The Perfect Mother-Daughter Weekend

Quality time – mountain style.

If you’re looking for the perfect place to unplug and enjoy some quality time with your Mom, a mother-daughter weekend in Blue Ridge is the perfect spot. This charming mountain town is full of fun finds, fabulous food, and fresh air—and it’s only 90 miles from Atlanta.

Friday: Arrive, Unwind & Explore

Arrive early and spend the day exploring downtown Blue Ridge. Browse upscale boutiques, local galleries, and artisan shops together.

Light Lunch Options:
Grab a casual bite at The Pasta Market, Twisted Tomato, Bites by Ferraro, or Cucinella’s Pizza.
Want to kick things off with a toast? Enjoy a wine tasting at Out of the Blue or 34th Degree Wine Merchant—and pick up a bottle for your cabin!

Don’t Miss These Blue Ridge Shopping Spots:
Art Galleries: 4 Elements Art, High Country Art, Multitudes Gallery, and The Art Center (inside the historic Fannin County Courthouse).

Homegoods & Gifts: Out of the Blue, Wrapsody in Blue, New Blue Home & Gift, Pezrock, Mitzi’s on Main.

Clothing & Jewelry: The Owl’s Nest, Canoe, Crawford Collections, Juliana’s, Ballard’s of Blue Ridge.

Unique Finds: Quinti, Blue Ridge Olive Oil Company, Tupelo Tea, Lily & Coco, OAR, Deaf Man Vinyl.

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Shopping at Canoe in Downtown Blue Ridge

Check In & Chill Out:
Settle into your cozy mountain cabin, pour a glass of wine, and relax on the porch with a view.

Dinner Out:
Choose from fine dining at The Black Sheep, Grace, Ferraro’s Kitchen, The General Ledger, or Cucina Rustica.

Or opt for fun, casual dining at Chester Brunnenmeyer’s Bar & Grill, Hook & Eye Rooftop Bar or Boat Dock Bar & Grill at Lake Blue Ridge..

Saturday: Self-Care & Sips

Start the day with a relaxing yoga class or stretch session at one of these favorite spots.
Then treat yourselves to a spa day at Serenity in the Mountains or Teatree Spa, where mother-daughter massage packages and pampering await.

In the afternoon, enjoy a winery visit—consider Bear Claw Vineyards or Mercier Orchards Tasting Room for a scenic sip and serious relaxation.

Dinner In or Out:
Cook together in your cabin kitchen or choose a new spot from last night’s list for a different vibe.

Sunday: Brunch, Browsing & Goodbyes

Enjoy a leisurely morning with coffee and a light snack—save your appetite for a delicious brunch at The Black Sheep, The General Ledger, or The Tavern at Old Toccoa Farm.

Wrap up your weekend with any last-minute shopping downtown and a farewell stop at Mercier Orchards to pick up fresh-baked goodies, preserves, or a bottle of hard cider to bring home a taste of Blue Ridge.