Blue Ridge & the Aska Adventure Area
The mountains start
The mountains start
at your back door.
River Meadow Retreat sits in the heart of the Aska Adventure Area — one of North Georgia's most celebrated outdoor destinations. Hiking, biking, tubing, fishing, and whitewater are all within minutes. But so is downtown Blue Ridge, with serious restaurants, boutique shopping, local wineries, and the famous Blue Ridge Scenic Railway.
90 minutes from Atlanta. A world away from everything else.
On the water.
From the property
Toccoa River Tubing
Float a peaceful stretch of the Toccoa right from the back of the property. Calm, clear, and gorgeous.
From the property
Fishing the Toccoa
A premier trout fishery. Cast from the riverbank or wade in — the fish are there year-round.
27 min drive
Lake Blue Ridge
A stunning mountain lake with a marina, boat rentals, kayaking, and swimming.
1 min walk
Ocoee River
World-class whitewater rafting. The Ocoee hosted the 1996 Olympic whitewater events.
On the trails.
5 min drive
Aska Adventure Area
Miles of hiking and mountain biking through old-growth forest along the Toccoa River.
Nearby
Toccoa River Swinging Bridge
A Blue Ridge classic — one of the most photographed spots in the area, especially stunning in fall.
Easy access
Chattahoochee National Forest
Hundreds of miles of trail through one of North America's most biodiverse forests.
Downtown Blue Ridge.
25 min drive
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
A historic train ride through the mountains and river valleys. A must-do, especially in fall.
15 min drive
Dining & Shopping
Great restaurants, local boutiques, art galleries, and antique shops on a charming main street.
15 min drive
Wineries & Breweries
The Blue Ridge wine trail plus local craft breweries — a perfect afternoon out.
Getting here & getting around
Toccoa River (from property)
Steps away
Ocoee River
1 min walk
Aska Trail Network
5 min drive
Downtown Blue Ridge
15 min drive
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
25 min drive
Lake Blue Ridge Marina
27 min drive
Atlanta, Georgia
90 min drive