Mother’s Day is quickly approaching, and what better way to
show how much you love that Mother in your life than by taking her on a wine
tasting weekend in the . Whether a new mom, a
soccer mom, or your very own Mother, any lady will love this wine tasting
excursion.
First, The Villas at Cooswattee (http://www.thevillasatcoosawattee.com) offer cost effective and
cozy accommodations for your stay. Whether you’re planning a weekend excursion
or a week vacation, The Villas offer quaint cabins, hot tub villas, and gorgeous
A-frames to suit your needs. The amenities at the resort are wide and varied, ranging
from indoor and outdoor swimming pools, camp sites, river parks, exercise &
weight room, game rooms, miniature golf, horseshoe pits, tennis courts, and
basketball courts. The scenery is absolutely beautiful, perfect for long drives
or quick hops over to the many resort parks. And most importantly, The Villas
provides the perfect proximity to the two main destinations for your trip! Directions: Off of 515 turn onto Old State Route 5. Take a
right towards Historic Downtown Ellijay for approximately 4 miles. Take a left
onto GA Hwy 382 / Green’s Country Store. Up the hill (.6 miles) take a right
into the main entrance of The Coosawattee River Resort.
Corks and Crumbs offers a wonderful introduction to the wine country. This quaint little bakery and bistro with a
wine tasting room is located in the middle of the Ellijay square, perfect for a
walk around the fountain and peeking into all the shops. But don’t do all your
shopping in the square as Corks and Crumbs is also an antique shop! The bakery
and bistro offers a full menu of salads, sandwiches, soups, and brunch. Enjoy a
delicious glass of award winning Frogtown Cellars Wine with your meal-- the
wait staff at the Tasting Bar is happy to make a recommendation. Or have a seat
at the Tasting Bar and chose from a wide array of Frogtown Cellars Wines. Directions: Off of 515 turn onto / Hardee’s restaurant. Cross the bridge and
turn left at the light on GA Hwy 52 / .
Continue for 1 mile to the square, and Corks and Crumbs is on the left.
Sharp Mountain Vineyards is perfect for a day's outing. Pack a picnic, enjoy a beautiful mountain
drive, and take a tour & tasting for just $5. Savor your picnic at our
Pavilion while drinking in the beautiful view – rows and rows of espaliered
vines against a backdrop of blue-green rolling hills and a commanding view of herself.Sharp Mountain Vineyards was established with a single
focus: to produce the best quality wines possible. Unlike growth-oriented and
machine-dominated vineyards, Sharp Mountain Vineyards produces approximately 8
tons annually with winery capacity of 7,000 bottles per year. All of the wines
produced at
are unfiltered and very low in sulfites, and the dry wines have zero residual
sugar. Directions: Look for the Grape Cluster Signs on Hwy 515 before
and after . Turn at Jasper Jeep () and continue to follow the Grape
Cluster Signs 4.2 miles to the Vineyard on the left.
What a perfectly unique and thoughtful Mother’s Day gift
that you can give your special lady of your life. She will be eternally
grateful for the well planned, relaxing, and memorable excursion that you
planned in her honor. Don’t wait another minute—reserve your spot at The
Villas, save a seat at the Corks and Crumbs Tasting Room, and arrange for that
outing at the breath-taking Sharp Mountain Vineyards. You won’t regret it… and
she’ll love you for it!