Buckley Vineyards
Buckley Vineyards is a farm and winery in Ellijay built around wine, food, and live music. The property is open seven days a week—Monday through Saturday noon to 6:00 p.m., Sunday 12:30 to 6:00 p.m.—with VIP wine tastings, weekend live music Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m., and plenty of outdoor seating.
No reservations are required for general visits, though VIP tastings and special events may be ticketed or by arrangement. The winery has a no-pet policy (service dogs only) and enforces Georgia law on outside alcohol with zero tolerance. On-site stays and private events are available, and a downtown Buckley location is also promoted for additional options. For a private Ellijay tour, Buckley works as a strong anchor: same road as Ott Vineyards (Henry Evans Road) for an easy two-stop leg, with a lively weekend vibe when the music is on.
708 Henry Evans Road, Ellijay, GA 30536
Mon–Sat 12:00pm–6:00pm; Sun 12:30pm–6:00pm
Not required for general visits; VIP tastings and events may have separate booking.
Not permitted; zero tolerance per Georgia law.
No; only service dogs welcome.
What to Expect
- Open seven days a week; Monday–Saturday noon–6:00 p.m., Sunday 12:30–6:00 p.m.
- VIP wine tastings and live music Saturday and Sunday, 1:30–5:30 p.m.
- Stay on-site or host private events; booking and availability through the winery.
- Downtown Buckley location also noted for additional options.
- Shop wine online; purchase event tickets and gift certificates through the site.
- Outdoor seating; busy events calendar. No pets except service dogs; no outside alcohol.
Buckley positions itself as a place to love wine, food, and live music. Outdoor seating and a busy events calendar make it a popular weekend stop. Same road as Ott Vineyards (Henry Evans Road), so pairing the two is easy for a private tour with minimal drive time between stops.
Planning Notes for Private Tours
- No outside alcohol; zero tolerance per Georgia law.
- No pets on property except service dogs.
- Reservations not required for general visits; VIP tastings or events may require advance booking or tickets.
- Weekend afternoons (1:30–5:30) are liveliest due to live music; plan arrival time based on whether you want the full music experience or a quieter tasting.
- Pair with Ott Vineyards on Henry Evans Road for a convenient two-stop leg with minimal drive.
- Stays and private events are available; contact the winery for groups or special occasions.
- Our drivers handle pickup, drop-off, and pacing so you can enjoy the full experience without driving.
Buckley Vineyards FAQs
Do I need a reservation?
Reservations are not required for general visits. For VIP tastings or ticketed events, book or purchase through the winery.
When is live music?
Live music runs Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.; the winery events page lists dates and lineup.
Can I bring my dog?
No. Buckley has a no-pet policy; only service dogs are welcome.
Can I bring outside alcohol?
No. Georgia law prohibits outside alcohol; the winery enforces a zero-tolerance policy.
How does Buckley fit into a private Ellijay tour?
Buckley fits well as a wine, food, and music anchor on Henry Evans Road. We often pair it with Ott Vineyards (same road) for an easy two-stop leg; our drivers handle pickup, drop-off, and pacing.
Can I stay or host an event here?
Yes. Buckley offers on-site stays and private events; contact the winery for booking.
How This Fits Into an Ellijay Wine Tour
Buckley fits well as a “wine, food, and music” anchor. Routing is straightforward: it shares Henry Evans Road with Ott Vineyards, so the two make an easy two-stop leg with minimal drive time. Add a quieter, tasting-only winery earlier if you want contrast, or stack Buckley and Ott for a full afternoon of mountain views and live music. We handle pickup, drop-off, and pacing so you can enjoy the full experience without driving.
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