Stay & Play Packages

Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee is offering two exceptional stay and play packages for the summer season. Our one of a kind Coore / Crenshaw designed course winds through the 700 acre property, characterized by towering pines and expansive fields of native grasses, as well as beautiful Lake Oconee. One of our well-trained caddies can help navigate your round through our course, allowing you to enjoy a relaxing round. Take advantage of our summer golf specials and experience the # 1 Best Course You Can Play, Georgia by Golfweek 2010.


Golf Cottage Stay & Play for Four
Join us for one night in a charming two bedroom Golf Cottage and one round of golf for four, which includes forecaddie, greens fee, and cart fee on our award winning course. Caddie tip is not included. Package based on four people.

Weekday: $840 plus applicable taxes
Weekend: $890 plus applicable taxes


Stay & Play for Two
Join us for a one night stay in a luxurious Golf Cottage Studio or Lodge Villa Studio and one round of golf for two, which includes forecaddie, greens fee and cart fee on our award winning golf course. Caddie tip is not included. Package based on two people.

Weekday: $185 per person based on double occupancy + applicable taxes
Weekend: $198 per person based on double occupancy + applicable taxes


For more information on our packages, please call toll free at 1-800-458-5351 or visit us at http://www.cuscowilla.com/.

Getting to Know...

Jimmy Branan

What is your position here? Real Estate Broker

How long have you been at Cuscowilla? It will 8 years in September that I have worked here at Cuscowilla.

What is your favorite thing about Cuscowilla? I love the natural beauty of Cuscowilla. Driving through the front gate and winding thought the meadows while looking at the golf course is one of my favorite things.

What do you enjoy most about your job? I enjoy meeting new people and showing them how special life is at Cuscowilla. The people at Cuscowilla are so nice.

What is your favorite thing to do outside of work? I love to spend time with my wife, Cammie, and my two daughters, Mary Grace and Allie.

What kind of new things are going on in your department? There really has never been a better time to get involved at Cuscowilla. We currently have special pricing on our Non-Resident Golf Membership and The Club at Cuscowilla Membership. There are also lots of great Real Estate opportunities. We have specials offers on our Developer Building Lots and we have Resale Lots and Homes available in all price ranges.

Where are you from? I am from Milledgeville, Georgia.

How long have you lived in Georgia? I have lived in Georgia my whole life.

Do you play golf? I do play golf, and I love it. Cuscowilla’s course is a real challenge and it will keep your game sharp!

An Italian Feast…Under the August Sun

Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee will be hosting “An Italian Feast…Under the August Sun” on Friday, August 20th at The Waterside Restaurant.

Executive Chef Richard Schafer will be serving regional Italian cuisine, and a selection of Italian wines will also be available.

“Italian food ranges from rich cream cheeses and mushrooms to olives and all the things that grow in the bright sun of the south like pungent garlic or the always inviting aroma of basil. All finished with the refreshing tastes of tomatoes and vinegar. I wanted to expose the heart and soul of the special dishes that a family would take a day to make and evening to enjoy,” said Schafer.

Join us for a night of Italian food while overlooking beautiful Lake Oconee. Reservations are available from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. For reservations and more information, please call 706-484-2044.

“You’re certain to leave this event having had a great meal and a wonderful experience. The menu has so many different dishes to offer – bring a big group of friends, order one of everything and try it all,” said Events Manager, Jaime Murray.

The Waterside Restaurant recently hosted “An Evening with Julia Child” on Friday, June 18. The night featured cuisine from Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Guests enjoyed items such as sautéed scallops, bacon wrapped petite filets and an upside down caramelized apple tart.

Located just 70 miles east of Atlanta, Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee is a golf club and resort located on Lake Oconee. Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee offers overnight accommodations, golf, two restaurants, Conference Center, boating, two swimming pools and much more. “Natural Purity with Passionate Delivery”.
For more information on Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee, please visit our website at http://www.cuscowilla.com/ or call us at 706-484-0050.

Chip to a Spot

To be a good chipper you have to be able to hit your landing spot. The good news is that the superintendent is helping you: The mower creates an inner cut line a few feet onto the putting surface that you can practice hitting, both on the chipping green and on the course. If you hit your chip shots solid and land them on that cut line, then what would be the variable? How much the ball rolls out. That comes from picking the right club. Use this system to develop chip shots with different clubs.

Golf tips provided by our Head Golf Professional & Assistant Golf Professionals

Jenna and Rob, October 2009

Jenna and Rob immediately knew there was no better place for them to wed than Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee in October of 2009. “Cuscowilla was recommended to us by a friend, and once we visited, we barely got past the welcome gate before we both knew this was the perfect place for us to get married.”

Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee is a 700-acre golf resort and residential community located 70 miles east of Atlanta. “It was exactly what we wanted and turned out to be even better than we expected.”

The couple chose to have both the ceremony and reception at Cuscowilla. All of their guests were conveniently able to stay at three different Cuscowilla accommodations for the weekend. Cuscowilla’s Golf Cottages, Lake Villas, and Lodge Villas were just a short walk from the ceremony and reception location.

The ceremony took place on a green lawn, which was surrounded by beautiful Lake Oconee. Jenna’s six bridesmaids and one junior bridesmaid wore beautiful, long teal dresses by Watters. The bride carried a deep purple bouquet of flowers by her florist, Desire’s Floral Design Studio.

Only a few steps from the ceremony, The Waterside Restaurant hosted the reception. Guests were greeted with pretzel bites and Italian sausage and Romano cheese stuffed mushroom caps. The dinner buffet featured crab topped tilapia, garlic and thyme scented broccoli, and grilled asparagus.

Alpine Bakery designed the unique white chocolate raspberry truffle wedding cake. For the wedding favor, guests were able to create their own “goody bag” of candy, selecting from Jenna and Rob’s favorite candies in large jars, along with homemade cookies, made by the bride’s mom.

After the first dance to “Amazed” by Lonestar, guests enjoyed dancing the night away to tunes provided by Ambience Event Services.

Jenna and Rob left the reception by golf cart while guests blew bubbles and threw streamers. Eric Little Photography captured each moment of the couple’s special day. “Our favorite moment was just after we were announced husband and wife, and we walked back down the aisle together holding hands, seeing all of our family and closest friends smiling, clapping, and crying.”

Cuscowilla Introduces A Specialty Drinks Menu

Cuscowilla Specialty Beverages

Tee Time Smoothie $6.00

The perfect cocktail to start, or end your round!

We guarentee it's a hole-in-one

Cussin Willy $7.00

It's an Absolut Cape Cod with a sweet little twist

that will keep you coming back for more!

Sweet Georgia Peach Martini $8.75

The perfect southern martini!

Lake Oconee Float $8.00

Refreshing Coca-Cola, Jack Daniels and ice cream!

We's call that a perfect afternoon.

Heavenly Tilly $8.00

The name says it all.

When you think of the perfect dessert,

You'll think Heavenly Tilly!

The Golf House Grill NEW Prix Fixe Menu

Golf House Grill Prix Fixe Menu

$22 Per Person

Starters

Chilled White Peach Soup

with Cherry Mousse

-or-

Fried Okra Spears

with Spicy Ranch Dip

Entrees

Grilled Pork Tenderloin

with Peach Chipotle Salsa and Creamed Corn

-or-

Southern Fried Catfish with Hand Cut Fries,

Okra and Tomatoes and Spicy Remoulade

Desserts

Strawberry Shortcake with Brown Sugar Biscuits

and Vanilla Cream

-or-

Chocolate Silk Pie

Getting To Know...

Trevor Brown

What is your position here? I am the Assistant Rooms Division Manager.

How long have you been at Cuscowilla? Just a short 2 months but I'm already loving my job.

What is your favorite thing about Cuscowilla? My favorite thing about Cuscowilla is the calm atmosphere I have to work in everyday.

What do you enjoy most about your job? I really love the versatility of working with many different departments.

What is your favorite thing to do outside of work? A perfect day for me would be listening to music while having a cigar.

What kind of new things are going on in your department? The front desk is welcoming all Select Registry guests and Housekeeping has added a new mid day shift while also preparing for 4th of July weekend.

Where are you from? Originally I am from New Jersey.

How long have you lived in Georgia? I have been living in Atlanta for five years.

Do you play golf? Not yet, hopefully I will learn in the future.

The Perfect Punch

When you have to hit a low punch shot, think, two-two-two. Grip down two inches: this will stiffen the shaft, which promotes lower ball flight. Play the ball back two inches from the center of your stance; this will promote less loft of the clubface at impact. Then open your stance two inches; this will restrict the backswing and put your weight forward, which also lowers the trajectory. Make a normal swing and the set up will produce the desired shot.

Golf tips provided by our Head Golf Professional & Assistant Golf Professionals

Hours for Cuscowilla

The Welcome Center is located before the security gate at Cuscowilla and offers information about Cuscowilla as well as a place to check in and out. The Welcome Center is open seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. For more information, call 706-484-0050.

The Golf House includes The Golf House Grill and The Pro Shop. The Golf House Grill has spectacular views of the 14th green and offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It is open Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday-Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Pro Shop is open Tuesday-Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and is fully equipped with golf apparel, equipment, and accessories. Golf professionals are also available for private lessons. Please call 706-923-0115 for more information.

The Waterside Restaurant is open for private events as well as holidays. It is perfect for business and family entertaining and is accessible by boat, car, or walking trails. For more information, call 706-484-2044.

New to Cuscowilla, the Veranda Café at The Waterside Restaurant offers a light, fare lunch. It is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please call 706-484-2044 for more information.

We hope to see you at one of these Cuscowilla locations!

Megan & Tad - August 2009

Megan and Tad could not have been more satisfied with their decision on wed at Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee in August of 2009. “We chose Cuscowilla because we had been to a wedding there that past October and fell in love with the location. It had everything we were looking for,” said the elated couple.

Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee is a 700-acre golf resort and residential community located 70 miles east of Atlanta. “From the staff that worked there who treated us great every step of the way, to the beautiful Lake Oconee creating the perfect backdrop for our wedding, we loved every minute of it,” stated the recently married couple.

Megan and Tad’s guests made a weekend getaway out of the special event and stayed on the Cuscowilla property in one of the three different types of accommodations. “All of our wedding guests commented on how impressed they were with the resort and the accommodations,” said Megan & Tad.

The couple chose to have the rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception all at Cuscowilla. The rehearsal dinner was hosted at the Golf House Grill, located on Cuscowilla property, with floor-to-ceiling rounded windows for spectacular views. The couple chose a Southern-style menu customized to their liking by Cuscowilla’s Executive Chef.

The ceremony was held on a green lawn overlooking Lake Oconee. Megan’s eight bridesmaids wore deep purple dresses. She carried a beautiful bouquet of white roses with calla-lilies created by her florist, Greensboro Florist, as she walked down the aisle to the string trio, All Things String. Eric Little Photography captured all of the memories of the day.

The reception was hosted at The Waterside Restaurant. Guests were greeted from the ceremony with white peach and raspberry frozen punch as they enjoyed the reception band, Kingsized. Appetizers included fresh mozzarella and vine ripe tomato Bruschetta, as well as cream cheese and lump crab wontons with sweet chili sauce.

All centerpieces for the tables included white linens with white hydrangeas and fern leaves. Guests enjoyed a buffet which included pepper crusted slow roasted sirloin strip, baked tilapia, Panko crusted chicken breast, whipped potatoes with toppings and more. The wedding cake included butter cream frosting and layers alternating between chocolate cake with a chocolate mouse filling and white cake with a chocolate mouse filling.

At the end of the reception, the couple left by boat after walking down a path lined with their guests holding sparklers. “Having the rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception all within walking distance, nestled in the cozy comfort of Cuscowilla made everyone feel like they were all truly part of this special day. Our experience at Cuscowilla was everything we could have dreamed of for our wedding.”

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Short Stroke

The Putter should be increasing with speed when it contacts the ball. To hone an accelerating stroke, address a flat putt about 10 feet from a cup, then place a tee in the ground about 3 inches behind the putterhead. Take the putter back to the tee then pause for a second then stroke through. Practice this way before you play and you will hit solid putts during your round.

Golf tips provided by our Head Golf Professional & Assistant Golf Professionals

Getting To Know...

Lea Justice

What is your position at Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee? I am the Community Manager here at Cuscowilla.

How long have you been at Cuscowilla? I have been working for Cuscowilla for 15 years and still cant get enough!

What is your favorite thing about Cuscowilla? I love working in a family environment. We may bump into each other from time to time, but as a whole we all give 100% because we have a passion for Cuscowilla and want to see the very best for our fellow employees, property owners, members, and guests.

What do you enjoy most about your job? It has been one of my greatest joys to see Cuscowilla grow from the ground up. To think back to where we began as a little dirt road and a big vision and to now read comments from members and guests of how wonderful their experiences have been is a real gift!

What is your favorite thing to do outside of work? I love being outdoors and spending time with my family. We have a two year old daughter which keeps my husband and I on our toes.

Where are you originally from? I was born in Athens, Georgia.

How long have you lived in Georgia? I have been a Ga resident all my life.

Do you play golf? I dont have enough time at the moment, but hopefully one day!

Intimate Weddings at Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee

Imagine exchanging your vows overlooking Lake Oconee with a beautiful sunset in an intimate setting with 30 of your closest family and friends. From the ceremony, your guests can take a short walk to the outdoor reception site, complete with tables, chairs and a wonderful buffet dinner. Your night is filled with views of Lake Oconee and the quiet sounds of the waves crashing.

Our Intimate Wedding Ceremony & Reception Package offers three of our extraordinary Lake Villas, a ceremony site overlooking Lake Oconee, a customizable buffet, setup and breakdown of all tables, chairs, linens and more, as well as staffing. With our package, you will have three 3 bedroom Lake Villas for your guests that overlook the ceremony and reception location (one night minimum required). The ceremony and reception site fee and equipment fee includes set up, round banquet tables, linens, white folding chairs for ceremony and reception and staffing. All food and beverage are at an additional cost.

Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee is ideally located just 70 miles east of Atlanta in the middle of Georgia’s Lake Country. Amenities include: 146 rooms, award winning golf course, restaurants, biking and boating. For more information, please contact us at http://www.cuscowilla.com/ or call 1-800-458-5351.

Julia Child Event

Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee is hosting “An Evening with Julia Child” on Friday, June 18 at The Waterside Restaurant.

Executive Chef Richard Schafer will be serving classics from “Mastering the Art of French Cooking”, such as beef bourguignon and a country pate from duck. An assortment of wines from the south of France will also be offered.

“Julia started off trying to show the American housewife how to make French cuisine but in the process she became an icon of the how-to programs,” says Schafer. “For a whole generation her programs not only informed us about trying new things, but also showed how she loved good food. Each program not only did you learn something new but you where completely entertained with her mistakes and her instant oven.”

Join us for a night out and experience the Julia Child inspired cuisine. Reservations are available from 6:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. For more information on “An Evening with Julia Child”, please call 706-484-2044. Make your reservation today and come join us Friday evening!

Located just 70 miles east of Atlanta, Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee is a golf club and resort located on Lake Oconee. We offer overnight accommodations, golf, two restaurants, Conference Center, boating, two swimming pools and much more. Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee’s Mission Statement is “Natural Purity with Passionate Delivery”.

For more information on Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee, please visit our website at www.cuscowilla.com or call us at 706-484-0050.

How the Pros Pitch

When many amateurs pitch the ball, they try to increase loft by uncocking the wrists on the downswing. They want to hit it high, but this moves leads to poor contact. The pros do the opposite. The open the face of the wedge then grip it. Then on the downswing the decrease loft by maintaining the wrist hinge through impact. This insures crisp contact.

Golf tips provided by our Head Golf Professional & Assistant Golf Professionals

2010 Ladies Member-Guest

The following are pictures from Ladies Member-Guest that Cuscowilla hosted on Thursday, June 3rd. The ladies participated in the tournament and also received a buffet breakfast and lunch as well as gifts.

First Place - 124
Michelle Stafford, Janet Norris, Adair Hibbard and Ena Harvey

Second Place - 126
Deena Smith, Teresa Register, Barbara Stuart and Faye Colwell

Third Place - 130
Pam Mitchell, Alice Richardson, Lisa Murdock and Betsy Butler

Fourth Place - 135
Rebecca Rocke, Phyllis Foisy, Elaine Carsel and Margaret Stanford

Fifth Place - 136
Andrea Wilson, Linda Fox, Connie Karpinksy and Ginny Dornheggen

Sixth Place - 137
Jamie Howard, Benita Nelson, Jill Suchik and Carol Norstedt

Golf Tip of the Week

Stay Connected

One of the most important parts of the golf swing is for the left arm to stay connected to the body. A good feel for achieving that connection is the elbows staying pointed down at address, at the top, at impact and through to the finish. Every great player has done it that way. Seve Ballesteros said he used to feel like he was pinching a towel under his left arm throughout the whole swing.

Golf tips provided by our Head Golf Professional & Assistant Golf Professionals