November 21, 2022
Lifestyle,
Your guide to the best gifts in Atlanta for all your holiday needs.
Bellyard Hotel includes Drawbar, a cocktail lounge featuring a terrace with a stunning cityscape view; photo by Caleb Jones
Gift a loved one with a well-deserved break from all the holiday craziness with a staycation at one of Atlanta’s favorites, Bellyard Hotel. Located inside The Interlock, Bellyard Hotel is in the perfect location to access Atlanta’s best attractions and dining destinations. This year the hotel is hosting Photos with Santa on December 4th at 10 a.m. to December 18th at 1 p.m. Bring your little ones for pictures, and, while they enjoy the complementary coloring station, hot cocoa bar and candy buffet, you can savor the delicious Drawbar brunch menu. 1 Interlock Ave. NW, bellyardhotel.com
Atlanta Ballet’s long-anticipated return to the stage comes in the form of the beloved holiday classic Yuri Possokhov’s “The Nutcracker.” The high-energy show, presented from December 9th-26th, features larger-than-life sets and bold costumes to complement the whimsy and grace of resident choreographer at San Francisco Ballet Possokhov’s spin on the classic tale. 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, atlantaballet.com
Give the gift that keeps on giving by helping foster a new hobby. Decatur Glassblowing offers both private and group hands-on glass blowing classes. Locally owned, the classes are designed for beginners with little or no glass blowing experience. Local artisans demonstrate and then work one-on-one with students throughout the glass blowing process. Create sculptures in a variety of shapes and sizes as well as ornaments, bud vases, cups, bowls and much more. This upcoming season venture over for Decatur’s Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 17th, from 12-5 p.m. 250 Freeman St., Decatur, decaturglassblowing
Bacchanalia's interiors; photo by Andrew Thomas Lee
The holiday season wouldn’t be complete without great food, and Bacchanalia has you covered for giving a loved one an unforgettable dining experience. To taste the very best Bacchanalia has to offer, enjoy the prix fixe experience and allow the chefs to work their magic. The menu evolves slightly each evening and throughout the seasons. Indulge in the festive holiday menu, accompanied by the suggested wine pairings, to heighten your savoring. 1460 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd. Ste. A, starprovisions.com/bacchanalia
Chateau Elan Winery and Resort
In the rolling foothills of Georgia, experience the ultimate getaway at Chateau Elan Winery and Resort. Offering various tours and tastings across 3,500 acres, the world-class winery is an expansive destination with serene views. The award-winning winery is known for its premier vinification and tastings. Opt for a tour and take a look behind the scenes at their winemaking process from grape-to-glass featuring a winery vat, production rooms and bottling line. Other experiences include sunset stargazing, innovative spa treatments, a mixology demonstration, a cork and canvas workshop, charcuterie workshop, afternoon tea, wellness classes and much more. The main restaurant, Versailles, is offering a decadent Christmas Feast this upcoming year. Celebrate the holiday season with the Saison Festive Package, from December 12th- December 30th, to enjoy special activities during the Chateau's peak radiance. 100 Rue Charlemagne Drive, chateauelan.com
St. Regis Atlanta Spa's relaxing seating area; photo by Kate Blohm
The St. Regis Atlanta Spa brings all the benefits of a world-class spa to the heart of Buckhead. Each facial and massage is customized to fit the individual client’s needs. Performed using results-oriented skincare lines such as Sothys and Omorovicza, each treatment combines relaxation with efficacy. We recommend the 80 minute Rhythm & Restore, the Hungarian Mud Golden Touch facial and the Plush Body Polish. Eighty-Eight West Paces Ferry Road, marriott.com
Give the gift of holiday magic with a stay at Monte Vista Hotel in Black Mountain, North Carolina. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this boutique hotel marries modern amenities with the charm of a historic hotel. With a sophisticated flare, and a soulful vintage punch, this is the perfect location to retreat to during winter hibernation. 308 West State St., Black Mountain, NC, mvhotel.com
As one of Atlanta’s most anticipated seasonal events, this favorite holiday tradition makes a great gift. Garden Lights, Holiday Nights at Atlanta Botanical Garden is a 30-acre exhibition full of dazzling holiday lights held from November 12-January 14. This year's show features new twists such as oversized flowers and colorful lighted sculptures. The garden offers premium membership tickets, including express entry, earlier accessibility for ticket purchase, no time restrictions and other exclusive perks. 3315 Peachtree Road NE, atlantabg.org
Winterland at Illuminarium; photo courtesy of Rockwell Group
Illuminarium’s multi-sensory immersive experience transports guests to entirely new worlds, such as an African safari, other planets or the ocean floor. Using Panasonic 4K projection technology in partnership with RadicalMedia and architecture and design firm Rockwell Group, Illuminarium’s technology provides ever-changing digital worlds. This holiday season, Illuminarium will take guests to a snowy winter wonderland (minus the freezing temperatures) in the Winterland experience. 550 Somerset Terrace NE, illuminarium.com
Plan the perfectly curated wine tour in the beautiful North Georgia mountains. These intimate private wine tours offer luxury transportation to three or four North Georgia wine country wineries. Experience an unforgettable luxury wine tasting in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains after choosing from over 15 wineries, including Kaya Vineyards & Winery, Serenity Cellars, Chateau Meichtry, CeNita Winery, Cavender Creek Vineyards, The Cottage Vineyard & Winery, Habersham Winery and many more. 2048 Helen Highway, Cleveland, northgawinetours.com
Porsche Experience Center Atlanta Driving Experience
Have the adrenaline-seeker on your list jumping for joy with a Porsche Experience Center Atlanta Driving Experience. Choose between dozens of Porsches for the experience, which takes place on the 1.6-mile circuit designed to showcase the incredible performance of Porsche vehicles, with all six aspects of the track focusing on the thrill of the drive. Learn from a personalized driving coach who provides one-on-one instruction while getting maximum time behind the wheel of a high-speed Porsche. One Porsche Drive, porschedriving.com
Relax and get your yoga on in the comfort of your own home with private 1:1 yoga and sacred counsel sessions with Elizabeth Rowan. The celebrated yoga teacher explains, “Yoga and sacred counsel holds you deep in ritual, smoke whispering the air and in conversation with your soul. A remembrance of your humanity and spirit, a reclamation of yourself and embracing yourself in all your iterations of darkness and light.” Private packages are available and can be utilized in your home, live via zoom or on location. elizabethrowanyoga.com
Rowdy Tiger Rooftop’s Winter Igloos
From November to February, you’re invited to relish in the perfect holiday experience in the form of winter igloos set atop Rowdy Tiger Rooftop. This festive dining experience places you in a winter wonderland-esque setting where you’ll be able to cozy up in an igloo decked out with a heater, plush furniture and a bluetooth speaker. Here, you’ll be served shareable plates and seasonal cocktails all while relaxing and taking in the one-of-a-kind experience. Dining igloos seat up to 4 guests, lounge igloos seat up to 6 guests and groups are able to book the entire rooftop and igloos for holiday parties on Sundays and Mondays. 866 W Peachtree St. NW, rowdytigeratlanta.com
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