Ellijay mountain landscape with golden sunset

Discover Ellijay

A peaceful mountain community with orchards, vineyards, and natural beauty

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Curated Experiences

Ellijay's Treasures

Apple Orchards
Orchards

Apple Orchards

Pick your own apples and enjoy fresh cider while taking in the mountain scenery.

Vineyards
Wineries

Vineyards

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Dining
Dining

Dining

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Retreats & Lodging
Lodging

Retreats & Lodging

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Apple Passport

Collect Stamps, Earn Rewards

Visit participating orchards, wineries, and businesses to collect stamps in your digital passport. Earn exclusive badges and unlock special rewards as you explore Ellijay.

Your Passport

Silver Tier
Progress65%

13 of 20 locations visited

Earned Badges

Apple Enthusiast
Wine Connoisseur
Downtown Explorer
Orchard Master
Ellijay Expert

Next Reward

15% off at participating wineries

Seasonal Guide

What's Ripe Now

Honeycrisp

Peak Season

Gala

Peak Season

Fuji

Early Season

Granny Smith

Coming Soon

Red Delicious

Peak Season

Golden Delicious

Peak Season

Pink Lady

Coming Soon

Jonagold

Peak Season

More Varieties

Braeburn
McIntosh
Rome
Winesap
Arkansas Black
Mutsu (Crispin)
Cortland
Empire

Visit our orchards to pick these varieties fresh from the tree or purchase them at our farm markets.

Apple season in Ellijay typically runs from late August through early November, with different varieties ripening throughout the season.

Plan Your Perfect Ellijay Adventure

Create your custom itinerary, earn rewards with the Apple Passport, and discover all that Ellijay has to offer.