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Phone:
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800-CALLAWAY or 800-225-5292
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Daily, year-round (Hours vary seasonally)
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Location:
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60 minutes southwest of Atlanta on U.S. Hwy 27
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In the 1930s, Cason and Virginia Callaway discovered a place of pristine beauty with exquisite natural springs in west central Georgia. Because of their enchantment with the area, they purchased thousands of acres of depleted cotton fields, including the land that is Callaway Gardens today.
With a mind towards conservation, the Callaways began developing the environment, cultivating the native flora—including the rare prunifolia azalea (aka the plumleaf azalea) that grows wild here—and creating a respite from the world. Their plans were to invite their closest friends to their retreat, but as the Gardens began to take shape, they longed to share it with everyone. Their dreams came true in 1952 when Ida Cason Gardens opened to the public.
An Overview Of What Callaway Gardens Offers:
The Virginia Hand Callaway Discovery Center
The entrance to Callaway Gardens takes you on a 2.5 mile drive through serene woodland areas and brings you to one of the largest projects in Callaway's history. The Virginia Hand Callaway Discovery Center dramatically changes the way guests experience Callaway Gardens. A film, The Story of Callaway Gardens runs continually. Eager staff, as well as informative displays and brochures, provide guests with information about all there is to see and do throughout Callaway Gardens. The Discovery Center also features an education wing, the art of nature artist Athos Menaboni, a gift shop and the Discovery Cafe. The Center allows guests to park their cars and enjoy a leisurely stroll along the paths to nearby attractions. Transportation opportunities include walking or biking.
Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center
A glass enclosed tropical butterfly conservatory is home to more than 1,000 tropical butterflies representing more than 50 species. Visitors walk within the tropical environment as butterflies flutter about freely.
John A. Sibley
Horticultural Center
This garden/greenhouse complex spreads over five acres and has more than 20,000 square feet of indoor floral display area. In addition to breathtaking displays that fill the Sibley Center all year, there is also a 22-foot waterfall.
Mr. Cason's Vegetable Garden
This is a 7.5 acre home demonstration garden that produces more than 400 varieties of crops. The southern segment of Public Broadcasting System's [PBS] series, "The Victory Garden," is filmed here.
Ida Cason Callaway Memorial Chapel
Named in honor of Cason Callaway's mother, the chapel is a place of inspiration and beauty set in the heart of Callaway Gardens. Its design is English Gothic, patterned after the rural chapels of the 16th and 17th centuries.
Thirty-Six Holes of Championship Golf
The nationally recognized golfing and tennis make Callaway Gardens a sports enthusiast's dream. The two 18-hole courses present challenging play with beautiful views. Twin Oaks Golf Practice Facility is a beautiful 26-acre golf practice facility allowing golfers to practice every club in their bag. For those desiring a challenge at a more relaxed pace, the outstanding fishing and fly-fishing programs are the answer.
Discovery Bike Trail
By far the best way to get around to all there is to see and do at Callaway Gardens. The more than 10 mile trail weaves through the woodland gardens and by all major attractions. Guest can rent bikes and helmets at the Virginia Hand Callaway Discovery Center.
At Callaway Gardens, every season of the year is spectacular. The Gardens are abuzz with things to do, see, and experience.
Events include: Masters Water Ski and Wakeboard Tournament, Celebrate Spring!, Sky High Hot Air Ballon Festival, FSU's Flying High Circus, The Steeplechase at Callaway Gardens, and Fantasy In Lights, to name just a few.
Accommodations at Callaway Gardens range from single rooms at the Mountain Creek Inn to secluded The Southern Pine Cottages and deluxe lodging in the Mountain Creek Villas. Pamper yourself at The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens. The 150 room lodge features luxury rooms with balconies to the outdoors. Spa Prunifolia is the perfect place to treat yourself to a body treatment, facial, manicure or pedicure. Eight unique restaurants offer menus ranging from southern buffets to Continental cuisine. Callaway Gardens' full-service meeting facilities can handle groups of all sizes for conferences and corporate retreats.
Callaway Gardens Living
Callaway Gardens Living is a complete idea—one of internal balance and external harmony. Of healthy thinking and healthy living. It's also about having a great time every day, doing the things you love.
We know our ideas about Living are unique. If you share them, we invite you to start the adventure by visiting Callaway Gardens and spending a little time with us. We'll make you our guest, provide you a personal guided tour, and help you discover the right real estate opportunity for you and your family.
There are several ownership choices to accommodate those looking for a seasonal home, vacation home or primary residence. Many of our properties can be placed in the vacation rental program. For specific information on availability and timing, we ask you to please register and we will be in touch soon. For more information on our real estate offerings, you can continue to explore below.
