Moonshine Meadow
Upson County, Georgia⁞640.96± ACRES
As you enter Moonshine Meadow, you step onto a truly one-of-a-kind property. You are instantly captivated by the breathtaking valley view. While touring the grounds, it feels like you’re in your own world, exploring hardwood forests, creek bottoms, and waterways, all while imagining stories of moonshine stills from the past, and enjoying your very own fruit and berry orchards.
- 640.96 acres high-quality recreational property located in Upson County, GA
- Approx. 8 miles to historic downtown Thomaston; approx. 70 miles to Alanta; approx. 54 miles to Columbus; approx. 45 miles to Macon; approx. 50 miles to ATL airport (1.5 hours)
- Security System, fiber optic high speed internet that includes wireless access points throughout the property
- 816 sq ft cabin, 1 BD/1 Bath, built in 2010 with a metal roof; 476 sq ft cabin, 1 BD/1 Bath, built in 2020 with a metal roof; 168 sq ft bunkhouse with an attached outdoor shower
- Turnkey property with equipment included to maintain property
- 12X20 storage bldg.; 41X47 Hay Shed/Pole Barn built in 1990; 16X116 equipment shed; 12X70 equipment shed; 45X8 enclosed metal storage container
- End-of-the-road Privacy on Reid Place Rd.; then approx. 10 miles of developed internal roads covered with gravel
- 1.8 miles of Potato Creek frontage with great shoal bass fishing, 1.7 miles of Jerry Reeves Creek runs through property, one-half mile of Moonshine Creek runs through property; creeks contain multiple waterfalls and Mountain Laurel and wild Azaleas
- Good roads throughout with rock overlay and beautiful hardwood allees; Rolling topography, mature hardwood creek bottoms and pine forest
- Intensely managed for turkey and deer with planted food plots, alfalfa fields, 14 Redneck condo blinds in place, as well as natural duck habitat along Potato Creek
- Approx. 48 wireless game cameras established throughout the property that can also be used as security cameras providing alerts
- Trap shooting range
- Skeet course consisting of two skeet throwers and one wobble trap thrower contained in brand new fiberglass houses on skids with accessories with Optima marine-grade batteries with solar chargers
- Fruit Orchards, including muscadine grapes, raspberries, black berries, and blueberries bushes; trees include peaches, nectarines, plums, and apples; bushes and trees are all irrigated with a fertigation system
- In a neighborhood of large adjoining landowners
- Good soils, 4-inch well
- Substantial timber value
- 2025 Property Taxes - $5,562.43
- Social Storm Property
Nestled in the rolling hills of Upson County, Georgia, near the historic town of Thomaston, lies Moonshine Meadow. Thomaston provides a variety of restaurants and shopping options, along with all the necessary businesses conveniently located near Moonshine Meadow. This remarkable property spans approximately 641 acres of pristine, mature hardwood forest, interspersed with stunning creek bottoms.
“The former owner pointed this old moonshine still out to me, and while I’m not sure exactly how long it’s been here, it’s clearly been many decades in the making. You can even see the ax marks where authorities once chopped holes in it to take it out of commission.” - Landowner, Matt Whitley
Moonshine Meadow features a cozy 816 sq ft cabin with 1 bedroom and 1 bath, a charming 476 sq ft guest cabin also with 1 bedroom and 1 bath, and a 168 sq ft bunkhouse complete with an attached outdoor shower. This setup provides the perfect retreat for gathering after a long day spent outdoors.
Properties like Moonshine Meadow, with such beautiful hardwoods, are a rarity. The exceptional quality of these trees is a testament to the stewardship of the former owners over the decades. Once harvested, these types of hardwoods take a century or more to regenerate, making this old forest a truly special find in today’s landscape.
“This place kind of reminds me of a property you’d find in north Georgia—lots of terrain, good topography, and some flat areas perfect for planting. It’s loaded with natural timber and a remarkable mix of white oaks, red oaks, water oaks, and shumard oaks, so there’s an incredible amount of natural food for wildlife." - Landowner, Matt Whitley
"This year’s acorn crop has been unbelievable; when you walk along the creek, you can hear acorns constantly hitting the water. I saw quite a few wood ducks feeding up and down the banks. It’s just a beautiful place.” - Walter Hatchett
Every detail of Moonshine Meadow has been meticulously attended to, featuring over 10 miles of an excellent, mostly gravel road system that provides access to all areas of the property. With over 24 acres dedicated to 31 meticulously maintained food plots of alfalfa and various forage grains, Moonshine Meadow is already fully equipped for hunting, featuring 14 Redneck blinds currently in place. The wildlife at Moonshine Meadow is truly incredible. I can’t recall ever visiting a place with such a high number of turkeys and quality deer. A year-round feeding program, coupled with expansive alfalfa patches, ensures excellent nutrition for all types of wildlife.
With 1.8 miles of frontage along Potato Creek, you'll enjoy fantastic shoal bass fishing, kayaking, and swimming for year-round fun. When you include Jerry Reeves Creek, you and your family, kids, and friends can explore the creeks, play in the multiple waterfalls, and admire the beautiful Mountain Laurel and wild azaleas in the springtime, all while soaking in the serenity and peace of the surroundings.
"Probably my favorite scenic relaxation spot is along the Jerry Reeves Creek…where there's a lot of shoals, and there's a lot of rock through the stream, and it's just a very peaceful spot with the water flowing. It's very tranquil and scenic. That's probably my favorite spot on the whole place just to get away." - Landowner, Matt Whitley
One great feature of Moonshine Meadow is the fruit and berry orchards. Irrigated with a fertigation system and fenced to keep the wildlife at bay, you could harvest fruit and berries for yourself, friends, and family.
The security at Moonshine Meadow is unmatched. With over 48 Cuddeback Cuddelink trail cameras integrated into two private wireless networks, you can receive images from up to 23 cameras per network sent directly to a central home device.
"One interesting feature is at night, because of the privacy and just the remote end of the road situation, you'll never see as many stars as you can see out here. There are not many places you can go and just see as many stars at night." - Landowner, Matt Whitley
With equipment included for property maintenance, you benefit from immediate ease and convenience. Additionally, you'll have the tools necessary to tackle any projects you wish to undertake.
"There's no better thing in this world than going hunting with my two boys. It’s just time that you can't replace." - Landowner, Matt Whitley
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