
Our Story
1946
O.H. Banks, a prominent property owner and citizen of Shady Dale, GA acquired this property as farmland and allowed working tenants to occupy the cabin
1820s schoolhouse
Originally constructed in the 1820's as a two room schoolhouse, the structure was located near the Baptist church in Shady Dale and was moved to its current location years later. The house claims a colorful history of ownership. An interesting man named "Pig" told the story of a blacksmith who occupied the house during the war and was known for the wild parties he held there. As Pig tells the story, the house became known as "Pearl Harbor". Pig remembers receiving many whippings from his mama for sneaking through the woods to observe these infamous wild parties.
"Ruffwood"
In the 1960"s Mr. O.H. reclaimed the cabin for a family retreat and named the property "Ruffwood" to describe the beautiful hardwood trees that surrounded the property.
1994
OH Banks passed away in 1994, and his daughter "Sunny" carefully maintained the property for the next generation to enjoy with their children and grandchildren.
2014
Sharing a common love for animals and outdoors, Sene and Amy serendipitously discovered Ruffwood and began the slow and painstaking restoration of the cabin and surrounding property, only then truly discovering the quiet wisdom of their predecessors in positioning the cabin perfectly to provide calming vistas and gentle breezes on even the hottest of summer days
2017
With cabin restoration complete, Ruffwood welcomes family friends and visitors alike
2018
Sene and Amy are honored to carry on the Ruffwood tradition and share it with you as we build our organic farm and apiary
events
retreat
from the city. Located just 60 miles from Atlanta, Ruffwood is the perfect place to unplug and recharge
unite
or reunite. From nuptials to reunions, all ages enjoy gathering at Ruffwood
locate
your production. Ruffwood's bucolic location is ideal for your photoshoot or film and television production
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Farmhands
ya'll come visit soon!
Ruffwood Farm
Shady Dale, Georgia
31805
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