Stonewall Creek Vineyards
Stonewall Creek is a Tiger winery focused on wines from estate-grown grapes. Its Rabun County location makes it a sensible anchor for a Clayton-based wine weekend.
Estate wineTastingsClayton, Tiger and the surrounding Rabun County mountains
Clayton & Rabun County wine country
Rabun County rewards a less hurried approach: a morning outdoors, lunch in town and an afternoon tasting. Clayton is a useful dining base, with vineyard country around Tiger and mountain attractions beyond.
Beyond the tasting room
Pair a visit to Stonewall Creek with time in Clayton or an outdoor morning at Tallulah Gorge. Choose a trail that fits your time and ability; a gorge visit should not be a rushed stop between tastings.
Where to base your weekend
Choose Clayton for convenient dining, or a cabin if quiet evenings are the goal. Rural lodging can be farther from restaurants than it first appears on a map.
One thing to plan ahead
Do not follow an old winery list blindly: 12 Spies has announced that its tasting room is closed. Verify operating status with each winery before planning a detour.
See the weekend itineraryWineries to explore
Terra Incognita Vineyard
Terra Incognita is a remote mountain vineyard surrounded by national forest. The approach and seasonal hours are part of planning this visit; it is not a quick downtown tasting stop.
Mountain viewsFamily friendlyDog friendlyBuild the rest of your getaway
Eat, stay & explore Clayton & Rabun County
Make time for a good meal
Universal Joint Clayton
Casual burgers, wings, craft beer and cocktails in downtown Clayton. The official location page lists Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m. and Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; use the location-specific menu because other Universal Joint restaurants differ. The patio is dog-friendly, while seating and menu availability remain day-specific.
Plan your meal →
Lake Rabun Hotel Restaurant
Farm-to-table dining at a historic mountain hotel, with wooded deck seating.
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Fortify Pizza & Burger Bar
Hand-tossed pizza, smashed Angus burgers, wings and salads in downtown Clayton, with the Road Town Rum Bar and online ordering.
Plan your meal →Stay for the whole weekend
Lake Rabun Hotel
Historic hotel near Lake Rabun, with separate Fish Camp cottages and other cottage inventory. Choose the exact accommodation and reserve restaurant seating separately.
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The White Birch Inn
Boutique bed-and-breakfast with individually styled rooms and suites in downtown Clayton.
Explore this stay →Start outside, then taste
Complete water activities before wine. Check the operator or land manager on the day of travel.
Tallulah Gorge Rim Trails
A moderate, overlook-focused alternative to the gorge floor, with a separate permit system and stricter access rules for deeper routes.
Plan this outing →
Black Rock Mountain Tennessee Rock Trail
A 2.2-mile yellow-blazed summit-area loop through high-elevation forest, with long-range views from Georgia's highest state park on clear days.
Plan this outing →Four seasons. Wine all year.
Choose your season
Sources & visit information
Reviewed September 21, 2026. Confirm operating hours, prices, policies and availability with the venue before traveling.
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