Chattahoochee Hills is a weekend getaway unlike anything else you’ve likely experienced. Just a short drive from Atlanta, this rural corner of South Fulton County stretching to the northern edge of Coweta County has united around shared values of land stewardship, thoughtful growth, and a holistic approach to well-being.
At the heart of this nature-rich destination is Serenbe, a walkable community where preservation and progress exist side by side. Together with the surrounding countryside, Chattahoochee Hills offers an elevated yet grounded escape—one that feels indulgent without excess and restorative without rigidity.
This guide outlines how to plan a refined, comfortable weekend here—where to stay, what to book ahead, where to eat well, and how to spend your time. If you’re drawn to feet-to-earth living and everyday balance, Chattahoochee Hills may be the gateway to calm you’ve been looking for.
Where to Stay: The Inn at Serenbe
Begin your weekend at The Inn at Serenbe, a restored farmhouse property set within Serenbe’s working agricultural landscape. The Inn sits on a 36-acre farm surrounded by preserved forests and meadows, with accommodations offered in the historic 1905 Main House, private cottages, and Inn homes.
Every stay includes a full country breakfast served at The Farmhouse at Serenbe, along with a small sweet treat upon arrival. The Main House, reserved for guests 16 and older, offers a quieter, more intimate atmosphere with shared sitting rooms and weekend valet service—ideal for couples or solo travelers. Families often prefer the cottages, which offer more space and privacy and many of which overlook horse paddocks, the Animal Village, or the Inn lake. Homes in the village offer a residential-style option that lets you feel like a local while maintaining access to all visitor amenities.
A concierge team is available to help arrange dining reservations, wellness appointments, transportation, and activities in advance.
Where to Eat: Dining Rooted in the Land
Food is a cornerstone of the Chattahoochee Hills experience, with menus shaped by organic farming and seasonal harvests.
For dinner, reserve a table at The Farmhouse at Serenbe, one of the Atlanta region’s original farm-to-table restaurants. The menu is guided by what’s growing nearby, and the dining room overlooks the very land that supplies the kitchen. For a truly indulgent experience, choose the four-course tasting menu curated by Executive Chef Nic Bour, with optional wine pairings selected by Sommelier Kristen Murphy.
The Hill at Serenbe offers another farm-fresh option for dinner or weekend brunch in the heart of the Selborne hamlet. For a refined evening out, visit Austin’s Cocktailery and Kitchen, known for its thoughtfully crafted cocktails and locally inspired menu. Before turning in, stop by The Wine Shop at Serenbe to bring home a special bottle as a reminder of the weekend.
Wellness as a Way of Life
No restorative weekend in Chattahoochee Hills is complete without time devoted to wellness.
The Spa at Serenbe is set within a wooded landscape and uses clean, organic product lines. Services range from massage therapy and facials to body treatments, reflexology, Reiki, infrared sauna, and steam rooms. For those with clinical wellness goals, offerings also include cosmetic injectables and semaglutide. Treatment rooms open to forest views, reinforcing a strong connection to nature.
Additional wellness options include:
- Serenbe Yoga + Bodyworks, offering mindful movement and breath-centered classes
- Studio 13 Pilates, which focuses on strength, alignment, and mobility
- Creek Retreat, providing immersive, nature-based experiences for deeper restoration
Recharge with Markets & Local Shops
Every Saturday morning, explore the Serenbe Farmers Market, held outdoors on the Selborne Green in warmer months and indoors at Gainey Hall during winter. Local farmers and artisans offer produce, baked goods, and handmade goods.
Downtown Serenbe also features a curated mix of shops offering clean-living products, books, home goods, furniture, and non-alcoholic wines.
Arts & Culture in the Landscape
Check the Art Farm at Serenbe calendar when planning your visit. Events may include outdoor performances in wildflower meadows, concerts, film screenings, and intimate theatrical productions designed to blend art with the natural setting. You can view the complete list of upcoming events here.
Reconnect with Nature—Near and Beyond Serenbe
Miles of maintained trails and sidewalks within Serenbe invite unhurried walks through forests, meadows, and pastures.
A short drive away, Cochran Mill Park offers waterfalls, rocky outcroppings, historic mill ruins, and more than 20 miles of trails.
For a lighter, family-friendly experience beyond Serenbe, visitors can enjoy goat cuddles at The Good Place Farm, a joyful way to connect with local agriculture and animals.
A Weekend Designed to Restore
A luxurious, nature-rich weekend in Chattahoochee Hills isn’t about excess or packed itineraries. It’s about slowing down, reconnecting, and spending time in a place where agriculture, wellness, arts, and land preservation are treated as essentials.
Start planning your weekend getaway and discover why Chattahoochee Hills is truly a gateway to calm.