Thursday, October 31, 2013

Callaway Gardens


Callaway Gardens, located in Pine Mountain, Georgia, covers 6,500 acres.  It was begun in 1952 by Cason and Virginia Callaway to protect native azalea plants.  Today there are a multitude of attractions, including an Overlook Garden, Vegetable Garden, Butterfly Center, Horticultural Center, and Pioneer Log Cabin.

The property is also the site of Robin Lake Beach (the world's largest man-made white sand beach) and Iceberg Island Floating Water Playground.  Between the gardens, hiking trails, and water features, it's definitely a place where you can spend an entire day.


The gardens are open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  Admission is $13.00 per adult and $6.50 per child. 




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18 comments:

  1. klahanieOctober 31, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    Hi Sherry,

    It looks a most tranquil location. It sure would be a full day out from what you mentioned. Now that you live in Georgia, have you been there?

    Pawsitive wishes,

    Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet superstar! :)

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    1. Sherry EllisNovember 3, 2013 at 5:44 PM

      Yes. This is a garden I've recently visited. I'm planning on seeing more gardens in Georgia, South Carolina, and Alabama.

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  2. Alex J. CavanaughOctober 31, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    A little pricey, but I could actually visit that one.

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  3. JoanneOctober 31, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    wow - looks worth every penny. Knowing how much hard work is involved in gardening, I'll pay admission to see the magic that I won't do in my back yard.

    (also, thanks for getting my poetry book - Hazy Memory. Sure hope you like it)

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    1. Sherry EllisNovember 3, 2013 at 5:45 PM

      I haven't read it yet - I'm still working on Alex's book. But I have it, and I'm looking forward to reading it. I love the poem sample you gave the other day!

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  4. Sandra CoxOctober 31, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    The pics ooze tranquility. Makes me feel better just looking at them.

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  5. Elle SeesNovember 1, 2013 at 3:46 AM

    i've been there hundreds of times and it never gets old. it's gorgeous. go at christmas for fantasy in lights.

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    1. Sherry EllisNovember 3, 2013 at 5:46 PM

      Thanks for the tip! I was going to go to Lake Lanier, but maybe I'll do this one, too.

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  6. L. Diane WolfeNovember 1, 2013 at 5:28 AM

    I love all the colors.

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  7. AnonymousNovember 1, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Looks pretty.

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  8. Sherry EllisNovember 3, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    I think the gardeners did a magnificent job in positioning the azaleas to capture those reflections!

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  9. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyNovember 6, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    Wow, that garden looks truly magical

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  10. MunirGhiasuddinNovember 7, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    Wow, these Callaway Gardens look beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

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