Archive for the ‘Holidays’ Category

As many Paran Homes’ sales agents will attest – besides access to major interstates, shopping destinations and excellent schools – convenience to fine dining and an appealing night life plays a role for most home buyers in their decision to move into a community. Unless planning your own at-home celebration, at virtually no other time are those two factors more important than on New Year’s Eve. Whether you envision a five-course candlelit dinner to commemorate the end of 2018 or a wild party complete with dancing and champagne to welcome 2019, Paran Homes has compiled a list of alluring locales near our communities where residents and buyers considering BECOMING residents can ring in the New Year.

Living or House Hunting in Metro Atlanta? Be sure to check out one or more of these New Year’s Eve Celebrations near our active communities…

New Year’s Eve Bash at MadLife Stage & Studios featuring Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute

Located in nearby Woodstock, this is a great option for partygoers who live in (or are considering moving to) Chestnut Farms in Kennesaw. The event is offered as an early show for 18 and older guests beginning at 7:45 p.m. (doors open at 6:45) or as a later show for 21 and older guests beginning at 10:30 (doors open at 10:15). Tickets range in price from $35 to $95. Ray Howard Band will perform favorites from Earth. Wind & Fire, as well as other Motown and R&B classics. Tickets are selling quickly, so if you hope to go, purchase your tickets at MadLife’s online ticket booth ASAP.

Stars and Strikes New Year’s Eve Celebration

A terrific New Year’s Eve outing for anyone who lives (or hopes to live) in Oakleigh Pointe in Dallas. Packages are valid for up to 8 people and include Unlimited Bowling, Shoe Rental, a buffet with Pizza, Buffalo Sliders, and Queso dip, a $5 game card and one extreme attraction all for just $209! Plus… Plan to stick around for a live DJ party and of course a Champagne Toast at midnight! As an added bonus, if you book your package and pay online by Thursday, December 20, you will receive a $20 gift card to Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Centers!

Ring in the New Year at McCray’s Tavern on the Square

If you live in Heritage Pointe in Lawrenceville or have designs on living there one day, you might want to add the New Year’s Eve Bash at McCray’s Tavern on the Square to your to do list. Enjoy a great dinner at this Gwinnett County institution before the party starts at 10 p.m. The evening’s festivities will include a DJ spinning tunes, complimentary midnight champagne toast and cash balloon drop.

New Year’s Eve Merriment on the Marietta Square

One of the MANY perks to living in Sweetwater Landing in Powder Springs is the fact that you’re conveniently located within driving distance to the iconic Marietta Square. That is particularly poignant on New Year’s Eve when Marietta Square will play host to not just one but TWO celebrations. Daytime visitors can enjoy live music on the Bandstand in Glover Park, ice sculpting and family festivities followed by a special Children’s Ball Drop at 7pm.  For visitors without a curfew, there will be a one-of-a-kind Midnight Square Drop in the heart of The Marietta Square.  Local restaurants and venues will stay open late and live entertainment will continue throughout the night. One of those locales is Two Birds Taphouse, which will play host to its own 21+ NYE celebration, complete with Bar snacks, TBT favorites, and cheese boards from 7 pm – 8 pm; Heavy tray passed food from 8 pm – 10 pm; Champagne toast at midnight; Live music from the 5-piece Uptown Down Band; NYE Party Favors and the Times Square NYC celebration streaming live on the taphouse’s projectors and TVs – all for $60/person.

Kid-Friendly New Year’s Eve Festivities in Forsyth

As one of the fastest growing counties in the nation, it should come as no surprise that Forsyth County is particularly family-friendly. Families who live in The Lakes of Franklin Goldmine in Cumming or may be considering calling this awesome Paran Homes community “home” one day will love the fact that there are a number of New Year’s Eve celebrations that are designed for pint-sized patrons and teens. Both Stars & Strikes and Monkey Joe’s will play host to Noon Year’s Celebrations earlier in the day for little ones, while Music Authority will hold a concert event to celebrate the New Year later that evening.

Ring in the New Year at Chateau Elan

Residents of Traditions of Braselton in Jefferson and hopeful homebuyers in this sprawling 1140-acre master-planned community might want to add a lovely evening of wining and dining at the world-class winery and resort – Chateau Elan – to their New Year’s Eve plans.  There are three ways to celebrate: 1) The All the Glitters Gala at the Inn (package includes overnight accommodations for two, welcome cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres, open bar, four-course sit down dinner, party favors and champagne toast at midnight, live music and New Year’s Day buffet; 2) Romantic New Year’s Eve at the Spa (package includes overnight accommodations, 50-minute massage or facial, champagne and rose petal turn-down in room, wine reception with hors d’oeuvres, intimate 3-course dinner, and New Year’s Day breakfast for two; 3) New Year’s Eve Celebration at the Winery (package includes accommodations at Hampton Inn on property, party in winery with open bar and DJ, three-course dinner with wine service, and party favors plus champagne toast at midnight.)

Living or House Hunting in the Greater Nashville Area? Be sure to check out this fantastic New Year’s Eve Celebration near our active communities…

Dance the Night Away at Jack Daniels Music City Midnight

Whether you’re already living in South Haven, Stewart Creek Farms or The Villages of Berkshire in Murfreesboro OR you hope to declare yourself a resident of one of these distinctive Nashville area communities in the near future, you may want to take part in Jack Daniels Music City Midnight at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in the heart of Nashville. Marking Music City’s main celebration, the festivities start at 4 p.m. and will include live music performances by Keith Urban, Peter Frampton, Judah & The Lion, Caitlyn Smith, Devon Gilfillian, and the Fisk Jubilee Singers. The rest of the evening will be filled with fireworks, confetti, and the Music Note Drop® at midnight. The best part about this event is that it’s FREE!!

The Paran Homes’ Team Wishes You a Happy Holiday Season and All the Very Best in the New Year!

The holiday season is officially upon us! Whether you are fortunate enough to already live in a Paran Homes community or a new home is on your holiday wish list and you plan to visit a Paran Homes community, you might want to add one or more of the holiday happenings listed below to your agenda. We often recommend a memorable adventure out in the surrounding area to our home buyers so they can get a true taste of what it might be like to live in one of our communities. This time of year, why not make your house hunting trip festive and fun?

Living or House Hunting in Metro Atlanta? Be sure to check out one or more of these seasonal-centric events:

Winter Wonderland Marietta: If you live in or plan to visit Chestnut Farms in Kennesaw or Oakleigh Pointe in Dallas this holiday season, you may want to make the short trek over to the iconic Marietta Square for Winter Wonderland Marietta. Nearly an entire month has been dedicated to the celebration of the season with caroling, live performances from local talent, story time, candlelight shopping on the Square, pictures with Santa, the lighting of the menorah, nativity scene on the Square and more. Most of the festivities will take place in Glover Park.

Holiday Shows at the Aurora Theatre: If you live in or plan to visit Heritage Pointe in Lawrenceville, you may want to purchase tickets to see a performance of several holiday-themed stage plays at this award-winning theatre. The line up of plays include A Christmas Carol (on stage through 12/22), This Wonderful Life (a charming adaptation of It’s a Wonderful Life – on stage through 12/23) and Reindeer Games (on stage through 12/30). While you’re there, you may want to pop by the Historic Lawrenceville Courthouse for visits and photos with Santa before or after the show.

Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Georgia: If you live in or plan to visit Sweetwater Landing in Powder Springs, you may want to allow a little extra time to pop by Six Flags Over Georgia for what they have declared as the “most wonderful time of the year.” Happening now through January 6, 2019 on select days, Holiday in the Park showcases many of the popular rides that you know and love paired with sparkling lights, festive shows, special treats like s’mores and hot chocolate, and – of course – the occasional appearance from the Jolly Old Elf himself.

Christmas in Cumming at the Cumming Fairgrounds: If you live in or plan to visit The Lakes of Franklin Goldmine in Cumming, there are a number of dates with which you may wish your visit dates to coincide. On 12/7-8, The Christmas in Cumming Arts & Crafts Festival takes over the Cumming Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. presenting a great way to purchase original and unique gifts for anyone on your list. On 12/15 at 5 p.m., the Cumming Christmas Parade begins. Following the same route as the city’s 4th of July parade, the Christmas installment will end at the Fairgrounds with a huge Christmas festival and visits with Santa. Lastly, there will be plenty of chances to show off your ice skating skills now through January 7, 2019 at the Winter Wonderland in Cumming Rink at the Fairgrounds.

Stone Mountain Christmas: If you live in or plan to visit The Woods of Midvale in Tucker, you should definitely include Stone Mountain Park in your evening! Once the sun goes down, millions of dazzling lights go up on a truly stunning Christmas celebration that includes festive music, spectacular shows, a nightly tree lighting and Christmas Parade with appearances by Santa Claus AND the Snow Angel. Be sure to pop by the 4D theater for an immersive screening of The Polar Express and climb aboard the Scenic Railroad for a musical and magical ride around the mountain. If you plan to visit during the day, take advantage of the rare occurrence of SNOW in Atlanta thanks to Snow Mountain – offering a 400-foot snow-covered tubing hill and enormous snowy play area for building snowmen and igloos to your heart’s content.

Christmas Feast at Chateau Elan: If you live in or plan to visit Traditions of Braselton in Jefferson, there are a number of festivities to include in your holiday season house hunting trip. You could make the trip over to Lanier Islands for the famed Magical Nights of Lights and License to Chill Snow Island, you could hit the brand-new skating Rink at Mall of Georgia ORRRRR you could plan to spend your Christmas Eve or Christmas Day dining on decadent fare at the renowned resort and winery – Chateau Elan.

Living or House Hunting in the Greater Nashville Area? Be sure to check out one or more of these seasonal-centric events:

A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland Resort: If you live in or plan to visit South Haven, Stewart Creek Farms or Villages of Berkshire in Murfreesboro, you may want to make the drive over to Nashville to visit the beautifully bedecked Opryland Resort and Convention Center. This time of year, a beloved tradition for countless families throughout the South is to tour the interior of the opulent atrium, as well as the surrounding grounds to marvel at more than three million twinkling lights and festive décor, an indoor winter wonderland boasting more than 2 million pounds of ice and an indoor skating rink. Don’t miss your chance to catch a performance of Cirque Dreams Holidaze.

Happiest of Holiday Wishes to You and Yours from Paran Homes! 

We Look Forward to Seeing YOU Soon!

Regional Homebuilder Now Accepting New, Unwrapped Toys at Seven Active Communities in Metro Atlanta

Duluth, Ga, November 27, 2018 (Press Release) – Since 1947, Toys for Tots has served as the U.S. Marine Corps premier community action program. With a desire to give back to those in need within one of the cities where Paran Homes’ has the greatest presence, the regional homebuilder has launched Toys for Tots Drives at seven of its active communities throughout Metro Atlanta. During these toy drives, the Marines collect new, unwrapped toys and distribute them as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the surrounding community. Whether in search of a new home or merely wishing to bring a little happy to the holidays for one of the more than 15 million American children living in poverty, Atlantans are encouraged to drop by the sales centers of these communities with toys or bikes. Paran Homes will collect donations between November 28 and December 19.

“This year represents Paran Homes’ third time participating in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program,” said Michael Rosenberg, company president. “As in years past, we are teaming up with the incredible folks at the Duluth Police Department. In both 2016 and 2017, our Toys for Tots drives were wildly successful thanks to our homeowners, vendors, employees and community visitors. We truly hope there’s truth to the phrase: ‘third time’s the charm” so we can have our most impactful toy drive to date.”

The list of communities where Paran Homes is collecting on behalf of Toys for Tots includes:

• Oakleigh Pointe, 96 Oakleigh Pointe Drive in Dallas, GA
• Sweetwater Landing, 4696 Sweetwater Avenue in Powder Springs, GA
• The Lakes of Franklin Goldmine, 5665 Winding Lakes Drive in Cumming, GA
• Traditions of Braselton, 401 Delaperriere Loop in Jefferson, GA
• The Woods of Midvale, 3686 Midvale Road in Tucker, GA
• Chestnut Farms, 825 Mars Hill Road in Kennesaw, GA
• Heritage Pointe, 1547 Weatherbrooke Circle in Lawrenceville, GA

To learn more about these neighborhoods or find the hours of operation for communities where prospective gift-givers can drop off their toys at either the sales office or model home, please visit www.paranhomes.com.

About Paran Homes:  Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Metro Atlanta, Paran Homes boasts beautifully crafted homes and imaginative communities in some of the Southeast’s hottest housing markets. With a presence throughout Metro Atlanta, as well as in and Nashville, TN, Paran Homes seeks to build houses of uncompromised quality while delivering a stellar customer service experience – from the first community visit to closing. To match the needs and wishes of today’s home buyers, the placement of Paran Homes communities is based on access to great schools, major thoroughfares/interstates, local shopping, dining and entertainment. Beyond the allure of its homes and community locations, many Paran neighborhoods feature resort-like amenities including pools, walking trails, and clubhouses. To learn more about Paran Homes, view available homes and discover current communities throughout the Southeast, visit www.paranhomes.com.

If you live in a Paran Home, you have a stunning kitchen and – depending on the floor plan – an inviting formal dining room. That in no way means you MUST cook on a regular basis (as inspiring as your new kitchen might be) or that you are required to host a horde of guests for your Thanksgiving celebration. Some families prefer to dine out during the holidays – saving themselves the added pressure of preparing the perfect Thanksgiving turkey or cleaning an endless array of pots, pans, utensils and dishes. If YOU are one of those people, you may want to pay close attention to this list of Thanksgiving celebration destinations near Paran Homes communities in Atlanta. If you don’t currently LIVE in a Paran Homes community, Thanksgiving might be the ideal time to take a drive after your Thanksgiving feast. Go exploring in hopes of finding the community AND home of your dreams in time for NEXT Thanksgiving.

Kennesaw

Chestnut Farms in Kennesaw: Copeland’s of New Orleans in Kennesaw will play host to its annual Thanksgiving buffet. Guests can opt for the extensive buffet menu OR order the Pilgrim Platter complete with Cajun fried turkey meet, cornbread stuffing, green beans and ham, mashed sweet potatoes, and cranberry sauce. The buffet is priced at $34.95 for adults, $32.95 for Seniors (65+), $22.95 for Kids (11-14), $14.95 for Kids (6-10) and FREE for Kids 5 & under (with adult purchase). This buffet might also be worth the drive if you live in Oakleigh Pointe in Dallas.

Lawrenceville

Heritage Pointe in Lawrenceville: For an added benefit, this Thanksgiving celebration is held in conjunction with the annual lighting of the Christmas tree in Historic downtown Lawrenceville. Reserve your seat for the Thanksgiving Buffet at McCray’s Tavern on the Square – where adults are just $21.95 and kids (10 & under) are just $10.95. Reservations are highly recommended for this popular event and doors open at 4 p.m. Reservations can be made at opentable.com or by calling 770.407.6754.

Powder Springs

Sweetwater Landing in Powder Springs: It may be well worth the drive to head over to Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar in Smyrna for their traditional Thanksgiving Feast. Served from 4-10 p.m., the dinner includes items like Cajun fried turkey, cornbread stuffing, bourbon molasses glazed ham, sweet potato casserole, macaroni & cheese and more priced at $26 for adults, $16 for young adults and $10 for kids under 10. Reservations can be made on Open Table or by calling (770) 435-1887.

Cumming

The Lakes of Franklin Goldmine in Cumming: Ted’s Montana Grill may be your best bet for a Thanksgiving celebration feast in Cumming this year. For $29/person, guests can enjoy a traditional three-course roasted turkey dinner complete with side salad, cup of soup or bison chili as a first course. Roast turkey and gravy with garlic mashed potatoes, herb dressing, carrots, Aunt Fannie’s squash casserole and cranberry sauce as the main course and Ted’s famous Apple Pecan Crisp for dessert.

Tucker

The Woods of Midvale in Tucker: Head over to the Magnolia Room for a Thanksgiving celebration dinner that you won’t soon forget – served continuously from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. It’s farm fresh and made from scratch by cooks who specialize in traditional Southern cuisine.

Braselton

Traditions of Braselton in Jefferson: Chateau Elan is your occasion destination for Thanksgiving, showcasing a sumptuous buffet that features such traditional holiday favorites as Hot Cinnamon Apple Cider; Apricot Glazed Turkey and Bourbon Jalapeno Glazed Ham – carved to order; Cranberry Pecan Stuffing; Candied Yams with Marshmallow Brulee; Green Bean Casserole; and a broad assortment of desserts that include Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie, Caramel Apple Cake, Carrot Cake, Red Velvet Cake, New York Cheese Cake and much more. Served from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., prices for the Thanksgiving Feast at Chateau Elan are $89 + tax/adult, $25/child (6-11) and FREE for children 5 and under (when dining with an adult). Reservations are required and can be made by calling 678-425-0900 x 41.

From all of us here at Paran Homes, we wish you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving!