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WELCOME TO THE COMFORT COLLECTIVE

A Curated Guide to Escapes in the North Georgia Mountains

May is a good month to slow down with the people who matter most. Mother’s Day falls on the 10th, and Memorial Day weekend closes out the month with a Veterans Memorial Ceremony in Fannin County worth pausing for. Plus festivals across Blue Ridge, Blairsville, Ellijay, and Dahlonega, and the kind of long weekend that was made for cookouts, lake days, and a porch with a good view.

If a summer trip has been on your mind, May dates are still open and worth grabbing before the season hits its stride.

AROUND THE MOUNTAINS THIS SPRING

APRIL 4 & 5

Easter Weekend

See our Easter issue of The Comfort Collective for all local events celebrating Easter.

Easter Issue

MARCH 27-APRIL 25

Trout Fishing Derby

Anglers can fish for specially tagged trout. Chance to win prizes like gear, guide trips, and cash.

Trout Fishing Derby

APRIL 24 | 5-7PM

Catch It! On Film

A unique evening event featuring a curated lineup of short films, dinner, drinks, and live auction.

Catch It! On Film

APRIL 25 | 10AM-6PM

Troutfest

A weekend centered around fishing, conservation, and mountain life with 130+ local vendors

Troutfest

APRIL 25 | 6:308:30PM

Trout Trot 5k Scenic 3.1-mile run that follows the Toccoa River in McCaysville.

Trout Trot

For a limited time, enjoy 15% OFF a 2+ night stay on select cabins from April 23–27. USE OFFER CODE: TROUT15 Book Now

GIVE HER THE MOUNTAINS

Mother’s Day | May 10

Some mothers want brunch. Some want flowers. Most of them, if you ask honestly, just want a few days with the people they love and nothing on the to-do list.

The mountains are good for that. No itinerary required, no clock to watch. A hot tub on a private deck, a morning that starts whenever she's ready, and whether her idea of a perfect afternoon is a glass of wine from one of the North Georgia vineyards or a slow cup of coffee somewhere quiet, the options are here.

North Georgia wine country has grown into something worth making a trip for on its own. Dozens of wineries and tasting rooms are spread across the hills between Blue Ridge, Ellijay, and Dahlonega, many with live music and food pairings through the spring.

The Ellijay Music Festival runs May 8 through 10, with live original music across multiple venues in town, most of it free. A low-key way to spend a Mother's Day weekend that still feels like a real occasion.

Whatever the trip looks like, we have cabins suited to it. Views, hot tubs, game rooms for the kids, creekside decks for the quiet mornings. Browse what's available in May and book before the weekend fills.

Mother’s Day Offer!

Enjoy 15% off a 2-night stay and spend quality time in the North Georgia Mountains (Valid 5/7 to 5/12) USE OFFER CODE: MOM15

Book Now

SIP. WANDER. STAY AWILE.

A few of our favorites across North Georgia

For the wine lover

Bear Claw Vineyards | Blue Ridge

The only vineyard actually in town, Bear Claw sits at over 2,800 feet elevation with mountain views and weekend live music. Female-owned, densely planted, and worth lingering at.

Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard & Winery | Ellijay

A family operation in the North Georgia foothills, with live music every Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Tours available on weekends by reservation.

Roo Mountain Vineyards | Ellijay

Two tasting rooms, gourmet food pairings, and panoramic views close to downtown Ellijay. One reviewer compared it to Napa; that might be a stretch, but not by much.

Paradise Hills Winery | Blairsville

A 35-acre property with estate-grown grapes, a full spa, and rental cabins on site. Worth the short drive up toward Blairsville.

Serenberry Vineyards | Morganton

A quieter, small-batch option just outside Blue Ridge. Good for an unhurried afternoon with no crowds.

For the coffee drinker

Mountain Mama's Coffee Lounge | Blue Ridge

Locally roasted espresso, homemade syrups, seasonal specialties, and the kind of atmosphere that makes an hour feel like twenty minutes.

Das Kaffee Haus | Blue Ridge

A Bavarian-owned European-style shop on East Main, overlooking the historic railway station. Known for strong espresso and imported pastries.

Copper Fox Bookstore & Coffee Bar | Blue Ridge

Coffee and a curated book selection in one room. A natural place to spend a slow morning.

Ellijay Coffeehouse | Ellijay

A 6,000-square-foot space in a 1940s building with a fireplace lounge, petfriendly courtyards, live music, and a full menu of paninis and pastries.

Cabin Coffee Co. | Blairsville Town Square

Single-origin coffees, good pastries, and a genuinely community-minded space on the downtown square.

A WEEKEND WORTH THE DRIVE

Memorial Day | May 25

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer up here, and by late May in North Georgia, it feels like it. The heat has arrived, the mountains are fully green, and the only thing better than being outside is being near water.

The Big Canoe Beach Club opens for the season on Memorial Day weekend. A sandy 300-yard beach on Lake Disharoon, a zero-entry pool, kayaks, paddleboards, the famous 200-foot rockslide, and an inflatable waterpark for the kids. If your group has been looking for a reason to book a Big Canoe cabin, this is it.

Up near Blue Ridge, the 50th Annual Spring Arts in the Park fills downtown on May 23 and 24 with more than 170 arts and crafts vendors. The same weekend, Blairsville runs its own Spring Arts, Crafts and Music Festival on the town square. Two festivals within a short drive of each other, easy to hit both in the same day.

And on Memorial Day itself, the North Georgia Honor Guard holds a ceremony at Fannin County’s Veterans Memorial Park that’s definitely worth adding to the weekend’s itinerary.

The long weekend was made for cookouts, lake days, and a porch with a good view. We have cabins that deliver all three.

Enjoy 10% off your stay when you book 3+ nights or more. (Valid 5/20 to 5/28) USE OFFER CODE: MEMORIAL10 Book Now Memorial Day Weekend Offer

MAY IN THE MOUNTAINS

APRIL 11 - MAY 10

Rhododendron Festival

Hamilton Gardens in Hiawassee, GA, featuring over 1,500 rhododendrons and native azaleas.

MAY 2 - 3

Blue Ridge Adventure Race

The adventure spans a duration of either 8 hour or 24 hour challenges in the great outdoors!

MAY 8 - 10

Ellijay Music Festival

Features award-winning songwriters, recording artists, musicians and bands at live shows across Ellijay.

MAY 16 - 17

Dahlonega Arts & Wine Festival

Festival-goers can stroll the charming, walkable streets lined with white tents showcasing handmade arts and crafts.

MAY 23 - 24

Blue Ridge Arts in the Park Festival

Features over 200 juried fine arts exhibitors, crafts, food booths, and engaging artist demonstrations.

MAY 23 - 24

Blairsville Spring Arts, Crafts & Music Festival

Features a parade, demonstrations, regional crafts and of course, music.

Time for Remembrance - Appalachian Veterans Memorial Park

On Memorial Day, The North Georgia Honor Guard will have a Memorial Day Ceremony at Fannin County’s Veterans Memorial Park. The ceremony includes a rifle salute, the posting of the colors, placing wreaths, and a rendition of the National Anthem performed by a local artist.