Food & Activities

Catherine's Market

Gourmet grocery store, bakery, deli, and cafe located at Russel Crossroads (across the street from SpringHouse and The Stables). Sells wine! Open for breakfast and lunch. Arrive by land or water- golf carts constantly run from the dock to the market!

The Stables

Admire the beautiful barn and clydesdales at Russell Crossroads (near Catherine's Market and SpringHouse). Call to book a trail ride!

Russell Forest Trails

Hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails surrounding Lake Martin

Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail

Hiking trails with great views of Lake Martin! https://crata.org/our-trails/

SpringHouse Restaurant

With food, cocktails, and views so good, you might want to eat here more than once! Closed Saturday for our wedding reception but open Friday for dinner or Sunday for brunch.

Kowaliga Restaurant

Restaurant on Lake Martin, named after the Hank Williams song. Open 11am-9pm for lunch or dinner. Arrive by land or water! Often live music on Friday nights.

The Landing at Parker Creek

A Dodson family favorite restaurant/bar on Lake Martin with top notch bushwhackers and people watching. Casual and family-friendly with volleyball, corn hole, a beach, and occasional nighttime karaoke. Arrive by land or water!

Boat Rental

Nail's Convenience Store (Liquor Store!)

Chuckwalla's Pizza at Chuck's Marina

Casual pizza spot on Lake Martin. Arrive by land or water! **Call to confirm they are open beforehand!**

Goat Island

Accessible only by boat on Lake Martin. Bring cheeseballs! No dogs allowed on the island. Map coordinates: Latitude 32.689331, Longitude 85.915641