Heads up: we're closed Thursday, October 8, for a private event. See you Friday at 10am!

Plants, wine, and a little wild.

Your ideal plant shop happens to be on a farm. Shop native plants grown for North Georgia gardens, sip local wine, and wander the wild gardens. This fall, admission is just $5 and we're open late on Saturdays.

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Dawsonville, Georgia Native Plant Shop Local Wine Open Late Saturdays $5 Fall Admission

Plan Your Visit

Every visitor ages 3+ needs an admission ticket to enter the grounds.

Hours Wed 10–2  ·  Thu 4–8  ·  Fri 10–2  ·  Sat 10–8  ·  Sun 12–5 (Closed Mon–Tue)
Admission $5 per person  ·  Fall Special!  ·  Free under 3
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This Fall at the Farm

Your Ideal Plant Shop Is on a Farm

Now Open · The Plant Shop

Plants, ready to take home

Native plants for North Georgia gardens, plus houseplants and succulents for your space. Not sure what will thrive where you live? Ask us. Talking plants is our favorite thing.

  • 🌿 Native perennials & pollinator plants
  • 🪴 Houseplants, succulents & trailing plants
  • 🐛 Caterpillar host plants, including milkweed
  • 🍂 Fall is planting season: roots settle in over winter and come back strong in spring
Plan Your Visit

New This Fall

Saturday nights, open till 8

Grab your friends, pick out a plant for your space, and catch golden hour in the gardens with a glass of local wine. The best way to end a fall Saturday.

  • 🪴 Shop the plant shop till close
  • 🍷 Wine, slushies & flights on site
  • 🌅 Sunset in the gardens

Wine for guests 21+ with valid ID.

What's in the Shop

Inventory changes weekly. Stop by to see what's new!

Sip & Stay a While

Yes, we pour wine.

Grab a glass of Georgia wine from our friends at Buckley Vineyards in Ellijay and wander the gardens, browse the plant shop, or settle in by the fire pit. Cozy reds for cool fall nights, crisp apple wine, and frozen wine slushies when the sun's out.

$8glass · Thursday nights
$18tasting flight · 4 pours
$11wine slushie

No reservation needed. Bottles available to take home. Wine for guests 21+ with valid ID.

College Students

Your new favorite study spot

Trade the library for the garden. Bring your laptop, find a spot under the trees, and take a nature break whenever your brain needs one. Just $5 a visit, and you can stay till close.

Best study times: Thu 4–8  ·  Sat 10–8  ·  Sun 12–5

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High-Speed Wi-Fi

Fast, free internet so you can actually get work done.

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Places to Spread Out

Shady tables and garden corners all over the farm.

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Nature Breaks

Wander the trails and gardens to clear your head between chapters.

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$5 a Visit

Stay till close. Just show your student ID at the gate.

See Our Hours

Bring a Trinket, Take a Trinket

Our Trinket Treasure Libraries

Can you find them all?

Tucked along the paths and gardens, you'll find little treasure libraries filled with tiny surprises left by visitors before you: gnomes, painted rocks, frogs wearing crowns, and who knows what else. Every visit, the shelves look different. Bring a trinket from home, swap it for one that catches your eye, and leave a little joy for whoever comes next.

These are just a few. The rest you'll have to find for yourself.

More Than Butterflies

Some places ask you to hurry. This asks you to slow down.

Leave your expectations of a manicured garden at the gate. Here, butterflies roam free and wild, just like our untamed gardens — lush patches of wildflowers tangled with cheerful weeds, bees on their own business, and dirt paths that mean business too. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy.

Keep an eye out as you wander: a few four-legged farm hands roam the grounds, and rumor has it our garden gnomes shift position when nobody's looking.

Because this isn't just something to see. It's something to experience.

Explore the Farm
Relaxing with Jimmy the farm dog at Dahlonega Butterfly Farm & Winery

The Full Experience

Find Your Perfect Escape

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Sip & Stroll

Local wine, frozen wine slushies, and peaceful gardens made for slowing down.

Where else can a butterfly crash your happy hour?

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Wander & Discover

Pollinator gardens, woodland trails, and native plants you can take home from our plant shop — with a few hidden gnomes to find along the way. Bring a treasure to swap in our treasure libraries hidden throughout the property.

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Gather Together

From Plant Bingo to private events, every season brings something new to gather around.

The Flight House

Our butterflies rest for the fall and return in spring, but the Flight House is still one of the most peaceful spots on the farm. Come walk through, breathe, and slow down.

Not Your Typical Venue

A magical, whimsical spot for the moments that matter.

Every event is different — tell us what you're imagining and we'll figure out if it fits. Get in touch →

We also host school groups, homeschoolers, and scouts for hands-on conservation learning — fill out the form with the dates you're interested in.

Micro-Weddings & Elopements

Intimate ceremonies, elopements, and engagement sessions among the wildflowers — boots or bare feet welcome!

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Celebrations of Life

A peaceful, living space to gather, remember, and honor a life well lived — surrounded by gardens, open sky, and free-flying butterflies. Ask us about a symbolic butterfly release, a gentle way to send off a memory together as loved ones let their butterflies take flight.

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Private Gatherings & Rentals

Showers, birthdays, girls' trips, wine tastings, retreats, photography sessions — rent the space, make it yours.

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Field Trips

School groups, homeschoolers, and scouts — hands-on conservation learning. Fill out the form with the dates you're interested in.

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What's Coming Up

What's Blooming This Season

Plant Bingo at the Farm

Thu, Oct 22  ·  Sat, Nov 21

Our famous Plant Bingo comes home to the farm! Five rounds of plant trivia, prizes, and laughs, and everyone goes home with a plant.

Tickets coming soon

Bottle to Bloom Plant Bar

Create your own self-watering planter using recycled wine bottles — while enjoying the peaceful, after-hours vibe of the farm. $32/person.

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Thursday Community Nights

Shop the local table — fresh bread, honey, and other homegrown treats — then settle in with an $8 glass from our weekly wine pour. No agenda, no rush, just good people and good conversation in a beautiful setting.

Taking the Game on the Road

Plant Bingo on the Road

Same plants, wine, and prizes — hosted at partner venues around North Georgia. $30/person online, $35 at the door.

NoFo · Cleveland

Tuesdays · 6:30pm

Oct 20  ·  Nov 17  ·  Dec 15

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Hall & Hound Brewery

Sundays · 2pm

Oct 25  ·  Nov 15  ·  Dec 13

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Bring Plant Bingo to your venue

Want Plant Bingo at your restaurant, brewery, winery, or club? We bring the game, the plants, and the fun.

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Find Us

Get in Touch

Address: 427 Castleberry Bridge Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534

Phone: (706) 418-6915

Email: info@dahlonegabutterfly.com

Group tours (20+) available by reservation. No reservations needed for groups under 20 during open hours. Tickets and wine can be purchased on site.

Good to Know

A Few Quick Answers

Do I need a reservation?

Nope — just show up during open hours. Group tours and private events do need to be booked ahead.

Do you sell plants?

Yes! Our plant shop carries native plants, pollinator favorites, and caterpillar host plants grown for North Georgia gardens. Fall is a great time to plant. Ask us what will thrive in your space.

What are your fall hours?

Wed 10–2, Thu 4–8, Fri 10–2, Sat 10–8, and Sun 12–5. We're closed Monday and Tuesday. Fall admission is $5 per person.

Do you have Wi-Fi?

Yes, free high-speed Wi-Fi for all visitors. Students, bring your laptop and your student ID: it's $5 a visit and you can stay till close. Thursday evenings and weekends are the best times to come study.

What are the treasure libraries?

Little trinket-swap boxes hidden around the farm. Bring a small treasure from home and trade it for one you find.

Are pets allowed?

Yes! We're pet friendly — bring your four-legged farm hand along. They just can't join you inside the flight house.

What should I wear?

Shoes you don't mind getting muddy. The gardens are wild, and dirt paths mean business.

What counts as a group?

20 or more visitors. Bringing a crowd? Reach out ahead of time so we can plan for you.

Do I need a reservation for wine tastings?

No reservation needed — just come find us during open hours.

Can we bring food?

We're family friendly with picnic areas on site — feel free to bring your own food. Outside alcohol isn't permitted.

Is the farm handicap accessible?

Yes — the flight house and circle garden are both wheelchair accessible.

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