I really like this place. It was actually free to get in…read moreyou can just give a little donation at the door. Small Museum but the folk art face pottery is a hoot. There's a whole story about the guy who made them, he said how can something that is so ugly bring me so much money!. This is a must see if you're in the area.

A great way to get out of the elements and learn about Georgia History…read more Nancy and I love museums, we have never been to one dedicated to regional folk pottery, so we had to go while on our trip to Helen, GA. This museum is a short 10-minute drive from downtown Helen; there is plenty of parking in the lot. Entry to the museum is free; however, they accept donations. Inside, there are several rooms with a variety of art mediums displayed, many of them for sale. There is a large theatre that could be used for plays, live music, and even movies. It seems to still be in operation but could use a refresh. Another room is dedicated to a continuously running a short film about the folk artists of the area, which provides context into the family lineages behind the pottery art. The fun-factor is that the artists biggest sellers were the unique face jugs they created - some funny, some ugly, and some scary, but all of them one of a kind and beautiful in their own way. You could easily spend an hour in here exploring, viewing the art, taking photos, and reading about the history of each piece. It was a great way to escape the recent heatwave in the area and still make good use of our time. There are clean restrooms available for visitors and the volunteer staff are friendly and inviting. I highly recommend stopping in while visiting the area.

Sits out of the way, Well worth the time to go see! Would highly recommend to see the museum…read more We watched both movies, but preferred the movie in the larger room.

Cute little place. Free admission. One set of rooms goes thru the history of the town and how it…read morecame about. It was very interesting how it was created, innovative. Another room was an art gallery that was from local artists. A third room was a gift shop that had items by the local artists for sale. Also some jewelry that is on sale that was nice. The gals working were also two of the artists that have contributed to the store and the community. This was the best part of my visit to the town. I really enjoyed walking thru.

The Sautee Nacoochee Cultural Center is a non-profit organization committed to preserving and…read moreprotecting the natural an historical resource of the Sautee and Nacoochee Valleys and surrounding area. The center is the home of the Folk Pottery Museum of Northern Georgia, an African American Heritage Site, two gallery shops, the local history museum, an art studio, and the Center Theater. Onsite there is also a playground, a native peace garden, and a walking trail. The center routinely hosts activities for the community - live music, educational classes, free breakfasts, costume parties, and more. We stopped by to check out the pottery/history museum and get out of the heat for a while then were pleasantly surprised to find the gallery shops, and art studio. Much of the art from the gallery is created locally and are for sale. Some more reasonably priced than other's but all of it unique and beautiful. The Center is very clean and organized. Entry is free; however, donations are welcome. Volunteers here are very friendly and helpful. There are restrooms available for visitors. If you are visiting Helen, I highly recommend checking out the Cultural Center while in town, it's a great way to learn about the local history here while making your trip to Helen more unique and memorable.

The hotel in Helen had a variety of flyers but this one caught my eye. It was for a local cultural…read morecenter performing a comedy by a local playwright. After checking the website, same day tickets could only be purchased at the box office. I made a brief call to the center and spoke with a very cordial lady, she explained the location of the center, parking accommodations, ticket costs and COVID protocols. Upon my arrival, I was warmly greeted by the same lady at the box office and purchased my ticket, given a playbill and given general directions around the theater. The play was wonderful and was a blend of Georgia history, humor and culture. This was a delightful experience. As a day hiker, I was passing through Helen for the picturesque landscapes but this experience made the area even more special.

These are hand hewn bowls from the stumps and burls of live trees, a dying art that takes…read moretremendous time and effort. I bought one for my wife as a housewarming gift and it has been a centerpiece for her ever since. Keith Wright is a kind man and other bowls made with this kind of care will cost you significantly more. His prices are fair, the quality is superb, and he's proud and happy to tell you all about them.

Confusing guy! Beautiful Bowls but when I hear 15, I expected to pay 15, not $1500. He has no…read moreprices listed and he mumbles.

We arrived about 2 hrs before closing plus it was a weekday so only a handful of people left…read more Our server was very kind, very attentive & very welcoming. We only stayed for a drink & a pepperoni pizza. The pizza was made to order, fresh, thin crust & tasteful. Glad we found this nice restaurant that offers your choice of made to order pizza. The restaurant is plenty of outdoor seating & the inside was spacious too The only thing missing was music ! I would definitely go back. Please offer Prosecco - thanks !

What a waste of a trip. We found this restaurant on Apple Maps, which says pets are allowed, so we…read morewalked there expecting to be able to sit outside with our dog. Once we arrived, we were told they couldn't seat us outside because our dog wasn't a service dog. If your actual policy is "service dogs only," then update your information on Apple Maps instead of letting people waste their time walking over there based on incorrect information. And honestly, even if we had been able to sit down, the outdoor area was so loud that we could barely hear the server. Not exactly an enjoyable dining experience. Misleading information and an unnecessarily wasted trip. We won't be coming back.

The final (and perhaps the most awesome) stop on our wine tour was here at Sylvan. We stuck to the…read moredrinking areas and skipped the tour of the lodge. A bunch of folks did that because they were planning to host an event or some such. I did hear great things about the lodge. As for the drinking, we did get a special pour of the Twisted, which may or may not have been in their usual tasting menu. Sitting outside by the gas fire pits and watching the changed leaves fall to the ground is fabulous. Doing so with a tasty glass of poetry and wearing toasty clothing made it even better. Very cool, very relaxed, and pretty far away from the craziness of day-to-day life. We enjoyed our time at Sylvan Valley. [Review 18924 overall - 562 in Georgia - 2447 of 2022.]

Luke is doing GREAT business here. His vision for the future is so exciting. There is so much to…read moresee here. The back garden area is SO amazingly beautiful. The view is stunning and simultaneously relaxing. If you want a place to contemplate life's deep and beautiful mysteries. We did the (tasting of course) and the sweet Rose was absolutely perfect. Sherm had a flight and everything Luke picked for hom was amazing. Is it too soon to think about another vow renewal? What of it is destination themed? In the future Sylvan Valley lodge will feature a tapas menu, live music and group event Specialty catering. This is all according the their savant General Manager who will take you under his wing and make you feel like you are the only people who matter. I am really not sure what else to say. If the above descriptors don't let you know why you should visit this place I am not sure what would.