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Condor Chocolates is Ecuadorian chocolate
Covenant Valley Farm began in 2009 and is a
As a seasoned local Wedding Planner and
which was started by brothers Peter and
family-owned and operated farm that began in
Event Designer, Liz Messick has seen
Nick Dale. Located in the historic Five Points
Colbert, Georgia. At the farm, they use organic
succulents grow in popularity for weddings
neighborhood of Athens, Georgia, Condor
principles, and raise their animals without the
over recent years. At a reception this Fall, she
Chocolates produces and sells bean-to-bar
use of chemicals, hormones and antibiotics.
used mercury-glass vases of various sizes,
chocolate bars, truffles, sipping chocolate,
They currently offer honey, handcrafted lip
added moss, and topped each with different
hot cocoa, coffee, iced beverages, gelato and
balms and beeswax candles. They integrate
succulent varieties. Grouped together at
a variety of confections. Condor Chocolates
their farming practices and manage their
different heights or woven through eucalyptus
exclusively sources their cacao from Ecuador,
lands in a manner that creates a healthy
garland on long farm tables, they made
the birthplace of their mother and home of
environment which benefits all of their bees,
charming centerpieces, but are also able
the finest cacao in the world. The small shop
poultry, cattle, and soil together as a whole.
to be gifted to guests as party favors. She
is both a chocolate factory and a café. The
The beekeepers, Nolan and his wife Annie,
also suggests potting them in inexpensive
brothers invite you to come and watch the
commonly known as the “honey lady” at the
terracotta pots, adding a shimmery stamped
chocolate making process yourself. Custom
Oconee’s Farmers Market, has helped provide
monogram, and placingthem in tiered rows for
chocolates and packaging are available for
many brides with a unique wedding flavor and
guests to take home. The best part of using
your wedding and event.
use as a wedding favor. Brides like to add
succulents for your wedding? You can easily
personal stickers with sayings such as “Bee
plant them after your big day for a unique
Mine” or “Meant to Bee”.
wedding day memento.
706.850.4803 www.CondorChocolates.com Condor Chocolates photo courtesy of Andie Freeman.
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706.206.7105 www. CovenantValleyFarm.com
404.369.3915 www.lizmessickdesign.com
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