Wine & Craft
Beverage Country
Ellijay and the surrounding North Georgia mountains are home to scenic vineyards, tasting rooms, cideries, breweries, and distilleries. Spend an afternoon enjoying mountain views, live music, local wine, hard cider, craft beer, or a guided tasting experience.
Wineries & Vineyards
Buckley Vineyards
Modern farmhouse-style vineyard and tasting room with outdoor seating and mountain views.
Address: 708 Henry Evans Road, Ellijay, GA 30536
Phone: 706-972-2080
Buckley Downtown
Downtown Ellijay tasting room with wines, beer, wine slushies, hard cider, non-alcoholic options, live music, charcuterie, and a pet-friendly atmosphere.
Address: 29 North Ave, Ellijay, GA 30540
Phone: 706-972-2080
Cartecay Vineyards
Vineyard with picturesque views, tasting barn, outdoor event venue, live music, and wines produced from its own estate-grown grapes.
Address: 5704 Clear Creek Road, Ellijay, GA 30536
Phone: 706-698-9463
Engelheim Vineyards
Vineyard with event center, indoor and outdoor settings, and sweeping vineyard views throughout the property.
Address: 120 Lakeview Road, Ellijay, GA 30540
Phone: 706-635-9463
Grapes and Ladders Vineyard
Family-owned vineyard, winery, and tasting room with indoor and outdoor seating. Pet- and kid-friendly atmosphere.
Address: 2317 Highway 382 W, Ellijay, GA 30540
Phone: 470-416-9479
Chateau Meichtry Family Winery
Family-owned winery and vineyard with scenic mountain setting, tasting room, and live music on weekends.
Address: 1862 Orchard Lane, Talking Rock, GA 30175
Phone: 706-502-1608
Fainting Goat Vineyards
Vineyard in the North Georgia foothills with wine, mountain views, rolling vines, and the famous resident fainting goats.
Address: 201 Vineyard Way, Jasper, GA 30143
Phone: 706-692-9463
Mountain Treasures Tasting Room
Downtown tasting room inside Mountain Treasures featuring wines from Currahee Vineyards — a convenient downtown stop.
Address: 14 N Main St, Ellijay, GA 30540
Phone: 706-635-5590
Craft Beverages, Breweries & Distilleries
House of Applejay
Fine spirits and liqueur distillery with a tasting room and signature Applejay premium liqueur, made from the local apple harvest.
Address: 67 Fowler St, Bldg B, East Ellijay, GA 30540
Phone: 404-771-4332
Cartecay River Brew & Kitchen
10-barrel craft brewery with food, craft beer, and cocktails. Pet-friendly atmosphere with a riverside feel.
Address: 26 River Terrace, Ellijay, GA 30540
Phone: 706-273-2728
Cartecay Bike Shop Brewery
Bike shop with craft beer on tap. Offers bikes, repair, gear, Saturday social rides, MTB classes, trail advice, and small-batch brews.
Address: 493 North Main St, Ellijay, GA 30540
Phone: 706-635-2453
Reece's Cider Company
Local cidery celebrating the apple heritage of Ellijay and Gilmer County with hard cider inspired by the area's orchard culture.
Hours, offerings, and availability may change. Please confirm directly with each business before visiting. Must be 21+ for alcohol tastings and purchases. Walnut Mountain POA is not affiliated with any of the businesses listed on this page.