Mickey Quincey – GM of the Lake Rabun Hotel & Restaurant
All great teams have a central person who keeps things moving—someone who brings order, direction, and energy to the field. In football, it’s the quarterback; in baseball, the pitcher. At the Lake Rabun Hotel & Restaurant, that person is our General Manager, Mickey Quincey. Mickey joined the Lake Rabun Hotel in August 2023 to assist […]
The Philosophy of the Lake Rabun Hotel, As Told by the Owner, Gwen North
Gwen North, Owner & Shams Seventeen years ago I bought the bedraggled Lake Rabun Hotel. It had a fabulous history and was loved by the community, but it had seen its better days and was now slowly sliding down the mountains. I, too, loved it from the moment I opened the door. I loved […]
Fish Camp
"Fish Camps are a Southern tradition born out of a desire to get together with friends and family. On weekends, folks used to gather and ‘cook up a mess of fish’, usually somewhere near the water.” We love the idea of people getting together and having a good time. We’re a short drive from some […]
The Best Antique Stores in Georgia: Hidden Gems
History comes alive all over Georgia, in all sorts of places, so it’s no surprise that Georgia is one of the best places in the country to find vintage items and antiques. If you intend to visit every place you can find to determine which are the best antique stores in Georgia, you’ve come to […]
Five Charming North Georgia Wineries to Fit Into Your Vacation
When it comes to American wine-producing regions, the first state that likely comes to mind is not Georgia but California. However, the soil and environmental conditions in Georgia — especially in northern Georgia — are also quite well-suited to wine production. This has resulted in the establishment of several top-tier North Georgia wineries over the […]