DISConcepts
May 24 2007, 03:05 PM
I am excited to announce that a new disc golf course has been installed by DISConcepts at the base of the Great Smoky Mountains at the Fontana Village Resort in Western North Carolina. I will give some of the descriptions of the resort below but please head to www.fontanavillage.com (http://www.fontanavillage.com) and explore this incredible resort for yourself. It may be easier for me to explain in line items:
-Pro Par 60 disc golf course. 18 holes, nice rubber tees for long position, dirt tees for the shorts, alternate target locations to follow. Loads of elevation and scenic holes! Nice tee signs on the longs with rubber tee pads and signs to follow on the shorts. Innova Discatcher Pro targets.
-Lodge with fine dining, deli dining and full bar.
-Craft center, nighttime marsh mellow roasting, playground for the kids, and special events every weekend.
-50+ cabins, nice lodge rooms, pool side lodging, camping on the river below the dam
-Fontana Dam. – Tallest dam on the East Coast.
-Indoor pool, outdoor pool, Saunas, Exercise room, tennis courts, Recreation Hall, HUGE ballroom.
-You can rent a golf cart and play the entire course with it. Then drive to your cabin to get refreshments and take your cart and play some more golf! Then take your cart back to your cabin, pick up your wife and kids, and take them to eat a fine meal, then take the cart to the waterslide, outdoor or indoor pool, or for ice-cream.
-Mt. Biking onsite. -20 miles of very good to kick [censored] trail serviced by the resort.
-Houseboat rentals for the pimp disc golfers. I think $500 per night but that comes with a pontoon boat.
-The AT Trail passes though Fontana Village. Actually you will walk across the largest dam East of the Rockies (Fontana Dam), find a phone at the Overlook of the dam spillway, and catch a shuttle over to the resort to play the disc golf course.
-The course is pay to play and I believe it will be $5 per round or $10 for an all day pass. Call the front desk (1800-849-2258) and ask for the outdoor center. Tee times are not needed, but spring / summer reservations for lodging are recommended. Discs will be available for rental and purchase in the outdoor center.
Directions:
Fontana Village Resort is located in western North Carolina, 20 miles north of Robbinsville on Highway 28 North near Fontana Lake.
* From Knoxville, Tennessee, take Hwy 129 south from Knoxville to Maryville. Just past Maryville, Hwy129 turns left off of the four lane highway. Caution - part of this road is a twisty mountain road.. Just past the TN/NC state line turn left on Hwy 28. Continue on Hwy 28 for 9 miles.
* From Asheville, North Carolina take I-40 west. Take the exit for Hwy 74 (Great Smoky Mountain Expressway). Stay on Hwy 74 (four lane) you will pass Clyde, Sylva, and 8 miles past Bryson City (last chance for groceries, restaurants) turn right on Hwy 28. Continue on Hwy 28 for 25 miles.
* From north Atlanta, travel north on I-75, I-575, GA 5, US 76, GA & NC 60 North, US 64 east to US 129/19. North of Andrews, take US 129 to Robbinsville. Take NC 143 east to Hwy 28, follow Hwy 28 to Fontana Village.
* Another route from north Atlanta, north on GA 400 to Dahlonaga then US 19 North to US 129, then US 129 North to Robbinsville. Take NC 143 east to Hwy 28, follow Hwy 28 to Fontana Village.
* From east Atlanta, take I-85 north to 985 north which turns into US 441. Continue into NC to the town of Dillsboro. Merge on to Hwy 74 west to Bryson City (last chance for groceries) turn right on Hwy 28. Continue on Hwy 28 for 25 miles.
* From Chattanooga, Tennessee take I-75 north to exit 60 turn right on US 68 south. Merge onto US 411 north, turn right on TN 72 and right on US 129. Caution - part of this road is a twisty mountain road. Just past the TN/NC state line turn left on Hwy 28. Continue on Hwy 28 for 9 miles.
Go check it out with your friends, family, and loved ones! You will not be disappointed.
Resort Description:
Deep in the northern reaches of the Nantahala Forest on Fontana Lake sits a village that's about as far removed from the hustle of everyday life as one can imagine. No, you won't find any traffic congestion or neon lights. What you will find is a complete vacation destination and recreation facility set amid some of the most scenic forests in America!
Fontana Village is the largest resort in the Smoky Mountains. It sits in the middle of Western North Carolina's most outstanding features: The Cherohala Skyway, whitewater rafting in the Nantahala Gorge, Fontana Dam (the highest in eastern America), The Great Smoky Mountains Railway, Highways 28 & 129 known to car and cycling enthusiasts as the Hellbender 28 and the Dragon, Harrah's Cherokee Casino in Cherokee, NC, Fontana Lake, The Appalachian Trail, Tsali recreation area for and The Blue Ridge Parkway.
All of these attractions are located in the Fontana area, and the roads to all are some of the most scenic in the eastern United States. The natural surroundings of Fontana Village is almost entirely National Forest Service land. It is the home of Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, Slickrock Creek Wilderness Area, the Nantahala National Forest, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Appalachian Trail winds through Graham county through Fontana Village on its trek from Georgia to Maine. Fontana Lake has some 280 miles of shoreline to explore over it’s 29 mile length and 11,000 acres of surface water ending at the 465 ft. tall Fontana Dam.
Lodging:
Serendipity. An unexpected pleasure or occasion. The intimate settings of the Nantahala National Forest and the breathtaking vistas looking across Fontana Lake into the Great Smoky Mountain National Park will give you endless reasons to visit this special place time and again. Experience the Appalachians the way they were meant to be experienced. Pristine forests and waterways. Take in the awe-inspiring mountain vistas from your doorstep at The Lodge at Fontana, rental cabins, houseboats or campground and discover one of America’s premiere vacation. The newly remodeled Lodge at Fontana offers everything one could want when visiting the mountains. This oasis offers four different room options. The well-appointed rooms at the lodge offer comfortable lodging with easy access to all the Village has to offer. The Sweetheart & Fireplace rooms each offer the guest a more spacious setting with privacy. The beautiful new Poolside Cabanas open
directly onto the deck and pool at the lodge making for easy access for some poolside recreation and just a moment's walk to the Mountview Bistro and Bear's Den lounge serving breakfast and dinner seven days a week.
The lodge also offers wireless internet access in the comfortable lobby with its grand fireplace and unequalled views of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park from the mezzanine overlooking the Village.
The cabins, spread out under the canopy of forest on the four hundred-acre resort, offer the amenities of home while you enjoy all the area has to offer. If you prefer more than a visit to rushing mountain streams or waterways, try one of our housboats on beautiful Fontana Lake looking directly into the National Park. The campground sits below Fontana Dam on the Little Tennessee River with easy access to both Fontana & Cheoah Lakes and the Village.
Fun at Fontana: Add an outstanding Disc Golf Course to this list.
No matter what your interests or recreation needs are, Fontana Village offers something for everyone. Fontana Village is a complete vacation destination within itself. Some of the country's best mountain bike trails surround the Village. We offer river rafting, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness center, tennis courts, hiking trails, miniature golf, marina, game room and archery. The Recreation Hall is home of the famous Fontana "Floating Floor", which is prized by dancers for its forgiving and comfortable feel.
The natural surroundings of Fontana Village is National Forest land. It is the home of Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, Slickrock Creek Wilderness Area, the Nantahala National Forest, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Appalachian Trail winds through Fontana Village on its trek from Georgia to Maine. Fontana Lake has some 150 miles of shoreline to explore over it’s 31 mile length, most of it, natural , undisturbed shoreline. For the motorcyclist and sports car enthusiast, we have the best roads in the country just minutes away. The Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap offers America's number one motorcycle and sports car excitement with 318 curves in 11 miles. Highway 28 is known as “The Hellbender 28,” for its steady beat of twisty curves and unmatched views. The wide sweepers of the Cherohala Skyway, becoming known as "the Snake", crosses mile high mountains with 40 miles of incredible vistas of unspoiled nature.
Dining:
Whether the evening calls for a casual bite with music at the Wildwood Grill or alfresco
style dining in the beautiful Mountview Bistro, you will always find your meal paired with mountain vistas right from your table.
The Mountview Bistro sits at the top of the valley on the west end of The Lodge at Fontana. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Bistro offers a classic alfresco menu with the freshest vegetables, baked pastries and breads sided to an always changing selection of beautiful main courses. Guests can also take advantage of the Bear's
Den Lounge next door for a cocktail before dinner or a dessert with an espresso or cognac after dinner for sunset. Many guests can't resist
taking in the day's end with a glass of wine or cocktail on the veranda looking into the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. No matter the preference, the Bistro is the front row seat for every meal. Banquet & catering services are available as well from the Bistro for any size group. The catering department always strives to meet your every request to make that special event a truly memorable one.
The Wildwood Grill in the center of the Village offers a warm and charming ambiance, wonderful food and friendly service. Whether you dine on the lively patio or settle into a cozy table inside, the Wildwood Grill delivers an unequaled mountain view with music, food & friends!. If the campfire at the cottage is just too comfortable to leave, call the Grill for pizza delivery or sandwiches and dine in. Join us for lunch or
dinner, seven days a week. After a quick bite, the Village is at the front door of the Grill. There's Fontana's famous summer classic softball games every evening, a stroll through the Hazel Creek Outfitter or a round of Hillbilly Putt Putt. On Monday and Thursday evenings it's worth holding your seat to enjoy the laughs with friends and guests as Karioke takes center stage inside the Grill. After singing a few bars relax with some billiards, your favorite games in the gameroom or a swim at the Indoor pool!
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-Pro Par 60 disc golf course. 18 holes, nice rubber tees for long position, dirt tees for the shorts, alternate target locations to follow. Loads of elevation and scenic holes! Nice tee signs on the longs with rubber tee pads and signs to follow on the shorts. Innova Discatcher Pro targets.
-Lodge with fine dining, deli dining and full bar.
-Craft center, nighttime marsh mellow roasting, playground for the kids, and special events every weekend.
-50+ cabins, nice lodge rooms, pool side lodging, camping on the river below the dam
-Fontana Dam. – Tallest dam on the East Coast.
-Indoor pool, outdoor pool, Saunas, Exercise room, tennis courts, Recreation Hall, HUGE ballroom.
-You can rent a golf cart and play the entire course with it. Then drive to your cabin to get refreshments and take your cart and play some more golf! Then take your cart back to your cabin, pick up your wife and kids, and take them to eat a fine meal, then take the cart to the waterslide, outdoor or indoor pool, or for ice-cream.
-Mt. Biking onsite. -20 miles of very good to kick [censored] trail serviced by the resort.
-Houseboat rentals for the pimp disc golfers. I think $500 per night but that comes with a pontoon boat.
-The AT Trail passes though Fontana Village. Actually you will walk across the largest dam East of the Rockies (Fontana Dam), find a phone at the Overlook of the dam spillway, and catch a shuttle over to the resort to play the disc golf course.
-The course is pay to play and I believe it will be $5 per round or $10 for an all day pass. Call the front desk (1800-849-2258) and ask for the outdoor center. Tee times are not needed, but spring / summer reservations for lodging are recommended. Discs will be available for rental and purchase in the outdoor center.
Directions:
Fontana Village Resort is located in western North Carolina, 20 miles north of Robbinsville on Highway 28 North near Fontana Lake.
* From Knoxville, Tennessee, take Hwy 129 south from Knoxville to Maryville. Just past Maryville, Hwy129 turns left off of the four lane highway. Caution - part of this road is a twisty mountain road.. Just past the TN/NC state line turn left on Hwy 28. Continue on Hwy 28 for 9 miles.
* From Asheville, North Carolina take I-40 west. Take the exit for Hwy 74 (Great Smoky Mountain Expressway). Stay on Hwy 74 (four lane) you will pass Clyde, Sylva, and 8 miles past Bryson City (last chance for groceries, restaurants) turn right on Hwy 28. Continue on Hwy 28 for 25 miles.
* From north Atlanta, travel north on I-75, I-575, GA 5, US 76, GA & NC 60 North, US 64 east to US 129/19. North of Andrews, take US 129 to Robbinsville. Take NC 143 east to Hwy 28, follow Hwy 28 to Fontana Village.
* Another route from north Atlanta, north on GA 400 to Dahlonaga then US 19 North to US 129, then US 129 North to Robbinsville. Take NC 143 east to Hwy 28, follow Hwy 28 to Fontana Village.
* From east Atlanta, take I-85 north to 985 north which turns into US 441. Continue into NC to the town of Dillsboro. Merge on to Hwy 74 west to Bryson City (last chance for groceries) turn right on Hwy 28. Continue on Hwy 28 for 25 miles.
* From Chattanooga, Tennessee take I-75 north to exit 60 turn right on US 68 south. Merge onto US 411 north, turn right on TN 72 and right on US 129. Caution - part of this road is a twisty mountain road. Just past the TN/NC state line turn left on Hwy 28. Continue on Hwy 28 for 9 miles.
Go check it out with your friends, family, and loved ones! You will not be disappointed.
Resort Description:
Deep in the northern reaches of the Nantahala Forest on Fontana Lake sits a village that's about as far removed from the hustle of everyday life as one can imagine. No, you won't find any traffic congestion or neon lights. What you will find is a complete vacation destination and recreation facility set amid some of the most scenic forests in America!
Fontana Village is the largest resort in the Smoky Mountains. It sits in the middle of Western North Carolina's most outstanding features: The Cherohala Skyway, whitewater rafting in the Nantahala Gorge, Fontana Dam (the highest in eastern America), The Great Smoky Mountains Railway, Highways 28 & 129 known to car and cycling enthusiasts as the Hellbender 28 and the Dragon, Harrah's Cherokee Casino in Cherokee, NC, Fontana Lake, The Appalachian Trail, Tsali recreation area for and The Blue Ridge Parkway.
All of these attractions are located in the Fontana area, and the roads to all are some of the most scenic in the eastern United States. The natural surroundings of Fontana Village is almost entirely National Forest Service land. It is the home of Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, Slickrock Creek Wilderness Area, the Nantahala National Forest, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Appalachian Trail winds through Graham county through Fontana Village on its trek from Georgia to Maine. Fontana Lake has some 280 miles of shoreline to explore over it’s 29 mile length and 11,000 acres of surface water ending at the 465 ft. tall Fontana Dam.
Lodging:
Serendipity. An unexpected pleasure or occasion. The intimate settings of the Nantahala National Forest and the breathtaking vistas looking across Fontana Lake into the Great Smoky Mountain National Park will give you endless reasons to visit this special place time and again. Experience the Appalachians the way they were meant to be experienced. Pristine forests and waterways. Take in the awe-inspiring mountain vistas from your doorstep at The Lodge at Fontana, rental cabins, houseboats or campground and discover one of America’s premiere vacation. The newly remodeled Lodge at Fontana offers everything one could want when visiting the mountains. This oasis offers four different room options. The well-appointed rooms at the lodge offer comfortable lodging with easy access to all the Village has to offer. The Sweetheart & Fireplace rooms each offer the guest a more spacious setting with privacy. The beautiful new Poolside Cabanas open
directly onto the deck and pool at the lodge making for easy access for some poolside recreation and just a moment's walk to the Mountview Bistro and Bear's Den lounge serving breakfast and dinner seven days a week.
The lodge also offers wireless internet access in the comfortable lobby with its grand fireplace and unequalled views of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park from the mezzanine overlooking the Village.
The cabins, spread out under the canopy of forest on the four hundred-acre resort, offer the amenities of home while you enjoy all the area has to offer. If you prefer more than a visit to rushing mountain streams or waterways, try one of our housboats on beautiful Fontana Lake looking directly into the National Park. The campground sits below Fontana Dam on the Little Tennessee River with easy access to both Fontana & Cheoah Lakes and the Village.
Fun at Fontana: Add an outstanding Disc Golf Course to this list.
No matter what your interests or recreation needs are, Fontana Village offers something for everyone. Fontana Village is a complete vacation destination within itself. Some of the country's best mountain bike trails surround the Village. We offer river rafting, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness center, tennis courts, hiking trails, miniature golf, marina, game room and archery. The Recreation Hall is home of the famous Fontana "Floating Floor", which is prized by dancers for its forgiving and comfortable feel.
The natural surroundings of Fontana Village is National Forest land. It is the home of Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, Slickrock Creek Wilderness Area, the Nantahala National Forest, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Appalachian Trail winds through Fontana Village on its trek from Georgia to Maine. Fontana Lake has some 150 miles of shoreline to explore over it’s 31 mile length, most of it, natural , undisturbed shoreline. For the motorcyclist and sports car enthusiast, we have the best roads in the country just minutes away. The Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap offers America's number one motorcycle and sports car excitement with 318 curves in 11 miles. Highway 28 is known as “The Hellbender 28,” for its steady beat of twisty curves and unmatched views. The wide sweepers of the Cherohala Skyway, becoming known as "the Snake", crosses mile high mountains with 40 miles of incredible vistas of unspoiled nature.
Dining:
Whether the evening calls for a casual bite with music at the Wildwood Grill or alfresco
style dining in the beautiful Mountview Bistro, you will always find your meal paired with mountain vistas right from your table.
The Mountview Bistro sits at the top of the valley on the west end of The Lodge at Fontana. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Bistro offers a classic alfresco menu with the freshest vegetables, baked pastries and breads sided to an always changing selection of beautiful main courses. Guests can also take advantage of the Bear's
Den Lounge next door for a cocktail before dinner or a dessert with an espresso or cognac after dinner for sunset. Many guests can't resist
taking in the day's end with a glass of wine or cocktail on the veranda looking into the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. No matter the preference, the Bistro is the front row seat for every meal. Banquet & catering services are available as well from the Bistro for any size group. The catering department always strives to meet your every request to make that special event a truly memorable one.
The Wildwood Grill in the center of the Village offers a warm and charming ambiance, wonderful food and friendly service. Whether you dine on the lively patio or settle into a cozy table inside, the Wildwood Grill delivers an unequaled mountain view with music, food & friends!. If the campfire at the cottage is just too comfortable to leave, call the Grill for pizza delivery or sandwiches and dine in. Join us for lunch or
dinner, seven days a week. After a quick bite, the Village is at the front door of the Grill. There's Fontana's famous summer classic softball games every evening, a stroll through the Hazel Creek Outfitter or a round of Hillbilly Putt Putt. On Monday and Thursday evenings it's worth holding your seat to enjoy the laughs with friends and guests as Karioke takes center stage inside the Grill. After singing a few bars relax with some billiards, your favorite games in the gameroom or a swim at the Indoor pool!
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