Georgia Mountains Foodways Alliance

Glen-Ella Springs Inn & Meeting Place: Historic country inn located just south of Tallulah Falls in Habersham Country. Restaurant recognized as one of Georgia’s Top Dining Destinations since 2004.  Open to the public every evening by reservation. 706-754-7295 or  http://www.glenella.com/

Grapes and Beans: Restaurant, coffee and wine shop in Clayton Georgia. Featuring many fresh and local and organic items. http://www.grapesandbeans.com/

Hillside Orchard Farms: Hillside Orchard Farms began in the 1980's when Robert D Mitcham Sr., a agriculture teacher, was looking for something to do with cucumbers and the apples that were grown in his orchard. He built a small jelly plant in his backyard, which grown to a large processing facility that produces over 600 products, along with a Country Store and Farm Adventure, Restaurant and much more. http://www.hillsideorchard.com/

Indian Ridge Farm: Grows specialty vegetables and fruits for Georgia Restaurants. Organic and bio-dynamic farming practices. Located in Habersham County. Indian Ridge Farm:

Lily Creek Lodge - Dahlonega: Nestled in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia, Lily Creek Lodge is a forest-hugged mountain retreat that combines cozy, vintage style with modern luxuries and amenities. www.lilycreeklodge.com

Osage Farm: Located on Hwy 441 North in Rabun Gap just north of Gillespie Growers, Osage Farms has "pick-your-own" strawberries and tomatoes, as well as local strawberries, cabbage, squash, tomatoes, corn, and shelled peas and beans. They also feature heirloom tomatoes, beans and squash, and a variety of pumpkins are available in season. Osage Farms is open 7 days a week from May 1st through Halloween, and post approximate dates that the crops will come in.

Persimmon Creek Vineyards: 110 acre farm with vineyards and winery in beautiful Persimmon Valley of Rabun County. Owners Sonny and Mary Ann Hardman produce several varietals of wine and offer seasonal events featuring fresh and local products, entertainment and dining in the vineyard. http://www.persimmoncreekwine.com/

Root Cellar: Vitamines, healthf foods, books, consultations, therapeutic massage, homeopathic, classes. They also sell made lacally made or locally grown products. Co-founder Simply Home Grown Farmer's Market. 55 East Savannah Street, P.O. Box 413, Clayton, Georgia; (706) 782-9676. http://www.rootcellar.biz/

Simply Homegrown: Local farmers market in Rabun County. Simply Homegrown was selected in July, 2007, as one of America’s Top 10 Farmer’s Markets by the readers of Eating Well, the magazine where Good Taste Meets Good Health. http://www.simplyhomegrown.org/

Splendor Mountain Resort: Back to nature events facility and lodge. Cooking, dining and lodging space for groups. http://www.splendormountain.com/

Sylvan Falls Mill: Bed and Breakfast and Grist Mill: Grinds corn meal, grits, wheat flower. Sylvan Falls Mill

Taylor Farm: David Taylor raises Fresh Free Range Eggs and Produce for North Georgia restaurants. (706) 782-8369

Tiger Mountain Vineyards: The Stacks and Ezzard families grow grapes and make premium wines at thier Rabun County vineyards. They also sponsor seasonal events at the winery featuring music, fine wines and local products. Co-owner Leckie Stack is a co-founder of the Georgia Moutains Foodways Alliance. http://www.tigerwine.com/

Wolf Mountains Vineyards & Winery: Located 5 miles north of the historic town square, Wolf Mountain Vineyards and Winery represents a 25-acre family-owned wine growing estate. The Winery offers a beautiful, unique venue for your business and social entertaining and specializes in Vineyard Weddings and Receptions for up to 200 people, Private Corporate Parties and intimate Gourmet Dinners. http://www.wolfmountainvineyards.com/

Georgia Organics is a member supported non-profit organization working to integrate healthy, sustainable and locally-grown food into the lives of all Georgians.

Georgia Organics envisions sustainable, organic and local food transforming our communities to be more healthy, secure and economically-viable. Through innovative networks of sustainable family farms, gardens and businesses, all Georgians have access to nutritious, locally-grown foods via schools, institutions, work places, grocery stores, markets and neighborhoods. Together, growers, consumers, rural counties, and urban communities will unite to embrace the health and heritage of our land and people through the cultivation and celebration of food. http://www.georgiaorganics.org/

Georgia State Farmers' Markets: 
Georgia's Markets Section administers fifteen State Farmers' Markets which form the network for sales of fruits and vegetables throughout Georgia and the Southeast. These facilities maintain a viable market for Georgia farmers and farm products in the communities where they are located. State Farmers' Markets are responsible for over one billion in sales each year. Georgia's State Farmers' Markets