December–February · Friday to Sunday

Winter in West Georgia Getaways

Arts, cozy meals & a quieter West Georgia route. A seasonal weekend with wine at its heart.

Suggested baseCarrollton or Villa Rica
Time to allowTwo nights
Wine-day paceOne or two wineries
Three Strands tasting room exterior at dusk

Pictured: Three Strands Vineyard and Winery. Venue photography illustrates the region; it is not a forecast of seasonal conditions.

Friday

Arrive & make yourself at home

Settle into Carrollton or Villa Rica and have dinner nearby. Check the city holiday calendar if lights or a seasonal event are part of the reason for coming.

Saturday morning

Start with the season

Choose an available exhibition or performance at the Carrollton Center for the Arts, then have lunch. Keep the tasting afternoon modest and confirm the wineries’ winter schedules.

Saturday afternoon

Wine is always in the plan

After lunch, make Little Vine Vineyards and Winery the anchor of your tasting day. Add The Vineyard at Hominy Creek if the opening hours, journey and your group’s pace fit comfortably. Read the wine selections and visitor policies before reserving. This route works across the year when the venues are open; confirm the current schedule, arrange a sober driver and keep dinner unhurried.

Sunday

One more local experience

Take a short GreenBelt walk in comfortable weather or linger over breakfast. A cabin or resort weekend can also use Sunday to enjoy the property instead of adding another drive.

Keep the route comfortable

Keep this a distinct West Georgia trip. Choose Carrollton or Villa Rica and map the winery hours; Dallas and Bremen are alternative branches, not required detours.

Winter planning notes

Seasonal attractions run on specific dates. Ask the lodging provider which facilities remain open in winter and whether any meals or activities require advance reservations.

If the weather changes

Use arts programming, restaurants and indoor tastings. Avoid making an outdoor adventure the only reason the second day works.

Suggested itinerary by Wine of Georgia. Seasonal activities and annual traditions are ideas, not confirmed events for every date. Check the dated calendar and each operator before booking.

Sources & visit information

Reviewed September 21, 2026. Confirm operating hours, prices, policies and availability with the venue before traveling.

The wineries in this plan

Little Vine wine bottles with award medals
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Little Vine Vineyards and Winery

Little Vine is a Villa Rica vineyard founded by Jerry and Sherrie Culver. Norton, Lenoir and white hybrid varieties are part of its story, with tasting choices spanning white, red and dessert-wine flights.

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Vine rows leading toward The Vineyard at Hominy Creek winery
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The Vineyard at Hominy Creek

The Vineyard at Hominy Creek is a Carrollton winery in west Georgia. It is included as a separate getaway option, not as a stop on a North Georgia mountain route.

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Leave time for the table

Where to eat

Choose a restaurant that fits your base and the meal you need. Check service hours before assigning it to Friday dinner or Sunday breakfast.

Make it a two-night escape

Where to stay

Compare the exact address, room or cabin—not just the company’s name. Options below span the region and may suit different town bases.

What’s happening on your dates?

Regional events & festivals →   Live music →

Use the dated listings to add a festival or show, then remove another activity so the weekend stays relaxed.

Four seasons. Wine all year.

Choose your season

Featured tour provider · North Georgia Wine Trips

The whole weekend, thoughtfully connected.

Cabin pickup, vineyard afternoons, a memorable meal and a ride back at the end of the day. Bring your weekend plans to North Georgia Wine Trips and arrange private transportation around the places you want to go. Drink responsibly and let the professionals drive.

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