— Overview —

  • 1,289± Acres Strategically Located Between Savannah and Atlanta
  • 210± Acres of Irrigated Pastures and Fertile Farmland
  • 83± Acres of Engineered Lakes
  • 640± acres of Intensively Managed Timber
  • Dairy which is a Top Producer Statewide of Award-Winning Artisan Cheeses
  • Mushroom House
  • Aquaculture & Fish Hatchery
  • 12-Room Main Lodge with Loft Apartment on 15+ acre Main Lake
  • 8 Waterfront Cottages
  • State-of-the-Art Corporate Boardroom
  • Restaurant Offering Fine Dining with Seating for 90
  • Accommodations for Over 100 Guests
  • Fully Operational Resort
  • Four Additional Cottages/Housing for Staff
  • Organic Berry Orchards
  • Smokehouse & Curing Operation
  • Livestock, Farm Animals & Game Included
  • Stump Knocker's Store and Outfitter Store
  • Spa with Saunas, Steamroom, and Jacuzzi's and a Japanese Mineral Bath House
  • Wedding Venue
  • All Furnishings, Decorations, Vehicles, and Dairy, Sporting & Kitchen Equipment Included
  • Trophy Hunting and Fishing
  • Just 3 Hours Southeast of Atlanta, 2 Hours to Savannah, 71 Miles to Augusta National, and 41 Miles to Statesboro- Home of Georgia Southern U
  • Strategic Tax Planning & Wealth Preservation

Agriculture

Capitalize on the Growing Global Demand for Agriculture and Cropland!

There are many avenues of agribusiness at Flat Creek Holdings including timber, cheese, mushrooms, the berry orchard, dairy, and irrigated pastures and fields. We are seeing the same trends in growing interest in plantations that is written about in January 2011 Forbes article on ranches out west. The demand for agricultural land is at a recent high, up as much as 10% from last year according to a November 15, 2010 Bloomberg article. There are 211± acres of fertile irrigated pastures and fields at Flat Creek Holdings! The new owner can continue to operate each of them if they choose or they could lease them out, both of which can be income producing. Click here to read more about Diversified Agriculture Related Investments and why they are luring savvy investors!







One facet of Flat Creek Holdings is the agriculture business that is now producing organic produce and award-winning cheeses. The cheeses and mushrooms are being distributed by Royal Food Service and Sysco Systems at numerous restaurants and retail locations such as Chateau Elan, The Governor's Mansion, Restaurant Eugene, Soho, Whole Foods Atlanta Locations, Star Provisions, Jekyll Island Club, Savannah Bee Co., Wolf Mountain Vineyard, and dozens of others. The berries are also being distributed.The biggest benefit of this side of the business is the cross promotion it lends to the hospitality side.

Flat Creek Holdings began as a hunting and fishing lodge in the late 1990s near Swainsboro, Georgia. Environmental stewardship and sustainability is a large part of the mission of Flat Creek Holdings, so the owners set out to revitalize and enhance the farmland. Thankfully, this process complements the property and the farm now supplies much of the produce and eggs for the Lodge’s dining room, and provides income!

In 2007, the dairy became operational, complete with a herd of grass-fed jersey cows and a master cheese maker with over 30 years of experience, producing a variety of artisanal cheese, including several award winners. The cheese production also complements the property; guests love it, it produces income, and is a great write-off. The Aztec Cheddar, a traditional milled curd cheddar with marbling of cocoa and guajillo peppers, won the Flavor of Georgia Award in 2009. Three other cheeses brought awards home to Georgia from the American Cheese Society competition in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Dairy and Cheese

In 2007, the dairy became operational, complete with a herd of grass-fed jersey cows and a master cheese maker, producing a variety of artisanal cheeses, including several award winners. The cheese production complements the property and is an important component in cross promoting the lodging and hospitality; guests love it, it produces income, and is a great write-off. The Aztec Cheddar, a traditional milled curd cheddar with marbling of cocoa and guajillo peppers, won the Flavor of Georgia Award in 2009. Three other cheeses brought awards home to Georgia from the American Cheese Society competition in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Flat Creek Lodge won three awards in the World Competition in 2009. The dairy currently produces 30 varieties of cheeses.

Award Winning…

  • 11 Awards at ACS Competition in 2009 in Austin, TX
  • 2 Awards in 2009 World Competition
  • 2009 Second and Third in US Championship Cheese Contest
  • 2009 1st Place in Flavors of Georgia Competition
  • 2008 GDEcD Producer of Distinction
  • 2008 12th in World Cheese Competition

Mushrooms

The farm recently expanded into the profitable and high-demand niche of Oyster Mushroom cultivation. They are not only a culinary delight, but are also an extension to Flat Creek Holdings' environmental stewardship. They are grown in a state-of-the-art facility in a pasteurized medium of recycled material and found in a variety of retailers and restaurants in Atlanta, Savannah, Macon, and Augusta. Currently, over 100 pounds of mushrooms are picked per day! One of the largest mushroom distributors has asked if Flat Creek Holdings can supply 1,000 pounds per week, just to them!

Berry Orchard

The 10 +/- acre berry orchard is enclosed by a high fence, has a drip irrigation system, and features a variety of berries including blackberry, raspberry, and blueberry. Made from the berries and other fruits from the farm, Flat Creek Holdings produces jams, jellies, and relishes. Plenty of freezer storage right on the property allows sales throughout the year, without relying on the market at the time of harvest.

Greenhouse

The herbs and vegetables grown in some of the several greenhouses on location are used by the chef and enjoyed by guests in the Flat Creek Holdings Restaurant.

Timber

There is an extensive and extremely well-managed timber program at Flat Creek Holdings, with 640 +/- acres in merchantable timber. Click here to see a timber-type map.

Fish Hatchery

The fish hatchery has six fish tanks with various fish, including catfish, striper, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bream, etc. The fish are tank-raised in a nursery eco-system. The bass, bream, and catfish supply to the dining room and no hormones are used in the raising of fish, making them as organic as possible.

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Flat Creek Holdings also has a smokehouse and curing operation, chicken coops, rabbit hutches, a peacock pen, and a hydroponic house.

Note: Dairy operating equipment, the herd of livestock, peacocks, geese, swan, and farm equipment are included in this offering!

Agri-Business Options for a New Owner:

  • Multiple parties would like to lease or take over the agriculture operations.
  • The current owner would be willing to lease back the agriculture components from the new owner!
  • The new owner can lease out the dairy operation if they desire.
  • The new owner can lease out the blueberries and sell for a competitive price per acre.  The estimates for 2011 project 20,000 pounds of berries will be produced.