When you’re planning a corporate event, the venue sets the tone. A conference room says “obligation.” A hotel ballroom says “we’ve done this before.” But a working vineyard in the mountains? That says something entirely different, and your team will feel it the moment they arrive.
Doghobble Wine Farm in Dahlonega, GA has become one of the most sought-after private event venues in Georgia wine country. With two distinct bookable spaces, on-site catering, guided wine tastings, panoramic vineyard views, and farm animals roaming the property, it’s the kind of venue that turns a corporate obligation into something people actually look forward to.
And it’s only about 90 minutes from Atlanta.
Why a Vineyard Beats a Hotel Ballroom for Corporate Events
There’s a reason more companies are moving their events out of conventional venues. The best meetings, retreats, and client gatherings happen when people feel relaxed, engaged, and a little outside their normal routine. A vineyard delivers that naturally.
At Doghobble, your group isn’t squeezed into a generic banquet hall. They’re spread across 80 acres of vineyard, pasture, and forest on the Dahlonega Plateau Georgia’s certified American Viticulture Area. They can stroll through rows of Norton and Lomanto grapevines, meet the alpacas and sheep that roam the property, settle in by a fireplace with a glass of wine, and eat wood-fired pizza on a plateau overlooking the mountains.
That kind of setting changes the energy of any gathering. Conversations happen differently when people are relaxed. Ideas flow more freely. And your clients or team members will remember the experience long after they’ve forgotten what was on the last conference agenda.
Two Private Venues, Two Different Experiences
Doghobble Wine Farm offers two distinct private event venues, and the right one for your group depends on the experience you’re after.
Indoor Venue
The Trellis
The original family farmhouse on the property, restored and reimagined as a sophisticated indoor tasting room. Think fireplaces, cozy lounge seating, covered porches with vineyard views, and the warmth of a space that feels like a friend’s home, not a rented hall.
Amenities: Catering kitchen · Wine bar · Fireplace · Indoor lounge seating · Covered porches · On-site bathrooms
Outdoor Venue
Pavilion on the Plateau
A meticulously designed outdoor tasting room sitting on a breathtaking plateau overlook. Sweeping views of the vineyard, pastures, and surrounding forest. Lawn seating, open air, and the kind of backdrop that makes every photo worth framing.
Amenities: Fireplaces · Wine bar · Lawn seating · Panoramic views · On-site bathrooms · Adjacent to Embers pizza truck
Both venues come with access to the full Doghobble experience, the wines, the food, the vineyard, and the farm. Your group can move between spaces, explore the property, and settle in wherever feels right.
What a Corporate Event Looks Like at Doghobble
Doghobble regularly hosts corporate groups of all kinds. Here are some of the most common event types, and how the farm brings them to life.
Client Appreciation Events
Give your clients an experience they won’t forget. A private wine tasting at the Trellis, a catered meal from Chef Becca’s seasonal kitchen, vineyard views from the covered porch, and the kind of atmosphere that makes your relationship feel personal, not transactional. This is the event your clients will mention months later.
Team Building & Company Outings
Ditch the ropes course. A day at Doghobble gives your team space to breathe, connect, and actually enjoy each other’s company. Guided wine tastings, wood-fired pizza from the Embers truck, lawn games on the plateau, and farm animal encounters create a natural rhythm that doesn’t feel forced or scripted.
Executive Retreats & Off-Sites
The Trellis is built for intimate, focused gatherings. Settle your leadership team into the lounge seating by the fireplace, work through strategy over a bottle of Norton or Chardonnay, and break for a vineyard stroll when the conversation needs to breathe. Catering, wine, and the entire farmhouse are at your disposal.
Holiday Parties & Milestone Celebrations
End-of-year gatherings, sales kickoffs, anniversary celebrations, Doghobble’s venues can be transformed for any occasion. The farm has hosted multi-course dinner events with Executive Chef Oscar Mendivil, seasonal grazing boards, paella dinners, and live music under the stars. Everything can be customized for your group.
Sales Kickoffs & Product Launches
Start a new quarter somewhere that energizes your team. The Pavilion’s open-air setting gives a product launch or kickoff event a sense of momentum and possibility that a conference center simply can’t match. Pair the announcement with a celebratory toast of Doghobble’s Sparkling Chardonnay, and the moment becomes a memory.
Food & Wine for Your Corporate Event
One of the biggest advantages of hosting at Doghobble is that the food and wine are already here, and they’re exceptional.
Chef Becca’s seasonal kitchen at the Trellis serves farm-to-table shareable plates, charcuterie boards, and dishes sourced locally and from the on-site garden. Every dish is designed to pair with Doghobble’s wines. For larger or more formal events, Executive Chef Oscar Mendivil has prepared multi-course plated dinners paired with wine.
The Embers wood-fired pizza truck at the Pavilion adds a casual, crowd-pleasing option, Italian-style pizzas with both meat and vegetarian options. And Doghobble is the exclusive North Georgia vendor for Belén de la Cruz handmade empanadas.
Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dietary accommodations are available across the menu.
The wine list features locally crafted wines made from indigenous and hybrid grape varieties, Carlos muscadine, Chardonnay, Traminette, Norton, Lenoir, Pinot Noir, and Rosé. Wine tastings, flights, and by-the-glass options can all be incorporated into your event.
Logistics: Location, Access & How to Book
Location: 10 Roy Grindle Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533. On the Dahlonega Wine Highway, approximately 90 minutes north of Atlanta and 10 minutes from historic downtown Dahlonega.
Parking: Paved lot on-site. Enter via the driveway off Roy Grindle Road (one-way; exit on Town Creek Church Road). Note: RVs, campers, trailers, and oversized vehicles cannot be accommodated.
Business hours: Sunday–Thursday 12–6pm, Friday–Saturday 12–7pm. Private events can be discussed for custom scheduling.
How to book: Fill out the event inquiry form on the Doghobble website. A member of the team will reach out to confirm details and discuss pricing. You can also call (470) 310-0491 or email hello@doghobblevineyard.com directly.
Please note: No outside food or alcohol is permitted per Georgia law. The farm is a working property with free-range animals, so pets are not allowed (ADA-compliant service animals excepted).
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