Flat Creek Lodge Blog

Orientation time is here and congrats to all the new freshman and transfer students that are arriving at East Georgia College! We'd like to welcome new students and parents to the College and to Swainsboro! 

• July 13-15, 2010
• August 5, 9 & 10, 2010

Need somewhere to stay during your time here? Visit the beautiful Flat Creek Lodge! We're offering an Orientation 2010 Special:

One Night’s Lodging for 2 $199.99 with a hot, hearty country breakfast included.
One Night’s Lodging for 4 $299.99

Mention your Orientation to our reservation specialist.  We also are accepting dinner reservations as well at 877-352-8273!

Yes.  It is indeed a hot one out there, and with the first day of summer yesterday, we wanted to remind you about the Summer Sizzler Package that runs through the end of the summer, expiring on August 21st.  Hang out at the beach, take a sunrise bike ride or simply exploring the grounds is the kind of escape from Atlanta or anywhere that you'll have while visiting us at the Lodge! Our dining room gets rave reviews from our guests - just ask Jerry with the Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc. who said that  "the accommodations, events and meals were outstanding!" Guests are able to make a separate reservation through the Dining Room if they'd like to add that experience.

 Travel between June 14 - August 21, 2010

- one night of lodging in our unique lodge rooms
- one night fine dining
- hearty country breakfast
- a variety of activities including: biking on the nature trails, leisure time at the beach, or rejuvenating in the whirlpools

Package starts at $199 (plus tax) for two people. Additional nights can be added for $99, additional activities can be added
subject to availability and reservations. Ask about our summer cottage rates

Certain weekend dates fill up quickly - please contact us at 877-352-8273 to book today! 

Another chance for all you Atlantans to take a taste of the world of Flat Creek Lodge's dairy... this Friday, June 11, the Farm to Table Dinner at NEO at The Mansion on Peachtree will be a delight with menu highlights including items such as beet tartare, an heirloom tomato salad,
smoked scallops, succulent short ribs and a rhubarb panna cotta to finish off the night! Their Executive Sous Chef Scott Hemmerly will surely please the palates of everyone!  And... the evening will include a conversation lead by Flat Creek Lodge around the special ingredients featured in the dinner.  The dinner starts at 7:30 p.m., and is $90 per person inclusive of tax and gratuity. Alcoholic beverages are additional. Seating is limited. For reservations, please call 404.995.7545.

What's better than cheese? When it's paired with CHOCOLATE!  These two decadent Cs will both be at the All You Can Eat Chocolate event that benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.  Featuring chocolate tastings from Atlanta’s finest pastry chefs, FUZE® specialty drink tasting, a chocolate lager tasting, a chocolate cappuccino tasting, two live bands, a full dinner buffet, silent auction, cash bar and complimentary valet parking, we'll also be there supporting the event.  Sampling our signature Aztec Cheddar, we'll be there on Thursday, June 17 at Villa Christina in Atlanta. Check out their website for more details!

Good news! Flat Creek's Father's Day menu is now ready and accepting reservations.  The prix fixe lunch menu is $20 per person or with dessert $25 per person.  Choices include delights like heirloom tomato gazpacho, fried green tomatoes to start off, and entrees like the famous Flat Creek fried chicken or catfish will delight dad!  Call now to make reservations at 478-237-3474 or click here to see the full menu!

Thanks to Miss Know It All's blog post about all of the cheese that she got down at the Dairy this past week! It sounds like a lovely wine and cheese to us!

Some of the cheeses that she talked about include the Drunken Deer, Low Country Gouda and Uneenodae.  The Uneenodae recently wone the Best of Class in Surface (Mold) Ripened Mixed Milk Cheese category at the recent World Championship Cheese Contest.

 




We wanted to share some fun dairy photos with you!

Exciting news! You can now buy the famed Flat Creek Lodge dried oyster mushrooms online.  These mild, beautiful shrooms are are delight to use in cooking.  We've got two sizes available - both a small 4 oz. bag for $5 or a 16 oz. bag for $25.  Shop Now

That special woman in your life deserves some fun this weekend! We've got ideas abound from the Lodge and our imaginations on ways to treat Mom this year!

Take Mom to a Gourmet Meal: If your mom is anything like ours, she loves coming up with tasty treats to tickle our bellies.  Hanging out in the kitchen she indeed enjoys (and even moreso when Dad helps out!) but Mother's Day is a time to trade places and think of her!  Making a reservation early is the key to a flawless day.  Since it's the busiest time of the year for restaurants, the key is to book early, especially if you've got a large group. Think about what her favorite food may be, or what the one thing is that she loves having but always gets outvoted!  May 9th will be the day to treat her.

at the Lodge - Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday, May 9 in Swainsboro, Georgia.

Relaxing Treat for Mom: Running around all day, moms rarely get a quiet moment for themselves.  A spa inspired gift basket could be the ticket.  Gather some of her favorite luxe soaps, a plush robe and aromatherapy candles to present to mom.

at the Lodge - Live nearby or feel like a road trip? We have ample Spa Services that are sure to delight Mom, including delights like Hot Stone Massage or Signature Facials.  With advance notice we can also do treatments in tandem for mother/daughter or couples too.

Take Mom on a Picnic: Does mom enjoy the great outdoors?  Pack a portable meal, a blanket, a fun game or two and take her out for some family time amongst the trees!

at the Lodge - Pack some of our award-winning cheese as a appetizer or ingredient in your picnic pack!

Photos with Mom: Sweet memories of her flock are the ticket to mom's heart, and photos are essential to capturing each and every one of them.  Grab your memory card and camera and have mom say 'cheese!' Don't forget to pack a tripod so you'll be able to get a shot with the entire gang.

at the Lodge - Our 2000 acre space is stocked with breathtaking moments. 

Let Mom Get Away From it All:  Though she may just have a few minutes to herself each day, mom would love an entire weekend getaway filled with moments to herself!  Take a roadtrip or find a great travel deal to give her a sweet escape. 

at the Lodge - Spring Fling discounted travel package good through May 29, 2010.


Wishing you a Happy Mother's Day to all you Moms out there!