Like no Place on Earth February 2016
Bed and Breakfasts
Welcome New Owners:
Zach Hitchcock &
Courtney Beckett
Challenge Air
Waterfall Club Calendar
Services
Links
Fuel Prices
Plan Your Getaway to Heaven’s Landing!
It’s a chilly time of year for most of the country, so why
not use it as an opportunity to warm your heart with a
mountain getaway to North Georgia?
Let us welcome you and your loved ones to our
beautiful community. Here at Heaven’s Landing, we
love guests, and we love introducing them to the best
that the area has to offer.
With Valentine’s Day approaching, take your sweetheart
down to Georgia to fall in love with the area and fall in
love with each other all over again.
In Rabun County, we guarantee you’ll find award-
winning fresh food, delectable local wines, friendly
customer service, great company, and hospitable
accommodations—everything you need for the perfect
getaway.
You may be so impressed that you’ll want to call Rabun
County home. Give us a call at Heaven’s Landing 800-
432-8362 and let us show you how wonderful life is in a
fly-in community like no place on earth!
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Start your getaway planning here... You can’t go wrong with one of our local B&Bs
Beechwood Inn Cozy up to one of this wine country inn’s twelve
fireplaces and stay warm with your sweetheart. The
Beechwood Inn is located only a few blocks from the
center of Clayton, in a beautiful wooded area.
Known for its exquisite farm to table dining,
the Beechwood specializes in pairing wines
with its carefully crafted menus. This month,
visit the Beechwood for their Valentine’s
Celebration on February 13, featuring live
local music and a Tuscan dinner, or their
Romantic Valentine’s Dinner on February 14,
with delectable dishes such as fresh shrimp
scampi, pan seared steelhead trout, and
Gayle’s chocolate pecan pie. You can also
take advantage of their Winter Weekend Getaway
Package any time this month! To make reservations,
visit their website or call
(706)-782-5485.
Glen-Ella Springs Glen-Ella can cater to any event, from a romantic date night to a corporate
retreat. Surrounded by National Forest, this is a wonderful place to enjoy
nature and your loved ones. Glen-Ella has award-winning chefs and an
array of local wines sure to please your palate. Their Romance Escape
Package will be sure to rekindle your love life. It includes dinner, breakfast,
a custom gift basket, and a discount for a massage! Or, try their Adventure
Package and let the inn’s North Georgia experts show you the ropes. To
book, go online or call (706)-754-7295.
more...
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Historic Lake Rabun Hotel and Restaurant
“A place to love and to fall in love.”
This mountain lodge on a Lake
Rabun is a regional treasure. Its
historic beauty has been preserved
for you to enjoy! Get away from
the bustle to this coveted hotel. It
has been featured on National
Geographic’s 2009 Annual Top
Stay List and has earned Trip
Advisor Certificates of Excellence
since 2011. Lake Rabun Hotel
offers many services to help show
your sweetheart you care, such as
flower arrangements, chilled
sparkling wine, and hand-dipped
strawberries. Call (800)-398-5134.
The White Birch Inn & Laurel Bar This relatively new establishment is thriving thanks to its great
location in downtown Clayton, the quality of its food and drink, and
its commitment to pleasing its customers. Each suite is an ode to a
local tree, carefully and beautifully decorated. The Laurel Bar prides
itself on its specialty cocktails, including the Vanilla Lavender Martini,
the Lemon Basil Martini, the Hibiscus Cosmopolitan, and their
newest creation: the Mochatini. Visit their website to learn about the
incredible effort that owners Chuck and Brenda Patterson have put
into this gem of a B&B. (706)-782-4444.
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And while you’re here, be sure to visit…
Tiger Mountain Vineyards
“A boutique North Georgia Winery.
Winner of 225 awards since 2001.”
This local vineyard is beautiful at every
time of year!
John and Martha Ezzard and John and Marilyn McMullan have put years
of hard work into improving each vintage of their wine, all cultivated from
Georgia-grown grapes. The vineyard features a beautifully refurbished
75-year-old barn—now their café and events venue.
Tiger Mountain Vineyards often holds events such as Soup & Wine and
local musicians. This month, on Saturday, February 13, is their annual
Chocolate and Wine Bash! From 1:00 to 4:00 pm, they will be
serving chocolate fondue, with music by guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist
Tim McCabe. This event also marks the release of the latest Rabun Red!
Admission is $15, $10 for wine club members.
Or, stop by on Saturday, February 27 for jazz singer Monica Spears and
guitarist Derek Worth in the Tasting Room from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
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Welcome Zach Hitchcock and Courtney Beckett!
The Heaven’s Landing community welcomes it’s newest
members: Zach Hitchcock and Courtney Beckett.
Zach, a Delta Airlines 757/767 pilot based in Atlanta, has
always wanted to live in an airpark since he first found about
them in the late 90s when he started flying.
Courtney teaches junior high school geography and history,
and she enjoys designing jewelry in her spare time. When it
came to living in an aviation community, Zach says, “Luckily
Courtney didn’t need any convincing from me.”
Wanting a transition from their current home in
Chattanooga, Tennessee, to the Atlanta area, he and
Courtney began their search for an airpark home. This led
them to visiting several airparks and, as Zach puts it, “none
came close to Heaven’s Landing!”
“Our first visit was incredible,” the two say. “Courtney got her first GA airplane ride with Mike around the
local area in his Centurion. In the not too distant future, we hope to get a Debonair or Bonanza and get
involved with the Pilots and Paws charity [a non-profit which uses aviation to assist in animal rescue].”
Zach and Courtney thrive on adventure and the outdoors (a perfect fit for Heaven’s Landing), from
whitewater rafting and mountain biking, to landscaping and tropical travel. When at home, the couple
enjoys spending time with their three cats. “We have only met a handful of current residents but look
forward to meeting everyone.” Welcome, Zach and Courtney!
Zach and Courtney in Kauai.
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Give the Priceless Gift of Flight
Do you remember the first time you flew in an airplane? Or perhaps your
first time as pilot in command? Or the first time flying in a plane that was
your very own? For all of us, pilot or not, flying
creates magical memories. For some, it can even
transform lives.
Challenge Air for Kids & Friends is a nonprofit
committed to bringing the life-changing perspective of
flight to children with special needs who may feel the
obstacles in their life cannot be overcome. A short
flight may not seem like much, but this taste of fun
and adventure can be a pivotal point in a child’s life.
Heaven’s Landing is proud to host a Challenge Air
event on Saturday, April 30. We are looking for
experienced pilots to donate their time and aircraft.
Pilots must have 500 PIC hours, current medical
certificate, and proof of insurance. Contact Holly to
sign up or for more information.
If you don’t fly, there are still many ways to help! We
invite you to sponsor a child, offer donations from
your business or organizational
resources, or join us at the event as a
volunteer or spectator.
Maybe you fly for your occupation,
you’ve owned your own plane for years,
or for some other reason, you find
yourself taking flight for granted. Regain
some of that magic by lighting up a
child’s eyes and helping them defy
gravity!
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Upcoming Events . . .
The small German town of
Helen is an alpine gem that
is definitely worth the trip,
located only a thirty minute
drive from Heaven’s Landing.
The drive there will take you
through beautiful mountain
roads and forests.
Saturday, February 6
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Upcoming Events . . .
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Quick Links
Weather Link — Stay up to date on the Clayton, GA conditions and forecast from NOAA.
Heaven’s Landing Facebook Page — “Heaven’s Landing Residential Airpark.”
Rabun County Tourism Development Authority — ExploreRabun.com, (706) 212-0241.
Marina and Boating Information — Anchorage Boat Rentals at (706) 782-5193 or LaPrade’s
Marina at 706-947-0010.
Local Events and Information — Rabun County Chamber of Commerce at (706) 782-4812 and
Rabun County Visitors Bureau at (706) 212-0241.
Facebook “Likes” — Exploring the back woods: Waterfall of Western North Carolina,
Waterfall and Back Roads of North Georgia, and The Wayward Traveler.
AV GAS $3.99 / gal*
JET A $4.29 / gal*
*Prices Subject to Change.
Prices as of February 2, 2015
Airfield Fuel Prices
Self Serve Pumps
Heaven’s Landing Concierge Services
Heaven’s Landing Concierge Services is on call for our truly unique
and mobile owners. The Heaven’s Landing staff is pleased to provide
clients with a vast array of services.
Please call the office at 706-212-0017 for pricing information and other
consultations. Please note that due to offering a vast array of services to
our owners, all requests for assistance will be billed at a pre-arranged fee.
Some of our commonly requested services include the following:
Interior Cleaning Alarm/Security Checks
Holding Postal Mail Scheduling Party Staff and Maintenance Services
Receiving Service Personnel Transportation Needs
Landscaping Receiving Furniture, Appliances, and Packages
Lot and Yard Maintenance Tree Removal
Shopping Window Washing
Pressure Washing Gutter Cleaning
TOLL FREE: (800) HEAVEN2 (800) 432-8362
1271 Little Creek Road Clayton, GA 30525
EMAIL:
LOCAL:
(706) 212-0017
FAX:
(706) 212-0000
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