BEECHWOOD INN FEATURES GUEST CHEF ROSEMARY RUTLAND

On May 16, the Beechwood Inn in Clayton, GA, will feature guest chef Rosemary Rutland of the Chef's Table in Atlanta.

Rosemary Rutland's true passion involves all aspects of food. During her career, she visited over 30 countries, sparking a love of travel, foreign cultures, local cuisines, and their ingredients and preparation. Leaving the corporate world, she embarked on a culinary path that led first to the Art Institute of Atlanta. Rosemary graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2004, earning a Culinary Arts degree with emphasis in baking and pastry (CPC). After a baking internship at the Ritz-Carlton Downtown Atlanta and a restaurant internship with Woodfire Grill, she started Chef's Table Personal Chef Service in 2005. As a personal chef, she teaches cooking & baking classes, creates dining memories for special occasions and makes multi-meal service for a broad range of clients. Rosemary has worked for Bold American Catering and was previously a pastry chef at Trois in midtown Atlanta. She is a member of the American Culinary Federation, Women Chefs and Restaurateurs, Pastry Atlanta, and the United States Personal Chef Association (USPCA). Rosemary serves as President of the USPCA Atlanta Chapter and taught classes at their 2006 annual conference. http://www.chefrosemary.com

Plan your weekend getway to the Northeast Georgia mountains! For menu and reservations, at the Beechwood Inn, Georgia's premier wine country inn, www.beechwoodinn.ws

Wine Highway Weekend

It's a great weekend to visit the Georgia Mountains! Visit our Northeast Georgia wineries and taste award winning wines grown and produced in our region.

The Winegrowers Association of Georgia sponsors it's fourth annual Wine Highway Weekend this Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22. There is a $20 charge per person, which is collected at the first winery visited. Travelers receive a "Wine Highway Weekend" collectors' glass, which gives admission to all participating wineries. Hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday and 12:30 - 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Stay and dine! Many restaurants are offering exceptional dining opportunities, including the Beechwood Inn and Lake Rabun Hotel, with overnight packages available at these properties and others. Please call for more information.

Take your camera along and capture the beautiful sights and views along the rolling countryside of the Northeast Georgia Mountains. We'd love to hear your comments.