I went to Pure Life for the first time last night. Saw Dan Rodreguez. It was a fantastic show…read more Intimate setting. Perfect sound level. The owners of pure life are actively involved and Maggie is a fantastic host. I highly recommend going for a concert. Support the up and coming artist from all over the country and the local community.

From the owner: We are a true Listening Room bringing a wide range of original, live music to the Troup county…read morearea. We feature local, regional and international singer/songwriters, composers, poets, and comedians as well as display local art and highlight local chefs. We are brown bag approved. Call ahead if you need handicap assistance - we are happy to accommodate. We are open either Friday or Saturday, even for an occasional Sunday concert.

Casual, friendly and pet friendly brewery. Good ambiance, a few food items like smash burgers,…read morefries to accompany your brew. A good selection of beers to include some fruity tropical based beers. Will definitely return.

Great experience! My husband tried this beer back home, so it was cool to go to the brewery…read more My party of three arrived in a Monday afternoon after deciding to explore the downtown area- which has great walk ability! Wild leap is a short walk from the Marriott, with plenty of sight seeing along the way. There is a food truck parked out back and we were able to order burgers, tenders, and fries. There weren't many other options on the menu, and I don't see anything for anyone who might be vegan or have other food specifications, but that doesn't mean it wasn't an option. The staff is incredibly nice! I ordered the tenders and fry combo and got 3 sauces (I had to pay for the third). Even though this is a brewery, there are wine and cocktail options, something for everyone. The prices were great too! A must try in downtown Lagrange

We were pleasantly surprised with Barnwood this past weekend while we stayed at Great Wolf Lodge…read more My husband has celiac disease and the chef personally came out to our table to talk to us about the gluten free modifications he could make for us. The pork belly appetizer was delicious and I really enjoyed the shrimp Alfredo. It wasn't crowded at all at 5pm when they opened so definitely recommend eating early if you're with young kids.

Barnwood is inside The Great Wolf Lodge which is their sit down restaurant, it's the priciest…read morechoice inside for dining. Ambiance was nice and service was great as well, no complaints there. As far as the food choices, it had a good variety. We ordered three dishes as pictured and they were adequate / average at best with generous portions, which was fine I wasn't expecting anything great from the resort.

Perfect weather! Perfect greeting by Katie (and she took our group picture!) so welcoming,…read moreelevated and an absolute gem! She was super busy, but checked everyone in and gladly took a photo! Let's talk about customer Service! From the moment Cade stepped up to say Hi, I knew we were going to have great service! We asked a lot of questions, and he made the best suggestions! Top notch! One of my friends was commenting on how she always has the best service, and she and Cade realized he had taken care of her group before! Consistency in the restaurant business is key, but you all nailed it! The wine flight (thanks Cade for the amazing recommendations!!) and the food was outstanding! Huge portions! My husband enjoyed my leftovers for dinner! Thank you for a fabulous experience!

I went here for Galentines day . I must say , if you're looking for a Galentines Day event , I'd…read morehighly recommend this place!!! The food was good and I loved my mocktail. I'd highly recommend the chicken dip and the bruschetta!!

My oh my! My husband and I drove up here for a date night all the way from Ellerslie and we will be…read moreback! Super warm, vintage, cocktail lounge with great service! We had cocktails, appetizers and dessert- all were very lovely and the bartender has a generous pour. The cocktail menu was exciting and crafted with very intriguing options- I settled on a dirty gin martini. There were checkers, pool, and big courtyard (with Gazebo) to wander around, you could easily bring your favorite games/cards to play. This place was warm, cozy and very relaxing. It wasn't busy on this particular night but we'd like to come back for the live music next time! (They mentioned having live music once a month)

Spent the night at the hotel and went down for a quick drink after checking in. Great Ambience and…read moredecor. You have the option of sitting inside or outside and a covered area. There is also a rather large Courtyard out back that you can stroll through. We just had a wine and Scotch neat, so we can't really comment on the Mixology but the service was excellent.

Absolutely everything was PERFECT. The food was divine, delicious, and fresh…read more Service was impeccable and the ambience peaceful and charming. I live a good 2 hours north of this restaurant but anytime I'm in the area (Calloway/Columbus/Pine Mtn), this will be my first dinner stop.

We were in the area celebrating our wedding anniversary and decided to book a reservation after…read morereading all the amazing reviews. The restaurant is very cute and truly has an "at home" feel. I was really looking forward to having the short rib. Unfortunately when we were seated our waitress told us they didn't have it that day. While ordering drinks my husband was ordering beer and he was told they didn't sell what he was asking for. Even though it was listed on the menu. He ended up ordering whatever the waitress suggested and we ordered the shrimp cocktail while we looked over the menu. The shrimp cocktail was very good. For dinner I ordered the filet with lobster and my husband the Pork shank. My filet came out overcooked but was promptly fixed. The lobster was amazing ! My husband wasn't a big fan of the pork. We did order a cheesecake for dessert that was also really good. Overall our experience was pleasant but food wise not what I'd expected from the other reviews. However the service was great. The owner is so nice and spent time socializing at each table. He even came to make sure my second set of fillets were good to go. Our waitress is also very nice. I can see us trying this place out again. Hopefully on a night they have short rib.

The Iron Horse Grill has upped their game since we last visited. With a warmer ambiance & seating…read morein the dining room, to the expanded menu options and specials, full bar and nice beer selection, we were very pleased. On comfortable days and evenings, you can enjoy more casual seating on their screened porch. Occasional live music too.

Was very good, service was top notch even though they were busy! Green bean appetizer was great !…read moreHad the Reuben and it was pretty good..

This is an upscale, clean and relaxing restaurant and bar. Their fish and chips are amazing and…read moreI've eaten them all over the world. Everything we've eaten there has been excellent. There is a great selection of food to chose from. Same for the bar selections. Give it a try!

My fiancé and I toured potential wedding venues at Callaway this afternoon. After our tour, we were…read morehungry, so we decided to get a casual "linner" at Carson's Tap Room. The ambiance is casual barroom with indoor and outdoor seating. We sat at a hightop table inside. Sara, our server, was very attentive, friendly, and quick. To start, I had a bottle of Stella Artois. Sara asked if I wanted it in a chilled glass and I'm so glad I said yes. It was so cold and tasty. To eat, my fiancé and I shared several things and ate every bite: Caesar salad, tortilla chips with beer cheese dip, margherita flatbread, and Mediterranean flatbread. The Caesar was decent--nothing to write home about, but it got the job done. The beer cheese dip with the chips was super yummy, especially paired with the beer I was drinking. Both flatbreads were pretty good! We both favored the Mediterranean! If you're looking for casual bar dining in Pine Mountain, GA, this is your place! Lots of activities!

Gorgeous Venue, But Major Disorganization and Stress The…read morevenue itself is absolutely beautiful, but unfortunately, the experience didn't live up to expectations given the high cost. The flowers were completely wrong, and the coordinator--who was new--caused several issues, including handing out corsages and boutonnieres to the wrong guests. The timeline wasn't followed, and the flow of the event felt disjointed. My photographer even had to step in to help coordinate, which is definitely not part of her job. While I understand that the coordinator was new, it was still very frustrating, especially for the amount we were paying. My advice: choose the cheapest package and pick your own vendors for a smoother experience. The venue is beautiful, but the lack of professionalism and organization made for a stressful day.

Beware! An epic rip off. Flea infested, filthy beyond belief, cockroaches (live and dead), safety…read morecode violations a mile long (these are serious; worn open live wiring hanging off front of building, rusty nails sticking out of benches, rotten and broken railings and steps, etc.) more broken and substandard appliances and utensils than you can count, and the promise of a response to our complaints but nothing. We started a list of problems but eventually stopped because it was just exhausting. I could make this review ten pages long with specific problems but it would lead to the same conclusion. This place is an expensive dump. The owners clearly don't care and are milking this chalet for every penny they can get. They are slum lords, full stop, and I wish we had carefully read the reviews of this disgusting place before we paid $6900 for a weeks stay. To be fair (and this explains the uneven reviews) there are a lot of chalets on site and some are in way better shape then others. Sadly the largest chalet (#62), and likely most expensive, is in derelict disrepair. Under no circumstances should you stay here, unless you wish a bag full of fleas, filth and black mold to take home as souvenirs of your "visit" to the Pine Mountain Resort Chalets.

I rarely leave reviews, but after spending nearly $1,500 for just a two-night stay, I feel…read moreobligated to warn other families before they spend their money here. To be fair, I'll start with the positive. The two-bedroom cottage was excellent. It was clean, spacious, comfortable, and exactly what we expected. If I had rented the cottage by itself and nothing else, I would have been completely satisfied. Unfortunately, everything else about our stay was one disappointment after another. I booked our stay because the cottage package advertised a complimentary four-seat golf cart. An almost $800 deposit was charged immediately, but I never received a confirmation email. After calling the resort, I eventually received one, but it only listed a two-bedroom cottage. It did not mention the golf cart, the five Explorer Passes I had already purchased, or provide an itemized breakdown of my reservation. During checkout, I also purchased five Explorer Passes because the booking process stated that guests purchasing them with their reservation would receive unlimited access throughout their stay, unlike single-day passes purchased separately. Problems started the moment we arrived. The main entrance was closed with no signs directing guests to after-hours check-in. After driving around the property, we finally found someone who directed us to the Lodge. At check-in, I was told to pick up my golf cart outside. Instead, I was told I didn't have one. Staff insisted it wasn't included with my reservation. Since my confirmation email contained almost no details, I had nothing to show them. Rather than argue and ruin our first night, I paid an additional $200 to rent a six-seat golf cart. The next morning we picked it up, only to discover it had less than half a tank of gas, faulty brake lights, a broken turn signal that became extremely hot, and so little power that three of the six people riding had to get out and push it up the hill leading to the cottages. When we picked up our Explorer Passes, I was asked for a QR code that was never emailed to me. After printing my passes, I also purchased one for my father. I then learned the Explorer Passes did not provide unlimited access as presented during booking. Instead, each activity could only be done once. The biggest disappointment was the inflatable water obstacle course. It was the main reason we purchased the Explorer Passes, only to be told it was closed until 1:00 p.m. the following day for cleaning. We checked out at 11:00 a.m. Had we known it would be unavailable during our stay, we never would have purchased the passes. Even more frustrating, we never saw anyone cleaning it. The lifeguards were sitting on it, talking, and diving off it while guests were told it was closed. For dinner, we chose the Piedmont Dining Room because the resort website listed prime rib. When we arrived, it wasn't on the menu. The ribeye was excellent, and our waitress was phenomenal, but it was another example of the website not matching reality. Later that evening my husband asked to exchange our defective golf cart. The employee looked up our cart number and immediately said, "Oh...you have #35. That's the broken one." That statement perfectly summarized our experience. Callaway Gardens is undeniably beautiful, and the cottages are wonderful. But beautiful scenery doesn't justify spending nearly $1,500 for two nights when the amenities you planned your vacation around either aren't available, don't match what was presented during booking, or are known to be defective. Between the reservation confusion, paying an extra $200 for a golf cart, missing confirmation details, never receiving required QR codes, Explorer Passes that didn't match how they were presented, the resort's signature attraction being closed during our stay, and outdated information on the website, this vacation became a series of frustrations instead of the relaxing family getaway we planned. I cannot recommend Callaway Gardens based on our experience.

Rating it a 3 from a cost/benefit ratio…read more Let me start with...we are big fans of Callaway Gardens. We traveled from Augusta and this was probably our 4th time visiting, albeit the last time was probably 7 years ago. We stayed 2 nights (Tues - Thurs) Our 1st floor room had a moldy, musty smell. Not until my wife took her shoes off did we realize the carpet under the bed and in the middle of the otherwise tiled floor was very wet. It was raining outside so not sure where the water came from. When we went to the front desk, they gave us another room. Spa - we did a couples 80 min massage. Very nice!! Very Pricey though at $600 plus. Dinner at Cason's attached to the hotel. We both had the fish n chips which were worth the price. Brian provided excellent service. 1st Breakfast we went to the off-campus restaurant (Country Kitchen) which was good food, good service and nice views. I'd recommend this place every day of your stay. We drove to & rented bikes at the discovery center and rode throughout the gardens. We knew there was bike rentals at Robin Lake which we could've walked to... but a staff member at the hotel said they were closed. Very nice! Enjoyed a drink at the Robin Lake bar overlooking the beach. Very nice!! Love the grounds although you can tell some of the buildings are in need of TLC. We swam in the pool and used the hot tubs. Kudos b/c the hot tub's actually worked! But the pool had tons of dead bugs floating in the water around the 4 of us using it and probably 8-10 dead roaches around the pool's borders. The resort manager and his assistant came out to correct some blown over umbrellas but no one else came to address the dead insects. Dinner at Piedmont- wife ordered the salmon and I got a bad feeling... like I was in a cafeteria and didn't want to risk the cost of the filet mignon ($50) in that setting so I just got a salad with cut-up chicken breast. Salmon tasted fishy and was nothing to write home about. My chicken had grill marks that looked like they were not made at the Piedmont and appeared to be pressed chicken vs an actual breast. We were offered free dessert b/c it was a special day for us but the dessert was under-whelming and looked like it had just come out of a package too. A very disappointing experience... especially since we remembered the upscale restaurant Callaway used to have over by the golf course (now closed). Piedmont definitely has a cafeteria feel... with booths, young kids and baby noises abound. Definitely not resort level!! We did visit the 24/7 gym and found it to be a very nice gym with both free weights and machines. 2d breakfast - we ate at the Piedmont for convenience since we were checking out that morning. Again, cafeteria feelings!! Booths, kids, lots of noises, service was slow and we waited for the bill way too long. And here's the thing... it wasn't busy at all!! Hardly anyone in the restaurants or in the hotel. And a nice African-American couple we met at the pool said their bed was uncomfortable so they asked for another room but the front desk said they were booked and couldn't move them?!? You gotta be kidding! There was no way the resort was booked. It was a ghost town. They left the same day we did. And we didn't golf but we do golf and we could tell by our bike ride around the course that the greens were not kept up. They were yellowish when the grass around them was green (it was a very rainy week beforehand so it wasn't for lack of water) and a couple greens were littered with what looked like duck poop. Overall, we're concerned for the resort financially. It appears that they're building more homes in Callaway which we hope they get a lot more money from... to make needed facility improvements and to create a fine-dining option with a chef who takes pride in his dishes. We spent $2000+ for 2 nights b/c we were celebrating 34 yrs of marriage and fondly remembered it used to have a resort feel (7 years ago). We left there thinking "what a waste of money" because we certainly didn't feel like we were at a resort while we were there. If it weren't for the beautiful grounds... we'd never go back but...because of that restful feeling you get from the nature there... we may give them another shot.