-the-art fitness center
• Exclusive community dining options at the clubhouse and more
• And plenty of other ways to spend your days in retirement in Georgia

The Big Canoe real estate development features five distinct communities and new homes under construction. Whether you want a lakefront home, a home on the golf course, or a home with mountain views, Big Canoe real estate has a perfect home for you. Big Canoe's five communities include:

• The Bluffs at Ridgeview, boasting pristine mountain views. Heavily wooded, 1.5-acre home sites here start in the low $100s. Stunning mountain homes begin in the low $500s.
• Choctaw Village, a "Golf-Club Village In The Woods". These mountain homes inspired by styles from the early 1900s are priced from the low $400s.
• High Gap, with home sites ranging from 1 to 3 acres, featuring peaceful settings and plenty of privacy. High Gap overlooks the Amicalola National Forest with breathtaking views of Amicalola Falls. Homes here start from the upper $500s.
• Twin Creeks, a southern living cottage neighborhood that features just 14 homes, a pavilion, and a hiking trail that connects to the Meditation Park trail system. These charming cottages start from the low $300s.
• Wildcat, a mountain ridge neighborhood with a private preserve. Homes in this neighborhood share spectacular views of the neighboring mountains, wildflower meadows, and lush forests. Homes are priced from the $450s.

If you are interested in learning more about the Big Canoe real estate development, make your way to northern Georgia to see what the community can offer your family. The Dahlonega Arts and Wine Festival is a fantastic time to visit and check out the friendliness of the people. Come and enjoy one the areas best springtime events, and see what life is like in Georgia's beautiful mountain communities.

Call Big Canoe direct at 866.244.2266 to schedule a tour and check on Discovery Package availability.