[18] Golf courses [ edit] As of 2011, Callaway Gardens has two golf courses in operation. Lake View golf course was opened on May 21, 1952, the same day the gardens opened. The Mountain View golf course, designed in 1965, hosted the Buick Challenge from 1991 to 2002. In 2001, Buick pulled its sponsorship of the tournament because of low attendance and little network coverage. [19] A third golf course, Gardens View golf course, was opened in 1969 but was closed in 2002. [20] Other attractions [ edit] TreeTop Adventure Zip Line and Obstacle Course Callaway Brothers Azalea Bowl Overlook Azalea Garden Ida Cason Callaway Memorial Chapel Mr. Cason's Vegetable Garden (permanently closed October 26, 2015) John A. Sibley Horticultural Center (permanently closed November 12, 2015) Seasonal events [ edit] Callaway Gardens hosts several seasonal events. On Memorial weekend, the gardens host the Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament. The gardens also hosts the Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival on Labor Day weekend and a steeplechase on the first Saturday of November.
[6] Mr. Cason's Vegetable Garden (closed in 2015) was the location for years of TV shows about growing vegetable gardens, most notably the southern edition of The Victory Garden. [7] The annual Steeplechase at Callaway Gardens ran its first race in 1985. [8] The Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center opened on September 25, 1988. [9] "Fantasy In Lights", a Christmas light display, debuted in 1992. [10] In 1999, the Azalea Bowl opened as well as the premiere of the Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival. [11] [12] In 2000, the Virginia Hand Callaway Discovery Center was opened. [13] Attractions [ edit] Trails [ edit] The garden has several trails both for walking and biking. The Discovery Bike Trail, a 10-mile (16 km) trail that weaves through the wooded gardens, provides guests access to all attractions. [14] Robin Lake Beach [ edit] Robin Lake Beach is the world's largest man-made, white sand beach. [15] [16] The beach stretches a mile around 65-acre (260, 000 m 2) Robin Lake. Robin Lake Beach is opened from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day Weekend.
I just discovered Callaway Gardens, a beautiful 13, 000 acres of Georgia countryside in the Appalachian Mountains. I chose it as a location for my husband and I to have our first romantic getaway without the kids. I thought Callaway Gardens Georgia would be the perfect place to relax and unplug and it was really a beautiful escape. Callaway Gardens Georgia Attractions: Callaway Gardens offers one of North America's biggest Butterfly House Conservatories, the world's largest azalea display, a lovely vegetable garden, ten miles of nature shrouded trails, lakes, beach, bike and boat rentals, a Birds of Prey Show, and a Horiculture Center. Oh yes, and did I mention the Treetop Adventure – Zip Line and Ropes Course and Virginia Callaway Discovery Center? With so much to do and see at Callaway Gardens, we were not able to do everything we wanted during our little getaway but we did rent bikes and check out the nature trails. We rode over to the Butterfly Center Conservatory which was awesome.
New Lodge & Spa at Callaway Gardens By the time of your arrival, the Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens should be fully operational. Located adjacent to the Southern Pines Conference Center, the first-class hotel offers 150 deluxe guest rooms and suites, with private balconies opening onto the forest. The lodge is furnished with an eclectic mix of furnishings, some in the style of an elegant Southern estate. Botanical and wildlife artwork decorate the walls, and in-room amenities include high-speed Internet access, plus a safe and minibar combination. In the beautiful landscaping is a swimming pool with a cabana-style bar. The new spa features 13 treatment rooms, with such offerings as "nature-based massages" and nourishing facials. The spa's new fitness center features the latest in equipment and also offers a yoga studio for workouts. For details, go to. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
Delicious chicken quesadilla and Long Island Ice Tea! The Lodge and Spa At Callaway Gardens: Callaway Gardens Lodge We stayed at the Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens, part of the Marriott Autograph Collection. The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens blends the luxuries of an upscale resort with the simple touches of Mother Nature. The resort sits within the beautiful Callaway Gardens, which offers a plethora of outdoor activities but they also give you complimentary wireless internet just in case you need to stay connected. In fact, The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens actually has the first U. S. Green Building Council LEED-certified conference center in the world! The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens has a hotel fitness center that is open 24 hours. I skipped that but it was nice to know it was there!! It also had a heated outdoor pool and two hot tubs. There was also a Golf Course at Callaway Gardens that I know my husband would have enjoyed if we stayed a little longer but there was a lot to fit into our stay!
Yes, please! I regret being unable to sample each every amazing spa treatment that Spa Prunifolia offered (such as the Lemon Verbana Body Polish, Garden Aromatherapy Pedicure, and Prunifolia Signature Facial) but I was fortunate to experience the Swedish Massage firsthand. It was amazing! First I hit their steam room while I was relaxing and waiting for my appointment time. Then I was given a choice of four amazing essential oil enhanced massage oils with different benefits. When I laid down on the massage table, I knew I was in for a treat. The massage table was heated and it was so relaxing. Then I had the most amazing massage where she really worked my muscles in a very effective way. I was experiencing a kink in my lower back for 3 days before the massage and it was gone by the evening after her amazing treatment. I loved all the extra touches like the heated towels and heated eye cloth. When my massage was over, I could have just stayed there all day I was so relaxed. I stopped at the dry heat sauna on the way out.