Big Aussie Reds. Mook & Mimi. Local Lodge Flavors.
These bold Australians demand your respect before you take the first sip!! 5 Courses. 5 Wines.
Plus… Mook & Mimi
Grab a bottle of The Boxer Shiraz, and learn the famous Mollydooker Shake. It releases the nitrogen. It opens the fruit. It sets the stage for Mook & Mimi! An evening like no other! Learn the story of these ‘Left Handed’ Wines from our featured guest presenter.
We know that freedom of choice is the ultimate luxury: Our 5-course dinner stands entirely on its own, a magnificent gastronomic journey. But Mook and Mimi performing take it over the top!
For those who wish to elevate the evening into a cross-continental wine expedition, the Mollydooker wine pairing is entirely optional.
Dinner and a show $65. The perfect pairing available for an additional $55.
The Rocket Man Returns - Elton John Tribute
A kaleidoscope of rhinestones & sequins, feather boas and oversized rose-tinted specs that scream 1975 … The ‘Rocket Man’ is back!
A raucus piano affair.. Not just a tribute; it’s an experience.
Join us for dinner and this fun-filled event. . . No yellow brick road here, but we’re GPS compatible.
Curtis & Kim - The Mountain Gypsies Return!
Kim with her upright Bass. Curtis with his guitar. It’s uniquely genuine. It’s Mississippi Delta blues played with the fire of a Spanish flamenco dancer and the soul of an Appalachian preacher. Don’t miss ‘em!
A Passage to India - Our Passport Dinner Series Continues
For one evening, the Georgia pines fade away, replaced by the vibrant silks of Delhi and the intoxicating aromas of the subcontinent. Five courses - A symphony of slow-simmered curries, crisp tandoori, and fragrant basmati. It is the culinary equivalent of a slow train through the Khyber Pass. Mountain casual attire. Leave the tie. Bring your curiosity and apetite
Reservations disappear faster than a summer morning fog. Secure your passage
The Piano Man - Raw, Romantic, Unforgettable - Billy Joel Tribute at The Lodge
Scenes from an Italian Restaurant—that sprawling, operatic triumph of suburban heartbreak that makes a man want to order a bottle of red, a bottle of white, and toast to the ghosts of his own past.
Let your mind drift back to the autumn of ’74 listening to your favorite Billy Joel LP. You didn't care about tomorrow. You only cared about the melody. By the time Billy rolled into the closing refrain of Piano Man, you weren't just listening you were transformed. We were all real estate novelists and navy buddies. We moved the arm badk to the beginning and listened again. (Or, maybe that was just me - no …. I think I wasn’t alone!)
Hear the music of Billy Joel Live.
Dinner Show. Reservatons Suggested
Mama Mia! Here We Go Again! Abba Tribute Band Neon Queen At The Lodge!
Bright lights, iconic hits, and unforgettable energy. Catch Neon Queen's electric ABBA tribute - live at the Copperhead Lodge!
National touring artists Neon Queen resurrect the very spirit of 1977 . . . satin pantsuits and platform boots that defied gravity - pure polyester glamor! We are bringing the shimmering euphoria of Sweden's greatest export straight to the rustic, timber-framed sanctuary of the Copperhead Lodge.
Imagine it. The crisp mountain air outside. Inside, the driving rhythm of “Dancing Queen” echoing off the beams. You’ll be savoring a thoughtfully prepared meal, then dancing the night away to "Mamma Mia," "Waterloo," "Dancing Queen"...
Call to Reserve! 706-745-8000
Michael Hulett Returns! 2 Nights, 2 Different Shows, 1 Unforgetable Talent!
The Sound, The Autumn Gold, The Saxman.
Crimson leaves drifting outside, a table for two, a perfectly seared steak, and the unforgettable soulful sounds of Michael Hewlett. It’s the kind of evening they don't make anymore. Except, for these 2 nights at The Copperhead Lodge.
Michael Hulett Returns! 2 Nights, 2 Different Shows, 1 Unforgetable Talent!
The Sound, The Autumn Gold, The Saxman.
Crimson leaves drifting outside, a table for two, a perfectly seared steak, and the unforgettable soulful sounds of Michael Hewlett. It’s the kind of evening they don't make anymore. Except for these 2 nights at The Copperhead Lodge.
Our Winter Solstice White Party Featuring Michael Hulett
Picture this: It’s the dead of winter. The longest night of the year. Inside The Lodge, a roaring fire crackles, but the true heat is coming from the stage. Michael Hulett is here. All around you the room is blinding. . . A sea of white. It’s our Winter Solstice White Party! Shed the dreary grays of winter. Step into something white. Come raise a glass to the return of the sun!
Michael lifts his saxophone, and unleashes a sultry, cascading melody that melts the frost right off the windows. When he sings, his voice is like rich mahogany and smooth bourbon. You feel it in your bones.
The Sax Man's Seasonal Serenade
It’s December 22nd. The relentless pace of the holiday rush is nearly over. At The Lodge, a roaring fire crackles, offering immediate salvation from the winter chill and the hectic pace. Settle into a corner booth. Your server pours a robust Cabernet while the kitchen prepares a slow-braised prime rib. And then, it happens.
Michael Hulett steps into the soft glow of the dining room. He positions his saxophone like a precious, brass-clad dignitary. He breathes into the reed. It isn't merely seasonal music; it’s an auditory expedition. The velvety, sultry notes drift over the timber beams, wrapping around the room like a heavy cashmere scarf.
Suddenly, the chaos of the Christmas season vanishes. There is only the crisp snap of mountain air, the rich melt-in-your-mouth flavor of fresh trout, and a hauntingly beautiful rendition of Silent Night that could make a grown man weep into his single-malt scotch.
It’s sophisticated. It’s comforting. It’s MIchael Hulett, The Sax Man.
Trivia Thursdays!
Test your Trivia knowledge with friends, old and new, each Thursday. Perhaps bring a team and compete~!
A new theme each week! You might even choose to dine with an optional buffet for participants.
Bar Bingo Wednesdays at 6pm
Join the fun in our private dining room as friends old and new gather for a fun evening of Bar Bingo!
Prime Rib Wednesdays!
Join us every Wednesday for The Flying Trout’s Prime Rib Dinner! Complete your meal with 2 sides of your choice!
Dueling Pianos! Third Tuesday Every Month
For years the premier Dueling Pianos act in Atlanta, the Andrew’s Brothers are now a fixture at The Copperhead Lodge! The crowd picks the songs, so each show is different —- but ALWAYS fun! Part Comedy Show, Part Concert, and Wholly Entertaining!
The Andrews Brothers take the stage - ringmasters of a hysterical musical battle. Two men. Two pianos. No sheet music. No safety nets. Audience requests and high-energy vibes as one piano launches a volley of classic Billy Joel; the other counters with a fierce, driving Elton John riff. . . The crowd taking sides.
The entire room erupts into a unified, glass-rattling chorus of "Sweet Caroline". The rafters actually shake.
Don't miss Dueling Pianos on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. It’s a night of sing-alongs and great company!
You won’t want to miss our monthly visit from The Andrew’s Brothers!
UGA Football
Welcome to Gameday at Copperhead Lodge!
Gather with friends for the big game, we’ve got your front-row seat to all the action.
Kick back, grab a cold drink, and fuel up on our high-country tailgate favorites. Let's make some noise!
Mother Legacy Live at The Lodge
Shay Collins—a California girl with a voice forged in raw, raspy blues and pure Southern rock. She stands there, channeling the unbridled spirit of Janis Joplin and the dark, velvet mystique of Stevie Nicks. Beside her is Steve, her cowboy husband, anchoring the night with a smooth vocal depth that makes you want to buy a motorcycle or cutting horse. Together, their harmonies slice through the mountain air. It’s a sensory collision of Americana and grit.
By 9:00 PM, the creek is still flowing, the trout is gone, but the echo of that performance remains etched into the Georgia night.
Maine Lobster - While Supplies Last
This Friday night, the coast comes to the holler.
Mountain Air & Maine Lobster Night
Limited Supply!
We Will Never Forget
In the days that followed 9/11, our country didn't just grieve; it rose. United in Patriotism and Grief.
There was an unspoken, breathtaking unity. A collective, roaring refusal to be broken.
We haven’t forgotten the fallen. We haven’t forgotten the braver-than-brave who ran toward the smoke while the rest of the world watched in stunned silence. We remember our friends and countrymen who worked the toxic pile to try to save lives. We remember them all
This September, we ask that each of us takes a quiet pause. . . A moment to remember what we are capable of when we stand as one.
Today, it seems we live in a nation divided. Remember those days of unity so that all those who perished did not do so in vain.
Our Fork & Film Series Features a 70s Flashback
It’s 1977 - Brooklyn. A gritty, asphalt jungle where a young man named Tony Manero worked a dead-end job at a paint store by day, but reigned as the absolute, undisputed king of the disco by night. The heat was relentless, the hairspray was flammable, and the polyester... oh, the polyester was non-breathable.
John Travolta under the disco ball. A five-course dinner awaits. It is immersive, high-stakes cinematic dining for those who know that lookin' good is 50% of the battle. Dust off your platform shoes and join the fun.
We begin with Focaccia-Flavored Jiffy Pop Popcorn. Hand-shaken over a flickering flame in its crinkly, foil-dome. We’ve taken the humble aluminum-pan classic of your youth and infused it with a heavy-handed, unapologetic dose of rosemary, sea salt, and cold-pressed olive oil. It pops with the frantic energy of Tony Manero on a Saturday night.
Your Experience Begins
Whiskey Mountain Band Returns!
This dynamic group somehow fits the entire history of American grit onto a single stage.
Grace Worley on keyboards. Her lead vocals deliver the kind of smooth, dangerous allure that reminds you of a high-stakes poker game in a smoke-filled saloon, Beside her, Shannon Lawrence coaxes sounds out of a lead guitar that feel like lightning striking a copper still. Pure, high-energy classic rock with a jagged edge of the blues. Phil Provost on drums and John Foltz on bass provide a rhythm so dense, so effortlessly syncopated, it compels you move to the dance floor.
It is rock and roll with a southern soul, a dash of country. You don't just listen to them. You survival-test your boots to them.
UGA Football Season Opener
The silver britches are taking the field. Georgia Football is back!
The Dawgs vs. Tennessee State.
When the final whistle blows, you won't be rushing to a gridlocked parking lot. You’ll be right where you belong.
The Season Opener at Copperhead Lodge. It’s the kind of Saturday that you’ve been waiting for!
BoomSlang Live on the Deck
This fierce, hard-driving band fronted by Weyland Collins doesn’t just play classic rock; they take the guitar-heavy anthems of the late 70s and 80s, strip away the studio polish, and inject them with raw mountain muscle.
They attract a fiercely loyal following who knows exactly what happens when this band takes the stage. Join us on the back deck - but be prepared to sing along and kick up your heels!
Blairsville Cruisers Pistons & Pitmasters
This is not just an automobile gathering. This is a congregation of rolling sculpture, curated by the passionate folks of The Blairsville Cruisers.
For the second year, we will be hosting these cars … built by hand, driven by heart, and preserved by sheer willpower.
To compliment the steel showcase, we’ll feature slow-roasted, pit-smoked barbecue. Succulent pork, tender chicken, signature brisket. It is food that requires no pretense. Just wet napkins and an appetite born of the open road.
Join us on the lawn and at The Lodge!
Our Monthly Pairing Dinner Series Continues
This isn’t a night for white tablecloths or stiff, nervous silences. Our pairing dinners are filled with something far better - boisterous life!
People who love great food and serious wine gather to the unmistakable clatter of forks and knives with laughter bouncing off the timber beams of the Lodge. Rian Davis will accent this evening’s dinner… His music is completely infectious. The kind of tunes that make you tap your feet on the floorboards and sing along between sips of bold red wine.
Adam Bess of Atlanta Beverage will be pouring five spectacular Venetian wines that we will pair with courses designed to enhance both the food and the wines. Its relaxed. Its entertaining, with centuries of Italian tradition brought to life by Adam Bess.
Come for the food - optional 5-course dinner-only guests are always welcome to join in our themed evenings - Bring your friends and make new ones! $55 for the 5-course dinner. $110 with wine. Call 706-745-8000 to reserve!
Dueling Pianos - REALLY - We Mean it!
It was a damp Tuesday when the music died at the Copperhead Lodge.
A sudden cancellation.
Devastation.
Grown men wept into their single-malt scotch (you know who you were). The ivory keys silent, cold, mocking.
But now? Redemption.
Welcome to the Copperhead Make-Up Duel. It is not just a dinner; it is an auditory resurrection. Two men. Two pianos. Bound by honor, fueled by the primal urge to out-strum, out-sing, and out-charm the other. You will dine on thick cuts of prime rib while the air crackles with the raw, unfiltered energy of Billy Joel, Neil Diamond and ragtime jazz. It is scandalous. It is celebratory. It is the only way to heal the wounds of a fortnight ago.
The scotch will flow. The music will roar. The past will be forgiven.
Our Fork & Film Series Featuring Fried Green Tomatoes
The lights dim. The projector hums. You are no longer in the North Georgia mountains. You are standing on the dusty, sun-baked tracks of Whistle Stop, Alabama.
The air is thick with the scent of honeysuckle, desperation, and the unmistakable aroma of secrets sizzling in a cast-iron skillet at The Whistle Stop Cafe
This is not a movie night. This is a sensory excavation of the American South. Five courses. Five celluloid milestones. Each dish a culinary echo of the triumphs, tragedies, and unyielding friendships flashing across the silver screen.
Michael Hulett Returns!!!!
Inside the Copperhead Lodge, the air is thick with anticipation and the scent of slow-roasted prime rib. Suddenly, a note cuts through the chatter. It is pure, unfiltered velvet.
Michael Hulett is back!
We tracked him down in Michigan. The Great Lakes couldn’t hold him. We boarded a rain-slicked twin-engine Cessna in Grand Rapids, his sax strapped into the co-pilot seat like a precious, brass-clad dignitary, just to bring this exclusive engagement to you.
As the first course hits the table, Hulett breathes into the reed. It is not just music; it is an auditory expedition. It smells like old jazz clubs in Detroit and feels like a midnight drive down a foggy shoreline. It’s the kind of sound that makes a grown man weep into his Copperhead Mountain Trout.
The Copperhead Lodge dinner show. It is raw. It is sophisticated. It is the only place to be.
Our Passport Series Takes us to Peru! With Special Guest The Sax Man, Michael Hulett
In Lima the fog rolls off the Pacific, heavy with the scent of roasted coriander. That is the feeling we are bringing to The Copperhead Lodge for tonight’s Passport Dinner Series.
The Feast is a Trek Through the Sacred Valley where the mountains meet the sky.
The Beginning: Ceviche classic, cured in lime juice sharp enough to cut glass.
The Journey: Papas a la Huaciana, Arroz Chaufa…
The Summit: Dark chocolate infused with chili, warming your throat like a fire in a stone hut. vs. Crema Volteada / Leche Asada: Peru's version of baked custard or flan. Made with milk, eggs, and sugar, it has a silky texture and is topped with a golden caramel syrup , silky like the voice you hear…
Our trek has a guide. Enter Michael Hulett bringing the sultry breath of the Andes to our
As you take your first sip of the chicha morada, Hulett steps into the light. He raises his saxophone. It isn’t just music; it’s a physical force. The first note cuts through the room like a machete through Amazonian brush. It is sultry. It is dangerous. It sounds exactly like a midnight rendezvous in a smoky jazz club behind the Plaza de Armas.
Grab your Passport - no jet lag at The Lodge for this fabulous evening’s adventure. The mountains are calling, the food is sizzling, the sax is playing…
Sunday Supper - Family Style Dining The Way it Used to Be
The Flying Trout presents Sunday Supper - a ritual as old as people have lived in these hills. Not "brunch" exactly - that’s a city word for people in too much of a hurry ... This is family style.
The table is a rustic wooden expanse buried under the bounty of the Blue Ridge prepared with love by Matthew.
You'll almost always see fried chicken, golden and crackly giving way to tender meat; bowls of sides like collard greens that have simmered since the first bird sang in the morning, mashed potatoes, fried okra, corn muffins, biscuits, corn; a fruit cobbler, perhaps peach or blackberry, still bubbling from the oven, all served with a pitcher of iced tea that sweats in the mountain air.
Sit on the creek-side deck or in our dining room. We'll bring bowls of food, you select what suits you. Mountain Casual dining in heart of the hills.
Reservations recommended, but definitely not required. 706-745-8000
Reece's Cider Dinner at The Lodge
July in the Blue Ridge. The air can be thick, heavy - hanging like wool over the Georgia pines. . . The relentless Southern sun draining the very marrow from your bones. You’re parched. Desperate. Retreat to the haven of The Copperhead Lodge, a sanctuary of timber and stone hidden in the hills. Inside, The Flying Trout Restaurant. Five courses. Five liquid elixirs from Reece’s Cider Co. down the road in Ellijay.
Every creation from Reece’s is a crisp, architectural triumph against the elements. It doesn’t just mask the heat; it conquers it. The sharp balance of mountain-grown fruit cuts right through the heavy atmosphere, delivering a clean, electric shock to a paralyzed palate. It’s the liquid equivalent of diving headfirst into a deep, shaded swimming hole under a roaring Appalachian waterfall.
It’s sure to be an immediate rescue from the Southern swelter. 5 courses prepared by our chef’s to compliment the fruity finery of Reece’s!
Curtis & Kim - The Mountain Gypsies Return!
Kim with her upright Bass. Curtis with his guitar. It’s uniquely genuine. It’s Mississippi Delta blues played with the fire of a Spanish flamenco dancer and the soul of an Appalachian preacher. Don’t miss ‘em!
A Legendary Whiskey Pairing Dinner - Featuring James E Pepper!!
A Toast to 250 Years of the American Spirit
You don’t just celebrate America’s 250th birthday with fireworks. No, you celebrate it with the liquid heritage born in the very fires of the Revolution. Two hundred and fifty years ago, a nation was forged in the fires of revolution. The Pepper family began distilling a bold, uncompromising whiskey that would fuel the American journey. Gather beneath the Lodge’s rustic timber beams for a ritual as old as the hills: a whiskey pairing dinner. The legendary spirits of James E Pepper are the perfect choice for our culinary journey through American history.
Historic pours meet an Artisanal Mountain Menu. Sip the legendary 1776 expression and rare barrel-proof selections. Our 5-course dinner is crafted to complement the bold whiskey profiles of James E Pepper. Enjoy the five course dinner with our without the whiskey pairing. Either way, dinner is paired with the the soulful, magnetic melodies of Mook & Mimi!
Flavors include: James E. Pepper Barrel Bourbon. Uncut. Unfiltered. A roaring fire of vanilla, toasted oak, and deep caramel == paired with slow-braised wild boar shank over creamy, Logan Mill stone-ground pepper jack grits.
Mook & Mimi Perform for Our 5-Course Pairing Dinner
Picture this: You’re sitting at The Copperhead Lodge. Outside, the pines are silhouetted against a bruising twilight. Inside, the room hums.
The music starts. An unforgettable evening of soulful melodies by Mook & Mimi, fine dining, and legendary spirits!
Join us for an exclusive 5-course artisanal mountain menu. To elevate your experience, we are offering an optional whiskey pairing featuring the historic, award-winning pours of James E. Pepper Whiskeys. As you sip and savor, enjoy the magnetic, soulful acoustic melodies of the incredible duo Mook & Mimi.
No pretense. Just raw soul that crawls right under your skin and stays there. It sounds the way a gravel road feels after a summer rain.
But you aren't just listening. You are feasting. Five courses of elevated mountain cuisine. And for those who understand that history belongs in a glass: an optional pairing of James E. Pepper whiskeys. This isn't mass-produced stuff. This is the legendary "1776" spirit. Bold. Uncompromising. It tastes of rye, charred oak, and pure American resolve.
