I can tell you that it has been years since I've taken some time away for my self. Not to visit family but a true weekend away. And I was surprised this past weekend by my boyfriend to do so. 
He book a cabin in Blue Ridge Ga at My Mountain cabin rentals. It was beautiful! The mountains are lovely this time of year we had a great cabin at the top of the mountain on the end of the road. It was a three story cabin with two room an open floor plan and a game room. It had two patios and a fantastic hot tub over looking the view. 
We spent out first night grilling steaks and drinking cocktails on the patio. Music playing in the background and a beautiful sun set we could not have asked for more.
Saturday morning we got up early and went in to town. There is a downtown area off Main st. You can shop here and even eat and drink. Even with the rain we walked up and down from store to store shopping and enjoying the day. I bought a new leash and collar for my dog in a boutique for pets. There was so many stores another that I really loved was Wrapsody in Blue the guys that own it where funny and great full. It was full of unique items that you would love to own.
We stopped for a bite to eat and a glass of wine in The Vine. The grown up grilled cheese was perfect for a chilly day. And the have a large selection of local wines which is very nice. The staff was friendly and helpful.
After a great day walking around we cleaned up back at the cabin and went out for dinner
We had reservations at The Black Sheep
http://www.blacksheepblueridge.com. And locally owned restaurant in the area that recently went under a renovation. It's at the end of the main strip and has a great patio area for when the weather is nice and a covered patio that is well heated on a cool night. The Raw bar is outside along w a small bar to sit at. We went right in when we walked in the door no wait needed. The greeter was pleasant. We sat at the window near the street it was a nice view.
We talked to the server about the specials and some of the high lights on the menu she was very helpful.
We started with the lobster roll...it was served open face which is a first for me. And not a lot of seasoning. The lobster was tender but bland. And the bread didn't look or taste like a roll it was more like toast and with the sauce more on the bread than the lobster the bread became soggy.
I ordered the special Monk fish served w mashed sweet potatoes and topped off with lobster and shrimp and a brown butter sauce. It was again very tender but lacked any big flavor. 
My date ordered the fresh ravioli stuffed with shrimp and had a cream sauce. It was tasty and you could tell it was fresh. It was the best dish of the dinner course for sure. But the plate was sloppy and portion was huge. Some may say that's a great thing but I think sometimes bigger is not always better.
To finish the night we had the Chocolate explosion. A warm dark chocolate cake served with vanilla ice cream it was very rich and creamy and the ice cream was so perfect.
The owner came by to introduce himself he head very nice and grateful for the visit And asked us to come back and give it another try next time we are in town. I will do that for sure next time we are there. Go by and give them a chance I did get to see the steaks they looked fantastic and as well as the raw bar. Hopefully the weather will be nice so you can enjoy the patio.
On you next weekend away consider Blue Ridge Ga. It's outside Atlanta by only a couple hours and is worth it!
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