Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Tucked away in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, alongside the Chattahoochee River, is Helen, Georgia, also known as Alpine Helen. Romance is in the air as you share a small table laden with steaming cups of coffee and sweet rolls in one of the many shops located on a cobblestone street in a re-creation of a Bavarian village. The area boasts numerous well appointed rooms in luxurious bed and breakfast Inns. Helen is a must see when in Northeast Georgia.
The Vines Restaurant, nestled in the North Georgia Wine Country, offers romantic candlelit dinners of authentic European cuisine. With Alpine architecture, comfortable seating, beautiful table settings and soft lighting, the Vines Restaurant is reminiscent of Inns found throughout Europe's wine regions. An hour from North Atlanta, the Vines Restaurant and the Edelweiss German Inn are exactly what is meant by a romantic getaway. The restaurant features locally grown produce and an in-house herb garden.
Edelweiss German Inn
The Vines Restaurant
747 Duncan Bridge Rd
Sautee, Georgia 30571
(706) 865-7371
edelweissgermaninn.com
The Stovall House, located on 25 acres in the Sautee Valley, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Ham Schwartz purchased the home and turned it into a country inn with the idea of providing the kind of service you just don't find in a big name hotel. The Stovall House has five beautifully appointed romantic guest suites furnished with locally acquired antiques.
The Stovall House
Country Inn & Restaurant
1526 Highway 255 N
Sautee, Georgia 30571
(706) 878-3355
stovallhouse.com
Looking for a larger facility with all the amenities? Located on the Chattahoochee River in downtown Helen, The Helendorf River Inn and Conference Center provides Internet access, concierge service, an in-house restaurant and room service. With riverfront views, the Inn has romantic suites with jetted tubs, fireplaces, kitchens and private balconies.
The Helendorf River Inn and Conference Center
33 Munichstrasse,
Helen, Georgia, 30545
(706) 878-2271
helendorf.com/hotel-overview.html
Located within walking distance of downtown, the Black Forest Bed & Breakfast is the ultimate romantic getaway. The Black Forest was designed with romance in mind with three beautiful, well appointed honeymoon suites and four cozy guest rooms. The Black Forest Bed & Breakfast also has five secluded, luxuriously appointed cabins. Each stay includes a full gourmet breakfast. If you don't stay for the rooms, you will definitely stay for the food.
Black Forest Bed & Breakfast and Luxury Cabins
8902 North Main Street
Helen, GA 30545
(706) 878-3995
blackforestvacationrentals.com/aboutus.htm
Located on a serene mountaintop, slightly South of Helen, is the Mandala Wellness Retreat and Spa providing a romantic getaway intended to relax and rejuvenate your soul. The Spa provides overnight accommodations at Lucille's Mountain Top Inn, and a gourmet breakfast. The Spa focuses on mind and body renewal---providing a wonderful romantic experience. The Spa staff works with you to design a perfect weekend of renewal, from romantic settings to a sunset horseback ride. The Inn has nine guest rooms.
Mandala Wellness Retreat and Spa
966 Rabun Road, Sautee-Nacoochee, GA 30571
(706) 878-0036
mandalaretreat.com
Lucille's Mountain Top Inn
Bed and Breakfast
964 Rabun Road
Sautee, GA 30571
(866) 245-4777
lucillesmountaintopinn.com
Discovered in 1819, Anna Ruby Falls Trail is an incredibly romantic and serene walk. With mountain laurel and rhododendron growing profusely in the spring and summer, the trails are not only breathtaking but offer a magnificent boost to your senses. Part of Unicoi State Park, the hike is considered easy to moderate with small bridges and observation decks offering extraordinary views of the waterfalls, particularly breathtaking after it rains.
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
1755 Cleveland Highway
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 297-3000