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| The lobby area at Amicalola Falls State Park Lodge Restaurant |
I thought I'd better get my act together and get this post published before Valentine's Day gets here again next year!!!!!! ha ha ..... Anyhow--I've talked some about our great Waterfall and Hiking Trip which we took from Feb. 13-15. BUT--what I haven't talked about was the delicious meal that George and I enjoyed on Valentine's Evening...
My Sweetheart took me to the Amicalola Falls Lodge Restaurant (near Dawsonville, GA) for a VERY special meal. They offered a fabulousl buffet with many kinds of salads, breads, soups, entrees and desserts. All of it was DELICIOUS and the place was decorated so pretty. They even provided live music for us. We got there early so it wasn't crowded yet... Of course, that's how we like it!
Here are a few of the pictures I took of that pretty restaurant. Be sure and click on the photos to see them larger.
Here is a view from our table ---which showed off all of the FOG outside!!!! ha ha... Usually there is a great view of the surrounding mountains since this lodge sits on the top of the mountain above the waterfall.
That is our table (in the middle). Now you can get a great view of the FOG.... You can see a little bit of one of the mountain ranges to the right.. This is a gorgeous lodge --so if you ever get in this area, check it out!!!!
This shows more of the restaurant and decorations. As I said, we got there early for dinner ---so there weren't many folks there yet. I'm sure it would have been full a little later in the evening.
Here were our two musicians. They were very good ---and George and I loved hearing all of that "LOVE" music!!!!!!!
This was just one more of the pretty decorations ---found all over the buffet area and restaurant. Some of the entrees we had to choose from were: BBQ Ribs, Prime Rib (a favorite of ours), Shrimp, and Cabbage Rolls....
After dinner, we enjoyed sitting in the lodge area at the fireplace... The photo in the picture is of Amicalola Falls, one of our favorite waterfalls.
WELL-- besides eating and sitting by the fire, we also enjoyed our hiking during the day on that Valentine's Day.. Many of you may recognize this beautiful waterfall, Anna Ruby Falls. It's one of Georgia's most popular waterfalls. We had seen it before ---but loved seeing it again this year. Hope you had as happy a Valentine's Day as we had!!!!!
Have a great day.
Hugs,
Betsy
The food sounds wonderful, Betsy. Lovely Valentine decorations, too. As you know, Amicalola is where John and I had our first date!
ReplyDeleteLooks very romantic. (that is if I'm remembering romantic correctly)
ReplyDeleteYou chose the perfect spot for Valentines day! We live near there and visit the falls and the park often for hiking and picnics. The camping is wonderful there too, clean and well equipped. I love the restaurant, the photos you took were wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific restaurant Betsy ~ very romantic and super atmosphere. And lovely music while you are dining? An extra special touch. You two are just like a couple of newlyweds. Always going here and there and enjoying each other's company. Adorable!!
ReplyDeleteKisses to both you and George!
xo Catherine
This looks such a lovely venue for your romantic meal and love all the bits and bobs around and live music is always special. So glad you had a special time together and obviously enjoyed the view of the FOG but when you are in love does the view really matter? :)
ReplyDeleteThat looks so lovely Betsy ^_^
ReplyDeletebeautiful venue.
Have a lovely day
Eva
What a sweet evening for the sweethearts!!
ReplyDeleteAh, one of my favorite places. I'd be interested in knowing what types of accommodations you and George use when taking your short jaunts here and there. Cabins? Motels? Lodges? Do you normally make reservations in advance or just wing it??
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely place. They and George went all out. The fog kind of made it cozy and just for you.
ReplyDeleteYour guy really knows how to plan a day.
Lovely Valentine's Day. I think fog is romantic! :D :D
ReplyDeleteA post filled with love. It looks a great place for a meal, shame about the fog. You both look cute under the super falls.
ReplyDeleteYou are blessed, my dear. But then you know that.
ReplyDeleteThey really had the place decorated cute! Glad you had such a special dinner :-)
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a wonderful dinner and a lovely day, Betsy. Your meal sounds delicious too. :)
ReplyDeletea truly beautiful lodge to spend your valentines dinner in. the food sounds great to. even the fog is romantic looking out the windows.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a special Valentines Trip - your man takes good care of you and vice versa I'nm sure.
ReplyDeletethe last photo makes it perfect.
ReplyDeleteAll i can say, George has you spoiled.
ReplyDeleteBetsy, what a wonderful thing:) I'm so glad you have a partner in crime to share and enjoy those moments with....especially if they love the same things you do. It looks very romantic:) Sometimes I have to drag my other half with me to things like this. So for this Valentines Day we had a sit down and made a list of places we'd like to visit together as a couple. I can't wait to get started on our mini adventures together because it's about having fun and spending quality time as a couple. You guys look great together:) Foggy weather, dinner, a lodge....I don't know, but it sounds like perfection to me:)
ReplyDeleteSo many things to see right in America! Why am I going to China, instead??? Lol.
ReplyDeleteRomance is still alive and around,
ReplyDeleteWhich suits Betsy and George to the ground.
A very nice place to spend a special day with your sweetheart. I gave Prince the same big card displayed in your first photo. Wow, you just made it with the heart post and what if we had not had this Extra day, you would have been late. LOL Peace
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely day!
ReplyDeleteOne word BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteStay safe from all the storms today....m....
What a lovely way to celebrate Valentine's Day, Betsy! I do love your photos and what a beautiful lodge! Of course the waterfall is breathtaking! Thanks for sharing the fun and the beauty!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
Everything looks so beautiful and romantic, and the fog through the windows just makes it look more romantic! So did you both get prime rib, or different things? I hope you got a Valentine's kiss in front of the falls!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could just put into words just how your posts make me feel! I have never seen two people who love so sweetly, live life so fully, and celebrate your blessings each and every single day!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing all of that with us!
Looks like the whole day was very special and that is as it should be. The decorations are beautiful.I am so happy for you,that you are able to share each day with the one you love.
ReplyDeleteLooks and sounds like a lovely dinner! You two are blessed to be able to share your lives together. : )
ReplyDeleteLoren took the words right out of my mouth!! You two are just precious and you share by way of wonderful photographs. Thank you Betsy
ReplyDeleteSounds like a very special place to spend Valentine's Day. The photo of you and George is so good!
ReplyDeleteAs I write this, CNN is saying that tornadoes are moving into TN. I pray that you are safe.
what a lovely end to a day of hiking. we should learn from the two of you. romance lives on.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely place that is. They sure went all out with their decorations didn't they. Glad you two had a good Valentines Day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely place that is. They sure went all out with their decorations didn't they. Glad you two had a good Valentines Day.
ReplyDeleteYou two are always really so sweet, I am sure you are a source of inspiration for couples. When i started reading, i thought i will ask you naughtily if you are again in uniform, and the last photo appeared, still 'true-to-type', LOL. Happy hiking and waterfalling!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place that was - and you know you were about an hour from me - and I didn't get an invite to your Valentine's party. :( Kidding aside - nice place. sandie
ReplyDeleteA wonderful Valentine's day! Rusty and I like to go eat early too.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you all had a wonderful Valentines day.
ReplyDeleteI said a prayer for you today when I heard about the severe storms in your area. Hope you didn't get any damage.
We dodged the bullet here as the storm split and went north and south of us,thankfully.
We still got some thunder and lightening,wind and a period of hard rain but nothing really bad.
Blessings
Marilyn
It's always so much fun traveling with you and George via your blog. This post was no exception.
ReplyDeleteI would have very much enjoyed the foggy view. The lodge is a lovely place, indeed.
ReplyDeleteAlovely evening. I have to say Iowa Prime Rib is the best.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful lodge. The fog would have mad it seem more cozy and I would have wanted to snuggle by the fire even more. Glad you two had a great time.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful. Couldn't think of a more romantic setting.
ReplyDeleteYou and George really know how to celebrate your life together and you make so many wonderful memories!
ReplyDeleteLovely post Betsy!
wow...what a festive and happy post, my dear! My day is much more bright!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
BS
Looks like a fabulous Valentine's Day in a beautiful setting. I have never been to Amicalola, but have a feeling that if I ever do, the AT will suck me onto it like a magnet!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely and very special way to spend Valentine's Day Betsy. It all looked super and thank you so much for sharing it with us. Glad you and George had such a great time.
ReplyDeletefestivals means being together.. Hope u had a great time. prayers..
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely Valentine's trip you and George had, Betsy! It's such a treat to see two people that are so in love. You are both richly blessed.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I meant to say that I love your header! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteVery nice Betsy. That food sounds really goooooooood. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Betsy...this was a lovely Valentines post...Everything was decorated so beautifully and I can only imagine what the view was like..
ReplyDeletesounds like a lovely evening that the two of you shared..
hugs,
Shug
The restaurant is very pretty; love the decorations! The buffet selections sound excellent. I saw that waterfall on Facebook the other day; love it!
ReplyDeleteI loved seeing the photo of you and George on your facebook page, Betsy! It looks like you had a wonderful Valentine's Day! Your celabratory dinner sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful place for a Valentine Day's outing and dinner! Love your photo with the waterfalls in the background!
ReplyDelete:-) Love your smiles. They say it all.
ReplyDeleteLast picture is great!
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