THINGS TO-DO At The Beacon:
Breakfast: 8am - 9am
Happy Hour: 5pm-6pm
Paddleboard Yoga, at the Swim Dock; $25 Per Person, by appointment
Porch Sittin’
Paddle boards and Kayaks, at the Swim Dock
Swimming at the Swim Dock
Fishing at the Swim Dock
Visit with the donkeys and goats
Hammock Swinging
Take a walk around the grounds
Borrow a bike and take a ride
Go see the original Beacon - the navigational arrow used by Air Mail pilots more than 90 years ago!
Down the street at the corner of Old Beacon Light Rd and Beacon Light Rd. Ask us for more information.Grill out on our Big Green Egg or gas grill.
Visit the Sanders Family Cemetery. Elijah Sanders homesteaded this land and died at almost 100 years old.
Yoga, available on site by appointment.
Relaxing - anytime, anywhere!
Things to-do in & around hartwell:
Hart County Botanical Gardens – Hartwell’s hidden gem! Just 10 minutes away, enjoy beautiful gardens, Grandma’s shed and a Japanese teahouse.
Hartwell Dam – walk the 1.5-mile path to the top of the dam.
Big Oaks Park – adjacent to Hartwell Dam, and perfect for fishing and enjoying a great view of the water.
Southern Origin Meadery – Georgia’s largest farm meadery is just 15 minutes away in Canon, GA. Enjoy a glass of mead (wine made from honey instead of grapes), wine or beer, peruse the many bee and honey products, and chat with the owners about bee keeping. Tell Monroe we sent you!
Big Hart Farm — pick your own flower farm; check bighartfarm.com for hours and special events; 208 Martin Norman Place, Hartwell.
Cateechee Golf Club – enjoy a round of golf on this gorgeous private course just 15 minutes away.
Hartwell Golf Club – another opportunity for a round, at Hartwell’s public course.
Empower Yoga Hartwell – take a yoga, barre or sculpt class. Just 5 minutes away in downtown Hartwell.
Common Ground – Enjoy coffee, espresso drinks, tea, smoothies, fresh croissants and scones, salads and ice cream. Open Monday-Saturday, 7a-6p; (Summer Fridays-Saturdays, 7a-9p.) 28 S. Carolina Street, Downtown Hartwell.
Provision, a gorgeous furniture, home goods and clothing store. 34 S. Carolina Street, Hartwell
Serenity Spa – book a facial, massage, Reiki or mani-pedi with our local professionals.
12 South Artisan Market — Shop for unique works of art, hand-crafted furniture, home goods and more at this beautiful artisan market located right downtown.
Empire South – Offering clothing and gifts for men, women and children, including Patagonia, Peach State Pride, Southern Marsh, Southern Point and more! On the square in downtown Hartwell.
Hartwell Marina – you can rent a pontoon boat, hire a fishing guide or eat a burger here.
Hang It Up Gallery – awesome local art and delightful owners, in downtown Hartwell.
Banks Hollow - a delightful little boutique featuring women’s apparel, accessories and home goods with a mix of breezy bohemian pieces and Southern charm. Downtown Hartwell.
Hart County Museum – Did you know Hart is the only Georgia county named for a woman? Learn more at this museum, located in the historic Teasley House on W. Howell Street.
Paynes Creek Park – Mountain bike or hike on the seven-mile loop that winds along the lakeshore and through the woods. It’s gorgeous here (and you don’t have to do all seven miles!)
Sweet Combs of Honey – Beautifully appointed shop featuring more than 40 local artists and craftspeople, in Lavonia. Be sure to meet Riley.
Palmetto Moonshine – take a sip of craft liquor and moonshine at the distillery, located in downtown Anderson, SC, about 30 minutes away.
Guided Horse Trail Riding, Twin Acres Farms, 706-436-3743, turpindavid446@gmail.com
Book a fishing charter with Captain Greg Lanier of Top Hook Fishing Charters; 706-839-8150 or tophookfishingcharters@gmail.com
Athens, GA – visit the home of the Georgia Bulldogs, a pleasant 45-minute drive away.
Slow Water – kayaking, tubing, ATV tours, on the Broad River in Royston, GA
Broad River Outpost – canoeing and kayaking, on the Broad River in Danielsville, GA
The Sandbar – rafting and kayaking on the Broad River, in Bowman, GA
Wildwater Chatooga Rafting and Canopy Tours -- whitewater rafting, paddling and floating and zip lines in Long Creek, SC .
NOC Chatooga Outpost – rafting outfitter providing whitewater adventure trips, in Mountain Rest, SC.
WHERE TO EAT:
Southern Hart Brewing Company – Hartwell’s only brewery serves craft beer, wine, liquor and delicious food every day 11:30a - 11 p. Live music, karaoke, bingo and more!
329 Bar and Grill — American cuisine in a cozy atmosphere. Tues-Sat, 11a-8:30/9:30p. Downtown Hartwell
Market 50 – Shop for home décor, organic food products, books, cards and more. Stop in the deli for a delicious sandwich (ask for the special pimiento cheese-chicken salad combo!). Open Monday – Saturday, 9a-5p.
Boathouse Grill – located at Hartwell Marina, enjoy burgers, sandwiches and ice cream in outdoor seating under the pavilion. Live music.
Tilly’s Tiki Bar & Grill – on the lake at Harbor Light Marina; burgers, shrimp & grits, salads, sandwiches. Live music most nights, patio dining available.
Rolling Chefs’ Mexican Street Food — authentic Mexican street food. Mon-Fri, 10:30a-7p. Downtown Hartwell.
Blazers – wings, burgers, chicken sandwiches and more, on West Howell. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 11a-9p.
Downtown Café – gyros, pizza, subs, salads, located in downtown Hartwell. Open Monday-Saturday, 11a-10pm
Knotheads Bar & Grill, Southern cooking; Tuesday, Thursday-Sunday; breakfast on weekends. 1541 Anderson Highway, Hartwell
211 Main — down-home comfort food, plus sandwiches, soups and salad. Downtown Lavonia.
BeBop’s Bakery – fresh-baked cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits and more in this sweet little shop in downtown Royston, just 15 minutes away. Breakfast and lunch is served. Open 7a-4p.
329 Bar and Grill