Find relaxation in the North Georgia Mountains
When it comes to bachelorette getaways, Alpine Helen-White County, Georgia, is the idea destination. More specifically, girls should head to the recently opened Valhalla Resort. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, about 90 minutes north of Atlanta, the prestigious Valhalla Resort Hotel has an elegant ambiance reminiscent of an Old World Scottish Castle. Overlooking the Innsbruck Golf Club and the rolling hills of the golf course, Valhalla is surrounded by breathtaking scenic mountain views as far as the eye can see, offering a regal retreat just for adults.
The unique marriage of grand European architecture and luxurious, rustic-contemporary design creates an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind experience. Warm-hospitality, personalized service and attention to detail allow adult guests to fully experience the pure beauty and relaxation of a regal retreat. A spa menu provides options for the entire group.
Beyond the resort, groups of gals can gather for authentic Bavarian pastries from Hofer’s Bakery and local cider or wine, then have fun spending time together or taking some time alone walking through the forest or by the river or creeks. Helen and the surrounding White County area lets girls unplug. Relax at the Resort or take occasional trips to town for shopping in boutiques and art galleries, visiting wineries or dining out.
Wander around the downtown Helen area, where cares are left behind as you gab with the gals alongside the Chattahoochee River. Peruse the shops where you’ll find hand-blown, fused and recycled art glass, handcrafted, glazed and painted pottery and hand-pieced and sewn quilts where the number of tiny, even stitches per square is still a badge of honor among practitioners of this age-old art form.
Tempt taste buds at downtown dining destinations and savor a sip at a locally-owned coffee shop or winery–all without ever having to pile into a car! Savor a sip at a locally-owned winery, which include award-winning Habersham Winery, one of Georgia’s oldest and largest wineries with a gift shop that is an oenophile’s paradise featuring French oak barrels, American oak barrels, varietal vinifera wines and Georgia grown and produced wines. Yonah Mountain Vineyards Tasting Room is set in the foothills of Yonah Mountain and offers sips at a beautiful hand-crafted wine bar with sweeping views–home to the State’s only wine cave and deriving its name from the Cherokee word “yonah” for “bear.” The charming Kaya Vineyards is built atop a ridge that is 1,600 feet above elevation making it the ideal place to sit and savor awhile and take in the surrounding beauty of the North Georgia Mountains. Sample Frolicking Faerie Wines at Sylvan Valley Lodge and Cellars. And, take in 360-degree mountain views at the Cottage Vineyard and Winery.