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Navidad just wanted to remind you about our Sloth Experiences! This is where you can meet, feed, touch, and learn everything there is to know about sloths. This experience is done in a small group, so not only will you have one of our knowledgeable guide’s undivided attention, you will also have a sloth’s undivided attention.

Come meet and feed them here at NOGAWILD!

#nogawild #careconnectconserve
#ambassadoranimals #slothexperience #sloth

honeyonthehilll hothcafehelenga #helenga #hothcafe #honeyonthehill #honey #boba

#groupfun #cabininthewoods #wanderland #EscapeRoomFun #cluemein #escaperoomfun #bigfootrampage #adventureawaits #escaperooms #familyfun #alpinehelen #helenga #familyactivities #mindescapesofhelenga #escaperoomofhelenga

This weekend we have 8oz Blackened Teriyaki Salmon over our house made Gouda Mac and Cheese! Come try it or one of your other favorites!

☎️ (706) 878-2739
📍 807 Edelweiss Strasse Helen, Ga 30544
🚘 Find us on DoorDash or order online at www.biggdaddys.com

#groupfun #cabininthewoods #wanderland #EscapeRoomFun #cluemein #escaperoomfun #bigfootrampage #adventureawaits #escaperooms #familyfun #alpinehelen #helenga #familyactivities #mindescapesofhelenga #escaperoomofhelenga

Join us this weekend at 2 Wolves Herbal Apothecary! Enjoy our delicious food, fun drinks, and a fantastic atmosphere in our restaurant Earth Momma's Kitchen. Perfect for relaxing and unwinding with friends. Don't miss out! 🎉🍹 #WeekendVibes #FunAndFood #HerbalJoy

We had the best time at our Paint & Sip event last night hosted by theartisticbox

Until next time 🖌️🎨 Be sure to stay up to date on all of our events by joining our e-newsletter at www.cenitavineyards.com

Bud break marks the start of one of the fastest growth periods in the vineyard.

From here, shoots extend quickly and begin exposing small grape clusters along the vine. These early formations will develop into the fruit for this year’s harvest, making this a key stage in the growing season.

It’s a great time to visit and see the vineyard in its early growth phase 🍇

paulsmargaritadeck
Helen Ga

🌼Large outdoor deck on the Chattahoochee River
🌼Big-screen TVs for sports and live music/DJ
🌼Wide variety of frozen and specialty margaritas
#charmantretreat #northgacabinrentals #northgeorgiamountains #helengeorgia #alpinehelen

We will be open Saturday April 25th (11am to 4pm) rain or shine!! We will have Lavender Lemonade and Lavender Nibbles for you to sample!! We have many baby Lavender plants for sale!! We're happy to share with you how you can grow Lavender at your house!!

Escape the noise and settle into something a little slower this week at Yonah Mountain Vineyards 🍷✨

Join us for a relaxing weekend filled with good wine, great food, and live music against the backdrop of the mountains.

🍇 Owners’ Winery Select Tour
Saturday, April 25th at 2:00 PM
Book your tour: Click link in bio

🍴 Food Truck Schedule
Friday: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday: 12:30 PM - 7:00 PM

🎶 Live Music: Saturday & Sunday

Bring your friends, take a breath, and enjoy the view - we’ll have the wine waiting.

It’s Thursday, which means the CeNita weekend is officially on 😉

Music Bingo + Local Thursday. We’ll save you a spot.
#cenitavineyards #musicbingo #cenita #clevelandga

Tucked in the mountains by a freshwater lake, Unicoi State Park & Lodge is a quintessential North GA mountain getaway!

#unicoistatepark #exploregeorgia #weekendgetaway #northgeorgia #helenga

The Chattahoochee isn’t just where we work—it’s what we protect, celebrate, and get to share with you all summer long🌎🩷 Remember: every day is Earth Day. Love your earth, leave it better than you found it, and we’ll see you on the river soon. ☀️

#HelenTubing #NorthGeorgia #EarthDay #SummerActivities #Summer

Hear the stories behind the songs at the 8th Annual Alpine Helen Songwriters Festival featuring 18+ artists including Earl Bud Lee, Dave Gibson, Mutt Cooper and more--THIS WEEKEND in #AlpineHelenGA.

#alpinehelensongwritersfestival #songwritersfest #northga #helenga

Happy Earth Day to the mountains that make Valhalla feel so special.

Towering ridgelines, quiet forests, sunlit fairways, and winding trails all show off their best this time of year, reminding us how lucky we are to be surrounded by such natural beauty.

Spring is opening the season in full color, the perfect time to explore the woods, play a round, and experience the landscape for yourself.

Estate grown, processed, bottled, and enjoyed 😉

A customer favorite is back in stock 🙌
Our stainless steel Chardonnay is ready to be enjoyed. Stop by this week to grab a bottle or a glass!

Escape the ordinary and retreat to a storybook stay 🏰✨
Unplug, unwind, and wake up in a castle surrounded by the beauty of North Georgia.

For a limited time, enjoy 15% off overnight stays in April & May with code SPRING15—your perfect excuse to take a breath and get away from it all. Your castle escape awaits… will you answer the call?

Reserve your castle chamber today at https://www.uhuburg.com/stay 🏰 Link in bio

#castle #HelenGA #UhuburgCastle

A must visit location when playing pickleball in Helen. Hang out at Betty’s porch and grab your favorite beverage, snack, or sandwich. There’s just something about this place!

Valhalla is built for days spent outside.

Golf, archery, pickleball, bocce, riverside walks… it all comes alive when you’re surrounded by this landscape.

If you’ve been craving a change of pace, a little fresh air, and a place that invites you to slow down, the mountains are ready for you.

Zipping, coasting, swinging and cruising, there's more than one way to feel the fresh mountain air in and around #AlpineHelenGA. Plan your summer activities today:
https://helenga.org/things-to-do/family-fun/

📍: @unicoizips
📍: @georgiamountaincoaster
📍: @lakechatugecruise
📍: @nacoocheeadventures

#northga #outdoorfamilyfun #northgamtns

Sunday Funday ‼️

$4 House Bloodys and Mimosas all day 🔥

Live music with Jeremiah and friends 2-7 🎶

☎️ (706) 878-2739
📍 807 Edelweiss St Helen, Ga 30545
🚘 Find us on DoorDash or order online at www.biggdaddys.com

20% off all court reservations today! If you have a group of 8 or more, come out and try GlowBall.

It’s okay if you cry due to overwhelming cuteness. This is a safe space 🫂

We got some wittleeeee baby Fennec Foxes stealing hearts in our nursery. At just over two weeks old, the kits have successful completed their first weigh-in and bottle feed (well in this case, syringe feed since they so smol 🍼)

These guys still have some growing to do before meeting everybody, but in the meantime, be prepared for a flood of baby fox content coming your way 🥹

#nogawild #fennecfox #babyfennecfox #babyanimals #cuteanimals

Rolling into Unicoi with your home on wheels just feels right 🚐🌄

Our RV sites make it easy to settle in, hook up, and soak in the mountain air without missing a single comfort!

Wake up to quiet forest views, spend your day exploring trails or the lake, then wind down under a sky full of stars. ✨

What’s your must-have for the perfect RV getaway?

Photo Credit: airstreamists

#UnicoiStatePark

Spring is in full bloom at Yonah Mountain Vineyards 🌿✨

Join us this weekend for a little bit of everything - wine, music, food, and fresh flowers:

🌸 Sunday Special: The BUDS mobile “Flower Bug” will be popping up from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Build your own beautiful bouquet while you sip!

🍷 Owners’ Winery Select Tour
Saturday, April 18th at 2:00 PM - step into our world and experience Yonah like never before. Click link in bio.

🍴 Food Truck Schedule
Friday: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 -7:00 PM
Sunday: 12:30PM -7:00 PM

🎶 Live Music: Saturday & Sunday
Come spend the weekend with us - relax, explore, and soak in the season at the vineyard 💛

Change up your river day. Add a challenge before you float with us!

Our Aerial Adventure Park includes multiple zip lines and sky bridges, designed for beginners, families, and groups—guided by trained staff and set among the trees.

A solid way to spend a few hours in the mountains. 🌲

👉 Check availability & book your adventure now! Link in bio.

#Zipline
#ropescourse
#helenga
#coolriveradventures
#adventuretime

Spring brings a new light to the table at Valhalla.

Soft breezes, sunlit plates, and views that stretch a little farther each day, the season adds its own quiet brilliance to every meal.

Reserve your table and savor the season.

At Smith Creek Tavern, classic favorites like juicy burgers and flavorful wings make for a delicious ending to a day of adventure.

#unicoistatepark #exploregeorgia #northgeorgia #weekendvacation

Join us next month, May 23, for a Bavarian celebration featuring live music, cold brews and authentic eats at Bavarianfest in #AlpineHelenGA--free admission for all active military, retired and veterans. [📷: @georgiamtnrentals]

#helenga #bavarianfest #memorialdayweekend #northga

It’s WORLD ART DAY, and we know just how to celebrate!!! 🎨🖌️

Painting happens to be a favorite pastime for some of our animals, and lucky for us, they were gracious enough to let us observe their artistic process 🐾

Come meet the artists themselves on our various wonderful Animal Experiences, and while you’re at it… stop by to see their beautiful masterpieces on display for purchase in our Animal Art Gallery (a.k.a. the gift shop)!!

#nogawild #worldartday #animalart #animalpainting #uniquegifts

Our next DUPR Builder is May 9th. Ladies from 2-4:30, Men from 5-7:30 at Helen Indoor Pickleball. Come on up and make a day of it in Helen building your DUPR and enjoying our cute Alpine village. Sign ups here, or Court Reserve: https://www.helenindoorpickleball.com/dupr-builder

NOGAWILD.. the land of boopable noses 🫵🐽
This is your sign to come out to see all our different sniffers, snouts, & smellers here at the park!!

***Our legal team said I had to add that “booping” be reserved specifically for animal care team members (& overly ambitious social media coordinators who really hope this video doesn’t get them in trouble 🫣)

But rest assured, dear guests.
The above terms do NOT, however, apply to the petting farm. The goats are fair game (tho they may boop you back)

#nogawild #boop #thenoseknows #facecard #visitnorthgeorgia

Celebrate Mother’s Day with something truly unforgettable

Join us at Yonah Mountain Vineyards for an intimate Reserve Wine Pairing in our Wine Cave - featuring a guided tasting of our wines alongside exceptional French selections.

Enjoy thoughtfully curated gourmet pairings, a relaxed yet refined atmosphere, and a one-of-a-kind experience perfect for celebrating Mom.

Seats are limited
Tickets available through May 4th

Make this Mother’s Day extra special - reserve your seat early.
Click link in bio.

#MothersDay #YonahMountainVineyards #WineLovers #GeorgiaWineries #SipAndCelebrate

Back to my happy place 🐻 land visithelenga

#helen #helenga

Summer is almost float season in Helen and weekends are already booking up ☀️

Stay just steps from the river & coolrivertubingandadventures

link in bio

#helengeorgia #helenga #helenbungalows #coolrivertubing

Never not thinking about the Fajitas La Cabaña at @lacabana_helen in #AlpineHelenGA.

#lacabanahelen #fajitaslacabana #northga #helenga

Quiet trails, cozy cabins, and time together at Unicoi State Park & Lodge!

#unicoistatepark #exploregeorgia #northgeorgia #weekendgetaway

#georgia #travel #historiclandmarks #hardmanfarm

#groupfun #cabininthewoods #wanderland #EscapeRoomFun #cluemein #escaperoomfun #bigfootrampage #adventureawaits #escaperooms #familyfun #alpinehelen #helenga #familyactivities #mindescapesofhelenga #escaperoomofhelenga

Pup around the park 🐾🌿
We love seeing wagging tails take in the views and explore our trails!

Which trail is your pup’s favorite? 🐕
Unicoi is always better with four-legged visitors.

Photo Credit: theadventuresofruru

#UnicoiStatePark

Storytelling through song, don't miss the 8th Annual Alpine Helen Songwriters Festival, April 24-26th in #AlpineHelenGA.

#alpinehelensongwritersfestival #songwriterfestival #northga #springfestival #musicfest #helenga

Spring glow starts at Solasta. 🌸

Our 80‑minute Peptide Facial leads this month’s lineup of seasonal specials, alongside savings on aromatherapy massage, hot stone pedicures, and the Rainforest Experience.

Book your April reset today at the link in bio.

#groupfun #cabininthewoods #wanderland #EscapeRoomFun #cluemein #escaperoomfun #bigfootrampage #adventureawaits #escaperooms #familyfun #alpinehelen #helenga #familyactivities #mindescapesofhelenga #escaperoomofhelenga

#groupfun #cabininthewoods #wanderland #EscapeRoomFun #cluemein #escaperoomfun #bigfootrampage #adventureawaits #escaperooms #familyfun #alpinehelen #helenga #familyactivities #mindescapesofhelenga #escaperoomofhelenga

Spider Monkeys, and Gibbons, and Lemurs.. OH MY!!

Go bananas 🍌with our Primate Experience, and learn all about these incredible, intelligent creatures. Up close and personal time included 🐒 You can book now on our website, nogawild.com

#nogawild #animalexperiences #primates #springbreak #monkey

Sunday Funday ☀️ 🎶 🍺

$4 House Bloodys and Mimosas all day!

Live music with Jeremiah and friends 2-7!

☎️ (706) 878-2739
📍 807 Edelweiss St. Helen, Ga 30545
🚘 Find us on DoorDash or order online at www.biggdaddys.com

Loving life again… right here at CeNita.
Live music. Food trucks. Good wine.

See you soon! 🍷
#cenitavineyards #clevelandga #northga #georgiawinehighway

Come meet our Honey Badger babies!! 🍯

Our four siblings living at the park are actually the first Honey Badgers born in the U.S. under human care in more than 15 years! Come learn about this relatively under-studied species to spread the word about how incredible they are and why we should all care about them!

#nogawild #ambassadoranimals #honeybadger #babyhoneybadger #honeybadgerdocare

It’s getting warm outside ☀️We’re excited to announce that tubing will be open tomorrow and Sunday from 11am to 5pm! We will be open for short ride only (1 hour trips). On the long ride, due to the large ice storm earlier this year, we still have more clean up to do. Visit us at 590 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen Georgia to float!

Looking for a challenge? The @helenbackraceseries is back and badder than ever with marathon, half marathon and 4-mile distances available. Register today!

#helenbackraceseries #helenga #northga

The best view is the one waiting for you when you wake up at Unicoi State Park & Lodge!

#unicoistatepark #exploregeorgia #vacation #weekendgetaway

Happy Spring!🌸 The weather is heating up — and so is our excitement for tubing season! Follow and stay tuned for season updates 🙌

#HelenTubing #FloatPink #Helen #NorthGeorgia #Spring

National Beer Day tastes better at altitude.

A cold pint, a warm pretzel, and mountain air that has a way of pulling Valhalla to the top of your travel list.

Raise a glass and start mapping out your trip… the beer’s great, but the getaway is even better.

Patios, porches and people-watching, don't miss these restaurants with a view in #AlpineHelenGA.

📍: @cafeinternational_helen
📍: @thetrolltavern
📍: @bettyscountrystore
📍: @christoffs76

#helenga #patiolife #alfrescodining #northga

Spring Break plans on repeat 🔁

Unearth hidden treasure with a stop at family-focused gold and gem panning hot spots: @dukes_creek_mines and the @outpost_gold_and_gem_.

#goldpanning #familyfun #northga #helenga

Wishing everyone a Happy Easter!!

A message from our Director. Happy Easter everyone!!! 🌷🐥🐇✝️

#nogawild #Easter #happyeaster #eastersunday #careconnectconserve

#groupfun #cabininthewoods #wanderland #EscapeRoomFun #cluemein #escaperoomfun #bigfootrampage #adventureawaits #escaperooms #familyfun #alpinehelen #helenga #familyactivities #mindescapesofhelenga #escaperoomofhelenga

Make your spring getaway even better with our Stay & Play offer.

Enjoy unlimited golf after each night’s stay and a $20 daily F&B credit to fuel your time on and off the course.

The mountains are waking up for the season, come play at your own pace.

You can’t have Bunnypalooza without the… you guessed it!!!🐰🐇
Spend your Easter Weekend with us and these cutie patooties this Saturday and Sunday, 1 PM - 3 PM! For tickets and more info, head to our website, nogawild.com ☀️🌿🌷🌼

#nogawild #bunnypalooza #babyanimals #Easter #easterbunny

It’s Easter weekend! We are open normal hours today and tomorrow (10am-6pm) and closed Easter Sunday. Y’all come out and enjoy this warm spring weather! 🐣🌸🐰🐴
#easter #horsebackriding #explorenorthga #adventure #giddyup horse

From a pre-climb sandwich to some post-tubing cheese fries--or just an ice cold beer after a long, hot hike, leave it to the state's Official Outdoor Adventure Destination to know the best ways to refuel. #AlpineHelenGA

#northga #helenga

It’s SPRING BREAK at NOGAWILD!!!
Starting TODAY through April 12th, we will be open daily from 10AM - 4PM ☀️

Some quick reminders as we head into a fun week:
- Plan ahead! As one of our busiest times of the year, we highly suggest booking your tickets & animal experiences ahead of time
- Time it right ⏰: We tend to be the most crowded between 1-3PM, so think about arriving either earlier or later to beat the crowd
- Prepare ahead of time. Cell reception can be a bit spotty up in the mountains 📱
- THE 3 ESSENTIALS: water, sunscreen, & bug spray. Trust us, you’ll thank us later

Now grab a hat, your favorite pair of sunnies 🕶️, and come on out to the North Georgia Mountains!!

#nogawild #familyfun #drivethrusafari #pettingfarm #springbreak

#groupfun #cabininthewoods #wanderland #EscapeRoomFun #cluemein #escaperoomfun #bigfootrampage #adventureawaits #escaperooms #familyfun #alpinehelen #helenga #familyactivities #mindescapesofhelenga #escaperoomofhelenga

🐣🌸 Easter Weekend at Yonah Mountain Vineyards 🌸🐣

✨ Our Easter Egg Hunt is officially underway now through Saturday - explore the property (not in the vines) and see what surprise you might find inside. (One egg per guest, per visit!)

🌷 Saturday just got even better… we’re hosting our first-ever flower pop-up with The Zoomie Bloomie mobile flower bar from 11:00 AM–7:00 PM! Stop by and create your own beautiful Easter bouquet.

🍷 Food Truck Hours:�Friday: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM�Saturday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM�Sunday: Closed for Easter

🍇 Owners’ Winery Select Tour�Saturday, April 4th at 2:00 PM
Click link in bio to book your spot.

Come sip, explore, and celebrate the season with us - we can’t wait to see you here 💛

Snuggle, cuddle and squeeze (gently!), don't miss Bunny-palooza at @nogawild THIS weekend (4/4 and 4/5) in #AlpineHelenGA.

#northga #bunnypalooza #easteractivitieskids #helenga

Warmer days mean it’s time to get back on the water. Paddle, kayak, pedal boat, and soak in the mountain views at Unicoi State Park & Lodge.

#unicoistatepark #exploregeorgia #northgeorgia #weekendgetaway

Mural work continues!

One of our mural artists, junie_berry_art , is finishing the Confucianism mural this week! 👩🏼‍🎨

What's the mural project at Uhuburg Castle?

🔹The first of Uhuburg’s four missions is to be a philosophical place. A series of murals depict various philosophies and religions throughout the lower castle wall.

🔹Don't see your philosophy or religion represented yet? Don't worry! The project is ongoing and will have over 30 murals when done, so it's likely on the list. Much research and planning goes into them and we try to have a few added each year.

🔹What's next? The plans for Nordic Mythology are almost done! Painting is next 🥳

🔹Know an artist who would be interested in being a part of this project? Send them our way! Sponsors are also welcome. Contact us at info@uhuburg.com

#HelenGA #Castle #DayVisit #thingstodoinatlanta #BlueRidgeMountains

Looking for a Spring getaway that's within driving distance? Drive up to the #northgeorgia mountains for hiking, archery, kayaking and more! Book your Spring adventure today at https://us01.iqwebbook.com/ULGA340/

#unicoistatepark #helenga #stateparks #exploregeorgia #DiscoverGA #FamilyFun #FamilyVacation

🐣 Easter Egg Hunt at Yonah Mountain Vineyards 🌸

Celebrate the season with a little adventure at Yonah 🍷�From Wednesday, April 1st – Saturday, April 4th, explore the grounds and discover hidden eggs filled with fun surprises along the way.

Keep an eye out… you might even find a golden egg 👀✨

Bring your friends, sip some wine, and enjoy a springtime experience in the vineyard 💛

Please note:�• One egg per person, per day�• Eggs will be hidden around the property (not in the vines)

#spring #atl #thingstodo #northga

🎵 APRIL LIVE MUSIC LINEUP 🎵
Fridays & Saturdays: 5-8pm | Sundays: 4-7pm

Fri 4/3 - Kelsey & Lisa | Sat 4/4 - Tina & Rich | Sun 4/5 - Mat Fried

Fri 4/10 - Ronny Jones | Sat 4/11 - Cashe | Sun 4/12 - Bob Thomason

Fri 4/17 - Teddy Baker | Sat 4/18 - Jayce Johnson | Sun 4/19 - Jeff Fitzpatrick

Fri 4/24 - Matt Spinks | Sat 4/25 - Rahh | Sun 4/26 - Cashe

🍕 FOOD TRUCKS EVERY SAT & SUN!
Rotating: Hibachi on Wheels, EJ's North GA, Voo Doo Daddy's Seafood, Alpine Pizza & Smoking Axle

🎨 SPECIAL EVENTS:
Paint & Sip - Thurs 4/23, 6-8pm
Mahjong Nights - Every 2nd & 4th Monday, 6pm
Tickets for special events: cenitavineyards.com/events

Save this! See ya at CeNita! 🍷

Save the date! 📅 Mark your calendars for April 24-26th, when 18+ songwriters from across the region perform at six venues during the 2026 Alpine Helen Songwriters Festival in #AlpineHelenGA.

[📷: Visitors Information Channel N Georgia]

#northga #alpinehelensongwritersfestival #helenga

A new Southern staple might be making its way to CeNita.

Boiled Peanut Rosé.
Salty. Smooth. Unexpected.

Limited release. Very limited.

A RARE GOLDEN CAPY EGG?? You’ll have to see it to believe it! 🤯 A worthwhile watch as NOGAWILD Keeper and residential Capybara Expert Ethan Hall walks us through this historic discovery happening in the North Georgia Mountains 🎥

#nogawild #capybara #historicdiscovery #AprilFools #goldenegg

Step inside CeNita and experience our estate-grown wines. Harvested, fermented, and bottled right here in Cleveland. 🍷

#estatewine #northgawine #winehighway #cenitavineyards #cenitawinery

Get your just desserts with these top treats in #AlpineHelenGA.

📍: @mullersfamousfriedcheesecafe Famous Fried Cheese Cafe
📍: @dasicecream
📍: @campfire.gatherround
📍: Hofer's Bakery

Adventure starts here! Home to the aerial park, café bites, riverfront seating, picnic spots, front porch sittin’, tubing long ride starting point, and top-notch facilities that now include LOCKERS.

Yes, you read that right - we now have lockers at both Chattahoochee and Headwaters Outpost.

#aerialactivity
#tubing
#VisitHelen
#AdventureAwaits
#coolrivertubingandadventures

Candy Lamb is just a girl who really wants to show you all her pretty outfits 👗
BUT, she can only wear one to Bunnypalooza this weekend & needs some help picking her favorite!
So… WHAT DO WE THINK? Which outfit says, “I’m the prettiest girl at the party” 🧚‍♀️✨

#nogawild #fitcheck #lamb #Easter #springtime

#groupfun #cabininthewoods #wanderland #EscapeRoomFun #cluemein #escaperoomfun #bigfootrampage #adventureawaits #escaperooms #familyfun #alpinehelen #helenga #familyactivities #mindescapesofhelenga #escaperoomofhelenga

Annual Plant Sale Saturday April 18th & 25th! DIY Mother's Day Flower Bar Saturday May 9th! Free Distilling Demonstration Saturday May 16th! Paint a Wine Glass Saturday May 23rd! Make a Dried Flower Wreath Thursday May 21st! Make a Dried Lavender Wreath Friday May 22nd! U-Pick & Make a Lavender Wreath Friday May 29th!! We'll be adding details about additional events regularly. Info on our Facebook page and website lavenderlambfarm.com. We're in Cleveland, GA

Our 20th Anniversary Garden Party was everything we hoped for and more - beautiful weather, blooming vines, and the joy of seeing everyone gathered together, mingling, laughing, and sipping wine in the garden.

To everyone who joined us - thank you for being part of this milestone. There’s nothing better than sharing great wine and even better company as we welcome a new season at Yonah Mountain Vineyards. 💛

Missed this one? Join us next for our Yonah vs. Washington Reserve Blind Tasting on Sunday, April 12th 🍷 Get your tickets now: Click link in bio.

Come start your week with us! 🥗 🥣 🍔 🍻

Vibe-based travel in #AlpineHelenGA. [aatishgurung]

We have some beautiful weather and some big ole turkeys out on the trail today! ☀️🦃🐴 Ya’ll come see us!

#explorenorthga #asmr #horse #giddyup #horsebackriding

Looking for plans this Easter Weekend? Come join us at NOGAWILD for Bunnypalooza!! 🐰
Come visit, cuddle, & play with some of our cutest critters from this Baby Season! 🍼🐣
Come dressed to impress for some special photo ops, & join the fun on our Easter Egg Hunt! Snag your 🎟️ now on our website!

#nogawild #bunnypalooza #babyanimals #Easter #Easteregghunt

We 🫶 fluffy cows!!
Have you heard about our Scottish Highland Cow Experience? Get the chance to meet some of our young calves for a fun session of cuddles, grooming, walking, and of course… tons of 🥕’s and scratches! Book now on our website ❤️🧡

#nogawild #animalexperiences #scottishhighlandcow #fluffycow #springbreak

TGIF! Yall come try this blackened teriyaki Mahi with mango salsa‼️

Live music tonight and Saturday from 6-9! 🎶

☎️ (706) 878-2739
📍 807 Edelweiss Strasse Helen, Ga 30545
🚗 Find us on DoorDash or order online at www.biggdaddys.com

Join us this Saturday March 28th (9am-4pm) at The Old Clarkesville Spring Market in the Habersham County Fairgrounds Pavilion Located at 4235 Toccoa Hwy, Clarkesville, GA. It's an indoor Arts & Crafts Festival featuring 80 Vendors and the Easter Bunny. We will be in Booth #45. We will have all our usual products including Free Lavender Lemonade samples. We will also have some baby Lavender plants for sale!

Easter Sunday feels a little brighter in the mountains.

Join us April 5th for a spring‑forward buffet from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM., filled with fresh flavors, holiday favorites, and time to simply enjoy the day.

Reserve your table and celebrate with us.

Timeless traveling. Share sweet state park memories with your family at #AlpineHelenGA's two state parks: Smithgall Woods and Unicoi State Park.

#smithgallwoodsstatepark #unicoistatepark #gastateparks #helenga #stateparktravel

This weekend was made for sipping at CeNita! Here is your weekend lineup:
🍷 Friday 3/27 | 5-8pm | The Lattas
🍷 Saturday 3/28 | 5-8pm | Rahh
🍷 Sunday 3/29 | 2:30-6:30pm | Jayce Johnson
🍷 Alpine Pizza Truck | Sunday ONLY 12:30-7 pm
Perfect weekend combo: live music, wine, and pizza!
See ya at CeNita!

Art studio, museum and gardens, the Gourd Place is a treasure trove of authentic inspiration for creatives and those that love them. Glimpse the gourd goodness with an appointment today: (706) 865-4048. #AlpineHelenGA

#gourdgirls #gourdplace #gourdart #helenga #northga #northgaart

Pickleball at Valhalla has a way of turning even the calmest guests into competitive legends.

Maybe it’s the mountain air, maybe it’s the bragging rights, or maybe it’s just too fun to play it cool.

Either way, the court energy stays high and the views stay unbeatable.

Share some laughs – and some drinks – at Smith Creek Tavern when staying at Unicoi State Park & Lodge with friends.

#unicoistatepark #exploregeorgia #northgeorgia #stateparks #helenga

We're So Excited for another year of Ga Master Naturalist!
For more information, please call 706-878-3087
#GaMasterNaturalist#GaStateParks

"Had a blast doing the big adventure course, zip over the Chattahoochee, the wall climb and they gave us a free pass on an extreme adventure course. The staff were super friendly and helpful. The place was also easy to find."

💬 Review credit from Abdi on Google Review

So glad you loved the adventure course and soaring over the Chattahoochee River. We can’t wait for your next visit! 🌊

#customerreview
#headwatercafe
#aerialpark
#HelenGA
#Bestinhelen

From sunrise glow to midnight constellations, Unicoi’s skies never miss 🌅🌌

Every hour paints a new masterpiece over the mountains - soft light, bold colors, and stars that steal the show.

Swipe to see the sky tell its story!
If you had to pick one, sunrise or stargazing?

Photos from:
bodhi_wanders
annabananagt
limitlesstravelasl
bthomas815

#UnicoiStatePark

An experience for true wine lovers 🍷
Join us for an exclusive reserve blind tasting where Yonah Mountain Vineyards goes head to head with the wines of Washington State.

Explore how terroir, climate, and craftsmanship shape each glass in this guided, seated experience designed for conversation and curiosity.

Limited availability. Tickets available through April 5, 2026. Reserve your seat today.

Click link in Bio.

Evenings spent in the warming weather around the firepit are what vacations are made for!

#unicoistatepark #exploregeorgia #weekendgetaway #northgeorgia #helenga

Experience Uhuburg Castle on a Day Visit! With two and a half acres of courtyard grounds and features focused on philosophy, nature, food production and celebration, Uhuburg has something for everyone!

Tickets are currently available through the end of July:
Saturdays: 10-3:00pm (entrance closes at 2:00!)
Sundays beginning April 12: 11-3:00 (entrance closes at 2:00!)

FAQs
- Tickets can be purchased on site, but advanced ticketing is recommended for quick check-in and web connectivity.
- The castle structures can not be seen from the road, and seeing the castle structures are exactly what Day Visits are for. (Drive-by is not an option)
- Strollers are welcome
- No pets
- Grounds and partially accessible
- Guided tour offerings and the Lookout Tower are included in ticket purchase ~ Guests are encouraged to join the two tour offerings and explore on their own to fully experience Uhuburg!

#HelenGA #Castle #NorthGeorgia #travelinspiration #SpringGarden

Nothing beats family time at Cool River Tubing and Adventures… sunshine, laughs, and a little friendly competition between aerial adventure. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Days like this are coming soon and we cannot wait!

#headwatercafe
#aerialpark
#HelenGA
#Bestinhelen
#coolrivertubingandadventures

#helenga #Helen #georgia

#uhuburgcastle #helenga #georgia #castle

Today marked the 14th year we’ve hosted a Sweep the Hooch cleanup site for Chattahoochee Riverkeeper’s annual statewide event held each March. We meet at Headwaters Outpost and then head north along Poplar Stump Road into the Chattahoochee National Forest, collecting trash from campgrounds and riverbanks above the outpost.

This year was our biggest clean up yet. 23 volunteers showed up and together removed 118 trash bags, 16 tires, and 200 lbs of metal from National Forest land!

Thank you to all the awesome volunteers who came out & our amazing crew who helps with this every year! And big shout out to habitatnegeorgia who brought a group this year!

#sweepthehooch #helengeorgia #chattahoocheeriver #chattahoocheeriverkeeper #cleanup

Happy weekend! 🍻
We’re pouring green beers & slinging Reubens all weekend again 🍀
Corned Beef Hash hot and ready plus all your Bigg Daddys favorites!

☎️ (706) 878-2739
📍 807 Edelweiss St Helen, Ga 30545
🚘 find us on door dash or order take out at
www.biggdaddys.com

THIS is the weekend we’ve been waiting for! ☀️🍷
70 degrees + patio vibes + live music = perfection

✨ Locals Thursday - 20% off all day!
🎵 Friday - Teddy Baker (5-8pm)
🎵 Saturday - Jeremiah Osterman (5-8pm)

Patio season is officially BACK!
See ya at CeNita!
#cenita #northga #winetour #explorenorthga

#groupfun #cabininthewoods #wanderland #EscapeRoomFun #cluemein #escaperoomfun #bigfootrampage #adventureawaits #escaperooms #familyfun #alpinehelen #helenga #familyactivities #mindescapesofhelenga #escaperoomofhelenga

Your getaway is waiting!

#unicoistatepark #exploregeorgia #northgeorgia #weekendvacation #helenga

One great baby moon in the books. Had a very nice and relaxing getaway to Helen, GA with jay_spoons . Looking forward to taking baby boy back there someday!
#helenGA #Babymoon #Watsons #Family

Helen Ga. Cowboys and Angels Restaurant cowboysandangelsbar
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#helenga #georgia #georgiatravel #georgiatrip #helenga

Add this trail to your next North Georgia adventure. 🌄

The Unicoi Lake Loop Trail is a scenic stroll around the water with peaceful forest views the whole way around. Whether you’re out for a morning hike or a sunset walk, this loop never disappoints. 🥾✨

🎥 Video credit: thenorthgeorgian

#unicoistatepark

A little snowy St Patrick’s Day ASMR. ✨🐴🍀
This is our Percheron, Orion, enjoying some grass on his way up to the barn this morning!

#horse #giddyup #StPatricksDay #asmr #explorenorthga

Mark your calendars on April 24-26th for the annual Alpine Helen Songwriters Festival in downtown #AlpineHelenGA.

#alpinehelensongwritersfestival #helenga #songwritersfestival #northga

To celebrate this amazing warm weather, we are doing a 25% off sale on all racerback tank tops! Book a ride and enjoy the weather while looking cool in your new merch. 😎🆒 🐎

#giddyup #horsebackriding #explorenorthga #horses #sale

Wednesday night pickleball! Flex league and open play tonight! Sign up at (706)600-3186. #pickleball

Taco Tuesday‼️ 🌮 🍺

☎️ (706)878-2739

📌 807 Edelweiss St. Helen, Ga 30545

🚘 Find us on DoorDash or order online at
www.biggdaddys.com

Rescheduled from January, the annual Huttengauddi Pub Crawl & Scavenger Hunt is THIS weekend, March 13th-14th. Bring your stretchiest pants and join us for a celebration of our unique Alpine and Appalachian culture during this German Mardi Gras event.

📍: Hofer's Bakery & Cafe | 8758 N Main Street
📍: @alpinebrewdeck | 11 River St
📍: @mondayspub | 7934 S Main Street
📍: @bangkokhaus_helen_ga | 689 Edelweiss Strasse

Spacious stays and activities for everyone, let #AlpineHelenGA serve as your Spring Break HQ. [🎥: @geraldc2323]

#helenga #northga #springbreak

If you’ve been waiting for a sign that golf season is near… this is it.

Valhalla's Mountain fairways are gearing up for another spectacular run.

Get your swing ready, the mountains don’t wait.

Sunday Funday ‼️

$4 House Bloodys and Mimosas
Come join us for some of your favorites!

🎶 live music with Jeremiah Osterman 2-7

☎️ (706) 878-2739

📍 807 Edelweiss St Helen, Ga 30545

🚗 find us on Door Dash or order online at
www.biggdaddys.com

Cottage Winery VIPs, we’ve got a perk with your name on it.

Show your membership card and enjoy 10% off golf, spa, and stays at Valhalla. A little "thank you" for having impeccable taste both in wine and where you choose to unwind.

Because some benefits go beyond the bottle… and straight into your next mountain escape.

Don't miss the 37th Annual Helen Trout Tournament later this month in #AlpineHelenGA featuring 400+ pounds of trophy trout and cash prizes.

#helenga #helentrouttournament #fishnorthga #northga

From Native Americans and early settlers to miners and dreamers, see how history has a home in #AlpineHelenGA.

📍: Sautee lndian Mound at @hardman_farm
📍: @folkpotterymuseum
📍: @oldsauteestore
📍: @noramillgranary

#helenga #northga #negahistory #georgiahistory

With the warm weather we're having, we're dreaming about Spring and Summer!
How about you?

From sauerkraut to German red cabbage, we were built for the fermented food trend. Try something new with a meal (or three!) at #AlpineHelenGA's locally-owned, authentic German restaurants.

📍: The Heidelberg German Restaurant | 8660 N Main St
📍: Hofbräuhaus Restaurant & Pub | 9001 N Main St
📍: Old Bavaria Inn Restaurant | 8619 N Main St
📍: Bodensee | 64 Munich Strasse

#helenga #northga #fermentedfoodtrend #germancuisine #northgaeats

From the spring blooms at Uhuburg castle to the return of the Hardman Farm cows, #AlpineHelenGA might be proving ol' Punxsutawney Phil to be a bit of a fibber.

#helenga #northga #springtravel

Step into solasta_spa and let the world soften for a moment.

Warm light, calming scents, and treatments designed to quiet the noise you’ve been carrying. This is where tension unravels, shoulders drop, and your breath finally catches up with you.

📲 Your reset is waiting at the link in bio.

Not just a summer spot.

Think quiet mornings, crisp mountain air, and that cozy small-town charm that never goes out of style.

Once you feel it, you get it. 😉

📷 alpinehelenga and David Greear

#thingstodoinhelen
#ExploreHelenGA
#northgeorgiamountains
#adventuretravel
#coolrivertubingandadventures

From this day forward. Plan your happy beginning in #AlpineHelenGA.

📍: @yonahmountainvineyards
📍: @cenita_venue
📍: @alpineweddingchapel
📍: @uhuburg

#northgaweddings #helenga #northga #mountainwedding #winerywedding #southernweddingplanning

A harbinger of spring, join us on March 7th for the Cows Come Home Celebration at Hardman Farm State Historic Site complete with dairy and home tours, demonstrations, live music and area artists.

#hardmanfarmhistoricsite #hardmanfarm @gastateparks @hardman_farm #cowscomehome #helenga #northga

We're planning to add a new class for 2026; Make a Dried Flower Wreath. Here are a few examples of what you could make but your imagination is your only limit! Should we add this class both in the Spring and the Fall or one or the other only? Who's interested? Please share your opinions we want to know!

Get a jump start on your river adventures this year with the @wildwood_outfitters season opener on March 28th in #AlpineHelenGA.

#wildwoodoutfitters #shootthehooch #whitewaterga #northga #HelenRafting

Have fishing license, will travel. Join us next month (3/28) for the Annual @helen_trout_tournament as anglers from across the region fish the Chattahoochee River in hopes of reeling in the big one.

#HelenTroutTournament #fishnorthga #northga #helenga #alpinehelenga

From Yonah Mountain to Nacoochee Valley, plan a visit to see why #AlpineHelenGA is the state's Official Outdoor Adventure Destination.

#northga #helenga #outdooradventure #sauteenacoochee #yonah

Is there anything better on a cold winter day than a steaming bowl of Nora Mill Granary grits? Stop by #AlpineHelenGA's operational gristmill and taste the difference their original 1,500 pound French Burr Stones make on grits, cornmeal and more. | @noramillgranary

#noramillgrits #noramillgranary #helenga #northga #locallygrowneats #gourmetgrits

Make plans to join us this weekend for a jam-packed weekend featuring the Winterfest Arts Tour—a multi-stop art extravaganza—and Fasching at the Festahalle—our German celebration of Mardi Gras!

#HelenGA #northga #artsshow #fasching #mardigras

Join us for the final Fasching festivities this weekend at the Heidelberg Restaurant on Friday (2/13) and the Festhalle on Saturday (2/14) in #AlpineHelenGA. [📷: Bear Creek Cabins]

#helenga #germanmardigras #fasching #northga #mardigras

Need a kid-friendly Valentine's Day solution? Look no further than #AlpineHelenGA. www.HelenGA.org

📍: @helenfunfactory
📍: @cabbagepatchkidsdelivery
📍: @helenindoorpickleball
📍: @coolrivertubingandadventures
📍: @georgiamountaincoaster

#helenga #northga #kidfriendlytravel #destinationfamily

Bring the group chat to life; make it a Galentine's Day Weekend with your besties in #AlpineHelenGA. [@little.ains ] www.HelenGA.org

#HelenGA #northga #galentinetrip #girlstrip #valentinetravel

From an adults-only resort to sips with a sommelier, enjoy a grown-up getaway this Valentine’s Day in #AlpineHelenGA.

http://www.HelenGA.org

Cozy is as cozy does in the cabins of #AlpineHelenGA.

@cabinrentalsofhelen #helenga #northgacabin #northga

Crystals, stones, geodes and gems, align your chakra (or just add to your collection!) with a stop by ZuZu’s Petals Rock Shop in downtown #AlpineHelenGA.

#zuzuspetalsrockshop #rockshop #geodes #helengarocks #northga

Don't forget to pack your stretchy pants as we feast before we fast during the annual Huttengauddi Pub Crawl & Scavenger Hunt THIS weekend (1/30 & 1/31) in #AlpineHelenGA.

📍: @spice55_thai_and_sushi
📍: @cafeinternational_helen
📍: Hofbräuhaus Restaurant & Pub
📍: @bangkokhaus_helen_ga

#helenga #huttengauddipub #pubcrawl #fasching #mardigras

We are open today in Surrey Center as long as it’s safe, and same in Helen.

Our employees safety is paramount so we will depend for n Nakia and Amber to make that call.

I will remind you of a few goodies that you can’t do without. Anti- viral tea or tincture along with fire cider of any kind to beat the flu, add breathe easy for the respiratory component and for that terrible cough.

When I got sick my sweet husband added a half a lemon squeezed and some honey to the tea and to the pain tea because my chest was hurting. The only thing I didn’t have that I wish I did was the facial steam. I feel like that steam would have been so beneficial to my lungs.

So speaking from experience, antiviral tea or tincture along with oregano oil or burdock or barberry root tincture , breathe easy, pain, and facial steamer teas.

Can’t beat herbal medicine! Be safe !

works#2wolvesherbalmedicine #qualityherbals #trustedprofessionals

Mark your calendars on March 28th for the 37th Annual @helen_trout_tournament in #AlpineHelenGA.

#helenga #northga #fishnorthga #helentrouttournament

Filled with award-winning artisans from across the region, make plans to join us February 14th and 15th for the annual Fireside Craft Show at Unicoi State Park & Lodge in #AlpineHelenGA.

🛍️: @cabin_fused_glass
🛍️: @litwaxworks
🛍️: @simplyaffinity
🛍️: @barenakedfarmsga

Official Race results:
Picture #1 - First Place - Mark Meyer
Picture #2 - Second Place - Steve Stokoe
Picture #2 - Third Place - Jonathan Wright
Other pictures are attached from the awards ceremony this evening! Thank you to everyone that was able to come out and see us and fight the weather! We are looking forward to next year!

Today marks 1 MONTH away from the 52nd annual Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race. We’re excited!
PLEASE read the following carefully. Due to the influx of messages, we will be unable to respond to each individual message.

Here are some reminders and things you should know prior to making your trip:

1: Hot air balloon operation is 100% weather dependent. Wind speed and direction, rain and other factors can all play into the cancellation of an inflation.

2: We do not sell tickets prior to this event. Spectators are welcome. However, There will be a small fee for parking or foot traffic into the launch field.

3: **PARKING is EXTREMELY LIMITED** first come, first serve until the parking area is full.

4: THERE ARE NO EVENTS MID-DAY. The only possible inflations will be at 7am - 7pm if the weather allows.

5: Please be courteous. This event originated as a closed race between a handful of the greatest pilots around the country. It has slowly morphed into a spectator event over the last few years. Some pilots will possibly offer tethering if the weather conditions allow. Tether rides are NOT guaranteed.

6: Please follow all the barriers on the field. Be aware of Balloon tie offs and give the pilots and crew space to do their jobs.

7: Drones are PROHIBITED from flying directly over the launch space. Please follow FAA regulations and allow clearance overhead for quick takeoff.

We will post more in the coming days!
Thank you!

When the Aurora Borealis was last visible in Georgia, I thought I had missed my chance to see this phenomenon so close to home. I never expected another opportunity would come so soon. What a wonderful surprise tonight! I finally got to see the Aurora Borealis and in such a beautiful setting!

What an absolutely stunning, record breaking event this year!! Record race results followed by record breaking crowds!! We are extremely grateful for the love and support of everyone who helped make this event possible. - For everyone who joined us in Alpine Helen, Georgia, we all witnessed history in the making. Stay tuned as we will be posting more photos and race results shortly. #helengeorgia🏰 #alpinehelen #travelgeorgia #wandernorthga #exploregeorgia #helentotheatlantic #helentotheatlantichotairballoonrace #hotairballoon #travel #northgeorgia

Pansies, posies and platzes...this is downtown #AlpineHelenGA. 🌼 HelenGA.org [📷: @puzzle_of_life_]
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This #ThirstyThursday brought to you by the 49th Annual Oktoberfest, going on now through the end of October in #AlpineHelenGA. Prost! 🍻 [@floridadonny]
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#HelenGA #HelenGeorgia #ClevelandGA #SauteeGA #WhiteCountyGA #exploregeorgia #northgeorgia #beertravel #northgeorgiamountains #wandernorthgeorgia #optoutside #travelsouthusa #travelsoutheast #roadsideamerica #familygetaway #familytravel #familyfun #sundaydrive #takethekids #takethedog #tubing #oktoberfest #helenoktoberfest #georgiabucketlist