Follow our romantic weekend getaway itinerary for the intimate vacation of a lifetime.

Friday

Lunch with Blue Ridge Mountain Food Tours

Begin your romantic escape with a Fabulous Foodie Tour in downtown Blue Ridge. This 3-hour walking tour spanning about 3/4 mile with 24-30 minute stops at 4-5 restaurants to sample offerings on their menu.

Tip: This tour is only offered at 2 p.m. on Thursdays & Fridays, and you’ll want to pre-register. Don't want to wait that long for lunch? They also offer The Sugar High Tour for dessert.

Check in at Your Accommodations

Looking for a comfortable inn not too far from Downtown? Check into Serenity in the Mountains Spa & Lodge where a two-night stay, 85-minute couples’ massage, Daily Continental breakfast and wine, cheese and chocolate-covered strawberries plate is amazingly affordable. If you want to stay downtown, the historic Blue Ridge Inn Bed & Breakfast with beautifully decorated rooms and sweets and a delicious breakfast made each morning is within walking distance of everything. Here are more options for downtown.

Seeking a little seclusion? Opt for the Blue Ridge Treehouse. While more rustic than the spa, it affords all the comforts of home, a cozy bed with a bird’s-eye view of the treetops, and the opportunity to drink your morning cuppa on the porch overlooking magnificent vineyards. Or -- for a complete escape book your own mountain cabin with a beautiful view of the mountains, on Lake Blue Ridge or beside the pristine Toccoa River.

Snack at The Pasta Market for Dinner

I know! You’re probably busting at the seams from your food tour, but you can’t go to bed without something. Head over to the Pasta Market for a glass of wine and charcuterie platter – or ask for the platter to-go so you can enjoy it in the treehouse.

Saturday

Breakfast at Mountain Mama's Coffee Lounge

If you’re leveraging the package at Serenity in the Mountains, you have breakfast waiting on you. Otherwise, head to Mountain Mama's enjoy a warm and friendly atmosphere with a variety of comfortable season. Enjoy brews with made from scratch syrups. Their menu includes a variety of toasts like Caprese Toast, sourdough, sundried tomato spread, with mozzarella, balsamic glaze and basil, several great handhelds, but I highly recommend one of you splurges and gets the Coastal Waffle, a coconut filled waffle, with sliced banana, vanilla whip and honey!

Explore Downtown Blue Ridge

Blue Ridge was named one of the “Top Ten Towns for Craft Lovers” in the country. Visit specialty shops, boutiques and galleries for fine furnishings, art, antiques and unique crafted items.

Top off your Downtown tour with a visit to Multitudes Gallery, owned by Michael Lacey and featuring high-end glasswork, art and jewelry. Be sure not to miss 4 Elements Art Gallery where you will most likely find George Charriez creating a masterpiece right in the store front window for you to watch.

Lunch at Chester Brunnemeyer's Bar & Grill

Chester's is a rustic American bar and grill right in the center of downtown, known for their great burgers and sandwiches, like the Pimento Cheese Chicken Sandwich or their Mesquite Grilled Burger. Be sure to order some of their famous wings as an appetizer!

Tour Bear Claw Vineyard

Don your coat and scarf, and head to Bear Claw (the vineyard that is home to the Blue Ridge Treehouse). You’ll take a VIP tour to learn about the family-run vineyard, sip on six different wines from the estate, and take home a souvenir.

Tip: Tours are only available on Saturdays, at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sign up online.

Dinner at The General Ledger

Located in a beautiful historic bank building with a great atmosphere, you will find delicious entree items like Chicken Paillard, Pecan Crusted Trout or their 16oz Hand Cut Ribeye! Be sure to order their famous cornbread as an appetizer, you won't be disappointed.

Sunday

Brunch at Black Sheep

This stately historic home-turned-restaurant sits under a 200-year-old Oak and offers Southern favorites. Shrimp and grits are for the traditional diner, and the adventurous will love Nashville hot chicken atop red velvet waffles.

Au Revoirs at Fall Branch Falls

Don’t say farewell to Blue Ridge until you take in at least one waterfall hike. Yes, even in the winter – with the leaves losing to gravity, the views are impeccable. This hike is a simple half-mile journey and reminds you of how lucky we are to have such a place as Blue Ridge.