Very helpful staff. Beautiful pottery pieces. They didn't have one piece I really wanted but told…read moreus they can custom make and would even mail it to us. Amazing place to look around.

I have had an amazing experience with Ben and the rest of the Willows Pottery staff. I live in…read moreTexas and wanted something I could personalize to give as a gift. Even though there was a bit of a time crunch, the folks at Willows made it work. They created the most beautiful bread plate for me, with the inscription I wanted stamped on the front and my name and date inscribed on the back. It is a lovely, one-of-a-kind piece, which made it to Texas safely and in a timely fashion. This place is a great resource if you want something hand-made in Georgia, a unique gift (especially, I would think, a wedding gift), or beautiful new serving pieces to use when you entertain. Their pottery looks like it came straight out of a Southern Living "Best Gifts Handmade in the South" feature, and I will definitely be calling them again the next time I need a charming, wow-factor present or a little something special for myself.

The hotel in Helen had a variety of flyers but this one caught my eye. It was for a local cultural…read morecenter performing a comedy by a local playwright. After checking the website, same day tickets could only be purchased at the box office. I made a brief call to the center and spoke with a very cordial lady, she explained the location of the center, parking accommodations, ticket costs and COVID protocols. Upon my arrival, I was warmly greeted by the same lady at the box office and purchased my ticket, given a playbill and given general directions around the theater. The play was wonderful and was a blend of Georgia history, humor and culture. This was a delightful experience. As a day hiker, I was passing through Helen for the picturesque landscapes but this experience made the area even more special.

The Sautee Nacoochee Center is a hidden gem that showcases everything wonderful about the north…read moreGeorgia mountains. The folk Pottery Museum tells the story of the indigenous pottery economy/production. Plays and performances are top notch. Events, festivals, classes and other community focused offerings make it the heart and soul of the Sautee Valle. Plus members are able to enjoy White County Rec Department membership for half price!

This is a diamond in the rough. Visit it and see. This is…read morelocated just north of the intersection of 17 and 255. It is an old restored school building that has been converted into a museum. There is plenty of parking in front of the school. What a great display and gorgeous building. Much of the entrance has large glass windows allowing a lot of light into the building. The staff was very friendly and helpful. There is a short 10-minute Smithsonian film with many of the local artisans featured that describes the local methods that were used to make Appalachian pottery. The building houses lots of displays showing pottery workshops, a kiln model, and pottery uses in past areas. There is a large set of displays of pottery from various artists and timeframes. It is my understanding that many of the pieces in the "workshop" displays are real artwork and not re-creations with makes it all the more fascinating to look at. As a bonus, the building is adjacent to (and connected to) another set of gift shops and museums. You can also visit other buildings on the site. The entire visit was wonderful and well worth visiting. You could spend a fair amount of time as there is a lot of information on display here that tells the true story of pottery that was created and grew out of this area.

We loved this place. The volunteers and individuals that give their time to maintain this…read morebeautiful exhibit are amazing and should be celebrated. Thank you. My wife, daughter (7), and I enjoyed a rainy afternoon here while visiting Helen Georgia.

Of all the places I have been, this store has the most pottery I have seen. A nice selection of…read moreitems.

Really cute place to buy hand crafted pieces! We looked all over on our visit for a hand made…read morecoffee mug with mountain art since coffee and mountains are my jam and couldn't find any, anywhere until we came here! The piece I got was actually hand made in Colorado and not locally, but there were plenty of local pieces there to choose from. They have jewelry, paintings, pictures, pottery, etc. I wish I had found it sooner before I spent my vacation budget. The lady at the counter who I'm assuming is the owner was really nice as well and wrapped my mug up for me and offered to gift wrap it. We will definitely be back on our next visit to Blairsville.

This gallery is a Rabun County must-see. The jewelry is amazing, and original, oil-painting artist…read moreLibby Mathews' art is iconic. I love this place!

Love love love this store. Not only have I furnished most of my house with their furniture, but I…read morehave also purchased various outfits and jewelry!!! If you are in the area be sure to browse this fabulous store. I just bought the sweetest swivel club chairs in beautiful floral fabric. Can't wait to see how perfect they will go with the Timpson Creek wool rug. They have incredible sales and so much more. One stop shopping.

The place looks absolutely stunning for spring…read more .

What an amazing store. We are new to the area and I was looking for some throw pillows and…read moreblankets. This store had many to offer and great price points too. I was impressed with their selection of furniture and home accessories. I left with 2 pillows and blankets, but know I will be back again and again as we are redoing a few things in our home. The staff is helpful and welcoming without being pushy. It was such a nice shopping experience.

This place is amazing! We found it on Road Side America app in June. The shop is open by appt only…read morebut she opened when I called from the parking lot. She gave us a great tour of the museum and the pottery she also makes. The gourd cash register and telephone were great. We bought many pottery pieces for ourselves a few for family and a few for Christmas gifts. I can not wait to return next time we are in Georgia. Thanks again for a wonderful experience

The museum part was much more interesting than I imagined and they offered pottery and other gifts…read moremade using gourds. The museum is free and the prices are very interesting. This is worth a visit:

Charming Gone With the Wind atmosphere. lot of collectibles and framed art prints. Recommend…read morecalling to confirm before stopping by. She did close the tea room years ago.

NOTE: NO TEA & PASTRY SERVICE. I should've read prior reviews to see this, and I would have skipped…read morethis stop. She said her webmaster died a couple years ago and had all the logins to change her page. She also said she's 80, so she's not worried about finding a way to update it. If you're a fan of GWTW, you'll likely enjoy her very large personal collection of memorialbilia. She keeps the front door locked, so you will probably want to call in advance to make sure she'll open. Fortunately, she answered the phone when I called while standing at the front door, but just something to note.