Atlanta Galentine's & Valentine's Day Guide: 11 Events at Painted Horse Winery
- pamelaborgel
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Looking for the perfect Instagram-worthy spot to celebrate Galentine's Day with your crew? Want to surprise your partner with a Valentine's date they won't expect—something that creates an actual memory instead of just another dinner reservation?
You've found it. Just 30 minutes north of Atlanta in Milton, Painted Horse Winery has transformed into an immersive Valentine's loverland.
What You'll Find at Our 10-Day For The Love of Wine Valentine's Celebration
From February 4-14, 2026, the winery has been decorated with over-the-top Valentine's touches that turn every corner into a photo opportunity. We're hosting eleven distinct events designed for:
Planners searching for the perfect Atlanta Galentine's gathering spot
Couples looking for a Valentine's experience that beats "we went to dinner"
Wine lovers who want to escape the city without the long drive
Anyone seeking a photo-worthy space that doesn't require DIY decorating
This guide breaks down every event by audience, experience level, and what you'll actually walk away with—so you can pick the right celebration for your crew.
The Complete Galentines & ValentinesEvent Lineup: February 4-14, 2026
For the Sparkling Wine Lovers: Galentine's Bubbles Tasting
Wednesday, February 4 at 6:00 PM | 35 seats
If your friend group's love language is sparkling wine and charcuterie boards, this event was designed for you. Kelley Fernandez from Winebow guides you through five premium sparkling wines from independent artisanal producers—paired with generous food pairings.
You'll learn which bubbles work for brunch, which pair beautifully with dessert, and how to shop confidently from Champagne to Brüte.
Perfect for: Friend groups celebrating Galentine's In & around Atlanta, the planner in your crew searching for the perfect gathering spot, and wine lovers who want education without intimidation.
For the Chocolate Devotees: Truffles & Wine Pairing
Thursday, February 5 at 6:00 PM | 35 seats
Four handcrafted chocolate truffles paired with four wines, curated specifically for this event. This isn't a lecture—it's an evening designed for celebrating your friends, your chosen family, the women who show up.
The tasting room is transformed with roses and Valentine's decor that makes every corner photo-worthy. Grab a glass of wine, settle in with your crew, and spend the evening discovering which pairings you love (and why).
Perfect for: Friend groups, your Galentine's crew, anyone who knows celebrating your girls comes first.
For the Rule-Breakers: Wine & Junk Food Tasting
Friday, February 6 at 6:00 PM | 14 seats
Wine and junk food might sound unconventional—but that's exactly the point. Discover why salty, crunchy snacks pair perfectly with a glass of wine in this playful, eye-opening evening.
Wine Steward Mary guides you through four Painted Horse wines paired with four guilty-pleasure snacks hand-selected by Pamela. Held in our intimate Cellar Room with just 14 guests, you'll learn why these rule-breaking pairings actually work—and gain the confidence to recreate them at home for game nights or lazy Fridays on the couch.
Perfect for: Couples ready to shake up date night, partners who want permission to pair good wine with snacks they actually eat, anyone who secretly loves junk food but thinks wine pairing has to be serious.
For the Bee-Curious: Beekeeping Workshop
Sunday, February 8 at 1:00 PM | 20 spaces
Skip the Valentine's Day restaurant chaos entirely. Spend the afternoon with your Valentine standing safely inside a working beehive watching Ed Morgan (our resident beekeeper) explain the intricate world of honeybee colonies.
You'll don a professional bee suit (provided), see the queen, watch workers communicate through dance, learn how they build perfect hexagonal comb, and taste honey straight from the frame. After your workshop, stay to visit our tasting room and purchase Queen Bee Honey—the very honey you just watched being made.
Perfect for: Couples who want a Valentine's date that beats "we went to dinner," friend groups celebrating Galentine's weekend with an experience (not just brunch), anyone curious about bees.
For the Flower Lovers: Bouquets with Posie Fields
Monday, February 9 from 4:00-7:00 PM | 35 bouquets
When's the last time you bought yourself flowers? Not for your desk at work, not because they were on sale—but because you deserved them and your favorite people were there to celebrate it with you?
Posie Fields Flowers is parking at the farm with fresh seasonal bouquets. You'll browse gorgeous blooms—garden roses, ranunculus, eucalyptus, tulips—pick the bouquet that speaks to you, grab a glass of wine, and snap photos in front of our Valentine's sticky note wall.
Perfect for: Atlanta Galentine's groups, friend celebrations, anyone who knows they deserve flowers too.
For the Rosé Devotees: Roses & Rosé Evening
Tuesday, February 10 from 4:00-7:00 PM | 35 seats
Valentine's Day is usually about planning for someone else. But what if this year, you put yourself and your favorite people first?
For the Love of Roses & Rosé is an evening designed for women who deserve to be celebrated—not just the ones doing the celebrating.
You'll arrive to find our tasting room transformed with roses and over-the-top Valentine's decor. Grab a glass of rosé, settle in with your best friends, and enjoy an evening of wine and Valentine's-themed bites. No rush, no agenda—just quality time with your crew.
Perfect for: Friend groups, women's circles, anyone who knows Galentine's > Valentine's.
For the Drop-In Crowd: Red Wine & Roses Afternoon
Wednesday, February 11 from 12:00-7:00 PM | 50 seats
Roses are red, and so is our wine. We're opening the vineyard all afternoon on Wednesday for a drop-in Galentine's celebration. Show up anytime between noon and 7pm, and we'll hand you a glass of our estate red wine and a fresh red rose.
No formal tasting, no schedule, no pressure—just the tasting room decorated for Valentine's week, the fireplace going, and all afternoon to settle in with your crew. Grab a table on The Covered Patio, take photos in the vineyard with your roses, order food if you're hungry, and stay as long as you want.
Perfect for: Friend groups celebrating Galentine's, office crews taking extended lunch breaks, anyone who wants Valentine's vibes without Valentine's pressure.
P.S. Yes, you can absolutely take a long lunch break for this. We won't tell.
For the Dinner Party Crew: Girl Dinner Celebration
Thursday, February 12 from 12:00-7:00 PM | $35 per person | 50 spots
You know "girl dinner"—that charcuterie-and-wine situation that's basically dinner but feels like a treat? We're taking that vibe and turning it into an actual event.
We're laying out an abundant charcuterie spread on a gorgeous communal table—artisanal cheeses, cured meats, fresh fruits, crusty bread, savory accompaniments—and pairing it with our handcrafted wines. Walk into the vineyard with your best friends, grab a glass, and spend the afternoon grazing, laughing, and celebrating the friendships that have been there all along.
Perfect for: Friend groups, women's circles, anyone who knows girl dinner is best with actual friends.
For the Hands-On Creators: Floral Workshop with Anna's Flowers
Thursday, February 12 from 5:00-7:00 PM | $65 per person | 25 seats
What if instead of buying flowers for Valentine's Day, you gathered your mom, your sister, or your best friends and spent an evening creating them together?
Anna Somerville brings her sold-out floral design workshop to the vineyard for a Galentine's evening where you'll design romantic arrangements while sipping wine. Fresh garden roses, ranunculus, and anemones are spread before you. Anna walks you through each step—how to prep stems, create height and movement, and make it look effortlessly elegant.
Your ticket includes hands-on instruction, all materials, a container for your finished arrangement, and an evening celebrating the friendships and family bonds that deserve their own Valentine's Day.
Perfect for: Mother-daughter duos, sisters, best friends, Galentine's groups who want to create (not just buy) something beautiful.
For the Classic Romantics: Wine & Chocolate Pairing
Friday, February 13 at 6:00 PM | 14 seats
Most people think wine and chocolate pairing requires expert knowledge. Here's what we've learned: the best pairings are the ones you love, and the only way to find them is to try.
Join Wine Steward Mary for four Painted Horse wines paired with four handcrafted chocolate truffles in our intimately decorated Cellar Room. You'll discover which pairings you love and why, gaining the confidence to recreate these moments at home.
This date falls during our ten-day Valentine's transformation—which means you get the pairing experience inside our most romantic setting yet.
Perfect for: Couples ready to escape the dinner-and-a-movie routine, partners looking for a romantic night that feels genuinely special, anyone who wants to feel more confident pairing wine and chocolate.
For the Vineyard Romantics: Valentine's Day Reservations
Saturday, February 14 (multiple time slots) | 28 reservations
Valentine's Day falls on a Saturday this year—which means every restaurant in Atlanta will be packed. Skip the city chaos entirely.
Reserve your table at Painted Horse and trade the crowded restaurant scene for a guaranteed spot in our immersive & over the top Valentines themed Fireplace Room. Your beautifully decorated table includes full service, a rose for your celebration, and a two-hour window with no rush or pressure.
Choose your arrival time: 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, or 6pm.
Perfect for: Wine lovers seeking vineyard views, couples who want to escape the city, anyone who wants a stress-free Valentine's Day.
Four Reasons To Celebrate Galentines or Valentines at Painted Horse Winery
1. You're Not Fighting for Attention
Our largest event caps at 50 guests. Our smallest holds just 14. You're not one of 200 tables trying to flag down a server—you're part of an intentionally intimate experience where everyone gets personal attention.
2. The Experience Extends Beyond Your Table
Arrive early. Wander the vineyard. Meet Dandelion, our baby cow, Pedro the goat, and the horses. Take photos in our Valentine's-decorated spaces. The experience starts when you pull into the driveway, not when you sit down.
3. It's 30 Minutes from Atlanta, Not 30 Minutes to Find Parking
Free parking on-site. No valet fees, no circling blocks, no walking six streets in heels. You park, you walk in, you relax.
4. The Photos Don't Need a Filter
Our Valentine's transformation is more than "Instagram-worthy"; you’ve already seen it all over your feed. Now it’s time to experience it for yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which event is best for Galentine's celebrations?
A: Bubbles Tasting, Truffles & Wine, Girl Dinner, Roses & Rosé, Red Wine & Roses, and Bouquets with Posie Fields are all designed with Galentine's groups in mind. Choose based on your preferred experience:
Want education? → Bubbles
Want abundant food? → Girl Dinner
Want flowers? → Bouquets or Floral Workshop
Q: Which event is most romantic for couples?
A: Wine & Chocolate, Bee Workshop, Wine & Junk Food, and Valentine's Day Reservations work beautifully for couples. Bee Workshop is the most unique, Wine & Chocolate is the most classic, Wine & Junk Food is the most playful, and Valentine's Day Reservations offer the most flexibility.
Q: Can I attend multiple events?
A: Absolutely! Many guests book both a Galentine's event and a Valentine's event, or combine a workshop with a tasting.
Q: What if I've never been to the winery before?
A: Perfect—most guests at these events are first-time visitors. Our team makes everything approachable, whether you're a wine novice or a longtime enthusiast.
Q: Is there food available if I want more than what's included?
A: Yes. Our kitchen offers hot sandwiches, soups, salads, and cheese boards for purchase. Drop-in events (Red Wine & Roses, Roses & Rosé) don't include substantial food, but you're welcome to order from the food Menu!
Q: How do I get there from Atlanta? A: We're 30 minutes north via GA-400. GPS directions work perfectly. [Google Maps link]
Ready to Escape Atlanta for Galentines or Valentines this year?
Valentine's week is happening whether you're ready or not. The question is: do you want to spend it fighting Atlanta traffic and restaurant crowds, or do you want to spend it at a farm winery transformed into a Valentine's wonderland with the people who matter most?
We've created eleven different ways to celebrate. Pick the one that fits your crew, book your spot, and let us handle the rest. All you need to do is show up.
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