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LUXURY REAL ESTATE BIG CANOE Luxurious Mountain Living in Northern Georgia T he Paleo Indians referred to the picturesque mountains and valleys of Northern Georgia as, The Enchanted Land. In fact, the beauty and bounty of the area has been attracting tribes and wanderers for over 15,000 years. And it s not hard to see why. Resting languidly at the southern terminus of the mighty Appalachian Range, the mountains and their surrounding foothills and upcountry are packed with natural beauty including the 1200-foot-deep Tallulah Gorge, the mountain scenery at Vogel State Park and the hiking trails of Unicoi State Park. Top Real Estate Development
Just 13 miles west of the northern city of Jasper is Big Canoe; a one-of-a-kind mountain residential community spread out over 8,000 acres and 7 mountains. The socially vibrant community is conveniently located just an hour s drive from Atlanta, yet still secluded in the Appalachian foothills. In 2014, Big Canoe earned a prestigious Nationals Silver Award as NAHB s Master Planned Community of the Year. And it s no surprise either, considering the development s impressive array of amenities. With an expansive clubhouse, 17,000 squarefoot fitness center, full-service spa, two gourmet restaurants, over 50 social clubs, a marina and a world-class tennis and pickleball program including four Har-Tru courts, two ClayTech all-weather courts, two hard courts, two indoor courts and one of the finest racquet clubs in the Atlanta area, Big Canoe offers residents an unparalleled upcountry lifestyle. 90 THE PROSPERTERE JULY/AUGUST 2017
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CUSTOM HOMES & RENOVATIONS Mountain Oak Quality Homes, Inc. is family owned and operated as a father/son team that has over 45 years of experience in the building business. Building homes in Big Canoe since 2001, they perform all levels of building and remodeling with start-to-finish solutions for every project along with full design services. They specialize in custom homes, interior and exterior remodeling, as well as home additions. They guarantee high-quality construction for each and every project.
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Our number one amenity here at Big Canoe is probably our 22-mile trail system, which is registered with the Atlanta Audubon Society as an official Wildlife Sanctuary. - says Mike Rhodes, Sales Director at Big Canoe Realty
Prospertere Profile: MOUNTAIN OAK QUALITY HOMES INC. Custom Homes & Renovations M ountain Oak Quality Homes, Inc is a longstanding and valued partner of the Big Canoe Community. The business is family owned and operated as a father/son team that has over 45 years of experience in the building business. The special thing about Mountain Oak is their attention to detail. They are a small hands on team with every customer working directly with the owners to plan, design and build to their exact specifications and requirements. They forge strong, trustworthy & lasting partnerships with each and every client and often visit the same job site many times a day to ensure the work they take pride in completing is finished to the high standard they ensure of all their work. Mountain Oak Quality Homes have been building homes in Big Canoe since 2001, they perform all levels of building and remodeling with start-to-finish solutions for every project along with full design services. They specialize in custom homes, interior and exterior remodeling, as well as home additions, garages, window and siding replacement and more. They guarantee high-quality construction for each and every project. Please contact Rob Young for more information and to arrange a face to face appointment ROB YOUNG p: (770)-235-7074
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For golfers, there s a 27-hole championship Mountain Course designed by Joe Lee, with striking summit views of peaks, rushing streams, and lush valleys. For swimmers, there s the sparkling waters of Lake Disharoon or Lake Petit, an indoor pool and three outdoor pools. Our number one amenity here at Big Canoe is probably our 22-mile trail system, says Mike Rhodes, Sales Director at Big Canoe Realty, which is registered with the Atlanta Audubon Society as an official Wildlife Sanctuary. Named by the Bliss Awards as the Hiking Community of the Year in 2015, Big Canoe teamed up with Atlanta Trails, the Southeast s JULY/AUGUST 2017 THE PROSPERTERE 97
Prospertere Profile: Talk of the Town Catering & Special Events T alk of the Town Catering & Special Events has been a beloved part of the Big Canoe community for over 25 years. With a longestablished reputation as one of the top-ranked wedding, corporate and private event caterers in Atlanta and North Georgia, Talk of the Town takes tremendous pride in creating extraordinary events, which can be hosted at our private venue - The Chimneys at Big Canoe - or elsewhere within the Big Canoe community. Our reputation is built on our commitment to making each and every Talk of the Town event exceed our clients expectations. We proudly offer full-service and exclusive event planning and execution by our highly skilled and professionally trained staff. Talk of the Town s service team is beyond compare providing gracious and warm guest experiences at every point during your event. Our culinary team is lead by our owner, Chef Andrew Brackner, who has been awarded for excellence during his long-standing, 5-star career. He and the entire team work tirelessly to create innovative and delectable cuisine from around the world, using ingredients sourced from only the finest purveyors, many of them local to North Georgia. We offer an array of menus that will impress even the most discerning clients and are able to accommodate nearly any type of special request. Our cuisine ranges from impeccably prepared familiar items to those which will wow and impress your guests with their creativity and gorgeous presentation. We offer every range of event style from elegantly casual to white glove service. Weddings at Big Canoe Corporate Events at Big Canoe Private Parties at Big Canoe With our stress-free planning and event services, Talk of the Town Catering & Special Events weddings at Big Canoe are incredible no matter the size or scale. Here, we can offer you both indoor and outdoor spaces that can be configured to your heart s desire. We are also able to provide you and your guests with weekend-long exclusive catering throughout the Big Canoe community so that each part of your special weekend is delicious and professionally served. With its myriad offerings of scenery and activities, Big Canoe is the ideal place to host corporate retreats. Talk of the Town Catering & Special Events will ensure that your event is professionally serviced with event planning and catering that your clients, staff and partners will appreciate. From gourmet breakfasts and lunches to cocktail receptions and dinners, our corporate catering is completely adaptable to your preferred schedule and style. We offer our exclusive catering services throughout the Big Canoe community. Whether you are hosting an event in a private home or at the Chimneys at Big Canoe, or wish to gather for a meal or reception at the many other facilities within the community, we are happy to assist and serve you and your guests with delicious offerings from gourmet breakfast and brunch to late-night receptions and parties, we are here to enhance your Big Canoe experience. p: (770)-712-2800 36 Wolfscratch Village Circle Jasper, GA 30143 www.chimneysatbigcanoe.com