Finding a romantic getaway in the North Georgia Mountains is incredibly easy as there are so many to choose from. From the Blue Ridge Mountains to Dahlonega, gateway to the Appalachians and home to the 1828 gold rush, the area is rich in resources, full of adventure and jam-packed with activities from whitewater rafting to lazy river day trips. You could spend a lifetime visiting and never see it all.
Covering 1,400 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, The Barnsley Gardens Resort is the ultimate in romantic settings and is the perfect choice for that special occasion. The resort offers fine, award-winning dining and accommodations, horseback riding, world-class golf, kayaking or just sitting back and enjoying the 160 varieties of roses in its extensive gardens. Pets are permitted in the garden suites.
Barnsley Gardens Resort
597 Barnsley Gardens Road
Adairsville, GA 30103
(770) 773-7480
http://www.barnsleyresort.com/
Located in Dawson County, Amicalola Falls is breathtaking, particularly after a rainfall as rainbows filter through the glistening mist as it cascades 729 feet to the pools below. The Lodge at Amicalola Falls is a magnificent 57-room structure hidden in the forests surrounding the Falls. The park's stunning window-lined Maple Restaurant is famous for its Sunday brunch buffet. Amicalola is a great choice for that romantic weekend getaway, particularly if you enjoy hiking, biking, fishing and the great outdoors. The park also offers rustic cabins, RV sites and campsites.
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge
418 Amicalola Falls State Park Road
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(800) 864-7275
Lodge Reservations (800) 573-9656
Park (706) 265-4703
Nestled at the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Mandala Wellness Retreat and Spa provides overnight accommodations at Lucille's Mountain Top Inn, and a gourmet breakfast of homemade breads and jellies, or maybe grits pudding, almond soufflé crepes, caramel French toast, apple pancakes or crunchy baked bananas. The Spa staff works with you to design a one-of-a-kind romantic experience, from a sunset horseback ride to dinner on the deck. With nine guest rooms, the atmosphere at Lucilles's is one of privacy and warmth. One room is handicapped accessible.
Mandala Wellness Retreat and Spa
966 Rabun Road, Sautee-Nacoochee, GA 30571
(706) 878-0036
http://www.mandalaretreat.com/
Lucille's Mountain Top Inn
Bed and Breakfast
964 Rabun Road
Sautee, GA 30571
(866) 245-4777
http://www.lucillesmountaintopinn.com/
Gateway to the Appalachian Mountains, Dahlonega is home to the 1828 gold rush and an ideal spot for a romantic getaway. Boating, kayaking, whitewater rafting, hiking and panning for gold is a great diversion from your hectic week. Longing for a quiet weekend in the mountains? Forrest Hills Mountain Resort & Conference Center has secluded cottages with fireplaces and hot tubs. The Secret Garden Restaurant, for adults only, offers romantic candlelit dinners on site or in your cottage and is famous for its "Appalachian-style" cuisine. Forrest Hills is the perfect setting for that romantic getaway in the North Georgia Mountains.
Forrest Hills Mountain Resort & Conference Center
135 Forrest Hills Road
Dahlonega, GA 30533
(706) 864-6456
(800) 654-6313
http://forresthillsresort.com
