Whether it’s a weekend digital detox or a longer stay closer to home, Georgia is rife with locally owned places to escape.
By Dallas Duncan
The metro Atlanta area may be a tourism draw in and of itself, but there are quite a few places ATL-iens can hide away from the hustle and bustle of city life, without actually leaving the city. Decatur Alpaca Cottage is one of these. It’s nestled just off Lavista Road, minutes from Northlake Mall, but visitors barely notice — they’re too busy enjoying peace and relaxation with Marykay Mentzer’s alpacas and chickens.