Creekstone Winery
A hilltop tasting room in a French-style mansion above the Nacoochee Valley
The short answer
Why Creekstone is worth the drive
Habersham is the quick, casual stop. Creekstone is the one you linger at. The winery sits on a mountaintop in a French-style mansion, and the winery describes views of Yonah Mountain and its own estate vineyards from the property. It's a sister to Habersham Winery (the Habersham family owns both, and Creekstone is also a label on their wine list), only a few minutes from the original tasting room.
Come late on a Friday or Saturday for the evening music and a kitchen that's actually cooking. Come on a weekday afternoon if you want a quieter glass and a short line. Either way, give yourself an hour or two.
Hours, fees and house rules
Music and kitchen schedules shift with the season, so check the winery's page before a special trip.
| Day | Tasting room hours | Food and music |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 1 PM to 7 PM | Hot food Thursday only; premade items other days |
| Friday and Saturday | 11 AM to 9 PM | Hot food served; live music 6 to 9 PM |
| Sunday | 12:30 PM to 7 PM | Hot food served |
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Tasting | $20 plus tax per person, five wines |
| Reservations | Not needed for individuals; recommended for groups of 10 or more, booked two weeks ahead |
| Kids and under 21 | Welcome in the tasting room |
| Dogs | Leashed dogs outside only; service animals inside |
| Food | Flatbread pizzas, charcuterie, giant pretzels and dips, Thursday through Sunday |
Georgia's drinking age is 21, so pick a designated driver or book a ride.
Know before you go
Food
Hot food is served Thursday through Sunday, with flatbread pizzas, charcuterie, giant pretzels and dips. Monday to Wednesday, expect premade items.
Timing
Weekday afternoons are quieter. Friday and Saturday evenings add music and fuller hours, 11 AM to 9 PM.
Weather
October highs in Helen average 70 degrees with lows around 46 (NOAA), so bring a layer for evenings.
Getting there
The tasting room is at 295 Hardman Farm Road, about 10 minutes south of downtown Helen, near Hardman Farm and the Nacoochee Valley.
Music and events
The winery's "Creekstone After Hours" series puts local artists on stage Fridays and Saturdays from 6 to 9 PM. The schedule runs through the fall and into December; the events page lists who is playing each night. A 2026 5K breast cancer awareness fundraiser is also on the winery's calendar. Creekstone takes private-event bookings too.
Plan around the music
Creekstone's evening series is the main reason to come after dark. The hilltop mansion faces Yonah Mountain, and the stage is inside, so the music works on a cool night too. If you're building a day around it, these are the other wine events nearby this fall and winter.
| Event | When | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| After Hours live music | Fridays and Saturdays, 6 to 9 PM, October 9 through December 12, 2026 | Regional acts rotate weekly; wine by the glass and bottle |
| Habersham Winery weekend music | Saturdays 2 to 5 PM and Sundays 1 to 4 PM through October 31 | Free, a few minutes away; music returns May 1, 2027 |
| Christmas Market, Yonah Mountain Vineyards | December 5, 2026, 11 AM to 4 PM | Local vendors, kids' crafts and mulled wine for purchase |
Pair it with the rest of the valley
Questions answered
Where is Creekstone Winery?
295 Hardman Farm Road, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571, south of Helen in the Nacoochee Valley. The phone number is 706-878-0004.
How much is a tasting at Creekstone?
$20 plus tax per person, and it includes five wines. Reservations aren't required for individuals, but the winery recommends them for groups of 10 or more.
Can I bring my dog or kids?
Children and guests under 21 are welcome. Leashed dogs can stay outside, and only service animals are allowed in the tasting room.
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