Press Release
Over 1,000 Visitors Find Inspiration At The Southern Living Idea House At Achasta
Dahlonega, Ga. (June 12, 2009) – Over 1,000 people visited the 2009 Southern Living Idea House at Achasta in Dahlonega in the first five days it has been open to the public. The Idea House is one of just two in the country and is currently open for tours at Achasta, the luxury mountain community created by the developers of Reynolds Plantation.
The 2009 Southern Living Idea House provides inspiration for those building, remodeling or decorating a home. The Idea House, built by Linger Longer Homes, is also a wonderful example of comfortable and elegant mountain living, epitomizing the lifestyle of Achasta.
The Idea House, which overlooks the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, is a three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath residence featuring nearly 3,800-square feet of interior space, plus abundant outdoor living areas. Noteworthy features include the “tower porch”, grilling deck and first-ever Southern Living Dream Kitchen with a disappearing window wall.
“We were thrilled to welcome so many to Achasta during the Idea House’s grand opening week,” says Ron Larson, managing director of Achasta. “And we are excited to host many more as they visit this spectacular house and our one-of-a-kind mountain community.”
The house is open now through Sunday Oct. 18. Hours are 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday – Saturday and 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., on Sunday. Tickets are $5 at the door with a portion of the proceeds from ticket sales benefiting the local United Way of Dahlonega/Lumpkin County.
Directions:
From Atlanta, take State 400 North. Continue on State 400/U.S. 19 North. Turn left at South Chestatee/State 249/State 60/U.S. 19. Go approximately 2.5 miles, and turn right into the main entrance of Achasta. Follow the signs to the Southern Living Idea House. Achasta is approximately 50 miles from Atlanta.
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About Achasta
Achasta is a Reynolds Signature Community from the creators of Reynolds Plantation, providing an award-winning lifestyle with world-class amenities. Located along the banks of the Chestatee River, Achasta is in historic Dahlonega, Georgia, site of the first American gold rush. Achasta’s centerpiece is its 6,995-yard, par-72, Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, which includes an island hole, the 5th, surrounded by the Chestatee River. Home of the 2007-2008 AT&T Classic Qualifier, this upscale community also features a clubhouse with casual dining, practice facilities, a golf shop and a member swim and tennis center. Southern Living unveiled one of just two Idea Houses in the country at Achasta in 2009, while 2008 featured the debut of the first-ever Points North Magazine Signature Home. The upcoming Mountain Club will be the hub of the community and member social activity, with an indoor and outdoor pool, whirlpool spa, fitness center, aerobics room, locker facilities and tennis center. For more information about Achasta, please call 706-867-1660 or visit www.achasta.com.
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