Don't Miss Pine Mountain RV Resort's "Cruisin Cars on the Mountain"!

Pine Mountain RV Resort is hosting “Cruisin’ Cars on the Mountain” car rally on June 16^th and 17th on the resort’s property. Day passes are $5 per adult and $3 per child. Guests do not have to be staying at the resort to come.

The rally is sponsored by Pine Mountain RV Resort. Cosponsors include local businesses and vendors from the area: Sun South John Deere of LaGrange, Georgia; Wild Animal Safari of Pine Mountain, Georgia; Southern Carts of LaGrange, Georgia; and others. Entertainment includes live music; catered food; unique vendor booths of various local businesses; door prizes and raffle; children’s activities and rides; poker run; and a display of various cars including antique, classic and muscle.

A portion of the funds raised from the raffle tickets and entrance fees will be donated to Our Fallen Soldier organization, dedicated to the remembrance of soldiers that have lost their lives in the line of duty. The organization assists those families that are grieving. More specifically, Pine Mountain RV Resort will be sending the donations to the Fort Benning chapter in Columbus, Georgia.

Guests and vendors can preregister for the event by calling 706-663-4329. Specialty car owners will receive a special admission price, please call for details. Pine Mountain provides overnight accommodation options: RV sites, cabins and yurts. Guests should reserve ahead!

 For more information on Our Fallen Soldier, visit www.ourfallensoldier.com.

Pine Mountain Egg Hunt and Easter Bunny Greet!

Celebrate Easter weekend with Pine Mountain, an RVC Outdoor Destination. Mix and mingle with friends and family while the kids excitedly search for festive eggs. Bring your cameras because the Easter bunny will be making the rounds in the lodge!

When: Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.
For Pine Mountain guests only. Please sign up in the lodge.
Prizes will be awarded for the egg hunt!

Pine Mountain, an RVC Outdoor Destination
8804 Hamilton Rd., Pine Mountain, GA  31822 (just an hour south of Atlanta!)
www.pinemountain.rvcoutdoors.com
Phone: 706-663-4329

Start Your Spring Planning!

In case you missed our Eblast recently, here are some updates and things to watch out for at all of our Outdoor Destinations. Time to start planning your springtime vaca!

Live Oak Landing's improvements will be finished soon!

• Screened saline swimming pool and large surrounding deck with cocktail tables, sunbathing chairs, and a shaded area
• 39 additional RV sites with 12 being water-view that face the creek
• Children's jungle gym and new fishing motorboat

Pine Mountain's Azalea Season

This environment is the happy home of a variety of flower species – it’s impossible to not get a good feeling when you’re surrounded by the beauty and sweet smells. Book one of our “azalea sites” and while you’re here, visit Callaway Gardens to see even more amazing, natural sights that you won’t experience anywhere else.

Also, don’t miss our chili cook-off on Saturday, March 10, and the Butts Mill Farm antique auction March 11. Call PM for more details.

Catherine's Landing - take a hike! (No, not the expression - really!)

New walking trails on our 400-acre property - finished just in time for warmer weather. And, another yurt is in the building process, so you can finally try “glamping” this season!

Carrabelle Beach's save the date

·     Saturday, March 3^rd is the date of the largest regional chili cook-off in the nation, sanctioned by the International Chili Society. Located at St. George Island, just 25 minutes away. Other great activities are hosted at this event too, like a 5K run, auction, and various competitions.

     Mountain Springs Cabins – Specials galore!

•    Help MSC win the “Best of Asheville” contest and YOU could win a 3-night vacation at this gorgeous mountain retreat! Simple instructions here.
• Ask for the Festival of Flowers Special – book any Wednesday through Saturday from April 4 to May 16 and get Sunday night free! Coincides with Biltmore Estate's gardens schedule, so make sure you ask our concierge for discount tickets.

Pot Luck Thanksgiving...Pine Mountain Style!

Every year, Pine Mountain, an RVC Outdoor Destination looks forward to hosting our annual Thanksgiving dinner. Come with a hungry belly to fill up with all kinds of delicious traditional food...without having to do the hard work of cooking! Along with the feast, we've planned other special events for you to bond with friends (old & new) and family.

The Details

When: Thanksgiving Day - November 24, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.
Where: Pine Mountain, an RVC Outdoor Destination; in our main lodge
What to Bring: Your favorite entree, side dish or dessert to share!
Other Fun Stuff: Santa will be making his first appearance in "Santa's Workshop" (our lodge) at 4:00 p.m. to take pictures with children (parents must bring their own cameras).

Additional Details: The turkey (1 smoked, 1 baked and 1 deep fried) and dressing will be provided. Guests must register at the front desk. The office closes at 5 PM. This event is for Pine Mountain's guests only.


If you haven't made your RV site or cabin reservations yet, do it NOW! This is very popular and fills up quick. Bring on the holiday joy!

Call Pine Mountain, an RVC Outdoor Destination, for more info & to book: 706-663-4329.


"We are thankful for all of our wonderful visitors and the memories we've shared with them." - Pine Mountain staff


Find us on Facebook for last minute details: facebook.com/pinemountainrvc

Calling all Motorcycle Enthusiasts...you don't want to miss this event!

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We want to see you at this FUN event this weekend (Nov. 4-6) in Pine Mountain, Georgia!


Rollin’ Rumble will be a motorcycle rally with more than 35 vendors setting up displays and giving out information and prizes. Dealers such as Harley Davidson, Honda and Suzuki will be holding a raffle for prizes. There will also be involvement from military recruiters, including a large display from the National Infantry Museum of Columbus, GA. 

PLUS a poker run, swap meet, shopping booths, food, and a band playing Friday and Saturday night for guests to enjoy.

Partial proceeds raised at this event will go to the Wounded Warrior Project, a nonprofit organization with the mission of “honoring and empowering wounded warriors.” For more information on WWP, visit woundedwarriorproject.org.

Tickets can be purchased at the gate. Visit www.pinemountain.rvcoutdoors.com for more information!

Pine Mountain Raises More Than $1,000 for Alabama Tornado Victims

RVC is very proud of our Georgia property, Pine Mountain, an RVC Outdoor Destination, for their charitable work in a fundraiser for victims of the April storms in Alabama. If you didn't hear about these, many states in the South had damaging storms and record breaking tornadoes, leaving many people without shelter, food and basic necessities.

Pine Mountain raised approximately $1227.00 in this disaster relief fundraiser for the storm victims of Eclectic, Alabama (just a couple hours from Pine Mountain, GA). They also filled three trailers and multiple trucks of donated every-day use items and food to be given to victims. Pine Mountain worked with Heaven’s Saints Motorcycle Ministry (HSMM), a national Christian motorcycle organization, who raised an additional $2570.00 in cash donations from Calvary Tabernacle Assembly in Smiths Station, Alabama, Blue Knights International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, and HSMM family and friends.

The donations were driven to Eclectic, Alabama for two days, starting on May 19 with HSMM. Jim Anderson, General Manager of Pine Mountain, an RVC Outdoor Destination, said the monetary donations are still trickling in and they are continuing to send these.

All donations were given to Agape Assembly of God church, located in Eclectic. The church administration is using the money to purchase furniture and pay for hotel rooms for people who lost their homes from the damaging April tornadoes, as well as distributing the item donations to people through an on-site store and via deliveries. The church is helping in the recovery process particularly for Myers Country Estate, a trailer park that was destroyed by a tornado.

“With the help of our home church (Agape Assembly) and the assistance of its pastor, Joe Creamer, we have been able to coordinate deliveries, set-up a store, and arrange distribution of all donations through the use of this facility. Community volunteers have worked tirelessly since May 21 alongside (HSMM) chapter members, making an array of phone calls - from contacting victims to coordinating donation deliveries - and stocking shelves, packaging and arranging items for delivery to families, and continually meeting the needs of the people,” said Denise Grier, HSMM representative and church member/fundraising coordinator.

“It was a pleasure working with Pine Mountain in this effort and we hope the donations help many families. We think the fundraiser was successful and want to give a big thanks to everyone who donated and participated in moving the donations.” 

Lamar Richardson, HSMM President and Alabama state representative.

Urgent! Pine Mountain Hosting Disaster Relief Program!!

RVC's Georgia property - Pine Mountain - is assisting the victims of the recent tornado damage in Alabama by asking guests and outsiders to donate. In return, Pine Mountain is giving all donators a 20 percent discount at their property. The program is a joint effort between Pine Mountain and Heaven’s Saints Motorcycle Ministry, a motorcycle club with multiple chapters across the nation.

“We were lucky to not receive harsh damage and our hearts go out to those who did,” said General Manager Jim Anderson. “We want to help the surrounding areas as much as we can,” he added.

Pine Mountain is asking people to donate items or cash/check donations made out to Pine Mountain RVC, which will one hundred percent go to people in need. 

Items being requested are daily-use items, such as (but not limited to):

• Toothpaste
• Shampoo
• Deodorant
• Diapers of any size
• Toilet Paper
• Paper Towels
• Brooms
• Mops
• Dish detergent
• Washing detergent
• Baby food
• Can food
• Non perishable food
• Pots & pans
• Dishes
  
  
  All items and donations must be received no later than May 18, in order for trucks to be organized and loaded. These can be shipped, brought directly to Pine Mountain, or made over the phone. The majority of the donations will go to the city of Eclectic, Alabama, which is two hours away from Pine Mountain. The storm marked the worst tornado outbreak since 1974 and unfortunately Alabama was one of the states to be hit the hardest.

People and current guests donating to victims through Pine Mountain will receive a 20 percent discount on their stay or be mailed a voucher for future use. Please call Pine Mountain at (706) 663-4329 to make donations by phone or request more information.

Pine Mountain, an RVC Outdoor Destination is located one hour south of Atlanta at 8804 Hamilton Road in Pine Mountain, GA, 38122. For more information, visit www.pinemountain.rvcoutdoors.com.

Thank YOU for your help and prayers to all of the people affected!

Our March Winners are Announced!

To show appreciation to our fans on Facebook, we've decided to give a complimentary weekend vacation to one lucky winner each month.


For Pine Mountain, Carrabelle Beach, Live Oak Landing, and our newest addition Catherine's Landing, each person who "liked" the property's Facebook page was automatically entered in a random drawing to be done at the start of the month. This included our former fans, too!


Here are the winners:


Carrabelle Beach, an RVC Outdoor Destination
Colleen McGregor Davis


Catherine's Landing, an RVC Outdoor Destination
Laree Vinson Walker


Live Oak Landing, an RVC Outdoor Destination
Bev Clark Karmanos


Pine Mountain, an RVC Outdoor Destination
Bill Elkin


Click any of the proerty names above to be directed back to their Facebook pages. If you're not already a fan, be sure to click "Like" and become one so you have a chance to be the winner next month!


Thanks for visiting and staying updated! Make sure you also check out the specials that were posted this week, too.

Catherine's Landing Gears Up for Spring as well as Other Hot Springs Attractions!

Our friends at RVParking.com, an RV community site with a nice, up to date blog often featuring the various RVC Outdoor Destinations, wrote their latest post about Catherine's Landing in Hot Springs, Arkansas and other attractions in the area, such as the famous horse races at Oaklawn Racing and Gaming. You can plan a whole weekend trip just from the information here!

Check it out: "Take Your Rig to the Races"

Make sure you're staying informed on the progress with photo updates from the Catherine's Landing Facebook page, too.

Speaking of Facebook, if you become a fan of any of the RVC properties' pages, you'll be automatically entered in a drawing to win a FREE vacation. Just click the "Like" button at the top of the page...it's that simple. If you have already done this in the past, don't worry, you'll be entered too! Go ahead, like them all if you want!

Carrabelle Beach Facebook
Live Oak Landing Facebook
Pine Mountain Facebook
RVC Outdoor Destinations Facebook

To Our New Managers: Welcome!

We're welcoming two general managers at our Pine Mountain, GA and Freeport, FL resorts! They bring experience in the travel and leisure industry and add to the group of superb managers RVC already has on board. Additionally, we're training another team of staff for the newest property in Arkansas - Catherine's Landing. Please note that this destination will now be open in March (the weather is to blame for the setback!)


We welcome Neil Sorrell, Manager of Live Oak Landing in Freeport, FL to the team. Live Oak Landing opened in November of 2010 and the resort has just finished construction of additional enhancements. Sorrell has traveled the globe and was responsible for nearly $2,000,000 in sales with Outdoor Resorts of America in 2005.

Jim Anderson, Manager of Pine Mountain, an RVC Outdoor Destination in GA, has been involved in the outdoor resort industry for over five years. He worked at an RV Park near Yellowstone National Park in Arizona, where he provided oversight of operations for over 300 sites. After that, he led a restructuring and successful turn-around effort at an RV park in Wyoming.

Catherine’s Landing (AR) will be managed by Aundrea Crary and assistant manager Ian Horgan. Both have experience in the hospitality industry and Crary currently serves on the Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce board.

“All of our General Managers, including Sheryl Mitchell, General Manager of our Carrabelle Beach, FL property, have deep experience in the travel and tourism fields,” explained Yale Spina, Vice President of Operations for RVC Outdoor Destinations. “I am proud to be working with such a strong group of professionals and it doesn’t hurt that they are also great people,” Spina added.

Let's make this an exciting and prosperous year! 

Congrats to our winners!

Jeff Boltd, winner 1

Ruth Copeland, winner 2

Pine Mountain, an RVC Outdoor Destinaton has chosen two winners for their Callaway Gardens "Fantasy in Lights" photo contest 2010. Congratulations on winning our prize package that includes two free nights at your favorite outdoor destination...Pine Mountain. Here are their submissions! If you went to Fantasy in Lights, tell us what you thought on our Facebook page.

Make sure you're staying updated by following RVC Outdoor Destinations and all of the resorts...we're always giving away prizes and having contests such as this one. You could be the next person to win a weekend stay + more at one of our outdoor destinations!

Simply click the Twitter or Facebook icon on the website and you're connected. www.rvcoutdoors.com

RVC's Outdoor Destinations Participating in Tents for Troops

Starting this month, RVC Outdoor Destinations will be participating in ‘Tents for Troops.' This charitable program is a way for participating RV parks and campgrounds to say ‘thank you’ to the men and women who serve in the military. All of the company’s properties – Pine Mountain (GA), Carrabelle Beach (FL), Live Oak Landing (FL), and Catherine’s Landing (AR) will be signed up to offer free nights and discounts.

RVC’s participance in charitable events has always remained an important factor to the company’s principles. Every property strives to be involved in what they can within the community, especially if it is for a good cause such as Tents for Troops, a national message of gratitude.

“We’re always looking for ways to give back or show our thanks to the citizens who make a difference,” said Yale Spina, Vice President of Operations at RVC Outdoor Destinations. “We encourage these men and women to come to any of these properties to relax and spend quality time with their families,” he added.

Active military personnel and their immediate family will find two free nights of stay and discounts for additional night stay at three of the four properties starting in December. Catherine’s Landing in Hot Springs, AR will be open February 2011, so the special offer will apply then. 

Pine Mountain, an RVC Outdoor Destination will offer two free nights at four concrete RV sites and four tent sites. Live Oak Landing, which is roughly four hours and 20 minutes from Pine Mountain, will offer two free nights on four of their concrete RV sites. Not far from Live Oak Landing, Carrabelle Beach, an RVC Outdoor Destination is offering two free nights at three concrete RV sites. Lastly, Catherine’s Landing will offer two free nights at four concrete RV sites when open. A 10% discount will be given for additional nights at all properties, and reservations are required.

RVC properties are known for having a variety of fun and relaxing activities, unique lodging options, and uncommon amenities; all while being located in some of the most beautiful and natural settings of each area. Along with RV Sites (and tent sites for Pine Mountain), all RVC properties have additional options for stay including cabins, Resort Cottages, and yurts. Guests can also enjoy the advantages of free Wi-Fi, concierge service, coffee, beer & wine sales, game rooms, and much more.

The Tents for Troops program was created this year by Toutle River RV Resort and is supported by ARVC (Association of RV Park and Campgrounds) and other participating campgrounds and resorts across America. The motto of the program is “Creating a place to enjoy life, away from the field.”

For more information on Tents for Troops, visit www.tentsfortroops.org.

Enter in your Chance to Win - Fantasy in Lights Photo Contest at Pine Mountain!

Pine Mountain, an RVC Outdoor Destination is having another photo contest!

Guests of Pine Mountain, submit your best “Fantasy in Lights” photos from this season for a chance to win a winter vacation package, compliments of RVC Outdoor Destinations.

The rules are simple:

E-mail your favorite/best two photographs from Callaway Gardens’ Fantasy in Lights show to Pinemountain@rvcoutdoors.com before January 5^th. We like artsy photos, but no overly digitally enhanced photos, please. The photos don’t just have to be of the lights, we will accept anything associated with the event. 

Two first place winners will be announced on January 6^th. So the sooner you send in your photos, the better!

Here’s what the winners will receive:

•  Two night stay at Pine Mountain, an RVC Outdoor Destination on a concrete RV site or in a Yurt (heating, wood floors, beds…really neat!)
  
• Free winter pack including a firewood bundle, bag of ice, Wii rental, and coffee/hot chocolate in the morning for the whole family

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Your photos will be showcased on our website, blog, and Facebook! Other photos from the event and/or your Pine Mountain stay that you’d like to submit to be included in our Facebook photo album will be accepted, too. Just label which two you’d like to enter in the contest.

Haven’t been to Fantasy in Lights yet but want to go? Check out our Mid-week Fantasy Special, giving you two tickets to the show and other perks...all discounted! Remember, 10% of the proceeds will go to the Salvation Army.

 

As always, enjoy your stay!

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Pine Mountain's Gobbler and Cobbler Feast 2010...A Tradition!

This Thanksgiving, Pine Mountain will have its annual Thanksgiving lunch, a collaborative effort between the staff and their guests. This is one of Pine Mountain's most favorite events as it is a way to get everyone together to socialize, eat, and mix their good spirits (....plus the amazing food is abundant!) The meats and dressing are provided and guests are invited to bring their favorite traditional side dishes to be served as well. The feast will be served at 1:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, and the festivities will continue until every guest is stuffed!
After dinner, guests are encouraged to sit around the fire pits to relish and enjoy this fall holiday. Coffee, beer, and wine is available at the community lodge, and don't forget about the game room for the kids! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Pine Mountain is giving back to the community with their "Mid-week Fantasy" package

RVC's Pine Mountain, GA destination will offer a “Mid-week Fantasy” package to coincide with the Callaway Gardens “Fantasy in Lights” show. The package can be purchased from Nov. 19 to Dec. 30 for mid-week stay only.

Guests of Pine Mountain will have the benefit of obtaining access to the many amenities and features the resort has to offer, while also enjoying Callaway Gardens’ famous holiday light and sound show. RVC Outdoor Destinations has chosen to give back to the community by giving ten percent of the package proceeds to the Salvation Army.

This special holiday package is for Monday-Thursday reservations, but weekend lodging is also available for purchase. The package will include two tickets to the Fantasy in Lights show, one concrete site (Azalea) with cable and free Wi-Fi, a bundle of firewood, and two complimentary gourmet coffees in the morning. The cost of the package is $69, with a value of $85. Additional nights for the concrete sites are $40. Cabin and yurt stay is not included in the package.

Pine Mountain, an RVC Outdoor Destination is only three miles from Callaway Gardens, and just one hour from Atlanta. RV and non RV guests are welcome and there are cabins available for rent starting at $80 a night. There are also furnished yurts available for stay starting at $38 a night. Along with cozy accommodations, guests can enjoy concierge service, a community lodge with a coffee, beer, and wine bar, free Wi-Fi, activities pavilion, Bark Park Off-leash area, plus more.

The “Mid-week Fantasy” package cannot be combined with other offers and reservations are required. Pine Mountain, an RVC Outdoor Destination is located at 8804 Hamilton Rd, Pine Mountain, GA 38122. For more information, click here. To make your “Mid-week Fantasy” reservations, call 706-663-4329.

Pine Mountain's Latest Weekend Review

Check out what the Richardson Tribe with PBandJ Adventures thought about our Pine Mountain Outdoor Destination when they visited for their Labor Day vacation! Coming from a large family who loves to travel, we are proud our location was memorable enough to share.

Here's a sneak peak at some of the reviews:

"Some friends with kids joined us, so we had quite a large tribe while bike-riding and crashing the awesome saline pool. This is a very nice RV park just based on the entertainment-for-kids factor. Add a side trip or two to the Wild Animal Safari Park, the Little White House, FDR State Park, or Callaway Gardens, and the kids will be in paradise"

"When the sun had completely set, and the big sky revealed a part of the Milky Way clearly, we were pleased, very pleased.. "

"You could easily spend a week or two here and never be bored. There is Callaway Gardens, FDR State Park, Wild Animal Safari, FDR Little White House, and more."

To read the full review, and view some pictures from their adventure, visit http://pbandjadventures.com/Places/Pine%20Mountain%20RV/Pine%20Mountain%20RV.htm

We are so happy to hear that they enjoyed their experience!