Some morning after breakfast at the Inn, take yourself on a drive up to Blairsville, about a one-hour drive north. With its beautiful mountain setting, it’s an enjoyable destination whether you like to hike, visit wineries, shop, or just hang … Continue reading
Not that anyone needs an excuse to visit the North Georgia Mountains in the autumn—when colors are spectacular! But it is a wonderful time to drive around and visit the area vineyards and do a little sampling. Here are a … Continue reading
The small town of Clayton, Georgia, is home to a restaurant with big time flavors. Fortify Kitchen & Bar, the brain child of Jack Nolan (owner) and Jamie Allred (owner/chef) is a favorite of ours, and one that we love … Continue reading
Our Inn guests often rave about the coffee we serve. It’s from a local company—based in Helen, Georgia—called JumpinGoat Coffee Roasters. We love using them not just because their coffee is so delicious, but because the company is so conscientious … Continue reading
For a place that sees upwards of three million visitors a year, the Helen Arts & Heritage Center exudes small town charm. The combination of area history and creative expression is summed up beautifully here. The Helen Arts & Heritage … Continue reading
Not far from Lucille’s Mountaintop Inn & Spa is an area of northeast Georgia known as Apple Alley. It’s a scenic stretch of road along Highway 52 that’s about 10 miles long and chockfull of apple orchards. Autumn is an … Continue reading
Summer is the perfect time for a little R&R. So that’s what we’ve been doing—renovating and redoing! Room 6 has been our latest project here at Lucille’s Mountaintop Inn & Spa and we’re proud to say, the results are smashing. Take a … Continue reading
If you ever wanted to be like Lucy and stomp grapes with your feet, here’s your chance! The Yonah Mountain Vineyards Crush Fest, September 2, 2017, is a fun-filled day celebrating the wine harvest with live music, wine tasting—and, yes, … Continue reading
A trek to one of the waterfalls here in the mountains of northeast Georgia is as refreshing as a dip in a cool pool—and far more beautiful. You can visit several of them in one day or plan to stay … Continue reading
For all you beer fans who enjoy sampling the latest and greatest craft beers (that’s us!), there’s a new restaurant in Helen to try. Catch 22, a popular gastropub in Athens, Georgia, has now opened a spot in downtown Helen, … Continue reading
