DRAGONFLY FARMS
Where Love, Laughter, and a Few Highland Cows Come Together
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Farm Stays • Weddings & Private Events • Photography • Classes & Activities
Farm Stays at
Dragonfly Farms
Escape to the foothills of the North Georgia mountains and unwind at Dragonfly Farms in our charming one-bedroom farm retreat.
Perched above our working artisan woodshop and greenhouse, this cozy second-level apartment includes a full kitchen, washer/dryer, and beautiful views of gardens, orchard rows, open pastures, and our Highland cows—framed by a stunning mountain backdrop.
Enhance your stay with optional guided farm tours and special add-on experiences like afternoon tea, a picnic with a view, or seasonal brunches.
Located near the Georgia Wine Highway, Alpine Helen, and scenic state parks, it’s the perfect home base for wine tastings, hiking, waterfalls, kayaking, and mountain adventures. Come relax, reconnect, and make unforgettable memories.
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Weddings & Private Events
Make your time on the farm unforgettable. At Dragonfly Farms, we host intimate, private gatherings designed to feel both deeply personal and effortlessly beautiful. Whether you envision something elegantly rustic or comfortably low-key, each event is thoughtfully curated for small groups who value connection, nature, and meaningful moments in a peaceful North Georgia mountain setting.
Imagine exchanging vows on our overlook event space nestled in the trees, with mountain views peeking through in the distance. Host a celebration on the deck beside the pasture where our Highland cows graze nearby, while a gentle creek with miniature waterfalls provides a natural soundtrack. Guests often enjoy adding a private farm tour or time meeting and interacting with our beloved Highlands, creating a memorable experience that feels both relaxed and truly special.
Private events at Dragonfly Farms include:
Micro weddings, Intimate Elopements and Vow Renewals
Birthday & Anniversary Celebrations and Milestone Gatherings
Unique first dates or romantic proposals
Small business retreats or team meetings
Church or small group gatherings
Private farm tours with time to meet and interact with our Highland cows
Local flavor events for visiting friends and family
Relaxed unplugged experiences such as picnics, brunch, or afternoon tea on the farm
Because Dragonfly Farms is both our home and a working farm, all events are private, arranged in advance, and intentionally limited to ensure a warm, personalized experience for each guest. We work closely with you to design something meaningful—whether it’s an intimate ceremony, a relaxed gathering, or a one-of-a-kind celebration surrounded by the natural beauty of the foothills.
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Photography at Dragonfly Farms
Capture the magic of the mountains, the charm of the countryside, and the unforgettable presence of our Highland cows with photography sessions at Dragonfly Farms.
For Professional Photographers
Looking for a one-of-a-kind backdrop for your private client sessions? Our 41-acre working farm offers rolling pastures, a peaceful orchard, seasonal gardens, rustic structures, and breathtaking mountain views with a variety of charming settings available. Photographers may reserve the property for exclusive use and enjoy the flexibility to style sessions around our natural features (and our famously photogenic Highlands).
For Clients Seeking Professional Photos
Want to have your photos taken at Dragonfly Farms? We’ve partnered with a small number of trusted photographers who know the property well and can capture you beautifully in our unique setting. Whether you're celebrating a special milestone or simply want keepsake portraits with the cows, we’ll connect you with someone who knows how to bring the Dragonfly Farms magic to life.
Please contact us for our photographer list. Advance booking is required.
Classes & Activities
Looking for something social and seasonal? We host a variety of small-group classes & activities once or twice on a quarterly basis. Topics and themes change with the seasons—each highlighting an aspect of the farm, agriculture in Georgia or using farm-grown ingredients and materials.
Per-person pricing varies by event. Private bookings available by request. Stay in the loop—check our calendar, follow us on social media, or sign up for our newsletter to get the latest on upcoming events, farm news, and new experiences.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Dragonfly Farms!
Sample of future events:
Cows & Coffee: Morning with the Highlands
Start your day with locally roasted coffee, fresh pastries, and quality time with our Highland cattle. Learn about their personalities, habits, and history while watching the mist rise over the pastures.
Craft & Create: Build with Branches Workshop
Learn the basics of working with mountain laurel and reclaimed wood to craft your own rustic piece—such as a small candle holder, plant stand, or garden trellis—guided by our DFF artisans.
Highland Hoofprints: Photography & Art Walk
A photo-friendly guided tour with tips for capturing the perfect farm shots—plus optional time for plein-air sketching or painting. Ideal for creatives, photographers, and curious beginners.
Pollinator Power: Bees, Butterflies & Blooms
Family-friendly session on the vital role of pollinators, followed by a hands-on seed planting activity and pollinator scavenger hunt in the garden.
Frequently asked questions
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Dragonfly Farms is located in Cleveland, GA in the foothills of the beautiful Northeast Georgia Mountains area.
This is our personal residence and a working farm – our farm is open by appointment only. We appreciate you respecting our home and understanding that “drive-bys” or “pop-ins” are not allowed.
Specific address will be sent with confirmed bookings and approved appointments.
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We update our booking calendar to show upcoming classes and activities the first week of the month. Please note - not every month will have classes & activities so join our email newsletter to get notified when new ones are added or scheduled!
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Any person under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
We recommend that children are at least 5 years old. Children under 5 years old will be considered on a case by case basis and by type of event.
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Booking process and reschedule/cancellation policy is specific to each private event or class & activity. The details will be included in descriptions and private event outlines for review prior to final confirmation by guest/booking individual.
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For classes & activities
We operate rain or shine, hot or cold temperatures, humid or windy conditions. Some parts of our classes & activities are outside and some parts inside our barns, which are not temperature controlled. Dress as appropriate for the weather that day..
If the weather is severe and we deem it unsafe or would make the event too uncomfortable to be enjoyable for visitors in our opinion – we will cancel and notify you as soon as possible. If we cancel your booking for such a reason, you will have the option to reschedule or receive a full refund.
For private events:
An inclement weather plan is part of each private event outline and developed with the booking individual.