I took a group of 25 seniors to the museum for a Daytrip recently. Sarah at the Visitor center was…read moremy contact and was waiting for us on arrival. Super tour guide Jeff was so informative and passionate and we all enjoyed getting a history lesson of Watkinsville. Definitely worth a trip!

A cool old historic museum. I'm glad it's still kept up and has beautiful grounds. I wanted to go…read morethrough but it's closed on Sunday. I'll edit this review when that day comes. You should check it out.

No matter who I'm buying a gift for, Genuine Georgia always has an interesting selection of really…read morenice things. If I recall right, all their merchandise is local to Georgia, everything from beautiful colored glass work to hand woven towels and scarves to pottery to soaps to furniture to art to coasters to jewelry to food items to knick knacks and more (even some items such as spinning tops for kids). It is always a treat to shop here. You can't get more "Genuine" than Mrs. Cynthia, the owner! She employs a staff of like-minded people. If I could sum up this shop in one word, it would be "Tasteful." You're sure to enjoy a visit. ~Carolyn Cates

DEAR GENUINE GEORGIA,…read more Thank you for caring enough to have a clean and well organized shop that is warm and inviting. Some of your neighbors missed the "clean" memo. I really appreciated how organized and beautifully staged the various items were. I could have stayed here even longer. There is so much to see in the shop such as colorful pottery, paintings, home decor, furniture, wood sculptures and other unique pieces that make great gifts. Their inventory represents more than 120 artists throughout the state of Georgia. You will definitely want to check out those snack samples that they have available. We really liked their spreads that they had available. My husband enjoyed the Sweet Vadalia onion and peach while I preferred the praline spread. The praline spread paired very well with the cream cheese and crackers because it had a slightly sweeter taste without being cloyingly so. I could have made a meal out of the praline spread because it was so good, unfortunately when it came to purchasing a jar, I could not find it among the other spreads. I imagine that it is quick to sell out because it is that good. My husband ended up purchasing the Sweet Vidalia option which was a bit too salty on the back end for me. This store is a pleasure to shop because as soon as you enter, you will be greeted by several lovely ladies who are available if you need assistance or have any questions. When in Greensboro, don't forget to stop by and say hello! ***Be aware of the sodium content in those spreads. After posting my review and later looking at the jar, I noticed that the sodium content was 350mg per 2 tablespoons. Yikes!!! I informed my hypertensive husband and he made the wise decision to throw it away. Even if you don't have high blood pressure this is a crazy amount of sodium and what I consider a toxic level. Choose wisely!

Something for everybody. Great price and wonderful staff. Right on the main drag coming from…read moreGreensboro. Down near Greensboro airport

Treat yourself to a local museum trip to experience the art of Steffen Thomas, German American…read moresculptor. Steffen also used all types of media to create paintings, drawings, and small sculptures. The house is beautiful, staff friendly and welcoming, and you can spend a few hours here. There is also a room with some of Steffen's art for sale. Very cool experience near the lake area!

What an incredible way to spend the afternoon! My father and I first discovered the Steffen Thomas…read moreMuseum over two years ago and we always make a point to go there when I come to visit. On that first visit (and subsequent visits, too, because there are always new exhibitions!), we wandered through, completely awestruck. Dad, also an artist, kept saying, "All this was done by the same artist!" The lovely museum docent assured that yes, Steffen Thomas was a master of so many different media and methods. I highly recommend taking the beautiful drive out to visit the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art.

We were in Athens for a brief stay. I brought my grad school diploma for framing and planned to…read morehave it shipped back to SC upon completion. Upon arrival, Bruce was a huge help. He showed me some additional options and then offered to have my diploma finished on the same day! The finished product is beautiful and very professionally done! Thank you!

When you tire of city living and need an escape, point your car toward the perimeter and start…read moredriving. Keep going until you see some good road kill. Squirrels don't count -- you see those in the city. I'm talking about possums, armadillos and porcupines. Chances are you'll bump into some kind of festival in a nearby small town. And that's how I discovered the Sunflower Farm Festival in Rutledge, GA over the 4th of July weekend. Barely 45 minutes away from my condo in downtown Atlanta, but a world apart, it's billed as a "Good Old Fashioned Family Fun Time In The Country!" And despite my lack of family, I did have fun. I arrived early enough on Sunday morning to catch some of the Sunday Morning Jubilee, featuring fine bluegrass gospel tunes by the Rocky Creek Band. I didn't feel so guilty about skipping church as the sweet sounds of "Just A Closer Walk With Thee" wafted through nature's own cathedral of tall pines. With barely 6,000 people in attendance over three days it's more relaxed and less crowded than the massive festivals held in the city. There's a real charm to the artists and crafters market, unlike the slick juried shows at big city festivals. I delighted in choosing between buying corn cob jelly or banana nut bread jam. The bird feeder I purchased, made from a vintage cup and saucer, will make a unique gift. Like any good festival, there are food vendors, including the requisite junk food purveyors selling funnel cakes, and get this, fried Oreos, Twinkies and Snickers. I did my cholesterol a favor and took a pass. Activities for kids included pony rides, a petting zoo and a hay ride. And instead of sand, the kids play box was filled with corn kernels. Isn't that cute? The signature event allows you to wander through 15 acres of sunflowers and cut as many as you can stuff into a bucket for $15. That's a lot of smiles and sunshine to carry home. The thing about small town festivals is that you hear about other festivals too, like the Cotton Gin Festival and the Christmas In The Country Weekend and even the Loachapoka Syrup Sopping Festival in Loachapoka, AL. If the Sunflower Farm Festival is any indication, I see more small-town festivals in my future.

I chose Entangled Cat Cafe to celebrate both of my daughter's birthdays, as they're avid cat…read morelovers--and it was a wonderful first cat cafe experience! The owner was warm and welcoming, even giving the girls a sweet birthday treat and personally showing our group of 7 around, introducing the cats and answering any questions. The volunteer was also friendly and clearly passionate about the animals. The space was cozy and thoughtfully designed, offering plenty of areas for the cats to play, climb, or rest. All the cats appeared happy, healthy, and well cared for! As for the entrance fee--It's absolutely worth it for the love and effort this small business puts into the cat's wellbeing. We'll definitely be back in the future! Thank you!

This place is super well run and absolutely adorable! The cats are healthy, happy and very well…read moretaken care of. Be sure to reserve your time online beforehand - they do fill up! There is a limit to 12 people per hour. You can also purchase drinks and snacks for humans or cat treats (the cats LOVE the whipped cream).

This lovely little shop is located within the Ritz Carlton at Lake Oconee. For its small size, it…read morecarries a wide range of products for the visiting guest/customer. You'll find expensive Brackish brand bow ties and cuff links to a small array of sundries. Some of the additional products at Signature include: *Refurbished designer handbags and leather goods - Louis Vuitton, Chanel are just a few examples. *Small selection of swimwear - ladies and children *Footwear *Ladies clothing - blouses, shorts, dresses and more *Giftware - candles, unique tea towels, jewelry and more *Sundries - toothpaste, allergy medicines, pain relievers and more.