Southern Living: Readers Vote Beechwood Inn One of "The South's 10 Best Inns 2018"

          
Celebrating our freedom comes in many forms, and we at Beechwood Inn hope you'll come spend a day or two or even the week as you enjoy the many celebratory and cultural events that our area has to offer this summer season. 
Credit: Peter McIntosh

From our partners at Explore Rabun: Fireworks displays will dominate the mountain and lake landscape with pyrotechnics at dusk/dark at Lake Rabun (July 1), Sky Valley (July 3), Dillard (July 4), and Lake Burton (July 7). You can also enjoy the annual Wooden Boat Parade on July 1 on Lake Rabun, family fun in Sky Valley on July 3 with the annual Sid Weber Memorial BBQ followed by live music and on the 4th with Rubber Duck Racing, Parade and Cookout. The Dillard House is having a pre-fireworks BBQ with live music on July 4, and wrap-up your week with the Lake Burton Fun Run on July 7 in the morning and hang out on the lake for the renowned Lake Burton boat accessible fireworks display to round out a fantastic celebration of our nation's independence.

For a full calendar of area events, please click Explore Rabun

We hope you enjoy your celebration!  Beechwood Inn
2018 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence - Beechwood Inn 
Wine Spectator's Restaurant Awards recognize restaurants whose wine lists offer interesting selections, are appropriate to their cuisine and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers. To qualify for an award, a wine list must present complete, accurate information, including vintages and appellations for all selections. Complete producer names and correct spellings are mandatory, and the overall presentation of the list is also considered. 

We remain excited about the Wine Spectator Awards program. We are the only restaurant in Northeast Georgia with such an award. We know that makes us special. Beechwood Inn has been a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence Recipient since 2007. 
About Wine Spectator Awards

New Select Registry Guidebook at Beechwood Inn 

THE BED AND BREAKFAST EXPERIENCE: They say that life is about the journey, not just the destination. When it comes to travel, it's also about the accommodations you choose! Anyone can book a room in a typical hotel. But why simply book when you can select a warm, inviting B&B with character, history, and the personal touches that make the destination a meaningful part of the journey? Instead of a small and sterile room with a subpar continental breakfast, opt for a spacious, unique room with free Wi-Fi, delicious home-cooked meals, and countless other amenities.   Select Registry!  
2017 Throw-Down Champ Chef Vince Scafiti
2018 Chef Throw-Down at Food Bank 
of Northeast Georgia
Round One: Sunday, July 8th 2018 at 5pm
Finale Dinner: Sunday, July 22nd 2018 at 5pm

The 2018 Northeast Georgia Chef Throw-Down is a fun and exciting local chef cooking competition benefiting the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia.  Six acclaimed local chefs will compete in rounds using mystery ingredients to put together one creative dish that will be tasted and judged by our expert panel of culinarians and food writers.

This event will sell out so don't delay! For more information and to purchase tickets click here .
Farm to Table Dining at Beechwood Inn: Every Saturday Beechwood Inn
Features 6 Course Dinners Paired with Wine. Other Nights We Can Host Your Group for Dinner.

A Taste of the Good Life 
at Burton Gallery
Treat yourself to an afternoon of inspiring art and wine tasting by Crane Creek Vineyards on Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 2 - 6 pm at Burton Gallery, 150 Burton Dam Road in Clayton, GA.

This special Exhibit will feature paintings by artists Patricia Fabian and Pat Fiorello with wine pairing appetizers by Atlanta Chef, Remy Sainte.

Burtongallery.net  706.947.1351
Don't Forget Northeast Georgia "Farm, Food and Wine Tours"  
Beechwood Inn Partners  
When our Tourism Development Authority started Farm and Food Tours 3 years ago, they turned into a big success.  Joe and Stevlyn Bennett are the proud new owners of this venture and are running tours in this stylish new van. Now  making a visit to Rabun County will be even more entertaining, memorable and comfortable!   

Tour Dates: Thursday, July 19 and Wednesday, Aug 22. More dates to come. Each date you will visit 5-6 properties, including Farms, Wineries, Restaurants, Distilleries, Honey Producers, etc. Learn more and book your tour. Save 15% on lodging when participating in a Bennett Shuttle Service Farm and Food Tour.  Bennett Shuttle Service 
Aug 3 & 4: The 15th Big E Festival & Elvis Tribute Artists Competition in Clayton, GA
News from our Tourism Development Authority  Explore Rabun : ETA (Elvis Tribute Artists)
Competition Comes to Rabun County Civic Center August 3 & 4. Joni Mabe the Elvis Babe Presents the 15th Big E Fest & ETA Competition. Tickets go on sale June 1. Aug. 3: DAVID LEE World Champion with 2017 Big E Champion Damon Hendrix. Aug. 4- Saturday: ETA (Elvis Tribute Artists) Competition, MC Robby Dean Scott - Mr. Polk Salad 1 PM - Doors open at noon. 
Jackson County Court House, Sylva, NC
Gayle and I drove up to Sylva, NC and snapped the  Jackson County Courthouse - all decorated for the 4th of July. Nice job with the flags. Had lunch at at  Lulu's On Main .

Gayle & David Darugh: Innkeepers/Owners Beechwood Inn and Betty's Creek Cabin
Renee Padgett, Assistant Innkeeper
Vicki de Martinez, Assistant Innkeeper
Olga Barcenas, House-Keeper
706-782-5485 | http://www.beechwoodinn.ws
 
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