Fall Girls' Trip to Blue Ridge: Shop, Sip, and Stay

As the weather cools in Blue Ridge the "Gilmore Girls" soundtrack becomes more and more audible, one of our loyal guests returns to the mountains every fall with her girlfriends for a long weekend. For the past 15 years, this girls' trip to North Georgia has been filled with shopping, laughter, and a luxury cabin as the perfect home base.

The Rivers Edge

Rotating cabins like The River's Edge, Fallen Timber Lodge, and Above the Timberline, this annual tradition is filled with revisiting favorite shops, cozying up amidst the changing leaves, and discovering something new about each other every time. It's the kind of weekend where you can let your hair down and revel in the bonds of sisterhood.

So, if you're dreaming of the perfect fall girls' getaway in Blue Ridge, GA, take a page from their playbook.

Friday: Facials, Fires, and Friendship

Start the weekend right by heading up early to Blue Ridge, just 2 hours north of Atlanta. Leave the city behind for a few days and kick off your girls' trip with a spa treatment. A mid-morning facial is the perfect way to set the tone for the weekend ahead. Feel confident in your own skin surrounded by ladies who love you. The best part: it's an excuse to pop a little bubbly at Serenity in the Mountains. Add on some chocolate-covered strawberries and a charcuterie board to your treatments, and don't forget to BYOC (Bring Your Own Champagne)!

Afterwards, head to your cabin in time for 3:30pm check-in. For expansive riverfront views and access, Fallen Timber Lodge is a fan-favorite, or Above the Timberline, surrounded by panoramic mountain views. Unpack, pop open a bottle of wine, and catch up with each other as the sun falls behind the mountains. While the fire sizzles and pops, spread out the snacks on the kitchen island and let the stories and laughter fill the crisp mountain air.

Fallen Timber Lodge

Saturday: Shopping in Downtown Blue Ridge

After sharing morning coffee on the deck, prepare to spend the day on the town. Downtown Blue Ridge is a shopper's dream with its walkability, welcoming atmosphere, and boutique shops. No franchises here!

Start at Crawford Collections, a chic boutique with elevated women's fashion mixed with Southern hospitality. Then stroll down to Layers for upscale home decor, accents, and gifts that you'll want to keep for yourself. Pop into High Country Art Gallery to marvel at the creativity of local and regional artists.

Paradise Beauty Company

For a little pick-me-up, grab lunch at Cantaberry'sfor soup and a sandwich, then continue your adventures at Out of the Blue, a gourmet market and wine shop with curated kitchen accessories and snacks. From there, it's on to Wrapsody in Blue, Ballard's, and Bridgehouse Interiors. Each boutique offers a unique opportunity to spruce up your fall wardrobe or home decor. Who knows, you may even get your Christmas shopping done early!

When you feel as though you have shopped until you (almost) dropped, head to your dinner reservation at Grace or The Black Sheep. Grace offers fine dining in an elegant setting with a speakeasy below the restaurant, while Black Sheep is a local favorite for its iconic setting, craft cocktails, and upscale comfort food. Cheers to a day well spent and friendships that have stuck through thick and thin.

Sunday: Worship, Wander, and Wine

Ease into Sunday with a peaceful start. Some ladies head to church while others spend some quiet time in the cabin reading and absorbing the crisp morning air.

Later, choose how to spend your last day. For the outdoorsy women, slide on some tennis shoes for a gentle hike at the Ocoee Whitewater Center, Blue Ridge Lake Loop, orFall Branch Falls.

For a slower pace, head to one of the area's local vineyards for a wine tasting with a view. Bear Claw Vineyards, Roo Mountain Vineyards, or Living Water Winery & Vineyard offer beautiful views, memorable wines, and the perfect excuse to explore North Georgia.

Still thinking of something you should have purchased yesterday? Return to town for one more round of shopping or just head back to the cabin for one last afternoon around the fireplace, surrounded by your favorite people.

Monday: A Sweet Send-Off

As you pack up and head back home, no trip to Blue Ridge is complete without a stop at Mercier Orchards. Whether it's a warm apple pie, a jug of cider, or a few jars of jam to take home, Mercier's is the best last stop on your Blue Ridge girls' trips. Stock up on delectable treats, then hit the road with hearts full and bags just a little bit fuller.

Why Fall Is the Perfect Season for a Girls' Getaway in Blue Ridge

There's no better time to visit Blue Ridge than in the fall. The mountains are adorned in vibrant shades of crimson, amber, and gold which makes every drive, hike, or porch view a photo-worthy moment. Better yet, the weather is just right: crisp enough for sweaters and boots in the morning, warm enough for strolling downtown in the afternoon, and cool enough for curling up in sweats and a blanket by the outdoor fireplace.

Local shops and wineries embrace the season, with fall displays, festivals, and cozy offerings to bring back home. More than anything, fall in Blue Ridge is about slowing down and savoring the season. The crunchy leaves, vivid sunsets, warm conversations, and log cabin vibes will make your heart warm. If you're looking for a season to make your girls' trip feel a little more magical, this is it.

Plan Your Own Girls' Weekend in Blue Ridge

Above the Timberline

This trip is one our team looks forward to every year. After 22 years, we love welcoming familiar faces back to our cabins because it captures exactly what Blue Ridge does best: good food, better company, great shopping, and memorable hospitality.

If you're looking to start your own fall tradition, we'd love to help you plan it. Whether you're looking for a cabin with mountain views or tucked into the woods, with a game room, hot tub, or outdoorfireplace, we'll help you find the perfect match.

Cabins to Consider:

Grab your girlfriends, mark the calendar, and get ready to make Blue Ridge your favorite fall escape.

Need help planning your girls' getaway? Reach out to our team! We'll recommend the perfect cabin, suggest the best stops, and make sure your weekend is just as unforgettable as the friends. (706) 432-2140