For the sake of our community
Education, Preservation, and Recreation
Stephens County, Georgia
Here is important information about the event:
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​​​​​Advanced Donations only. Attendees will be greeted at the gate for check in .
Event is FULL.
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When: Saturday April 12 6-8:30 pm.
Where: Tugaloo Bend Park 2104 Yonah Dam Rd.
Attire: Casual- jeans, shorts, sundresses, sports shoes, etc.
Bring: Happy attitudes, if you don’t we’ll change it….
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Silent Auction: Preview items here: cash, checks, card, Venmo or IOU..
https://www.stephenscountyfoundation.org/wine#silentauction
Menu: See the linked menu + Red and white Wine and various Beers included
Parking: You’ll be directed when you enter the park. Parking will be in both the upper and lower lots.
Transports to the pavilion will be available if needed.
Music: Bluegrass by the Steady Hand String Band from across the border ( SC )
Discovery Center: You'll see the progress.
As we bring this vision to life, we’re reaching out for support on a few key building features. Would you consider making a donation toward one of the following items?
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HVAC System – Help us keep visitors comfortable year-round while protecting exhibits and resources.
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Rear Picture Window – Fund our “Window to Wonder,” showcasing the natural beauty that surrounds us and connecting inside to outside.
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Front Door – Symbolically open the doors to learning by contributing to this welcoming entryway.
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Lighting package - going to be various items such as sconces, ceiling fans, entrance lights and more.
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Click here for more details and to make a donation to support these items
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Come join us for an unforgettable evening of wine+beer, music, and giving back at our 3rd Annual "Wine in the Woods" charity event on April 12, 2025 at 6-8:30 pm in the Tugaloo Bend Park.
This year's event promises to be a truly special occasion with lively bluegrass music and an array of delicious heavy hors d'oeuvres to tantalize your tastebuds. Our guests are encouraged to dress comfortably in casual attire, so grab your favorite boots and come ready to dance the night away!
You’ll have a fantastic time and your generosity will support a great cause, as all proceeds from the event are for Tugaloo Bend Park operations, the Discovery Center building project, and community activities sponsored by the Stephens County Foundation. So mark your calendar, bring your friends and loved ones, and help us make a difference in our community. Price of admission is $50 per person.
Several wonderful items will be available at the silent auction. More details will be provided in advance of the event to registered people.
We can't wait to see you there!
See what a lovely event it was in 2024 - Click Here
See what a lovely event it was in 2023 - Click Here
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Tugaloo Bend Park is located at 2104 Yonah Dam Road Toccoa, Georgia
Purchase Closed
Purchases must be made by April 5th
Poplar Level
Sycamore Level
Jim Garcia
Stephen Caudell, Realtor Hammock Realty North Georgia
Pine Level
2025 Silent Auction Items
The fantastic items below will be available for purchase by silent auction at the event.
Custom Jewelry from
Courtney Poole-Pendergrast
Retail Value - $700
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Beautiful one-of-a kind pendant that is forged and fabricated by hand by bench jeweler and artist, Courtney Poole-Pendergrast.
The pendant is sterling silver with copper mountains and a 24k gold sun. The chain is sterling silver, 18” long.
Courtney Poole Pendergrast is the owner, designer, and maker for Poole Pendergrast Studios, located in Toccoa in the foothills of Northeast Georgia.
Her work utilizes ethically sourced materials, and she often incorporates customer’s old, unworn jewelry into new designs. With a high respect for craftsmanship, Courtney utilizes methods of construction reminiscent of jewelers from generations gone by. She enjoys working as a jeweler and metalsmith because it requires ingenuity and creativity. Whether a piece is a custom heirloom to be passed on for generations or an object to be enjoyed by a child, it is carefully considered and well built.
The versatility of metal inspires Courtney while form, function, and aesthetics all play a key role in her designs. By applying different processes, a simple piece of metal can look as soft as a satin bow, rough-hewn as an old, weathered iron gate, or intricate as a piece of lace. She loves that there is always something new to discover, plus she has a soft spot for a well-balanced hammer! Her goal as an artist is to grasp a raw idea and forge it into something tangible and enduring.
Bourbon - Blantons with glasses, accessories and snacks
Big A Tobacco/Liquor
Retail Value - $190
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Original Single Barrel
Blanton’s Original Single Barrel was once designated for ambassadors, dignitaries, and Colonel Blanton’s family and friends. Today, everyone has access to the world’s first single barrel bourbon. The taste profile is sweet, with notes of citrus and oak. The creamy vanilla nose is teased with caramel and butterscotch, all underscored by familiar baking spices such as clove, nutmeg, or cinnamon. Blanton’s Original set the standard for single barrel bourbons in 1984. Best served neat or on the rocks. Bottled at 46.5% alcohol by volume.
Wine Tasting Flights for 4 People
Yonah Mountain Vineyards, Cleveland GA
Retail Value - $140
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Inspiring views & celebrated wines set the stage for your Yonah Mountain Vineyards experience.
You may now sample multiple wines with our new Yonah Wine Flights!
Enjoy four, two-ounce samples of wine from our red, white, mixed, or off-dry flights.
This includes a commemorative Yonah Mountain Vineyards Riedel wine glass!
Wine Basket
Tiger Mountain Vineyards
Tiger GA
Retail Value - $150
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Basket of Wines and TMV Merchandise
Here's what's included:
Bottle of Viognier
Bottle of Rabun Red
Logoed baseball cap
Logoed wine key
6 bottle wine bag
Wine stopper/aerator
TMV shirt
Logoed stemless glass
2 BOGO glass of wine certificates
Firepit+
Currahee Outdoors
Toccoa GA
Retail Value - $300
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Enjoy all the benefits of a crackling fire with none of the annoyances with the BioLite® FirePit+ Wood- and Charcoal-Burning Fire Pit. Holding up to 4 standard firewood logs, this fire pit burns incredibly efficiently with far less smoke than a traditional fire pit, plus the X-Ray Mesh body means you get to watch it all happen. Add charcoal to transform the fire pit into a hibachi-style grill and start cooking up a feast on the included grill grate.
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Holds up to 4 standard firewood logs
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Efficient burn produces much less smoke than a standard fire pit
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X-Ray Mesh body provides a cool view and radiates heat outward
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Rust-resistant high-temperature enamel coating adds durability
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Add charcoal to use as a hibachi-style grill with included grate
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12,800mAh battery ensures a long-lasting burn
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USB ports mean you can charge devices
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Control flames manually or via Bluetooth
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3 fan settings
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Folding legs
Zip Line Tours (2)
WildWater
Long Creek SC
Retail Value - $200
​Chattooga Ridge Canopy Tours
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More than just a zipline, Chattooga Ridge Canopy Tours takes you through multiple ecosystems and into grand old white oak and maple treetops. Our zipline features over ½ mile of air time with 2 sky bridges, 10 ziplines between trees and platforms, including 4 zips across Academy Lake, and ends with the 1200 foot Bell Tower Express that launches off our 50 foot tower. Chattooga Ridge Canopy Tours provides two Canopy Rangers for each group to give insight on wildlife and area history while guiding you through the trees. All Canopy Tour Rangers are trained to, and all courses are built and inspected to, ACCT Standards to provide for your well-being and fun.
Wine and Snack Basket
AMI
Atlanta GA
Retail Value - $75
​Everything you need for a private party
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More than just snacks - great snacks and wine. A wide assortment of delicious snacks and wine to make a wonderful excursion to the park or a romantic location. Wine glasses and a cheese board will round out the basket.
Bourbon Duo - Eagle Rare and Buffalo Trace with glasses, accessories and snacks
Big A Tobacco/Liquor
Retail Value - $150
​Eagle Rare
Eagle Rare Bourbon is a 90 proof bourbon whiskey distilled and distributed by the Buffalo Trace Distillery. It is aged for at least 10 years and is known for its complex aromas of toffee, orange peel, herbs, honey, leather, and oak, along with bold flavors of candied almonds and rich cocoa. Eagle Rare has received numerous awards for its distinctive taste and quality.
Buffalo Trace
Buffalo Trace Bourbon is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey made from a blend of high-quality corn, rye, and barley malt. It is distilled and aged for a minimum of eight years in charred oak barrels, resulting in a rich, smoky flavor and deep amber color. The bourbon is known for its balance of flavors, smoothness, and affordability.​
4 Kayak or Canoe Usage
Tugaloo Bend
Toccoa GA
Retail Value - $80
​Enjoy a day on the Tugaloo River with Friends
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Get a full day usage of the kayaks or canoes to paddle the most beautiful river in North Georgia. The Tugaloo River has a easy flow so you can be a novice and really enjoy the day. Blue heron and sometimes eagles are seen along the river and a trip up to Longnose Creek Falls is amazing. The full day will take you from Yonah Dam down to Owl Swamp or the Railroad Bridge over the river. You can choose your destination along the river.
Invite others to join at $20 / kayak and have a blast. Saturday usage preferred.
Wine and Snack Basket
Talan Properties
Toccoa GA
Retail Value - $75
​Everything you need for a private party
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More than just snacks - great snacks and wine. A wide assortment of delicious snacks and wine to make a wonderful excursion to the park or a romantic location. Wine glasses and a cheese board will round out the basket.
Beer Tasting
Lazy Hiker Brewery
Franklin NC
Retail Value - $30
​Tasting Flight
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Choose from the full beer listing and become a Lazy Hiker...
Golf Cart
Major League Carts
Toccoa GA
Retail Value - $4500
​Club Car - 2019
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Take a drive tonight at the event and delivery to you as soon as possible
