Sautee Nacoochee Cultural Center — Attraction in Georgia

Was displeasured to learn that the "teacher" (unsure of proper title) for our kid's plays is potentially completely untrained and incapable of maintaining order throughout a practice. This will probably be our last theater activity with this place. Sad to see so much community support, maybe that support doesn't translate in operating capital? I do not know. But kids still have to pay HIGH program fees and are often providing costuming for themselves while a young adult trys to instruct and control a large group of kids. Not her fault, someone is leaving her out to dry in my opinion. She is simply to young to have had the chance to learn enough about leadership.

On the other hand, our family often enjoys non-theater related activities here. The park is well maintained and clean. The festivals and exchanges are usually interesting and worth a stop at the least. A lot of local artisans come and sell different "themed" handmade wears several times a year. Personally, I drive around Sautee and the smells from people's BBQs makes me wish there was some festival here for it! (And there may be I do not know all their activities by far)

Overall, with slightly modified leadership roles (not even a personnel change, maybe add additional people. Just someone needs to help that theater instructor she is struggling hard!) The place would be great. It is definitely one of the last community centers that does try to focus on the actual community from what I can tell after my few years of living here and do appreciate them. Just highly upset that we pay hundreds of dollars to participate in a community event and that doesn't cover a 20 dollar costume from Amazon, and that someone is leaving this young adult instructor out "in the deep end" with seemingly no instruction. Just don't sit...

I have been visiting the SNCA galleries for years purchasing gifts for friends and family members. The place was always bustling with plays, musicals, Contra Dances, Hallway invitationals of artists and two of the most amazing galleries for shopping of anywhere else in the region. The Galleries are managed by Jim Thomas who does a remarkable job, even during covid, keeping the items new and fresh for visitors to see and purchase. I started volunteering one morning a week after my husband had a massive stroke and was paralyzed at home with me. The 24 hour round the clock care took a toll on me. I used local care givers a few mornings a week to run errands and then I used one morning a week to volunteer at SNCA. It was the greatest gift anyone could ever have given me!. The joy, the new friendships, the feeling of family and the amazing talented people that run SNCA. I am also one of the local artists that displays and sells her earrings and photography in both of the galleries. It has been so much fun and gives me such joy each week. If you are retired and need a volunteering job, call the SNCA Kat Stratton Volunteer Coordinator extraordinaire! You will...

Our stop here today while visiting the area was delightful. The history section was interesting, the local art on display and for sale was amazing, and the woman working there (Cheri) was an absolute gem. I cannot stress how amazing she was, and - if she sees this, I was wearing the Wheel of Time tee shirt. :)

Local artists and writers have their wares on display and for sale. I only bought one mug, but I could have done much more damage. Bonus! When you purchase something, it gets bagged in a handmade cloth bag rather than a generic plastic one.

We will absolutely visit again the next time we're...