About 45 minutes from Atlanta is a little town called Serenbe. Known for it's charm, incredible play performances and good food - I knew I had to check it out. With that in mind, Mike and I packed up the car last weekend and headed that way for a nice little staycation and to get out of the city.
When we arrived, we checked in to The Inn at Serenbe. Our room was located in the Main House - a charming restored 1905 farmhouse. One of my favorite parts is that your stay at the inn include afternoon tea, evening sweets and a full country breakfast at the Farmhouse.
Once we were all settled in - we jumped into our golf cart (yes! you can rent one while you're staying at the Inn) and headed to the Farmer's Market. While their farmer's market isn't exactly like the Peachtree Road one, it is an eclectic market comprised of small local and sustainable growers, artisans, and craftsmen. I was super excited that Bamboo Juice was there because you know a girl needs her daily juice. What was also really cool is the fact that the Chef from The Farmhouse came down and did a cooking demonstration to attendees. Following the farmer's market, attendees can head up to the farm to go on a farm tour for $10.
While we waited for our farm tour to start, we decided to grab some brunch at the Blue Eyed Daisy. I tried Steve's Breakfast Bowl, which had two poached eggs served on top of romaine and red rice and that was topped with pico de Gallo, jalapeño, avocado and cojita cheese. Mike got the avocado toast, because he is basic.
After our yummy brunch - we headed up to the farm for a farm tour. PRO TIP: Wear comfy and closed toe shoes! They let us walk around all of the farm and walked us through the different ways they grow and produce veggies and fruits and how once they are full grown - where they go to once they leave Serenbe.
Following our farm tour, we jumped back into our golf cart to make our way from the farm to the General Store. While there are no grocery stores within Serenbe, the General Store has a lot of stuff anyone could need! They also do wine tastings every Saturday - which is why we decided to head that way. The tasting consisted of 5 wines and samplings of different dips, jams and cheese that the General Store has to offer.
After our wine tasting, Mike and I headed back to the Inn to get ready for our dinner at The Farmhouse. Probably my favorite place in all of Serenbe. What I love about this place is that they serve regional cuisine using locally grown, organic ingredients from the restaurant's own garden as well as from Serenbe Farms and other area producers. While everything is amazing on the menu, you MUST start with the corn muffin bites. You can taste that they are homemade in every single bite. Their menu rotates as it is based on what is in season, but you can never go wrong with any of their gnocchi options. PRO TIP for while you are there: Ask for Ike as your server! I've had him the past two times I've gone and he will never steer you wrong + knows a lot of the history behind Serenbe.
Following dinner, we called it a night and were out like a light in our amazingly comfy bed.
When we woke up on Sunday morning all bright eyed and bushy tailed, we jumped back into our golf cart and headed down to The Hill for brunch. If you didn't know, I am always an eggs Benedict kind of gal and of course, had to try it here. I wasn't disappointed! What we also liked about The Hill is all of the different options you can pick from. While I got the eggs Benedict, Mike was able to get his pizza! The service was also incredible.
I hope you guys enjoyed learning about my time in Serenbe! If you decided to go to Serenbe - let me know. I'm always happy to give recommendations or answer any questions.
