This Thanksgiving season, grab your closest friends and escape to the North Georgia mountains for a FriendsGiving you’ll never forget! Whether you’re planning to cook up a traditional feast or let someone else do the hard work, Blue Ridge is the perfect place to celebrate the season with great food, great company, and great views.
What is FriendsGiving?
FriendsGiving is all about connection, no stress, no pressure, just gratitude, good eats, and laughter with your favorite people. It's your chance to start a new holiday tradition in a setting that feels like home, but better.
Special Offer: Save 15% on Your FriendsGiving Stay
To make your FriendsGiving even more memorable, we’re offering a special 15% OFF cozy cabin stays this Thanksgiving.
Valid for stays 3 nights or more between November 20–24, 2025.
Whether you’re cooking, catering, or just cozying up with cider and pie, this is the perfect time to enjoy Blue Ridge at its autumn best.
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Cabins with Kitchens That Are Perfect for Feasting
Our handpicked Blue Ridge cabins come with gourmet kitchens, large dining tables, and plenty of space for gathering. These homes make it easy to host a proper FriendsGiving feast or reheat takeout in style. Here are a few cabin options with kitchens designed for entertaining:
Bearly Made It
A spacious luxury cabin tucked in Blue Ridge Heights that is perfect for FriendsGiving! With room for up to 20 guests, a gourmet kitchen, game room, hot tub, and cozy fireplaces inside and out, it’s made for unforgettable holiday memories.
Highland Escape
Highland Escape is a beautifully designed modern-rustic cabin with long-range mountain views, luxury finishes, and space to unwind. With a gourmet kitchen, multiple decks, hot tub, and a cozy fireplace, it’s the perfect FriendsGiving hideaway—just minutes from downtown Blue Ridge.
Iron Tree Lodge
a showstopping mountain retreat built for entertaining. With a professional-grade kitchen, dining for 14, game room, multiple king suites, and stunning outdoor living spaces, it’s the ultimate FriendsGiving destination in Blue Ridge.
Want help picking the right cabin? Our local team is happy to help you find the perfect fit for your FriendsGiving crew.
Don’t Feel Like Cooking? Try These Thanksgiving Catering Options in Blue Ridge
Skip the grocery store lines and spend more time relaxing. Blue Ridge and the surrounding area offer fantastic local restaurants and caterers serving up ready-to-eat Thanksgiving meals, so you can enjoy a delicious holiday dinner without lifting a finger.
Southern Charm Restaurant
Located in downtown Blue Ridge, Southern Charm Restaurant serves up classic Southern comfort food with holiday flair. They’re open Thanksgiving Day for dine-in from 11 am–5 pm, and also offer to-go family meals ready for pickup on November 26. It’s a delicious, stress-free way to enjoy the holiday without the cooking!
The Tavern At Old Toccoa Farm
The Tavern at Old Toccoa Farm is offering a chef-prepared Thanksgiving dinner package to-go—ideal for enjoying a full holiday meal at your cabin. Choose from classic entrées like roasted turkey or honey-glazed ham, with all the traditional sides and a choice of seasonal pies. Add-ons like charcuterie boards, fresh salads, and featured wines are also available.
Vee Culinary
Looking for a gourmet, gluten-free Thanksgiving meal prepared just for your group? Vee Culinary offers personal chef services and concierge catering across North Georgia, bringing chef-crafted meals right to your cabin. Whether you're hosting an intimate FriendsGiving dinner or a larger group gathering.
Carroll's Barbeque
Skip the oven and serve up something smoky! Carroll’s Barbeque offers slow-cooked meats, savory sides, and crowd-pleasing takeout options that are perfect for a relaxed FriendsGiving feast. Their hearty Southern flavors are a hit for groups, and their generous portions make hosting easy.
Blue Ridge Cafe & Catering Co.
Blue Ridge Cafe offers two great ways to enjoy Thanksgiving without the cooking. Choose from their convenient Heat & Serve pickup meals (available starting November 26) or dine in at their Thanksgiving Grand Buffet on November 27, with multiple seating times. Both options feature classic holiday favorites that are perfect for a cozy meal in your cabin or a festive outing in town.
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Mercier Orchards
Make your FriendsGiving sweet and simple with fresh-baked pies, breads, and cobblers from Mercier Orchards. Their holiday bakery lineup includes Southern staples like apple, pumpkin, and pecan pies, perfect for bringing to the table or enjoying fireside at your cabin. Order ahead for pickup and skip the stress of baking.
Make It a Frindsgiving to Remember
Whether you’re cooking together, ordering in, or just soaking up the mountain views, Blue Ridge is the perfect place to create FriendsGiving memories that will last a lifetime.
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