a wide variety of shooting experiences . The well-trained staff can assist every level of expertise in shooting , ensuring that anyone will have a rewarding opportunity . Recently added are an archery environment with various targets . The archery program is also suitable for families and the younger sports enthusiast .
Named for the beautiful stream that flows into Lake Oconee , Sandy Creek Sporting Grounds is under the design direction of international shooting champion Justin Jones of Great Britain , one of the world ’ s foremost experts in the development and management of elite resort shooting facilities . The sporting facility features two five-stand shooting ranges , an air rifle range and an archery range , and a 50-foot driven tower that simulates a driven pheasant . At the site are an endless list of additional activities , including fishing and an off-roading course .
Overlooking a 44-acre stocked lake and two-story boathouse , Sandy Creek Barn is a magnificent 6,750-squarefoot , completely restored wood-beam barn located on 812 acres . Once a working barn , this marvelously restored structure dates back nearly 200 years . With its picturesque qualities — a gabled roof , exposed hardwood , rugged stone accents , a covered terrace anchored by a stone fireplace and a lakeside fire pit — Sandy Creek Barn is an ideal venue for weddings , corporate functions and parties . While a rustic motif prevails , the facility comes with all the conveniences of a modern meeting venue : catering services , an antique saloon bar , a gourmet kitchen , and an outdoor grill and event porch .
Anyone who enjoys the various resources of Reynolds may be tempted to spend as much time in the community as possible , leading to an interest in home ownership . Reynolds is a complex and dynamic real estate community . For over 30 years , the community ’ s real estate brokerage , Reynolds Lake Oconee Properties , has focused exclusively on the community and has a deeper understanding — not only where the Reynolds marketplace is today — but where it ’ s going .
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