The Sweet Cocoon Nonprofit Organization | North Georgia

One of the things you notice immediately as you enter the property is the pops of color everywhere.  The drive is lined with posts that look like oversized colored pencils.  As you drive around to the pavilion, you will see boulders that have been hand painted to look like animals.  There is a wheelchair ramp leading up to the pavilion that was painted by SGF mom Casey Nash, and the pavilion itself is covered in murals painted by local college students.  Picnic tables are scattered throughout the area and are beautifully decorated by local artists.  Floyd County Corrections also donated 2 handcrafted Adirondack chairs and a table to be enjoyed by all visitors. 

Recently, they added a swing hanging from a dome frame that can be enjoyed by several kids at once, or one child can lay on it.  One of my personal favorite features, other than all of the vibrant colors, is the adult sized changing tables that can be found in the bathrooms.  Amanda’s goal is to make the entire property wheelchair accessible, and she has already incorporated a high-quality wheelchair accessible path for visitors to use as they explore.

The thought that has gone into the development and design of this property is heartwarming; Amanda, her family, and their community have poured their hearts into this place and it shows.  We are thankful to see Amanda’s vision come to life and beyond excited for the families that will benefit from The Sweet Cocoon.