Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Stay & Play Packages

Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee is offering two exceptional stay and play packages for the summer season. Our one of a kind Coore / Crenshaw designed course winds through the 700 acre property, characterized by towering pines and expansive fields of native grasses, as well as beautiful Lake Oconee. One of our well-trained caddies can help navigate your round through our course, allowing you to enjoy a relaxing round. Take advantage of our summer golf specials and experience the # 1 Best Course You Can Play, Georgia by Golfweek 2010.


Golf Cottage Stay & Play for Four
Join us for one night in a charming two bedroom Golf Cottage and one round of golf for four, which includes forecaddie, greens fee, and cart fee on our award winning course. Caddie tip is not included. Package based on four people.

Weekday: $840 plus applicable taxes
Weekend: $890 plus applicable taxes


Stay & Play for Two

Join us for a one night stay in a luxurious Golf Cottage Studio or Lodge Villa Studio and one round of golf for two, which includes forecaddie, greens fee and cart fee on our award winning golf course. Caddie tip is not included. Package based on two people.

Weekday: $185 per person based on double occupancy + applicable taxes
Weekend: $198 per person based on double occupancy + applicable taxes


For more information on our packages, please call toll free at 1-800-458-5351 or visit us at http://www.cuscowilla.com/.





Monday, June 28, 2010

Getting to Know...

Jimmy Branan

What is your position here? Real Estate Broker

How long have you been at Cuscowilla? It will 8 years in September that I have worked here at Cuscowilla.

What is your favorite thing about Cuscowilla? I love the natural beauty of Cuscowilla. Driving through the front gate and winding thought the meadows while looking at the golf course is one of my favorite things.

What do you enjoy most about your job? I enjoy meeting new people and showing them how special life is at Cuscowilla. The people at Cuscowilla are so nice.

What is your favorite thing to do outside of work? I love to spend time with my wife, Cammie, and my two daughters, Mary Grace and Allie.

What kind of new things are going on in your department? There really has never been a better time to get involved at Cuscowilla. We currently have special pricing on our Non-Resident Golf Membership and The Club at Cuscowilla Membership. There are also lots of great Real Estate opportunities. We have specials offers on our Developer Building Lots and we have Resale Lots and Homes available in all price ranges.

Where are you from? I am from Milledgeville, Georgia.

How long have you lived in Georgia? I have lived in Georgia my whole life.

Do you play golf? I do play golf, and I love it. Cuscowilla’s course is a real challenge and it will keep your game sharp!


An Italian Feast…Under the August Sun

Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee will be hosting “An Italian Feast…Under the August Sun” on Friday, August 20th at The Waterside Restaurant.

Executive Chef Richard Schafer will be serving regional Italian cuisine, and a selection of Italian wines will also be available.

“Italian food ranges from rich cream cheeses and mushrooms to olives and all the things that grow in the bright sun of the south like pungent garlic or the always inviting aroma of basil. All finished with the refreshing tastes of tomatoes and vinegar. I wanted to expose the heart and soul of the special dishes that a family would take a day to make and evening to enjoy,” said Schafer.

Join us for a night of Italian food while overlooking beautiful Lake Oconee. Reservations are available from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. For reservations and more information, please call 706-484-2044.

“You’re certain to leave this event having had a great meal and a wonderful experience. The menu has so many different dishes to offer – bring a big group of friends, order one of everything and try it all,” said Events Manager, Jaime Murray.

The Waterside Restaurant recently hosted “An Evening with Julia Child” on Friday, June 18. The night featured cuisine from Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Guests enjoyed items such as sautéed scallops, bacon wrapped petite filets and an upside down caramelized apple tart.

Located just 70 miles east of Atlanta, Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee is a golf club and resort located on Lake Oconee. Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee offers overnight accommodations, golf, two restaurants, Conference Center, boating, two swimming pools and much more. “Natural Purity with Passionate Delivery”.
For more information on Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee, please visit our website at http://www.cuscowilla.com/ or call us at 706-484-0050.



Chip to a Spot

To be a good chipper you have to be able to hit your landing spot. The good news is that the superintendent is helping you: The mower creates an inner cut line a few feet onto the putting surface that you can practice hitting, both on the chipping green and on the course. If you hit your chip shots solid and land them on that cut line, then what would be the variable? How much the ball rolls out. That comes from picking the right club. Use this system to develop chip shots with different clubs.

Golf tips provided by our Head Golf Professional & Assistant Golf Professionals

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Jenna and Rob, October 2009

Jenna and Rob immediately knew there was no better place for them to wed than Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee in October of 2009. “Cuscowilla was recommended to us by a friend, and once we visited, we barely got past the welcome gate before we both knew this was the perfect place for us to get married.”

Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee is a 700-acre golf resort and residential community located 70 miles east of Atlanta. “It was exactly what we wanted and turned out to be even better than we expected.”

The couple chose to have both the ceremony and reception at Cuscowilla. All of their guests were conveniently able to stay at three different Cuscowilla accommodations for the weekend. Cuscowilla’s Golf Cottages, Lake Villas, and Lodge Villas were just a short walk from the ceremony and reception location.

The ceremony took place on a green lawn, which was surrounded by beautiful Lake Oconee. Jenna’s six bridesmaids and one junior bridesmaid wore beautiful, long teal dresses by Watters. The bride carried a deep purple bouquet of flowers by her florist, Desire’s Floral Design Studio.

Only a few steps from the ceremony, The Waterside Restaurant hosted the reception. Guests were greeted with pretzel bites and Italian sausage and Romano cheese stuffed mushroom caps. The dinner buffet featured crab topped tilapia, garlic and thyme scented broccoli, and grilled asparagus.

Alpine Bakery designed the unique white chocolate raspberry truffle wedding cake. For the wedding favor, guests were able to create their own “goody bag” of candy, selecting from Jenna and Rob’s favorite candies in large jars, along with homemade cookies, made by the bride’s mom.

After the first dance to “Amazed” by Lonestar, guests enjoyed dancing the night away to tunes provided by Ambience Event Services.

Jenna and Rob left the reception by golf cart while guests blew bubbles and threw streamers. Eric Little Photography captured each moment of the couple’s special day. “Our favorite moment was just after we were announced husband and wife, and we walked back down the aisle together holding hands, seeing all of our family and closest friends smiling, clapping, and crying.”

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Cuscowilla Introduces A Specialty Drinks Menu

Cuscowilla Specialty Beverages
Tee Time Smoothie $6.00
The perfect cocktail to start, or end your round!
We guarentee it's a hole-in-one
Cussin Willy $7.00
It's an Absolut Cape Cod with a sweet little twist
that will keep you coming back for more!
Sweet Georgia Peach Martini $8.75
The perfect southern martini!
Lake Oconee Float $8.00
Refreshing Coca-Cola, Jack Daniels and ice cream!
We's call that a perfect afternoon.
Heavenly Tilly $8.00
The name says it all.
When you think of the perfect dessert,
You'll think Heavenly Tilly!

The Golf House Grill NEW Prix Fixe Menu

Golf House Grill Prix Fixe Menu
$22 Per Person
Starters
Chilled White Peach Soup
with Cherry Mousse
-or-
Fried Okra Spears
with Spicy Ranch Dip
Entrees
Grilled Pork Tenderloin
with Peach Chipotle Salsa and Creamed Corn
-or-
Southern Fried Catfish with Hand Cut Fries,
Okra and Tomatoes and Spicy Remoulade
Desserts
Strawberry Shortcake with Brown Sugar Biscuits
and Vanilla Cream
-or-
Chocolate Silk Pie

Monday, June 21, 2010

Getting To Know...

Trevor Brown

What is your position here? I am the Assistant Rooms Division Manager.

How long have you been at Cuscowilla? Just a short 2 months but I'm already loving my job.

What is your favorite thing about Cuscowilla? My favorite thing about Cuscowilla is the calm atmosphere I have to work in everyday.

What do you enjoy most about your job? I really love the versatility of working with many different departments.

What is your favorite thing to do outside of work? A perfect day for me would be listening to music while having a cigar.

What kind of new things are going on in your department? The front desk is welcoming all Select Registry guests and Housekeeping has added a new mid day shift while also preparing for 4th of July weekend.

Where are you from? Originally I am from New Jersey.

How long have you lived in Georgia? I have been living in Atlanta for five years.

Do you play golf? Not yet, hopefully I will learn in the future.

The Perfect Punch

When you have to hit a low punch shot, think, two-two-two. Grip down two inches: this will stiffen the shaft, which promotes lower ball flight. Play the ball back two inches from the center of your stance; this will promote less loft of the clubface at impact. Then open your stance two inches; this will restrict the backswing and put your weight forward, which also lowers the trajectory. Make a normal swing and the set up will produce the desired shot.

Golf tips provided by our Head Golf Professional & Assistant Golf Professionals

Hours for Cuscowilla

The Welcome Center is located before the security gate at Cuscowilla and offers information about Cuscowilla as well as a place to check in and out. The Welcome Center is open seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. For more information, call 706-484-0050.

The Golf House includes The Golf House Grill and The Pro Shop. The Golf House Grill has spectacular views of the 14th green and offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It is open Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday-Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Pro Shop is open Tuesday-Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and is fully equipped with golf apparel, equipment, and accessories. Golf professionals are also available for private lessons. Please call 706-923-0115 for more information.

The Waterside Restaurant is open for private events as well as holidays. It is perfect for business and family entertaining and is accessible by boat, car, or walking trails. For more information, call 706-484-2044.

New to Cuscowilla, the Veranda Café at The Waterside Restaurant offers a light, fare lunch. It is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please call 706-484-2044 for more information.

We hope to see you at one of these Cuscowilla locations!