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Wagonmaster Adventure Ranch Historic Hunter-England Cabin
CRANE CREEK VINEYARDS
916 Crane Creek Road, Young Harris
(706) 379-1236 | www.cranecreekvineyards.com
Located in nearby Young Harris, Crane Creek encompasses
more than 20 acres of vines planted in a variety of grapes,
including Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, Vidal Blanc,
Villard Noir, Norton and Catawba, among others.
GRANDADDY MIMM’S DISTILLERY
161 Pappy’s Plaza, Blairsville
(706) 781-1829 | www.grandaddymimms.com
Jack “Mimm” McClure (1914-1969) was an Appalachian moonshiner.
In 2012, country musician Tommy Townsend, a grandson
of McClure, began recreating and marketing the original
moonshine recipes legally for the first time. The distillery now
offers sales and tours, plus occasional local concerts.
HIGHTOWER CREEK VINEYARDS, LLC
7150 Canaan Drive, Hiawassee
(706) 896-8963 | www.hightowercreekvineyards.com
Hightower Creek is a small, family-operated winery in nearby
Hiawassee. First planted in 2009, the 7-acre vineyard produces
wines that celebrate the unique tastes of North Georgia.
MERCIER ORCHARDS
8660 Blue Ridge Drive & 260 West Main Street, Blue Ridge
(706) 632-3411 | www.mercierorchards.com
Bill and Adele Mercier started planting apple trees in 1943. Four
generations later, the farm has expanded into a bakery, cafe,
U-pick, farm market, winery and hard cider brewery. Tours,
tastings and sales are available year-round.
ODOM SPRINGS VINEYARDS
637 Odom Road, Blairsville
(706) 745-3094 | www.odomspringsvineyards.com
Sitting on land in western Union County owned for more than a
century by the Odom family, this 16-acre winery specializes in
French-American hybrid grapes. In addition to tastings and
events, there’s a lodge, pavilion, gazebo and more.
PARADISE HILLS RESORT & SPA
366 Paradise Road/129 South, Blairsville
(877) 745-7483 | www.paradisehillsga.com
This family-owned winery features a spa and cabin rentals
on-site, plus regular events and a wedding venue. The 35-acre
property was originally planted in 2012 with Cabernet Sauvignon,
Cabernet Franc, Riesling, Chardonel and other varietals.
CONNECT WITH THE COUNTY’S
AGRICULTURAL ROOTS
Farmers and growers sell their goods at the Union County
Farmers Market every Tuesday and Saturday, June–
October. With more than 85 vendors on hand, you’ll also
discover artisans, bakers, potters and painters. While
you’re there, check out the Hunter-England Cabin. Volunteers
carefully reconstructed the cabin, which was built
by John Hunter between 1832-1834 in the Choestoe area.
Considered the oldest dwelling in the county, it was originally
built of poplar logs, with wooden shutters over the
windows and a root cellar beneath the floor.
7M FAMILY FARMS, LLC
596 Crump Creek Road, Blairsville
(706) 835-1607 | www.7mfamilyfarms.com
GEORGIA MOUNTAIN RESEARCH & EDUCATION CENTER
195 GA Mountain Experiment Station Road, Blairsville
(706) 745-2655 | gmrec.uga.edu
HAMILTON GARDENS AT LAKE CHATUGE
96 Pavilion Road, Hiawassee
(706) 970-0011 | www.hamiltongardens.org
JERAE’S UNITY ALPACAS
1338 Henson Road, Blairsville
(478) 278-0147 | www.jeraesunityalpaca.com
LASSO THE MOON ALPACA FARM
106 Agape Drive, Blairsville
(706) 835-1837 | www.alpacamoon.com
LOGAN TURNPIKE MILL
255 Beasley Street, Blairsville
(800) 844-7487 | www.loganturnpikemill.com
MERCIER ORCHARDS
8660 Blue Ridge Drive & 260 West Main Street, Blue Ridge
(706) 632-3411 | www.mercierorchards.com
REECE FARM
8552 Gainesville Highway, Blairsville
(706) 745-2034 | www.unioncountyga.gov/reecefarm
SOUTHERN TREE PLANTATION, INC.
2226 Owltown Road, Blairsville
(706) 745-0601 | www.southerntreeplantation.com
UNION COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
148 Old Smokey Road, Blairsville
(706) 781-8802 | www.UCFarmersMarket.com
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