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With so many amazing wineries and vineyards to explore in and around the Blue Ridge area, it’s hard to choose just one. They all provide a relaxing environment, beautiful mountain views, live music and of course great wine! North Georgia is the next upcoming wine region, so while you are on your Escape to Blue Ridge plan to visit one or all of our twelve favorite North Georgia wineries!

Looking for a place to stay for your next family reunion or large get together with friends? Lucky for you, we have several cabins located side by side or within easy walking distance of each other, so you can easily stay connected with the rest of your group. No matter what cabin style or amenities you’re looking for, we’ve got you covered! Here are 25+ cabins that are perfect for hosting your next reunion trip!

It may be cold now but spring will be here before you know it! In the meantime, we have all kinds of fun events in store for you! This month you can drink your way through the mountains with the return of the Georgia Wine Highway and Georgia Beer Day. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Blue Ridge’s annual St. Paddy’s Day Parade and you can even participate in Mercier Orchards first annual Hard Cider 5K Run/Walk. Mark your calendars for these fun events happening in and around Blue Ridge this month!

It may be the dead of winter, but never fear, there’s still tons of fun to be had in Blue Ridge this month! Stay warm and cozy inside with an art class at one of our local art studios, catch an independent film at the Blue Ridge Film Festival, enjoy a romantic dinner for two for Valentine’s Day and embrace the cold at the Fire & Ice Festival in Downtown Blue Ridge! See our February events newsletter for all the fun!

Some communities are fortunate to have county fairs in their backyards or a state fair within an hour’s drive or two – so when it comes to deep-fried anything outrageous (Krispy Kreme Burgers, deep-fried butter, python kabobs, etc), or a carnival ride or two, it’s available – at least once or twice a year.

There is so much fun to be had in Blue Ridge all year long! Because there is always something happening in town it can be hard to narrow down when it’s the best time to Escape to Blue Ridge. We’re here to help! We’ve comprised a list of 12 seasonal activities and events for you and your family to partake in, one for each month of the year!

There’s something so special about curling up next to a warm fire on a chilly day with a book in one hand and a warm cup of coffee in the other. Or how about cuddling with your love fireside after a busy day of exploring Blue Ridge? We have so many great cabins with incredible fireplace and firepit features and we know it can be hard to choose the one just right for you. We’ve narrowed down the search and assembled a list of our top 16 cabins with firepits & fireplaces perfect for cuddling and s

So far, this winter has been nothing short of crazy! Nine degrees one day and 60 degrees the next. Now, we’re anxiously awaiting for snow to arrive in our little mountain town! We’ve comprised a list below of winter fun activities to experience when the snow falls and “the weather outside is frightful”. Bring on the snow days!

A new year means more fun and exciting events in store for you! Escape to Blue Ridge in 2025, and not only will you find beautiful mountain views, a vibrant downtown scene, and endless outdoor adventures, but you’ll also find an amazing lineup of festivals and events. This month enjoy some live music at local wineries & breweries, ice skating, a disco dance night and more! Find our January lineup of events here:

As we close out 2024 we wanted to take a moment to thank you for all your love and support this year! Thank you for choosing us as your home base for all your Blue Ridge adventures and trusting us to care for your friends and family time & time again! Now it’s time to start planning for next year… Here’s 25 Awesome Things to Do in Blue Ridge during your 2025 Escapes!