Step into the Lake Rabun Hotel in Lakemont and feel the mountain craftsmanship at once, from cedar fretwork to a stone fireplace built by local hands. We visit owner and preservationist Gwen North, the restaurant team, and the bar to explore a true farm-to-table tradition that champions Providence Farms beef, Benton’s bacon, local trout, and Moonrise Bourbon. You hear how thoughtful restoration, pet-friendly fish camp cottages, and Forest Lodge events invite you to slow down, put away screens, and reconnect in Georgia’s farm-to-table capital.