Callaway Gardens

New Spring FlowerFest is FREE with with your overnight stay. Buy your tickets at www.callawaygardens.com. Discover 20,000 azaleas bursting with color and fields of whimsical flowers as far as the eye can see. Explore Callaway and connect with the great outdoors at shows like Megabugs and Birds of Prey. Experience the Butterfly Center’s magic while being surrounded by more than 30 topiaries including a larger than life peacock tail... Soar through TreeTop Adventures for an adrenaline rush. It'll be a Spring to remember! Book your stay today: www.callawaygardens.com/stay

Each Spring, Callaway Gardens explodes with one of the world’s largest displays of native and cultivated azaleas more than 20,000 of them! plus fresh blooms of Dogwoods, Crabapples, Daffodils, Tulips, and more. These sweeping floral vistas provide a stunning backdrop a day-trip or picnic. Tag your picnic pals below!

Spring Break is a wonderful tradition that families don’t want to miss out on. Celebrate spontaneous thrills, unexpected moments all while reconnecting with your family at Georgia’s Authentic Outdoor Escape. : http://ow.ly/DDs950EahAK : http://ow.ly/scvy50EahAL : @mrsjanessalynnae

Sparkling lakes, sweet birdsongs, and over 20,000 azalea blooms bursting with vibrant color Spring at Callaway Resort & Gardens is pure magic. Shake off the Winter doldrums and come stay at Callaway! Spring Packages: http://ow.ly/fH8J50EahAn : Jessica Williams Photography

BLOOM ALERT Spring is in the air today at Callaway! Don't miss seeing one of the world’s largest displays of native and cultivated azaleas with more than 20,000 estimated blooms. When you visit, don't forget to #callawaygardens so we can reshare your images. : Pat Fiorello Purchase Gardens Admission: http://ow.ly/BjVa50Eahzr

Owl Update! Callaway Gardens Education Ambassadors are safe after this weeks storm system! Many chose to weather the storm outside of their sheltered space in their enclosures and are a bit damp today! (Very normal behavior) Say hello to Cedar, a great horned owl, in process of drying feathers after the rains.

As Spring FlowerFest approaches, be sure to plan your overnight getaway to fully appreciate and enjoy Callaway's newest signature event! At our Four Diamond Lodge & Spa, we await your arrival! Unwind in one of our 150 modern guest rooms and suites featuring balconies with lovely lake, woodland, and garden views. Feel right at home with airy, upscale furnishings, as well as first-class service and amenities. At the end of a fun day in the Gardens, relax on your ultra-comfortab...le bed in our award winning accommodations. Or experience a luxurious treatment onsite at The Spa at Callaway. Tucked away in the courtyard, you’ll find a swimming pool with a cabana-style bar, a hot tub, and peaceful sitting areas for relaxing with friends and family. Just beyond, Robin Lake Beach offers the perfect spot for a day in the sand, a nighttime stroll, or a morning jog, with the sounds of nature surrounding you. As our overnight guest, you’ll also enjoy free daily admission to the Gardens throughout your stay. Book your stay today: http://ow.ly/dw5W50E5N8v

Are you a First Responder? Retired or Active Duty Military, Healthcare Worker, Police Officer, or EMS worker? We would love to HONOR you on January 4th, for our final Fantasy in Lights show of the season. On "Hero Night" first responders will receive free entry when they show a valid badge or ID. Your spouse and children are heroes too and we would like to honor them by offering 50% off their ticket as well. Tickets must be purchased in-person at our Ticketing Office. Offer is only valid for our Hero Night on January 4, 2020. No additional offers can be combined.

New Year’s Day Fireworks!

Looking for a challenge this new year? Put yourself to the ultimate test with this self-guided, in-air obstacle course. With ten zip lines ranging from 44 to 700 feet in length, and other high-flying challenges deftly woven into the natural forest, TreeTop Adventure will take your love of nature to new heights. http://www.callawaygardens.com//treetop-adventure-zip-lin/ Photo Credit: @shaysinterlude

Missed our spectacular NYE celebration last night? Join us TONIGHT for our final fireworks show across Robin Lake Beach. Includes Tickets Through Fantasy In Lights (By Trolley or Drive-Thru) & a Fireworks Show Extravaganza Friday, January 1, 2021 6:00 pm 11:00 pm Robin Lake Beach... Fireworks Begin at 10 p.m. Tickets are Required in Advance. https://www.callawaygardens.com/new-years-eve-party/ See more

EVENING UPDATE Usher in the New Year with Fireworks tonight at Callaway Resort & Gardens! Due to projected inclement weather this evening (12/31) Fireworks will now begin at 9 p.m. Tickets are Required in Advance. https://www.callawaygardens.com/new-years-eve-party/

May Light always surround you; Hope kindle and rebound you. May your Hurts turn to Healing; Your Heart embrace Feeling. May Wounds become Wisdom;... Every Kindness a Prism. May Laughter infect you; Your Passion resurrect you. May Goodness inspire your Deepest Desires. Through all that you Reach For, May your arms Never Tire. D. Simone Photo Credit: @taylored.stills

Fantasy In Lights The South’s Christmas Tradition Friday, November 20, 2020 Monday, January 4, 2021 Treat your family to a fun tradition that’s filled with holiday cheer! It’s Christmas at Callaway, featuring Fantasy In Lights, one of National Geographic’s Top 10 Light Displays in the world. Come make merry in the Christmas Village and ride through the dazzling illuminated forest. Extend the celebration with an overnight stay, enjoy mouthwatering meals or cozy cups of cocoa in our beautiful accommodations, and explore 2,500 acres of stunning natural landscape. Create a season that’s magical with a getaway to remember at Callaway Resort & Gardens. https://www.callawaygardens.com//signat/fantasy-in-lights/

Picture this. Cocoa in hand, Christmas tunes on the radio, and a sea of holiday lights. This can be your reality this holiday season! Our Fantasy In Lights season begins November 20! Buy your tickets now and be the first to see our brand NEW scene Magical Field of Lights. Tickets are limited. Purchase Yours Today: https://tickets.callawaygardens.com/events

Be among the first to see this year’s magical Fantasy In Lights show and our brand NEW scene! You and your family can enjoy the show from a completely different perspective during one of our Fantasy In Lights Specialty Nights. See below for details about each unique evening. https://www.callawaygardens.com//fantasy-lights-specialty/ Photo Credit: @tortuga353

Happy Calloween from the Callaway Gardens team! We hope to see you today at our Calloween festivities: https://www.callawaygardens.com/calloween/

Savor the pageantry of thoroughbred racing, the warm sun on your face, and the spectacular colors of Autumn at The Steeplechase at Callaway Gardens. Now in its 36th year, this can’t-miss Fall tradition features thoroughbred horses jumping and racing against the backdrop of beautiful Pine Mountain Ridge, plus a host of fun and games including the Midland Foxhounds Parade, the Southern Living Hat Contest, Jack Russell terrier races and pony rides. Before and after your day of f...un, enjoy the convenience and comfort of one of Callaway Resort & Gardens nearby accommodations. Steeplechase beneficiaries include the non-profit Ida Cason Callaway Foundation and its mission of environmental conservation, education and land stewardship. It’s a full day of fun. Infield spectators will want to bring tailgate supplies and chairs. https://www.callawaygardens.com//the-steeplechase-b-b-pac/

Welcome to our October Wildlife Highlight: Migration - The Departure.

Our topiaries are a sight to see! Stop by and take a selfie, but don't forget to #callawaygardens!

Trek-or-Treat (Bike Parade + Costume Contest) 2:00 p.m. Costume Contest judging (Categories: Pets, Children age groups, Adult, Group/Family) Candy bags to be given out to winners. 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Decorate Your Bike 3 p.m. 3:30 p.m.: Kids Parade Loop around the Discovery Center... 3:30 p.m.: Official Start of Trek or Treat 6 Mile ride. Candy bags to be given out once they complete the ride. Learn More: https://www.callawaygardens.com/calloween/

In 2020, a new scene titled "Magical Field of Lights" will be added to Fantasy In Lights to mark the 28th year of this spectacular Christmas event! The Field of Lights scene is nearly two-football fields long, featuring a Christmas tree over 10 stories tall, which will make it the tallest Christmas tree in the South. Buy your tickets today & be the first to see it! https://tickets.callawaygardens.com/events https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK-cI9QcFuc

Don’t wait! Buy tickets online in advance to save time. Make it unforgettable book a Fantasy In Lights Overnight Package, including daily Callaway Gardens Admission, trolley ride through Fantasy In Lights, and a stay in our beautiful resort accommodations. https://www.callawaygardens.com//signat/fantasy-in-lights/

TRICK OR TREETOPS - included with purchase of TTA ticket Have fun trick or tree-ting with our TreeTop Adventure team during our special Calloween event. Complete our course and recieve a "sweet" prize! All particpants who wear a costume will recieve 10% off tickets. Learn More: https://www.callawaygardens.com/calloween/

This workshop will provide an overview of the art and science of beekeeping. You will learn what you need to know to get started if you are a first-time beekeeper and the how to’s of beekeeping. This workshop is an introductory class, however, beekeepers of all experience levels are welcome to attend. Ages: 12 and up Price: $20 per attendee Date: October 31, 2020... Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. https://www.callawaygardens.com//introduction-to-beekeepi/

"Cason and Virginia Hand Callaway were special friends and patrons of Sara and Athos Menaboni. They commissioned the artist for works for their personal collection as well as works for Callaway Gardens located in Pine Mountain (where they held several Menaboni exhibitions). The Menabonis shared a love for nature with the Callaways, and treasured their time with them." - Troup County Archives Visit the Menaboni Exhibit daily located in the Discovery Center! Happy National Art Day. Photo From: Shorpy

Save the Date: Bicycle Night | Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020 Experience the magic by two wheels this year during our Fantasy In Lights Bicycle Night. All must have a bicycle light or a helmet light. Please note that there will be no Jolly Trolleys or personal vehicles operating on this night. Ride is approx. 50 minutes/7 miles. https://www.callawaygardens.com//fantasy-in-lights-bicycl/

Our Bloom of the Month features the Sourwood Tree which is a native to the southeastern United States and exhibits incredible colored foliage during the Fall season.