NOUVELLES AMÉLIORATIONS - Évasion en montagne - Jacuzzi, foyer, animaux, terrasses panoramiques + portail

Hi! We’re Justin and Alyssa, the owners of Mindful Escapes LLC. We’re a husband-and-wife team who loves traveling, entertaining, spending time with family and friends, and creating spaces where people can come together and feel at home.

Justin is an Army veteran and attorney, with a career dedicated to serving others. Alyssa is a registered nurse with a background in nursing education, where caring for people, teaching, and helping others feel comfortable has always been at the heart of what she does. Together, we wanted to take those same values of service, care, and connection and bring them into something we both truly enjoy—hospitality.

That’s how Mindful Escapes came to be. We wanted to offer more than just a place to stay. We wanted to create spaces that feel warm, inviting, comfortable, and thoughtfully cared for—places where you can settle in, make yourself at home, and enjoy quality time with the people who matter most.

We put a lot of thought into the little details and amenities we provide because we want every guest to feel like they’ve been personally welcomed into our home.

Whether you’re here for a family vacation, a weekend getaway, a special celebration, or simply a chance to slow down and recharge, we hope your stay with Mindful Escapes is filled with comfort, laughter, and memories you’ll take home with you.

From our family to yours, welcome to Mindful Escapes. We’re so happy to have you!

We fell in love with Ellijay, Georgia because it offers exactly what we wanted in an escape—a place where life feels a little slower, the views are beautiful, and you can truly relax and enjoy the people you’re with.

Nestled in the North Georgia mountains, Ellijay has that perfect mix of peaceful mountain scenery and small-town charm. We love the winding mountain roads, wooded surroundings, flowing streams, and the feeling of being tucked away from the everyday hustle while still being close to so much to see and do.

What we enjoy most about the neighborhood is how quiet, peaceful, and private it feels. Our cabin is located within a gated mountain community surrounded by nature, so mornings can start with a cup of coffee on the deck while listening to the stream and taking in the fresh mountain air. Evenings are made for slowing down, gathering around the fire, relaxing in the hot tub, and simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

At the same time, we love that we’re only a short drive from downtown Ellijay, where you’ll find local shops, restaurants, wineries, orchards, and plenty of that friendly North Georgia charm.

For us, Ellijay felt like the perfect place for Mindful Escapes—somewhere families and friends can get away from the busy day-to-day, reconnect, make memories, and enjoy a true mountain escape.

What makes Bear Necessity by Mindful Escapes special is that we’ve created it to feel like more than just a rental—it’s a place we want you to truly feel at home.

Tucked inside a private, gated mountain community, the cabin gives you the peaceful, secluded feeling of a mountain getaway while still being just a short drive from downtown Ellijay, wineries, orchards, restaurants, and local attractions.

One of our favorite features is the three wrap-around decks—one on every level—where you can enjoy the mountain views, listen to the natural stream, sip your morning coffee, or unwind in the hot tub. Outside, there’s also a spacious backyard, fire pit, charcoal grill, and plenty of room to gather and enjoy the fresh mountain air.

Inside, we’ve focused on both comfort and fun, with three bedrooms plus a den, three full bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, an additional kitchenette in the game room, fireplaces, Smart TVs, and plenty of entertainment including a pool table, foosball, arcade games, and cornhole.

It’s the little extras that we hope make your stay even more memorable—from robes for the hot tub and a picnic basket to a cooler, portable speaker, canopy tent, and stocked bar accessories.

Whether you’re planning a family vacation, couples’ getaway, or a weekend with friends, Bear Necessity gives you space to relax, play, gather, and make memories—all surrounded by the beauty of the North Georgia mountains.