Driving along a sparkling mountain stream, notice the refreshing scent of rhododendron thickets, the colorful petals of wildflowers and the lulling hum of the katydids. At the end of the journey, discover a magnificent retreat sheltered by hardwoods, mountain laurel and hemlock. 61 Tsalaki Trail Helen, GA 30545 706.878.3087 | Fax 706.878.0301 GeorgiaStateParks.org/SmithgallWoods Located on Hwy. 75-A, between Cleveland and Helen, 90-minutes from Atlanta. Appalachian Trail R. B. Russell Scenic Hwy. 348 75 Chattahoochee National Forest Anna Ruby Falls Robertstown to Lake Burton 356 Dukes Creek Falls Unicoi State Park From 1-85 North: Smithgall Helen Woods 17 I-85 North to I-985 North. Take exit 24 and turn left on US 129-N traveling west. At the 2nd traffic light (1-mile), turn right on 129-N to 75 to 19 Blairsville ALT 129 to 60 Dahlonega Chattahoochee 75 River 384 Mt. Yonah Cleveland 115 Cleveland. Remain on 129-N through Cleveland 115 129 (DO NOT TURN TO GO TO HELEN). Continue north on 129-N, 3.5-miles and turn right on Hwy. 75-A. Smithgall Woods is 5.6 miles on the right. The Visitor Center with the guest check-in is located 200 yards inside the entrance gate. From GA 400: Follow GA 400 to the end. At the traffic light, continue straight ahead on Long Branch Rd. 4.5 miles to the traffic light Turn right on Hwy. 52/115 and follow to Cleveland (12.9 miles). Turn left at the traffic light at the Cleveland square on Hwy. 129-N. At the next traffic light, go straight (DO NOT TURN TO GO TO HELEN). Continue north on 129-N, 3.5-miles and turn right on Hwy. 75-A. Smithgall Woods is 5.6 miles on the right. The Visitor Center with the guest check-in is located 200 yards inside the entrance gate. To Make Reservations: visit GeorgiaStateParks.org/SmithgallWoods or call 1.800.864.7275 printed on recycled paper July 2013 - 5000 / $342 Deep within the North Georgia Mountains lies Georgia's most unique mountain retreat . . . and it's best kept secret. It is here in these beautiful mountain cottages, removed from outside distractions, that one can focus on the wonderful natural surroundings. Large, informal great rooms, complete with stone fireplaces and fine, comfortable furniture, provide a welcome retreat for a relaxing respite. Guests can't resist moving outside to the spacious deck overlooking two of Georgia's best trout-filled streams and the majestic Blue Ridge wilderness. Activities at Smithgall Woods 5,600-acre conservation area include hiking, wildlife observation, interpretive ecology, Native American history, fly fishing on one of Trout Unlimited's "Top 100 Trout Streams in the U.S.," and more. All of this is offered against a glorious backdrop of verdant mountain forests and pristine streams. Smithgall Woods boasts six impressive cottages, all uniquely affordable and beautifully decorated with rustic regional art, rich fabrics and cozily appointed designer furnishings. Each cottage features well-equipped kitchens, comfortable beds, oriental rugs, overstuffed lounge chairs and sofas, desks and antique armoires, in-room telephones, wireless internet access and cable TV. The namesake of the property is the majestic Smithgall Cottage, a two-story building constructed entirely of Montana lodge-pole pine, which features four superbly appointed bedrooms. A short stroll away along a well-groomed, beautifully landscaped path, lies Creekside Cottage, a three-bedroom bungalow nestled along the bank of Dukes Creek. The five-bedroom Dover Cottage lies upstream, overlooking both the creek and an expansive paddock. Perched atop a small ridge, The Garden and Laurel Cottages feature an identical logcabin construction, each offering one bedroom, a parlor, kitchen and privacy deck with hot tub. Parkside Cottage is a three-bedroom log-cabin structure located in front of the park office and is located 1.5 miles from the rest of the cottages. All cottages have a washer & dryer and park style charcoal grills. Cottages in this amazing setting are available for individual rental as well as for groups. Guests may reserve the 1- bedroom to 5-bedroom cottages for an affordable getaway for two, an unforgettable family vacation, a dream wedding and reception or some other special event. Together, theses cottages offer 17 bedrooms accommodating up to 34 guests. Smithgall Woods provides one of the most amazing natural settings in Georgia. Distinguishing itself from other mountain retreats, this secluded property is operated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Parks, Recreation & Historic Sites Division. Resource managers preserve the area's natural beauty and interpretive naturalists provide special programs featuring the region's rich heritage.