26th Annual
Rutledge Christmas Open House
"Christmas in the Country "

It's beginning to look a lot like "Christmas in the Country" as the quaint village of Rutledge Georgia prepares for its 26th annual Christmas Open House, November 18th - 20th, 2005. Celebrating 26 years of Christmas in the Country!

Participating merchants in and around Rutledge are trimming their trees and decorating their shops with lovely old-fashioned decorations. They look beautiful against the backdrop of the restored 1890's buildings filled with artists and craftsmen, antiques and gifts and a wonderful café in the old drug store building. On the corner sits the quaint little red Caboose serving ice cream, homemade candy and sandwiches.

Just outside of town, signs will lead you to a crafter who will open her home to let you shop amongst the handmade gifts she and her group of crafters have been preparing for the season. Mary Sue Alexander's home on Durden Road is always a favorite as she plays host to you in her always-wonderful house of handmade crafts, Shades of Country.

Look for the North Pole at City Hall where you will find Santa and Mrs. Claus. A photographer will be on duty if you wish to have your picture made with Santa.

As always many of the shops will be serving refreshments for your delight and there will be horse and carriage rides through downtown.

Come join Rutledge in celebration their delightful "Christmas in the Country " Open House, the perfect way to kick off this Holiday season and get into the Holiday Spirit!

Hours are Friday, Nov. 18th & Saturday Nov. 19th, 10am-5pm, and Sunday Nov. 20th, noon-5pm. For more information contact Pam Jones during the day at (706) 557-2956.