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Welcoming all Tequila & Cocktail Enthusiasts! Let’s let our palates explore the rich history of Tequila & Mezcal. We will begin by tasting three spirits from all around Jalisco & Oaxaca. Next we’ll brainstorm how we can create 2 unique cocktails with local fruit, an array of bitters, herbs, & spices! These agave based spirits will incorporate the Dale DeGroff methodology of bartending. He was an influential force behind the craft cocktail world. In 1960 Dale was notorious for swapping artificial sour mixes and syrups for narural ingredients & fresh citrus. Re-introducing the public to long-forgotten classics techniques of bartending. If you’d like to book this experience for a private groups: great for birthdays, bachelor[ettes], corporate retreats, great for team-building, etc. If one a day that is not posted on the calendar, just please contact me; depending on the day I can accommodate. I offer several fun and engaging structured cocktail experiences from competitions to a series of Bartender challenges for all experience levels. Let’s transform a classic cocktail with fresh seasonal ingredients!!! I have completed both of my vaccinations, so feel free to warrant a musk based on your comfortability. Consider a ridesharing application due to alcohol consumption.

Featured on Netflix's "Love is Blind" and "World's Most Amazing Vacation Rentals" this small urban farm is a bucketlist experience. In fact, we just gave this same tour experience to the famed Billie Eilish and her family! You'll enjoy a one-hour guided experience where you learn about our four spoiled llamas and four suri alpacas, our farm, our bamboo forest, see our treehouse and beautiful structures. All of our animals are rescues and have gone from (in some cases neglect and abuse), to a loving environment in their habitat and Bamboo Forest. You will learn about these highly intelligent animals, their herd dynamics, individual personalities, get up close to them, and learn about non-verbal communications, and quirks. We will provide you with organic baby carrots and you'll get an opportunity to take selfies and group photos at the end of the tour! Other things to note: CDC says masks not required outside. We are fully vaccinated and don't wear masks outside. Wear sensible shoes. We are a farm and oftentimes the ground is muddy. Be in a happy mood and ready to meet some really smart llamas and alpacas.

Are you ready to start pollen in love with the sensational world of honeybees? Want to get off the bee-ten path? Then hive been waiting for ya! Join me for the BEST, most UNIQUE experience in Atlanta as we take a bee-hind the scenes look at a thriving honeybee hive! We’ll begin this edutaining agritourism event inside the BUZZebo with a brief intro of all that we expect to see inside the hive (spoiler alert: lots of bees!) Although the honeys like to mind their own beeswax, we’ll suit up in an ultra figure-enhancing, protective bee suit and do a thorough safety check. Next, the pyromaniacs among us can fire up the bee smoker and we're off to the apiary! Together, we'll geek out as we get an up close and personal look at how honeybees team up to rear young, turn nectar into honey, and tend to her majesty, The Queen! Your hands-on involvement is highly encouraged and I’ll pass off frames of bees to the participation-inclined among us, while teaching you to spot pollen, nectar, and developing bees, with plenty of time along the way for photo ops! Now it's time to put your honey where your mouth is and transition to the ultimate sensory experience: the honey tasting flight! We'll talk through 9 different honeys, including our own Sneaky Bee wildflower honey! Give me a buzz with any questions! I'll bee seein' ya! *Mature kids welcome & I gear Sundays tours to accommodate them.

Get a behind the scenes look at chimpanzees living in sanctuary in the Blue Ridge Mountains! This is a unique opportunity to see some of the chimpanzees and learn about their unique life in sanctuary. Because we aren't a zoo, you'll see the chimps in a relaxed, peaceful setting, unlike anything you've experienced before. The chimps have access to a 6-acre forest and, while chimp sightings are never guaranteed, they usually like to see who has come to visit! The walking tour lasts about one hour. You'll also spend time with our sanctuary team and learn more about the amazing lives of chimpanzees! Tours are limited to ten people and chimps love children (under 5 are free)! Having very little exposure to children in their former lives, they are absolutely fascinated by the smallest visitors. Service animals are also welcome, but the tour may need to be modified for the chimps' comfort. Walking tours are on gravel roads with a decent incline, so expect a moderate hike. We have golf carts available, as needed. We'll also provide bottled water. Strollers are not recommended. Please dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes. There is no contact between humans and chimps, but you will have the opportunity to see them up close and personal for a once in a lifetime experience. Other things to note You will not have direct contact with the chimpanzees. Experiences are held rain or shine, we do not reschedule unless there is a weather advisory that impacts travel. Chimps have the option to retreat to their villas out of sight at any time. Chimp sightings are very likely but can't be guaranteed.

The tour begins meeting Johnny, a descendant of local enslaved ancestors & lifelong resident of the area at the oldest standing structure in DeKalb County, the historic Lyon's House site. Here you tour the grounds, experience the living area of slaves, & listen to rich stories passed down through generations. You gain an understanding of what it was like for families to live on small Southern Farms before the Civil War. You will also enjoy the best scenic views of Panola Mtn that only a local would know. Next drive along a paved two-lane road to the start of an old stagecoach road, now a trail. Continue the trail for .25 miles as you get an understanding of Flat Rock. Then you turn a corner and enter a wooded area dotted with gravestones. This is the Flat Rock Historic Cemetery with at least 202 interred individuals, many simple unidentified gravestones. We usually do not visit the cemetery in summer because this area has ticks & overgrown with ivy. Please communicate beforehand that you want to visit the cemetery if it is summer as you will have to make sure to dress appropriately-pants, long socks, tennis shoes. Some interred were born enslaved & freed after the Civil War. We will also visit the site of the first AA Methodist church site of the Flat Rock Community. And we will end the tour at the Flat Rock Archive. This is a small museum highlighting local AA history.

About this space NEW LUXURY MODERN~RUSTIC 3BR-3BA cabin with breathtaking mountain views and exquisite furnishings. Fully appointed gourmet kitchen with extra large quartz island and fully stocked coffee bar! Enjoy 3 fireplaces, 2 large outdoor decks, hot tub, game room, wet bar and fire pit. You will experience boutique shops, fine dining, local wineries+breweries and so much more! Located just 15mins to downtown Blue Ridge, 10mins to McCaysville and 30mins to Ellijay. Stay with us and experience what it truly means to ~ LIVE BOUJEE! The space Fully paved roads provide easy access to Boujee Lodge. It has all the conveniences of nearby grocery stores and a quick bit to eat. Centrally located between Blue Ridge and McCaysville you will be close to many outdoor adventure activities including hiking, fishing, biking, tubing, white water rafting, zip lining and Lake Blue Ridge where you can rent a pontoon boat, spend the day relaxing and taking in the jaw dropping scenery. We provide the following amenities; shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, dishwasher and laundry pods. Refrigerated bottled water and spices will be stocked! ! We also provide a fully stocked coffee bar with Starbucks k-cups, flavored creamers, sweeteners, hot chocolate, tazo teas, milano cookies, and ghirardelli’s chocolates. Enjoy the starter s'mores kit and snack bar upon arrival. There will be Boujee Lodge drawstring bags and sport water bottles awaiting you! Just a small way for us to say thank you for staying with us! Lavish amenities, magnificent views and a truly memorable time is what you can expect to experience at Boujee Lodge. Our cabin is perfect for your next mountain getaway! Experience TRUE laidback luxury and nature all in one! Main Level: Open concept living with soaring floor to ceiling windows that open to spectacular long range mountain views from EVERY ROOM. Imagine yourself waking up in a room full of glass as the sun is rising behind the mountains! Two main ensuite bedrooms with king size beds and full baths. Living room with a gas fireplace (seasonal use: October 1 through May 1) and well appointed gourmet kitchen with an extra large quartz island. All of which open to a TOWERING main level deck with an outdoor wood-burning stone fireplace, seating, lounging, grill and outdoor dining area. Kitchen: Large quartz dine-in island (seating for 6) perfect for dining and cooking any meal imaginable. Well appointed gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances (french door refrigerator/freezer with ice maker), microwave, gas stove+oven and dishwasher) Farmhouse sink and Pot filler Toaster oven Necessities to cook up your favorite meals or bake dessert (dishes, cutlery, pots+pans, utensils, and slow cooker) Coffee Bar- Keurig coffee machine with cappuccino, latte, espresso features ; fully stocked with Starbucks k-cups, sweeteners + flavored creamers, hot chocolate k-cups and tazo teas. Drip coffee machine, French press, Coffee bean grinder Full-size LG stackable high efficiency washer-dryer Living Room: Soaring floor to ceiling windows, gas fireplace, cozy atmosphere, good vibes and new modern-rustic furnishings with tasteful touches. Indoor gas fireplace with remote control Access to outdoor deck High-speed internet and USB outlets are provided throughout the cabin 55" Smart TV and YouTubeTV provided for television channels (all TV’s) Master Bedroom/Bath: King sized bed Floor to ceiling windows and door to outdoor deck with breathtaking views Closet (luggage rack located inside) 43" Smart TV USB outlets Ceiling fan Private en-suite bathroom with double sinks Extra-large luxury walk-in shower with 2 shower heads and large black soaker tub (fills from ceiling) to finish the day with some much needed R&R. Guest Master Bedroom/Bath: King sized bed Floor to ceiling windows and door to outdoor deck and breathtaking views Closet (luggage rack located inside) 43" Smart TV USB outlets Ceiling fan Private en-suite bathroom with single sink and walk-in shower Main Level Deck: Wood-burning stone fireplace with loveseat and chairs to relax and take in the beautiful tranquil surroundings. Perfect for morning coffee or unwinding with a glass of wine in the evening. Adirondack lounge chairs to kick back and enjoy the view Outdoor dining table for 4 3 outdoor ceiling fans Gas grill (propane and utensils provided)