Southern Mountain Resorts announced the grand opening of its newest Cabin-Style resort located at The Preserve at Rising Fawn in Dade County, Ga.

Located on the Cumberland Plateau, the resort features five, pristine well-stocked lakes, 26 miles of cultured walking trails, a “world-class” equestrian center, club house and nine-holes of golf at the nearby Southern Trace Golf Course.

There is also a full-service business center on site. Scheduled for completion in early 2009 are a swimming pool, fitness center, lighted tennis courts, hot tubs, game room, and outdoor pergola with barbeque area.

“We designed this resort for families looking for unique vacation experiences,” owner Josh Dobson said. “We wanted to create the perfect blend of the unspoiled beauty of nature, the rustic charm of these classically designed cabins and the conveniences essential to modern living.”

The Preserve is situated within 300 miles of 12 million people at the intersection of the borders of Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia.

“The location lends itself perfectly to either a getaway weekend or full week vacation because of its proximity to nearby cities like Atlanta, Birmingham, and Nashville,” Mr. Dobson said.

“People we are talking to have become really cautious about travel plans these days, and rightfully so,” he said. “With the price of gas and the uncertainty of the financial markets most people want something close to home that can offer a unique, family-oriented vacation experience without breaking the budget. Our experience has been that once people see this land for the first time they want to come back again and again. It is one of the few unspoiled places of natural beauty left in our country. In that regard, we believe that Southern Mountain Resorts offers the best value around. ”

The Preserve at Rising Fawn is a gated mountain community in Rising Fawn, focused on building amenities and property value through construction of amenities including a world-class 53,000-square-foot equestrian center with over 60 stalls, indoor arena, and on-site horse trainer with clinics; extensive trails for walking, hiking, biking and horseback riding; professionally managed and stocked lakes; 9-hole golf course (off-site); and 400+ acres of preserved green space. Amenities opening in early 2009 include a swimming pool, outdoor hot tubs, fitness center, lighted tennis courts, game room, pergola area with outdoor cooking and playground for kids. Breaking ground next year are a destination spa, organic restaurant and conference center.

About Southern Real Estate, LLC

Founded in 1975 by a land surveyor and local resident, Southern Real Estate is a full-service developer and homebuilder with major developments situated around the Tri-State area of Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia. Southern Real Estate has taken over 20,000 acres of raw, untouched land and built high-end upscale communities in a truly unique way, by handling every step internally, passing the savings to customers. Providing the best product at the best price is achieved through amenities that add investment value as well as quality time with family.