Oconee County, GA Politics

From: Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation info@ocaf.com Subject: OCAF's Fall Wine Fest Tickets Now on Sale! Date: September 24, 2014 at 11:41:55 AM EDT Reply-To: info@ocaf.com T I C K E T S  N O W  O N  S A L E! Guests attending this year's Fall Wine Fest will be treated to a tasting of wine from eight regional wineries and bottle shops, beer from local breweries and gourmet food from thirty-two restaurants. Attendees may participate in silent auction bidding for items ranging from baskets full of the finest wines to original artwork and vacation/travel experiences. In addition, we will feature demonstrations by visual and performing artists, all in the magnificent setting of Ashford Manor in Watkinsville. This is truly a not-to-be-missed event!   Sunday, Oct. 19, 3-6 PM $40 per person in advance $45 day of the event    For more ...

From: psommer Date:07/14/2014 2:39 PM (GMT-05:00) To: 'psommer' Subject: historical society meeting tomorrow Sorry for the short notice.  The next meeting of the historical society will be at Ashford Manor on July 15 7pm .  We have some important events coming up and we need everyone with an interest in helping to come take part in the planning. Peggy Oconee Historical Society Agenda July 15, 2014 1.       Call to Order 2.       Reading and approval of minutes 3.       Treasurers Report 4.       Old Business a.       History on the Lawn. b.       Poster for History on the Lawn c.        August First Friday d.       Annual Alumni Association e.       Sub-committee for Parks and Rec meeting in September. 5. ...

Great local specials from various outstanding local businesses - I would love to book Ashford Manor Bed and Breakfast for 23 of my friends From: OCAF director@ocaf.com Date: 03/05/2013 9:01 AM (GMT-05:00) To: Subject: March Specials from OCAF Sponsors! Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Support OCAF Sponsors! March 2013 Dear Dan, Each month OCAF will bring you valuable ads and coupons from our sponsors. These businesses support our mission of supporting the arts and artists in our region and Georgia. Please support them through your patronage. Thank you... Joe M. Ruiz OCAF Executive Director OCAF Sponsors Links Ashford Manor The Oconee Enterprise Ruth Parsons Agency The Loft Laura Leidan Realtor ...

Wine time nears

Ashford Manor's 'Concerts on the Lawn' Series Ending After 12th Season

After 12 years, Ashford Manor Bed & Breakfast in Watkinsville is ending its popular Concerts on the Lawn series on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 3. The final concert will feature The Sensational Sounds of Motown, with gates opening at 5 p.m. Sept. 3, and the concert running from 6 to 9 p.m. Ashford Manor proprietors Mario Castro and David Shearon said they were saddened to end the series, which drew monthly crowds of around 500 to1,000 people to the four-acre estate -- the second largest concert venue in the Athens area. They cited economic reasons as well as dwindling attendance for bringing the series to an end. “It’s been a tremendously hard decision,” said Shearon, “one of the toughest we’ve had to make since we’ve been here.” Shearon and Castro, along with Shearon’s brother Jim Shearon, opened the bed and breakfast in 1997 and began the concert series three years later. For 11 years, the concerts took place nearly every Monday night from May through October. But...

Very cool that Ashford Manor is included in this - staycation anyone? Sincerely,  Dan Matthews Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 14:01:53 +0000 From: georgiatourism@georgia.org To: danmatt@hotmail.com Subject: Explore Georgia: Dolphin Adventure, Zoo Mania & More! Georgia on My Mind - Monthly Newsletter View in Browser EVENTS ATTRACTIONS SPECIALS LODGING EXPLORE GEORGIA – JULY 2012 ISSUE 2 ...