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How to Plan a Corporate Retreat

Planning a successful corporate retreat requires a specific checklist Planning a corporate retreat may seem a daunting task – after all, there are many factors that go into a successful retreat. And bringing people together to achieve a better understanding of both company goals and each other requires an understanding of both the individuals involved […]

Filming at the Ark, link to short film

McKinley Benson is a family friend who has created some pretty cool short films. Here’s one he created and used the Ark for the dinner party scenes. It’s a twisted love letter to motherhood. Martha.

Podcast with Kandrac & Kole on the story of the Ark

The Ark caught the eye of some amazing Atlanta-based interior designers, Joann Kandrac and Kelly Kole. Check out their website and incredible work here Kandrac-Kole. They have a weekly podcast that they do on a myriad of topics and one they did was on Successful Vacation Rentals. That’s how they discovered the Ark and talked […]

Great article from Gainesville Times on Gainesville Super Bowl housing options

https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news/need-place-stay-2019-super-bowl-try-gainesville/

Home Magazine

Ark Write Up in Home Magazine

There was a great write up in Home Magazine with some amazing pictures. Check it out.

Mwandisha Gaitor and Two Pieces of Toast!

Mwandisha Gaitor is a Culinary Artist and Founder of Two Pieces of Toast catering. More than that, she is a personality you need to know! I got to sample her cooking at a recent Plywood People retreat that the Ark hosted and I couldn’t get enough. Check out her website at www.2piecesoftoast.com and she can […]

Kid’s Boost

Got to spend some coaching time with Kristen Witzel of Kids Boost recently at a Plywood People retreat. This lady is on fire with her organization. Kids Boost is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to inspiring and equipping kids to make a difference in the world. They have a unique approach and are helping entrepreneurial kids learn […]

Love Not Lost

The Ark had the privilege of hosting Ashley Jones and Love Not Lost for one of their photographer retreats last weekend. Love Not Lost is a non-profit organization who photographs people facing a terminal diagnosis. Through free portrait sessions and beautiful photo albums, they celebrate life & support people in grief. Please check out their website […]

Cold Creek Farm wedding venue

We don’t do many weddings at the Ark…too many people, too loud, too many cars. But we highly recommend Cold Creek Farm in Dawsonville…only 19 miles away. They can handle anything and everything you need, all the vendors and planning you could ever need for up to 250 guests. Check them out at www.coldcreekfarm.com. But […]

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