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Great Escape: Paradise Is Just Over An Hour Away

This grown up get away in North Georgia is sure to relax and refresh the weariest of parents.

Each week, Patch sets out to find one great way for tired moms to escape from the stresses of life. Getting away with girlfriends, spouses, other couples or all alone are all nice ways for a great escape. The only rule is to leave the kids at home. A vacation is not relaxing and rejuvenating when the kids are in the back seat screaming and fighting. The whole goal of the Great Escape is to refresh you as a mom and help you come back to the kids with more patience, thus making you a better mom. This week's Great Escape takes you on a road trip.

Worn out parents can hop in the car, head up GA 400 and end up in a grownup paradise. Chattsworth, near Ellijay and Blue Ridge are within an hour and a half away from Alpharetta and Milton and have so much to offer.

The bed and breakfasts in the North Georgia mountains boast lakefront views, adult-only accommodations, spas, wineries and activities without the kids in mind. Couples can lounge around by a waterfall, picnic in the woods, hike, go on a horseback ride, a kayak or rafting trip or just stay in and do absolutely nothing. Rocking chairs on porches are plentiful and the sound of nature is everywhere. The area also has golf courses, restaurants and parks for your enjoyment. The simple surroundings of peace and quiet are sure to bring a smile to the weariest parent.

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A couple of places that may interest you for your weekend away include the following bed and breakfast resorts. These have received recognition at a variety of websites and from magazines for their superior accommodations that offer luxury, romance and gourmet food. 

The Heartstone Lodge, 2755 Hwy 282 in  Chatsworth

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The Overlook Inn, 864 Wilderness View in Chatsworth


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