Spending the day at Montaluce Winery and Estates in Dahlonega felt like a total escape to the…read moreItalian countryside without ever leaving Georgia. I had my crew up from Chattanooga in town, and we couldn't have picked a better spot to celebrate. We kicked things off at the main restaurant for brunch, and honestly, the vibes there never miss. I wanted to keep it a bit lighter since I knew we'd be exploring, so I went with a crisp glass of wine, some fresh focaccia, and the Thai Butternut Squash Soup. That soup was incredible. It was perfectly creamy with just the right kick. Everything hit the table so fast, and the service was on point. My friend even surprised me with a lemon drop cupcake, which was the sweetest touch to a chill afternoon on the patio. After we ate, we headed out for a tour and I was honestly shook by how massive this property is. I've been here before, but I had no idea the trails went back that far. The views are unreal and made for the perfect post-brunch stroll. By the time we finished the trail, we'd worked up a second appetite, so we finally hit up Trattoria di Montaluce. I usually skip it because the brunch normally leaves me stuffed, but I'm so glad we went for it this time. That wood-fired Margherita pizza was easily the best I've had in a minute. There's just something about that wood-fired crust that hits differently! This has seriously been the best birthday month ever, and everyone coming into town to celebrate has made it so special. Of course, I couldn't leave without hitting the gift shop for that coconut scrub. If you know, you know. This stuff makes your hands feel like velvet. It's a total staple. I'm already planning my next trip back to see more of the grounds. See you soon, Montaluce! #ashsaidit #MontaluceWinery #DahlonegaWineries #NorthGeorgiaWine #ExploreGeorgia #DahlonegaGA #AtlantaFoodie #BrunchGoals #WoodFiredPizza #GeorgiaWineCountry #VisitDahlonega #BestBrunchGA #YelpElite #HiddenGemsGA

Very nice winery. Good mix of wines for a tasting. Definitely try their dessert wine it's great…read more View is amazing, beautiful location. Calamari is delicious and branzino good too. I loved their spinach. Only negative was it took forever for them to take our order for the tasting when we first got there. After that, everything was smooth.

We had our daughter's wedding here this weekend and they were simply amazing! Kelsey and everyone…read morethere was so helpful and made our special day even more than we could have ever imagined!!! They will give you the wedding of your dreams and the location is spectacularly beautiful!

Thank you for making my granddaughter's wedding the day of her dreams. I do not think five stars is…read moreadequate. From start to finish, the amazing staff at Vezalay went every single extra mile to make the event perfect. There is not one thing I would have done differently. The complements from our guests are still pouring in. You did an exquisite job . None of us will ever forget it!

Absolutely gorgeous view! Went for my anniversary lunch and I highly recommend it. The food was…read morescrumptious, the atmosphere was divine.

Came here on a Sunday for a day trip from the city; it's about 1.5 hours from Decatur. Upon…read morearrival, parking may seem limited at first, but there's actually plenty available. We parked at the bottom of the venue and had to climb the stairs to the top. If you're lucky, you might catch a ride in the golf cart, but if you're seated in the back, hold on tight because it's a steep ride! We came for the Sunday brunch buffet, which features a different theme each month and never disappoints. If brunch isn't your thing, you can enjoy a wine tasting in the tasting room located below the main dining area. If you're there for brunch, you're also allowed to go back and forth between the tasting room and dining room during your allotted table time. I definitely recommend visiting any time of year; the views alone are worth the trip!

Visited this lovely lodge the end of February for 2 nights. King size bed with no TV made it the…read moreperfect place to sleep. The main lodge lobby downstairs was a wonderful place to hang out. We had some items that needed to be refrigerated and were accommodated in the refrigerator in the lodge. We had lovely conversations with both the owner and the new manager. They were there to spruce up the grounds and take care of minor repairs that were needed. My sense is that the owner wants to do business so if someone is visiting during the week they may be able to negotiate a lower rate.

It's so nice here! Dawn and her husband were a joy as well as their animals the room was beautiful…read moreand as you can see, so was the view. If I could give it more stars, I definitely would.

We chose Smith House for our son's groomsmen's brunch before heading to Frogtown for the wedding…read more Also we chose Smith House for accommodations for the wedding party - the girls stayed in one big apartment suite and the boys in the other. Family stayed at the Smith House hotel. Great wedding weekend - love the Smith House!

We haven't been here in more than +20 years but it was a nice step back into southern comfort food…read more Everything was yummy. They didn't bring us rolls or cornbread until the very end when we asked for it. We didn't know you could get those until we saw other tables get them. The dessert was just okay and not a good finish (strawberry shortcake)...it felt a little cheap. I wished they gave us this home-cooked tasting cobbler or something...it must have been another day. Their shortcake needs more "home cooking feel".

Loved this venue. I've been to many venues but this is one of the best. Here as a groomsman and…read morethere's something very special about this location. The weather? Perfect. The natural beauty? Perfect. The amenities? Perfect. I really really enjoyed my time here at this venue and this has definitely become a future travel destination for a weekend getaway. Bravo.

Juliette's Chapel is the perfect venue for a wedding!! Our wedding had about 68 guests and it was…read morethe most amazing day!! Kathleen, the owner, is so accommodating and helpful! And there are so many perks to booking this space - tables, beautiful wooden chairs, cooler, wine barrels, kitchen space, and a lovely quaint bridal suite! I couldn't ask for a better place for our big day!

I was the designated maid of honor for the bride at the wedding reception this venue hosted and to…read moresay the word nightmare is an understatement. Time on the invitations was 6pm and we were told that set up is at 5pm and we had to be cleaned up and out of the doors by 9pm. We obviously show up at 4:30 to prepare unloading and 5pm comes around and the owner "Chad" is no where to be seen. The bride, groom, myself, and multiple other attendees that arrived early to assist with set up were unable to reach the owner. At 5:45p what appeared to be a highly intoxicated "Chad" opened the doors, made a sarcastic joke, and left. I was APPALLED! We were left 15 minutes to decorate a wedding (tables, chairs, photobooth, bar, food, dance floor, music, etc.) and because of the owner we lost time of the reception because we were left with 15 minutes. I read in a review that the owner refunded $200 and played this off on his mother. Taking accountability. You quite literally ruined my best friends reception and you want to give her a half-a** apology and not even half back what she paid for the amount of stress she was put through. There was a clear contract and it was breached. Highly do NOT recommend! Also all the lighting fixtures on the columns are different hues and colors and do not make for uniform photos. The owner was late and the venue was underwhelming and the owners response to everything is almost worse!

Contrary to the other review posted, the Dahlonega Market Place is a great place for a wedding…read morereception. Chad is super helpful and easy to work with. Yes, there is a staircase and no, the kitchen is not ideal for a caterer to work in but these should not be deal breakers. My caterer is very good and handled it just fine. We did not have our daughters wedding ceremony in the Market Place, but I trust if we had Chad and his crew would have repurposed the room quickly and efficiently. He DOES have a contract. He always answered my emails within minutes, I was never once stressed dealing with him. FYI, we served a buffet for 137 guests and the size of the room was perfect!