Our Magazine Issues
The Best of Blue Ridge Issue
Thank you to everyone who cast their votes for our Best Of Blue Ridge survey! We appreciate each and every one of you for sharing your favorite spots and supporting local businesses. Plus, this is the perfect reason to give a shout-out to all the restaurants, outfitters, and scenic spots we love! Check out the winners HERE
Fall in the Mountains Issue
Can you hear the mountains calling? It’s time for festivals, apples, and beer! Take that picturesque drive to Blue Ridge to enjoy your favorite autumn sights, sounds, and tastes. Check out the issue HERE
The Group Getaway Issue
Who could resist a fun and relaxing weekend trip to Blue Ridge? Let everyone know it’s time to clear their weekend. We’ll see you soon!
The Perfect Summer Getaway Issue
Click the image above to read the entire issue and see the exciting new changes happening at the inn.
Our St. Patrick’s Day Issue
This St. Patrick’s Day, we’re wishing you a day full of blessings, joy, and good luck. Issue here
Our Valentine’s ’24 Issue
From all of us at the inn, we hope your Valentine’s Day is filled with love, romance, and the making of wonderful memories. Check out our Valentine’s Issue here.
The Thankful Issue
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the blessings in our lives, and a big one for me is the warm and welcoming atmosphere they have created here at the Blue Ridge Inn. Angie, Cheri’, Dani, Kelly, Kyle and Saundra all play an integral role in making your stay here an unforgettable experience.
The Ghost Stories Issue
Our Appalachian Mountains, shrouded in ancient mystique, whisper tales of eerie folklore. These mountains, which stretch across the eastern United States, are among the oldest in the world, their craggy peaks dating back hundreds of millions of years. Their age, much like the Scottish Highlands, gives rise to a rich tapestry of legends and tales. In the Appalachian tradition, one can encounter stories of witches, ghosts, and spirits that bear a striking resemblance to their
Inside the Inn, Part II
No matter the time of day or time of year, walking these 133-year-old halls never disappoints. Because we look at every nook and cranny of the venerable old inn as an opportunity to surprise and delight our guests, there’s always something interesting to catch your eye. There are so many stories that have unfolded in these halls, and so many more yet to happen. Our hope is that all of our guests find their stay
Inside the Inn, Part I
As anyone who has visited the inn can attest, we aren’t a run-of-the-mill bed & breakfast. The Blue Ridge Inn feels more like a small boutique hotel nestled in the North Georgia mountains. With its eight distinct, gently themed rooms, it’s more like a collection of charming stories waiting to be discovered. Latest issue here
The Road Trip Issue
Oh, the joys of a summer road trip in the mountains! Are you ready to hit the back roads in search of adventure? Check out our August 2023 newsletter: The Road Trip Issue for great ideas of where to go on your trip to Blue Ridge.
5 Reasons to Choose the Blue Ridge Inn Bed and Breakfast
We’ve re-imagined a staid, traditional, Southern bed & breakfast as a boutique mountain inn with a vibrant coffee lounge, a vintage curiosity shop, collabs and themed weekends with local businesses, redesigned guest rooms… all right in the middle of downtown Blue Ridge, just 90 minutes north of Atlanta. If you have never stayed at a b&b, here’s what you have been missing out on. We’ve put together five reasons why we think you should start
The Makers Issue
Our North Georgia region, encompassing Tennessee and North Carolina, is teeming with an exceptional and diverse community of makers who contribute immense value to the artistic landscape. From potters molding clay into unique vessels, woodworkers crafting everything from cutting boards to fine furniture, and painters capturing the beauty of the surrounding landscapes to quilters, cross-stitchers, and embroidery artists creating vibrant textiles, the creative spirit thrives in the Southern Appalachians. Check out Our Makers Issue here.
The Mountain Music Issue
Our Mountain Music Issue celebrates some of the local music festivals, concerts, and goings-on to be found in and around Blue Ridge this summer. Hopefully,you’ll have an opportunity to visit us in the upcoming months and hearsome fantastic music.
The Outdoors Issue
Finally…with summer just around the corner and sunny days coming to the Blue RidgeMountains, it’s time to start planning your upcoming outdoor adventures. Check out our recommendations for the best outdoor activities, hiking trails, and accommodations near Blue Ridge.
The Drinking Issue
Looking for the best ways to wet your whistle on your upcoming trip to Blue Ridge? You’ve come to the right place. The Blue Ridge Inn’s Drinking Issue is a full guide to the best wineries, breweries, and cocktails in and around Blue Ridge – plus a few extra surprises.
Our Spring ’23 Issue
Feeling a little spring fever? Are you ready to get back to the great outdoors, al fresco dining, and fantastic springtime events? We sure are. With daffodils popping up all over town to herald the new season, it’s a perfect time for a getaway. Here’s our Spring Issue, packed with great reasons to visit Blue Ridge now. Come to the mountains!
Our Valentine’s ’23 Issue
Picture this: Valentine’s Weekend in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Fun days full of delicious food and incredible scenery, followed by cozy nights in front of the fireplace. Intrigued? Let the Blue Ridge Inn take you on a journey of the best our area has to offer.
Renovated Rose Room
Step back into Victorian times this Valentine’s with our cozy, elegant Rose room. With antiques and soft, warm textures the Rose room captures the romance of a bygone era. Featuring an original fireplace and mantle, a Cal King four-poster canopy bed, and a large en suite bathroom, you’ll enjoy whiling away your Valentine’s weekend in absolute comfort.
Our Winter ’22 Issue
There’s nothing like winter in the mountains and we think you’ll find lots to see and do in our latest issue
Porch & Parlor Curiosity Shop
We’ve expanded our gift shop to include vintage and antique finds for you and your home. Unique, considered gifts for you to give, or meaningful objects for your home. Handpicked in Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina (mostly), these pieces evoke a nostalgia for an era you may not have actually lived through, but speak to you nevertheless.
Our Autumn ’22 Issue
We love Autumn in the mountains and so will you. Here’s our guide to the best of Fall
Mountain Mama’s
We’re excited to announce the creation of our new lobby lounge: Mountain Mama’s Coffee Lounge A big beautiful space with 15′ ceilings, lounge area, co-working area and outdoor patio serving delicious coffees and treats from 7:30am-3:30pm every day. Open to both guests of the inn and wayfaring strangers who may discover our hospitable location, we hope you’ll come by for coffee and conversation. Open now.
Our May Issue
From our front door to… adventure! Upcoming local events, special deals we’re offering and more useful information in the latest newsletter. Ever heard of Pteridomania?
Homemade Smoked Trout Dip & Chips
Blue Ridge is the trout fishing capitol of Georgia and with over 100 miles of trout streams nearby, we always recommend ordering the trout from any local restaurant. We’ve perfected our smoked trout dip recipe and offer it to you on your arrival, paired with kettle-cooked potato chips and a cold six pack of local beer. $50
Our Spring ’22 Issue
Lots of good, fun, useful, interesting information to be found in our latest newsletter.
Sunday Saloon Series
One Sunday each month the inn hosts a fun gathering for our Sunday Saloon Series. Open to both guests and visitors at no charge, this one hour presentation series brings together experts from various fields, storytellers and musicians. Every Saloon (yes we’re pronouncing it sa-loon since we’re serving drinks and don’t want folks to think we’re cutting hair at a salon 😆) hosts an interesting lineup of presenters with a Q&A between each one. Mark
Spotify Playlists
Take a (virtual) visit to the inn at any time by enjoying our curated playlists on Spotify. Playlists include: Classical Mornings, Jazzy Mornings, Classic Rock in the Afternoon, Music Mix in the Afternoon and Christmas at the Inn. The rooms have QR codes next to the bedside speakers to easily allow you to stream these carefully selected tunes while you are staying with us.
Porch & Parlor gift shop
A little preview of our Porch & Parlor shop and some of the fun items we are carrying. In addition to branded gifts like t-shirts and wine glasses, we’ve also worked with local makers to stock a great selection of charcuterie boards made from North GA hard woods and pottery items. Visit us at the inn and online.
New Room Names
We’re celebrating the natural world that surrounds us in North Georgia with room names that reflect the landmarks and nature of the area. Tallulah (gorge), Toccoa (river), Springer (mountain), Sycamore (tree) and Larkspur (flower) are some of the new room names here at the Inn. We’ve put a lot of thought into this decision and don’t take it lightly, but we believe this a big step in the right direction.
Upcoming events
If you’re looking for live music on your visit, or holiday festivities, or performing and visual arts happenings, or local craft shows… the Visit Blue Ridge events page is your best resource for keeping up to date and making sure you don’t miss a thing: www.blueridgemountains.com/events/
Fly fishing
Lead singer of the Alabama Shakes, Brittany Howard, has been fly fishing her whole life. This beautifully shot and edited video gets us excited about going out on the Toccoa River to do some fishing soon!
Concierge Services
If this is your first time coming to our Bed and Breakfast, then you are in for a real treat! When you arrive to our 1890 Victorian-Style house, the high ceilings, ambiance, and attention to detail will leave you in awe. Here, we are all about pampering our guests, and making them feel like royalty throughout their entire stay. We ensure that our guests are completely satisfied by giving them the best experience ever. That’s
Our New and Improved Website Design
We’re excited to share our new website design with all our guests. We wanted to update the design to make it easier to navigate, to see all the rooms in more detail and make it easier to book the room you’re interested in.
Renovations Galore!
You are going to be amazed at all the improvements we have made at the Blue Ridge Inn. We’ve taken the last month to renovate many rooms at the Inn. We are so proud of all these renovations and we know you will too. Some of the changes are: Totally renovated the Grande room with new bathroom which includes new designer shower, luxurious spa soaking tub, new vanities, and designer lighting. The bedroom has a
We’re reopening on June 1!
We miss you all!! We can’t say that enough. It’s been very quiet around the Inn for the past 2 months and we’re ready to get back to it. Our big announcement –We are excited to announce that we are going to re-open on June 1st, 2020.We look forward to welcoming you back. The global outbreak of COVID-19 has disrupted so much of our lives, and we want to help you get back to normal,
What to expect at our bed and breakfast
If this is your first time coming to our Bed and Breakfast, then you are in for a real treat! When you arrive to our 1890 Victorian-Style house, the high ceilings, ambiance, and attention to detail will leave you in awe. Here, we are all about pampering our guests, and making them feel like royalty throughout their entire stay. We ensure that our guests are completely satisfied by giving them the best experience ever.
How do we help make your special day, extra special with our services?
Whether you are planning a getaway with your loved one to celebrate your anniversary or your birthday, Blue Ridge Inn should be on your list of top destinations. We help make your special day an extra special one. A fancy dinner and celebratory hotel stays have become a common choice. Therefore, Impress your loved one with something extra special this time. Plan a romantic getaway and enjoy the special moments at the Blue Ridge Inn
How do we prepare a delicious country breakfast?
When life gets too busy, a weekend trip to Blue Ridge is all you need. You don’t have to always plan an escape to exotic locales, sometimes it’s best to blend in with nature and enjoy the little things. between work, raising a family, cooking, and cleaning, you will need to find some time out for yourself. So, get ready to leave behind all your stress and go on a getaway to relax and unwind.
Happy new year from the Blue Ridge Inn
Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe it’s already 2020, and even harder to believe it’s already twenty-two days behind us. As always the new year comes with great fanfare and slips away so quietly. But here we are in late January while February will be here before you know it. As we start another year at the Blue Ridge Inn, we look back and review how we did this past year and define a
5 Reasons to choose the Blue Ridge Inn Bed and Breakfast
We’ve reimagined a staid, traditional, Southern bed & breakfast as a boutique mountain inn with a vibrant coffee lounge, a vintage curiosity shop, collabs and themed weekends with local businesses, redesigned guest rooms… all right in the middle of downtown Blue Ridge, just 90 minutes north of Atlanta. If you have never stayed at a b&b, here’s what you have been missing out on. We’ve put together five reasons why we think you should
10th annual fire and ice chili cook-off and craft beer festival
The 10th annual Blue Ridge Chili Cook-off is just around the corner on Saturday February 15th. This is the annual Winter festival come rain or shine. Last year it was a very nice day with warmer than normal temperatures. We hope for the same or better conditions this year. Bring your family and friends and enjoy a fun day in the park. It’s fun to taste all the yummy chilis from local and professional chefs,
Valentines day at the Blue Ridge Inn Bed and Breakfast
Valentine’s Day at the Blue Ridge Inn Bed and Breakfast What are you planning for Valentines’s Day?? Our romantic inn is the luxurious backdrop to countless engagements, honeymoons, anniversaries, baby-moons and even small wedding parties and elopements. The historic charm of our Victorian combined with fireplaces and warm personal service is the perfect combination for making your romantic fantasies come true. We offer customized experiences for our guests on our Specials page, from a Special Occasion Package, Romance
It’s holiday time at the Blue Ridge Inn Bed and Breakfast
“The Stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St Nicholas soon will be there. ” We’ve been working to decorate our Inn with the spirit of the holidays. It’s a beautiful site to see with the tree, stockings, tinsel, garland and wreaths. We hope you have time to come join us to celebrate the holidays in Blue Ridge. Come spend a few days or weekend to enjoy shopping in downtown,