Please drop by our office on the Square and say hello to our own “HK” the Scarecrow and all the others in front of downtown businesses.  They’ll be around through the end of the month as a part of Retreat’s participation in the 2011 Scarecrow contest hosted by the Downtown LaGrange Development  … Continue reading →

  Who hasn’t heard of “cooler corn”?   Yea, I confess. I never heard of it either. Turns out, Cooler Corn is pretty well known among the outdoorsy set. It’s perfect for large Retreat barbecues and way less of mess than … Continue reading →

At the end of Fish Camp, residents Bug and Nick are enjoying a new arrival at Joey and Betty Mines home. The Mines’ dogs: Boykin Spaniel – Lady Bug, her friends call her “Bug”, and Cocker Spaniel – Snickers, “Nick” … Continue reading →

Girlfriends who want more than manis, pedis and “girliecues” for their getaways can find it in a place long known for embracing girl power: LaGrange, Georgia has a history of adventure-loving women. Today, women can take up oars for adventure … Continue reading →

For full results see Walmart Bass Fishing League Tournament

from the LaGrange Daily News (GA) David Miller Staff writer   Published: September 16, 2011 Hardman Knox discovered LaGrange in June 2010. More than a year later, he is trying to share his discovery of LaGrange and West Point Lake with others. … Continue reading →

The Walmart Bass Fishing League is headed to West Point Lake this weekend – September 17th and 18th. This is the fifth and final stop for the BFL Bulldog division. The weigh-ins this weekend are hosted by the Greater Valley … Continue reading →

  The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has a fantastic website where you’ll find information about hunting seasons, fishing locations, wildlife viewing opportunities, boating safety, educational programs and more. You can even learn how to get involved and support wildlife … Continue reading →

Davis Knox was in town to visit with his brother Hardman (Retreat’s Manager) and enjoy an evening of friendly conversation and relaxation at Retreat. When talking to Davis it’s clear he shares the Knox family tradition of land stewardship and … Continue reading →

       Retreat resident Joey Mines knows where the fish are for sure. He and his fishing protégé Ken Breland (pictured here) were out on West Point Lake today with Retreat’s Hardman Knox.  The weather was absolutely perfect as we left the marina just at … Continue reading →