What:

To kickoff off the 60^th anniversary of Callaway Gardens in 2012, Callaway Gardens is providing free admission to all guests for 60 days.  The free admission began January 1 and continues through February 29, 2012.

 

Since its opening on May 21, 1952, Callaway Gardens has welcomed millions of guests to enjoy beautiful flowers, delicious meals, fireworks, weddings, Easter Egg hunts, simple walks on a trail, PGA championship golf, Christmas memories, musical concerts, hot air balloons ride and much, much more.

 

It may be Winter but there are lots of fun things to do and see at Callaway Gardens right now, such as witnessing butterflies emerging and taking flight in the warm, tropical Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center; and exploring the beautiful John A. Sibley Horticultural Center with gorgeous floral displays.  While visiting, get outdoors for a little exercise on one of the many walking trails or meander through the Gardens on the Discovery Bicycle Trail (bicycles are available for rent or bring your own). It’s amazing what wonders nature provides at this time of year.  With free admission, it is also a great time to try out the new TreeTop Adventure aerial obstacle and zipline course.

 

Please note that special signs will be posted and different traffic routing will be established to direct guests to the Callaway Discovery Center upon arrival.

 

Every season provides a great reason to visit Callaway Gardens!

 

When:

Now through February 29, 2012.  Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

Where:

Callaway Gardens is in Pine Mountain, Georgia

 

For more information, visit www.callawaygardens.com or call 1-800-CALLAWAY (225-5292).

 

NOTE to editors:  Images are available upon request.

 

About Callaway Gardens

For almost 60 years, Callaway Gardens has provided “a place of relaxation, inspiration and a better understanding of the living world” for millions of visitors.  Owned and operated by the non-profit Ida Cason Callaway Foundation, Callaway Gardens includes a garden, resort, preserve and residential community on 13,000 acres in Pine Mountain, Georgia.  Highlights include a butterfly conservatory, horticultural center, discovery center, chapel, inland beach, nature trails and special events throughout the year.

 

In addition, Callaway Gardens offers nearly 80,000 square feet of meeting space, 763 guest rooms, restaurants, shops, golf, tennis, fishing and more.

 

Five unique, close-knit residential communities — with custom home sites, lakefront properties and cottages on the golf course — offer an ideal home away from home or full-time residence.

 

Callaway Gardens is home to a 4,610-acre forest preserve which is under conservation easement.  This conserved, sustainably-managed land is used for biological studies and environmental education programs.

 

Note to Editors:  Images, interviews and visits to the event can be arranged.  Thank you.

 

 

 

Rachel M. Crumbley | Public Relations Manager | Callaway Gardens

O: 706-663-5187 | F: 706-663-5068 | rcrumbley@callawaygardens.com

 

Mailing: PO Box 2000, Pine Mountain, GA 31822-2000

www.callawaygardens.com (Includes Media Room with Image Gallery)

 

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CELEBRATE YOUR LOVE AT CALLAWAY GARDENS®

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Enjoy a Special Valentine’s Weekend, or Make Any Winter Weekend a Romantic Getaway

 

PINE MOUNTAIN, GA (01/23/12) – Love is in the air at Callaway Gardens^®.  Celebrate Valentine’s Day Saturday, February 11, 2012, with your sweetheart on an inspiring and romantic getaway.  If you can’t getaway that particular weekend, make any weekend your special weekend with the Winter Wonders Package.

 

Valentine’s Dinner Dance

Spend the day with your Valentine in floral paradise as you enjoy the world-famous Callaway Gardens and its many acres of rolling woodland terrain.  At sunset, enjoy a fabulous dinner by the Callaway Gardens culinary team in the beautiful setting of the Virginia Hand Callaway Discovery Center.  Then, dance the evening away to the music of The Auburn Knights Orchestra, one of the world’s legendary jazz and swing band orchestras.  Transportation to and from the Callaway Discovery Center will allow couples to focus on each other rather than driving.

 

As late evening approaches, couples can cozy up together in front of a blazing fire spending an intimate night in a private and tranquil Southern Pine Cottage or Mountain Creek Villa.  Sunday morning enjoy a breakfast for two, a late check out and the opportunity to wander back into the Gardens for some more together-time before returning to reality.

 

The Valentine’s Dinner Dance package is available in a one-bedroom Southern Pine Cottages for $366* per couple and a one-bedroom Mountain Creek Villa for $396* per couple.  The package includes chocolates upon arrival, reception, dinner (see menu below), Auburn Knights Orchestra, bundle of firewood (for Cottage and Villa guests), breakfast following each night of stay and admission to beautiful Callaway Gardens and its many attractions.  Guests can make a weekend getaway out of Valentine’s weekend with special discounted pricing for the nights of February 10and 12 making it easy to stay an extra night.  For dinner/dance only guests, the price is $99 per person inclusive of tax and gratuity.

 

Make Any Week a Romantic Weekend

For those who can’t make it Valentine’s weekend, make any dates a romantic getaway with the Winter Wonders Nights package in a Southern Pine Cottage or Mountain Creek Villa.  Specially priced through March 15, 2012, this package includes either the Southern Pine Cottages or Mountain Creek Villas, 50 percent savings on recreational activities such as golf, tennis, fishing, bicycle rental and TreeTop Adventure, the new aerial obstacle and zipline course, the first bundle of firewood for a roaring fire and admission to Callaway Gardens and its many attractions including the Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center, John A. Sibley Horticultural Center, walking trails and more.

 

For additional information, call 1-800-CALLAWAY (225-5292) or visit www.callawaygardens.com.

 

Callaway Gardens^®, is in Pine Mountain, Ga., 60 minutes southwest of Atlanta and 30 minutes north of Columbus.

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*Limited availability.  Rate is per room, per night based on double occupancy.  Other restrictions may apply.  Not applicable to groups.

 

Valentine’s Dinner Dance Menu

 

Salad

Chopped Arcadian Greens with Hazelnut Crusted Goat Cheese Croutons

Heirloom and Grape Tomato Relish

Cucumber Drizzle

Orange Balsamic Vinaigrette

 

Entrée Duo

Mélange Peppercorn Beef Tournedo with Truffle Scented Demi Glace

Pan-seared Seabass with Purple Sweet Potato Gastrique

Crispy Fennel and Celeriac Fritter

Chef’s Selection of Seasonal Vegetables

 

Dessert

Chocolate Panna Cotta

Cheesecake Stuffed Milk Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Pomegranate Syrup

 

About Callaway Gardens

For 60 years as of May 21, 2012, Callaway Gardens has provided “a place of relaxation, inspiration and a better understanding of the living world” for millions of visitors.  Owned and operated by the non-profit Ida Cason Callaway Foundation, Callaway Gardens includes a garden, resort, preserve and residential community on 13,000 acres in Pine Mountain, Georgia.  Highlights include a butterfly conservatory, horticultural center, discovery center, chapel, inland beach, nature trails and special events throughout the year.

 

In addition, Callaway Gardens offers nearly 80,000 square feet of meeting space, 685 guest rooms, restaurants, shops, golf, tennis, fishing and more.

 

Five unique, close-knit residential communities — with custom home sites, lakefront properties and cottages on the golf course — offer an ideal home away from home or full-time residence.

 

Callaway Gardens is home to a 4,610-acre forest preserve which is under conservation easement.  This conserved, sustainably-managed land is used for biological studies and environmental education programs.

 

Note to Editors:  Images, interviews and visits to the event can be arranged.  Thank you.

 

 

 

Rachel M. Crumbley | Public Relations Manager | Callaway Gardens

O: 706-663-5187 | F: 706-663-5068 | rcrumbley@callawaygardens.com

 

Mailing: PO Box 2000, Pine Mountain, GA 31822-2000

www.callawaygardens.com (Includes Media Room with Image Gallery)

 

Media:  Twitter | Facebook “Rachel Crumbley” | RSS

General Interest:  Twitter | Facebook | RSS

 

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RING IN 2012 AT CALLAWAY GARDENS

 

Celebrate the New Year and Leave the Driving to Us

 

PINE MOUNTAIN, GA (12/16/2011) – This New Year’s Eve get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and ring in the new year with dancing and dining at the Callaway Gardens^ÒNew Year’s Eve Celebration.  Wake up New Year’s Day to a relaxing day in the Gardens.

 

Revelers on this New Year’s Eve package will enjoy:

• Music by Atlanta’s popular George Hughley & The Elites
• Heavy ors d’oeuvres prepared by the Callaway Gardens culinary team
• Two drinks per person (cash bar available)
• Champagne and party favors to toast the New Year
• Overnight accommodations
• Transportation to and from the New Year’s Eve Celebration and your accommodation
• Admission to the Gardens and its many attractions.

 

Starting at only $399 per couple in the Mountain Creek Inn, rates also are available in the Southern Pine Cottages and Mountain Creek Villas.  For those wanting to attend the New Year’s Eve dinner and dance only, the price per person is $225 per couple or $114.25 per person.

 

Make your New Year’s Eve reservations now by calling call 1-800-CALLAWAY (225-5292) or visit www.callawaygardens.com.

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* Rate is per room, per night based on double occupancy in the Mountain Creek Inn. Cottage and Villa rates also available. Based on availability. Some restrictions may apply.

 

New Year’s Eve Menu:

 

Seafood Station

Cajun Spiced Shrimp and Whole Crawfish

With Various Sauces, Lemons, Limes, and Vinaigrettes

 

Hot Soup Station

Butternut Squash Bisque with Maple Crème Fraiche Drizzle

New England Clam Chowder

 

Live Carving Station

Black Angus Beef Tenderloin

Slow Roasted Steam Ship Round

With Au Jus, Horseradish Cream, Grainy Mustard

 

Live Pasta Bar

Penne and Farfalle Pasta

Shallots, Grilled Chicken, Roasted Garlic, Red and Yellow Tomatoes, Sweet Bell Pepper, Portobello Mushrooms, Fresh Basil, Parmesan Cheese, Tangy Marinara, and Creamy Alfredo Sauces

 

Live Shrimp and Grits Station

Callaway Gardens Speckled Heart Grits

Marinated Shrimp, Roasted Peppers, Onions, Chives, Cajun Cream Sauce, Diced Heirloom Tomatoes, Pepper Jack Cheese, and Crisp Country Ham

 

Hors D’oeuvres Buffet

Mini Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches

Duck Confit Sliders with Orange Marmalade

Mini Kobe Beef Cheese Burgers

Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Spicy Remoulade

 

Dessert Station

Fresh Chocolate Mousse with Fluffy Cake

Banana Pudding Shooters

Mini Cheesecake with Crème Chantilly

Miniature Key Lime Pie

Assorted Petit Fors

Holiday Candies

 

Champagne Toast at Midnight!

 

About Callaway Gardens

For almost 60 years, Callaway Gardens has provided “a place of relaxation, inspiration and a better understanding of the living world” for millions of visitors.  Owned and operated by the non-profit Ida Cason Callaway Foundation, Callaway Gardens includes a garden, resort, preserve and residential community on 13,000 acres in Pine Mountain, Georgia.  Highlights include a butterfly conservatory, horticultural center, discovery center, chapel, inland beach, nature trails and special events throughout the year.

 

In addition, Callaway Gardens offers nearly 80,000 square feet of meeting space, 763 guest rooms, restaurants, shops, golf, tennis, fishing and more.

 

Five unique, close-knit residential communities — with custom home sites, lakefront properties and cottages on the golf course — offer an ideal home away from home or full-time residence.

 

Callaway Gardens is home to a 4,610-acre forest preserve which is under conservation easement.  This conserved, sustainably-managed land is used for biological studies and environmental education programs.

 

Note to Editors:  Images, interviews and visits to the event can be arranged.  Thank you.

 

 

 

 

Rachel M. Crumbley | Public Relations Manager | Callaway Gardens

O: 706-663-5187 | F: 706-663-5068 | rcrumbley@callawaygardens.com

 

Mailing: PO Box 2000, Pine Mountain, GA 31822-2000

www.callawaygardens.com (Includes Media Room with Image Gallery)

 

Media:  Twitter | Facebook “Rachel Crumbley” | RSS

General Interest:  Twitter | Facebook | RSS

 

Fantasy In Lights 2011 Tickets are on sale NOW.  Simply visit www.callawaygardens/fil

 

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ENJOY “A DIVA’S CHRISTMAS” DINNER AND SHOW AT CALLAWAY GARDENS

 

“White Christmas” Meets “Dreamgirls” Makes for Lively New Dinner Show

 

PINE MOUNTAIN, GA (11/28/2011) – A new “can’t miss” this holiday season at Callaway Gardens is “A Diva’s Christmas Presented by Serenbe Playhouse,” a jazzy holiday cabaret and dinner.

 

The evening begins with dinner prepared by the culinary team of The Gardens Restaurant led by Executive Sous Chef Chris Smith.  After dinner, guests will enjoy lively holiday entertainment presented by the Serenbe Divas of Serenbe Playhouse of Chattahoochee Hills, Ga.  These three, beautiful divas will sing an eclectic mix of Christmas standards and contemporary favorites while engaging the audience with clever repartee and rip-roaring singalongs.

 

“A Diva’s Christmas” has limited show dates – every Friday in December.  Each show begins at 7 p.m.  The dinner and show are $60* per person.

 

To add some entertainment to your Christmas along with one of the premier holiday light and sound shows, Fantasy In Lights, call 1-800-CALLAWAY or visit www.callawaygardens.com.

 

Callaway Gardens^®, is in Pine Mountain, Ga., 60 minutes southwest of Atlanta and 30 minutes north of Columbus.

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*Price includes tax and gratuity but not alcoholic beverages.

*Note to Editors:  Menu is below; Images are available upon request

 

Menu for “A Diva’s Christmas”

 

Starters (choose one)

Georgia Winter Salad

With Poached Bartlett Pears, Hazelnuts, Red Flame Grapes, Orange Balsamic Vinaigrette, and Tomatoes

 

Butternut Squash Bisque

Sweet Grass Dairy Chevre, Callaway Country Ham

 

Entrees (choose one)

Pan Seared Corvina

With Cranberry Marmalade, Fennel Gastrique, and Warm Fingerling Potato Salad with Fresh Herbs

 

Grilled Flat Iron Beef Steak

Roasted Shitake Jus, Hash of Fingerling, Sweet Pepper, and Pancetta, with Fresh Thyme

 

Pumpkin Orzo Pasta                                                                                 

Fresh Seasonal Vegetable Sauté with Arugula, Roasted Pumpkin Puree, Cranberry Compote, Curried Cream

 

Dessert (choose one)

Purple Sweet Potato Crème Bruleè

With Caramelized Sugar Crust and Candied Pear Reduction

 

Spiced Cranberry Bread Pudding

With Holiday Spiced Syrup and Crème Chantilly

 

About Callaway Gardens

For almost 60 years, Callaway Gardens has provided “a place of relaxation, inspiration and a better understanding of the living world” for millions of visitors.  Owned and operated by the non-profit Ida Cason Callaway Foundation, Callaway Gardens includes a garden, resort, preserve and residential community on 13,000 acres in Pine Mountain, Georgia.  Highlights include a butterfly conservatory, horticultural center, discovery center, chapel, inland beach, nature trails and special events throughout the year.

 

In addition, Callaway Gardens offers nearly 80,000 square feet of meeting space, 763 guest rooms, restaurants, shops, golf, tennis, fishing and more.

 

Five unique, close-knit residential communities — with custom home sites, lakefront properties and cottages on the golf course — offer an ideal home away from home or full-time residence.

 

Callaway Gardens is home to a 4,610-acre forest preserve which is under conservation easement.  This conserved, sustainably-managed land is used for biological studies and environmental education programs.

 

Note to Editors:  Images, interviews and visits to the event can be arranged.  Thank you.

 

 

Rachel M. Crumbley | Public Relations Manager | Callaway Gardens

O: 706-663-5187 | F: 706-663-5068 | rcrumbley@callawaygardens.com

 

Mailing: PO Box 2000, Pine Mountain, GA 31822-2000

www.callawaygardens.com (Includes Media Room with Image Gallery)

 

Media:  Twitter | Facebook “Rachel Crumbley” | RSS

General Interest:  Twitter | Facebook | RSS

 

Fantasy In Lights 2011 Tickets are on sale NOW.  Simply visit www.callawaygardens/fil

 

Callaway Gardens:  Connecting Man and Nature in a way that benefits both.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

CALLAWAY GARDENS SALUTES MILITARY WITH A VERY SPECIAL FANTASY IN LIGHTS OFFER

 

Veterans, Active and Retired Military are Invited to Make Priceless Holiday Memories at Fantasy In Lights

 

PINE MOUNTAIN, GA (11/11/2011) – On this Veterans Day, Callaway Gardens announces a special Fantasy In Lights offer to salute our military personnel throughout the holiday season.

 

To express appreciation to those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, all active duty, retired and veteran military personnel are invited to enjoy Fantasy In Lights with a special $69* overnight package. The package includes:

 

• ·         Four Value Night tickets to Fantasy In Lights
• ·         Accommodations in the Mountain Creek Inn
• ·         Day admission to Callaway Gardens including the Day Butterfly Center, the Sibley Horticultural Center, live Birds Of Prey Shows, 10-mile Discovery Bicycle Trail, seven miles of nature trails and more.

 

This rate is a 30 percent savings off what non-military pay for this “Wonderful Weekdays” package.

 

This holiday season marks the 20^th anniversary of Fantasy in Lights^® — named one of the top 48 events in the world by the Chicago Tribune — at Callaway Gardens, a 13,000-acre destination south of Atlanta.  Fantasy in Lights features 8 million lights stretching more than five miles, creating 14 larger-than-life holiday scenes.  As the most spectacular holiday light and sound show in the South, Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Gardens sets Pine Mountain, Ga., ablaze from November 18 through December 30, 2011.  Advance ticket prices range from $16 to $22 for adults and $8 to $11 for children, with children 5 and younger always admitted for free. Military receive a $3 discount for Value Nights tickets when ordering by phone.

 

 

Callaway Gardens^®, is in Pine Mountain, Ga., 60 minutes southwest of Atlanta and 30 minutes north of Columbus.  To experience nature at its finest, call 1-800-CALLAWAY or visit www.callawaygardens.com.

 

To experience the most spectacular holiday light and show in the South, visitwww.callawaygardens.com or call 1-800-CALLAWAY (225-5292).

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*Proof of military service required at time of check in.  Based on availability.  Some restrictions apply.  Not applicable to groups.

 

About Callaway Gardens

For almost 60 years, Callaway Gardens has provided “a place of relaxation, inspiration and a better understanding of the living world” for millions of visitors.  Owned and operated by the non-profit Ida Cason Callaway Foundation, Callaway Gardens includes a garden, resort, preserve and residential community on 13,000 acres in Pine Mountain, Georgia.  Highlights include a butterfly conservatory, horticultural center, discovery center, chapel, inland beach, nature trails and special events throughout the year.

 

In addition, Callaway Gardens offers nearly 80,000 square feet of meeting space, 763 guest rooms, restaurants, shops, golf, tennis, fishing and more.

 

Five unique, close-knit residential communities — with custom home sites, lakefront properties and cottages on the golf course — offer an ideal home away from home or full-time residence.

 

Callaway Gardens is home to a 4,610-acre forest preserve which is under conservation easement.  This conserved, sustainably-managed land is used for biological studies and environmental education programs.

 

Note to Editors:  Images, interviews and visits to the event can be arranged.  Thank you.

 

 

Rachel M. Crumbley | Public Relations Manager | Callaway Gardens

O: 706-663-5187 | F: 706-663-5068 | rcrumbley@callawaygardens.com

 

Mailing: PO Box 2000, Pine Mountain, GA 31822-2000

www.callawaygardens.com (Includes Media Room with Image Gallery)

 

Media:  Twitter | Facebook “Rachel Crumbley” | RSS

General Interest:  Twitter | Facebook | RSS

 

Fantasy In Lights 2011 Tickets are on sale NOW.  Simply visit www.callawaygardens/fil

 

Callaway Gardens:  Connecting Man and Nature in a way that benefits both.

 

 

WHAT:

Saturday, November 5, marks the 27^th running of The Steeplechase at Callaway Gardens.  Bring friends, family or business clients to “party in the pines” in the colorful Autumn setting showcased in the foothills of the Pine Mountain Ridge. Pick your favorite horse to win one of the seven races – five sanctioned races and two junior horse races.  Enjoy a day packed with entertainment ranging from tailgate competitions, hat contests and Jack Russell Terrier Races to a variety of food, children’s activities and Southern artists.  Mark your calendars to attend Steeplechase the first Saturday of November every year!

 

WHEN:

Saturday, November 5, 2011.  Gates open at 10 a.m.; activities begin at 10:30 a.m.; opening ceremonies at 11:45 a.m., followed by the races.

 

WHERE:

The Steeplechase at Callaway Gardens site (Turn South on Nelson Road off Ga. Hwy. 18.  Follow the signs.)

 

WHY:

To have a great day in the country on a crisp Autumn day set against the backdrop of the beautiful Pine Mountain Ridge, picnicking and enjoying the thunderous sound of strong horses racing to “benefit the arts.”  Funds from this event benefit non-profit arts-related organizations in West-Central Georgia.

 

HOW:

Tickets are $25 for infield and $20 for an infield car pass.  Rail packages and boxes are available.

 

Tickets can be purchased:

Online at www.steeplechaseatcallaway.org until midnight on Thursday, November 3.

By phone at 706-324-6252 until Noon on Friday, November 4.

At the Steeplechase Office at 708 Broadway in Columbus.

 

Tickets purchased by phone after TODAY (October 31) will be available at the Will Call on Race Day.

 

Relax and stay a while. A special overnight package is available at Callaway Gardens.  The package is available for those who already have Steeplechase tickets, or those who need them.  For more information, visit www.callawaygardens.com/steeplechase or call 1-800-CALLAWAY (225-5292).

 

For more information or for details to cover this event, please contact:

Kim Jinks at 706-324-6252 or kim@steepelchaseatcallaway.org

Rachel Crumbley at 706-663-1587 or pr@callawaygardens.com

 

 

Rachel M. Crumbley | Public Relations Manager | Callaway Gardens

O: 706-663-5187 | F: 706-663-5068 | rcrumbley@callawaygardens.com

 

Mailing: PO Box 2000, Pine Mountain, GA 31822-2000

www.callawaygardens.com (Includes Media Room with Image Gallery)

 

Media:  Twitter | Facebook “Rachel Crumbley” | RSS

General Interest:  Twitter | Facebook | RSS

 

Fantasy In Lights 2011 Tickets are on sale NOW.  Simply visit www.callawaygardens/fil

 

Callaway Gardens:  Connecting Man and Nature in a way that benefits both.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

CALLAWAY GARDENS FANTASY IN LIGHTS, AND ITS 8 MILLION LIGHTS, CELEBRATE ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY

 

Priceless Holiday Memories; Extend the Enjoyment with Overnight Packages Starting at $99

 

PINE MOUNTAIN, GA (10/21/2011) – This holiday season marks the 20^th anniversary of Fantasy in Lights^® — named one of the top 48 events in the world by the Chicago Tribune — at Callaway Gardens, a 13,000-acre destination south of Atlanta.  Fantasy in Lights features 8 million lights stretching more than five miles, creating 14 larger-than-life holiday scenes.  As the most spectacular holiday light and sound show in the South, Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Gardens sets Pine Mountain, Ga., ablaze from November 18 through December 30, 2011.  Advance ticket prices range from $16 to $22 for adults and $8 to $11 for children, with children 5 and younger always admitted for free.

 

 

Visitors experience the light and sound extravaganza on the “Jolly Trolley” or by driving through the lighted scenes in their personal vehicle.  The sparkling, animated displays include Snowflake Valley, a winter wonderland filled with enormous snowflakes and thousands of white lights; Magical Christmas Garden with a 24-foot wreath entrance; and Santa’s Workshop, showcasing animated versions of Santa’s elves busy making toys for the big night.  Two “don’t miss” scenes are on Robin Lake Beach and are both narrated, ’Twas the Night Before Christmas and The Nativity.  They each last about 10 minutes.

 

Ninety-nine percent of the frames used to create the scenes in Fantasy in Lights are custom designed and built just for Callaway Gardens, taking 3,900 man-hours to install.  In keeping with Callaway Gardens’ mission of connecting man and nature, every kilowatt of power used to light up Fantasy In Lights is compensated with “green” power.  The first destination in the Southeast to offset 100 percent of its electricity use by purchasing wind power credits.

 

Families experience the Christmas Village, a 22,000 square-foot indoor, heated area featuring opportunities to visit Santa and other holiday characters.  Inside the Village, guests have the opportunity to shop for specialty food items from the Callaway Gardens Country Store^®, unique gifts, nostalgic toys from simpler times and an assortment of holiday ornaments.  An array of Georgia crafters are on hand making and selling their wares.

 

The American Bus Association has again selected Fantasy In Lights at Callaway Gardens as a “Top 100 Events in North America” for 2011.  Fantasy In Lights also has been recognized numerous times by the Southeast Tourism Society (STS) as one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast and by America’s Best and Top Ten as one of the Top Three Light Shows in America.

 

A variety of Fantasy In Lights overnight packages provide the opportunity to enjoy Callaway Gardens at a more relaxing pace.  Packages start as low as $99* per night in the Mountain Creek Inn and include:

 

•        Fantasy In Lights admission

•        Accommodations

•        Special Jolly Trolley loading area dedicated for overnight guests

• Admission to the world-class Gardens and its many attractions including the Day Butterfly Center, Sibley Horticultural Center, Callaway Discovery Center, live Birds of Prey Shows, seven miles of nature trails and our 10-mile Discovery Bicycle Trail.

 

Additional package options include breakfast and a 2011 commemorative Fantasy In Lights ornament.

 

Callaway Gardens’ central location in the Southeastern United States and convenient location to Hartsfield International Airport make it a unique and accommodating location for family gatherings, corporate holiday outings and more.  Fantasy In Lights packages in the more spacious Southern Pine Cottages (sleep up to eight) and Mountain Creek Villas (sleep up to 16) are available as well.

 

Callaway Gardens^®, is in Pine Mountain, Ga., 60 minutes southwest of Atlanta and 30 minutes north of Columbus.  To experience nature at its finest, call 1-800-CALLAWAY or visit www.callawaygardens.com.

 

To experience the most spectacular holiday light and show in the South, visit www.callawaygardens.com or call 1-800-CALLAWAY (225-5292).

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*Based on availability.  Some restrictions apply.  Not applicable to groups.

 

About Callaway Gardens

For almost 60 years, Callaway Gardens has provided “a place of relaxation, inspiration and a better understanding of the living world” for millions of visitors.  Owned and operated by the non-profit Ida Cason Callaway Foundation, Callaway Gardens includes a garden, resort, preserve and residential community on 13,000 acres in Pine Mountain, Georgia.  Highlights include a butterfly conservatory, horticultural center, discovery center, chapel, inland beach, nature trails and special events throughout the year.

 

In addition, Callaway Gardens offers nearly 80,000 square feet of meeting space, 763 guest rooms, restaurants, a full-service spa, shops, golf, tennis, fishing and more.

 

Five unique, close-knit residential communities –with custom home sites, lakefront properties and cottages on the golf course – offer an ideal home away from home or full-time residence.

 

Callaway Gardens is home to a 4,610-acre forest preserve which is under conservation easement.  This conserved, sustainably-managed land is used for biological studies and environmental education programs.

 

Note to Editors:  Images, interviews and visits to the event can be arranged.  Thank you.

 

 

Rachel M. Crumbley | Public Relations Manager | Callaway Gardens

O: 706-663-5187 | F: 706-663-5068 | rcrumbley@callawaygardens.com

 

Mailing: PO Box 2000, Pine Mountain, GA 31822-2000

www.callawaygardens.com (Includes Media Room with Image Gallery)

 

Media:  Twitter | Facebook “Rachel Crumbley” | RSS

General Interest:  Twitter | Facebook | RSS

 

Fantasy In Lights 2011 Tickets are on sale NOW.  Simply visit www.callawaygardens/fil

 

Callaway Gardens:  Connecting Man and Nature in a way that benefits both.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   1) 26th ANNUAL SOUTHERN GARDENING SYMPOSIUM AT CALLAWAY GARDENS®:  JANUARY 27-29, 2012   Early-Bird Discounts for Registration and Room through October 31, 2011   PINE MOUNTAIN, GA (9/28/11) – Get inspired for next season’s “dream garden” at the 26th annual Southern Gardening Symposium, one of the nation’s premier gardening events at beautiful Callaway Gardens®.   Make your plans to attend this January 27-29, 2012, symposium where you can listen and learn about gardening from an outstanding group of experts.  Designed for novice to expert gardeners, this jam-packed schedule includes lectures and presentations as well as optional pre-conference workshops and a garden tour to the American Camellia Society headquarters.  Though content-rich, this event provides the unique opportunity for personal interaction with the speakers throughout the weekend.   In 2012, the speakers and their topics are: Dick Bir, 2011 Recipient of the AHS Liberty Hyde Bailey Award, NC State Extension Horticulture Specialist Emeritus and author Shrubs and Small Trees for Southern Understories   Mike Francis, owner of Maple Ridge Nursery, which specializes in Japanese maples and conifers “The Best Maples for the South”   Tovah Martin, author and 25-year-veteran of Logee’s Greenhouses Infusing the Garden with Personality   Jason Powell, co-owner of Petals from the Past and gardening lecturer Successful Fruit Gardening in the Home Landscape   Vincent Simeone, director of Planting Fields Arboretum state historic park, author, and a protégé of Michael Dirr and Allan Armitage The Ever Changing and Exciting World of Hydrangeas   Charlie Thigpen, formerly of Southern Living magazine and currently owner of Charlie Thigpen’s Garden Gallery Have Fun Gardening   Shawn Walls, garden designer and owner of Gardenmason Wait for it, wait for it…   Norman Winter, executive director of the National Butterfly Center, author and formerly with Mississippi State University Extension Service Hot New Plants and Captivating Combinations   In addition to presentations, guests can indulge their passion at the SGS Marketplace offering one-stop shopping for the gardener.  You’ll find an assortment of choice plants, many of which are touted by Symposium speakers as the new “must-haves”; a superb book selection including new releases by SGS speakers, who will be available for autographing; and a delightful array of garden ornaments.   SGS participants will have an exciting opportunity to participate in both silent and live auctions.  The auction items include books and plants recommended by speakers; tours of private gardens; garden ornaments; botanical artwork by the late Athos Menaboni; special plants; items contributed by Marketplace vendors; and much more.   Preregistration for SGS is required by Friday, January 20, 2012.  The program registration fee of $245 includes Friday’s opening reception; Saturday’s continental breakfast, programs with printed materials, box lunch and evening banquet; and Sunday’s continental breakfast and programs with printed materials.   The Southern Gardening Symposium is approved for seven contact hours for Georgia Certified Landscape Professional Continuing Education Units.   Callaway Gardens provides a variety of lodging options for SGS participants.  The special rate of $79* per room per night is available in the Mountain Creek Inn®. This rate includes admission to Callaway Gardens per night of stay and day of departure.  Nestled in the trees, the spacious Cottages and Villas are available for the choosing.   Early–bird Specials!  There are two great offers for those who register by October 31st, 2011:   Registration: Receive $25 off the program registration fee.  Lodging:  Receive the second night FREE when reserving the special SGS lodging rate of $127* per room in Mountain Creek® Inn.   For further information about SGS or to request a brochure, contact the Education Department at 1-800-CALLAWAY (225-5292), 706-663-5153 oreducation@callawaygardens.com.   Callaway Gardens®, is in Pine Mountain, Ga., 60 minutes southwest of Atlanta and 30 minutes north of Columbus.  For additional information, call 1-800-CALLAWAY (225-5292) or visit www.callawaygardens.com.   ###   *The above room rates are available only to registered SGS participants. Valid for Mountain Creek® Inn only and based on availability and double occupancy.  Some restrictions apply. Symposium registration fee is separate.  Rates for the more spacious Southern Pine Cottages and Mountain Creek Villas also are available.   About Callaway Gardens For almost 60 years, Callaway Gardens has provided “a place of relaxation, inspiration and a better understanding of the living world” for millions of visitors. Owned and operated by the non-profit Ida Cason Callaway Foundation, Callaway Gardens includes a garden, resort, preserve and residential community on 13,000 acres in Pine Mountain, Georgia.  Highlights include a butterfly conservatory, horticultural center, discovery center, chapel, inland beach, nature trails and special events throughout the year.   In addition, Callaway Gardens offers nearly 80,000 square feet of meeting space, 763 guest rooms, restaurants, a full-service spa, shops, golf, tennis, fishing and more.   Five unique, close-knit residential communities–with custom home sites, lakefront properties and cottages on the golf course – offer an ideal home away from home or full-time residence.   Callaway Gardens is home to a 4,610-acre forest preserve which is under conservation easement.  This conserved, sustainably-managed land is used for biological studies and environmental education programs.   Note to Editors:  Images, interviews and visits to the event can be arranged.  Thank you.   2) SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE FOR COLLEGE STUDENT TO ATTEND THE 26th ANNUAL SOUTHERN GARDENING SYMPOSIUM AT CALLAWAY GARDENS®:  JANUARY 27-29, 2012   Winner receives SGS Registration for Self and Professor of Choice   PINE MOUNTAIN, GA (9/28/11) – For the third year, Callaway Gardens is accepting applications from qualified college students for the $1,000* Fred C. Galle Student Scholarship for the 26th annual Southern Gardening Symposium (SGS), one of the nation’s premier gardening events at beautiful Callaway Gardens.   SGS provides a great opportunity to listen and learn about gardening from an outstanding group of experts, as well as to network with leaders in the horticultural industry who are speaking and attending this event.  The scholarship is named for the late Fred C. Galle.  Galle, an authority on azaleas and hollies, served as the Callaway Gardens director of horticulture for many years and was a significant influence in the horticultural development of Callaway Gardens, as well as the horticulture industry.   The 2011 winner was Sarah Leach, a student in the horticulture program at NC State University.  She attended SGS with her mentor, Diane Mays, a research specialist who Leach works with at the NC State Greenhouse.  This will be Leach’s second degree.  Her first is in journalism.  In her scholarship application Leach wrote, attending SGS “would be an invaluable opportunity to pursue my dream of gardening and garden writing.”   The complimentary program registration includes Friday’s opening reception; Saturday’s continental breakfast, programs with printed materials, box lunch and evening banquet; and Sunday’s continental breakfast and programs with printed materials. The complimentary lodging will be at the Mountain Creek Inn.  Admission to Callaway Gardens also is included. Transportation is at the expense of the recipient.   Applicant must be a full-time student in a college or university.  In addition, the student must submit an application form, written essay on why attending the program would be personally beneficial and a letter of recommendation from a major professor.  The recipient will receive symposium registration and lodging for them self and the major professor of their choice.  Deadline for submission is December 5, 2011.  The winner will be notified by January 6, 2012.   The Southern Gardening Symposium is approved for seven contact hours for Georgia Certified Landscape Professional Continuing Education Units.   To receive an application or for additional SGS information, contact the Education Department at 1-800-CALLAWAY (225-5292), 706-663-5153 oreducation@callawaygardens.com. A downloadable application is available atwww.callawaygardens.com/sgs.   Callaway Gardens®, is in Pine Mountain, Ga., 60 minutes southwest of Atlanta and 30 minutes north of Columbus.  For additional information, call 1-800-CALLAWAY (225-5292) or visit www.callawaygardens.com.   ###   *No cash value.       Rachel M. Crumbley | Public Relations Manager | Callaway Gardens O: 706-663-5187 | F: 706-663-5068 | rcrumbley@callawaygardens.com   Mailing: PO Box 2000, Pine Mountain, GA 31822-2000 www.callawaygardens.com (Includes Media Room with Image Gallery)   Media:  Twitter | Facebook “Rachel Crumbley” | RSS General Interest:  Twitter | Facebook | RSS   Fantasy In Lights 2011 Tickets are on sale NOW.  Simply visit www.callawaygardens/fil   Callaway Gardens:  Connecting Man and Nature in a way that benefits both.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

NEW FALL GARDENING SCHOOL AT CALLAWAY GARDENS

 

Learn from Experts on How to Make Fall Gardening Successful

 

PINE MOUNTAIN, GA (9/6/11) – Fall is the best time to plant trees, shrubs and perennials.  Come learn from the experts what, how and when to plant to ensure success with your landscape endeavors at Callaway Gardens’ Fall Gardening School October 22, 2011.

 

Join horticulturists Hank Bruno, former director of horticulture for Callaway Gardens and Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, and Mildred Pinnell Fockele, the Atlanta Botanical Garden’s horticulture director, for a fun and information packed day.

 

For novice gardeners, a “how-to” demonstration on planting woody plants, such as trees and shrubs, will give participants the knowledge and confidence for their home gardening projects.

 

The afternoon Question & Answer Session will be the perfect opportunity for pressing gardening questions.  Participants should be prepared to take home an abundance of gardening knowledge.

 

The cost is $55 per person and includes lunch.  To register, please call the Education Department at 1-800-CALLAWAY (225-5292), option 5, option 2; 706-663-5153 or email education@callawaygardens.com.  Some classes have limited enrollment so sign up quickly.

 

For overnight accommodations, ask for the special Fall Gardening School rate starting at $99 in the Mountain Creek^® Inn at 1-800-CALLAWAY (225-5292).  Based on availability, some restrictions apply.

 

Turn the Fall Gardening School into a weekend getaway.  Add the Mystery Dinner Theater on Friday, October 21 to your plans.

 

Callaway Gardens^®, is in Pine Mountain, Ga., 60 minutes southwest of Atlanta and 30 minutes north of Columbus.  To experience nature at its finest, call 1-800-CALLAWAY or visit www.callawaygardens.com.

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About Callaway Gardens

For almost 60 years, Callaway Gardens has provided “a place of relaxation, inspiration and a better understanding of the living world” for millions of visitors.  Owned and operated by the non-profit Ida Cason Callaway Foundation, Callaway Gardens includes a garden, resort, preserve and residential community on 13,000 acres in Pine Mountain, Georgia.  Highlights include a butterfly conservatory, horticultural center, discovery center, chapel, inland beach, nature trails and special events throughout the year.

 

In addition, Callaway Gardens offers nearly 80,000 square feet of meeting space, 763 guest rooms, restaurants, a full-service spa, shops, golf, tennis, fishing and more.

 

Five unique, close-knit residential communities–with custom home sites, lakefront properties and cottages on the golf course – offer an ideal home away from home or full-time residence.

 

Callaway Gardens is home to a 4,610-acre forest preserve which is under conservation easement.  This conserved, sustainably-managed land is used for biological studies and environmental education programs.

 

Note to Editors:  Images, interviews and visits to the event can be arranged.  Thank you.

 

 

 

Rachel M. Crumbley | Public Relations Manager | Callaway Gardens

O: 706-663-5187 | F: 706-663-5068 | rcrumbley@callawaygardens.com

 

Mailing: PO Box 2000, Pine Mountain, GA 31822-2000

www.callawaygardens.com (Includes Media Room with Image Gallery)

 

Media:  Twitter | Facebook “Rachel Crumbley” | RSS

General Interest:  Twitter | Facebook | RSS

 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

CALLAWAY GARDENS^® HOSTS NINTH ANNUAL IDA CASON CALLAWAY FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT

 

PINE MOUNTAIN, GA (8/29/2011) – Callaway Gardens^® will host the 9th annual Ida Cason Callaway Foundation (ICCF) Golf Tournament September 19, 2011.  Proceeds from the tournament enable the ICCF to share the wonders of nature with thousands of schoolchildren by providing funds for diverse environmental programs available at Callaway Gardens.

 

“We invite everyone to come out for some great golf on two great courses that benefit a great cause,” said Bob Sykora, tournament organizer and director of club operations for Callaway Gardens.

 

This tournament celebrates the great spirit of Callaway Gardens’ founder, Cason J. Callaway, who believed that golf should be a pleasant experience in beautiful surroundings as well as introducing children to nature.

 

The tournament on Lake View will be a yellow ball scramble; Mountain View’s tournament will be a “Dogfight,” also known as a point game.  Both promise to be fun especially for the four teams with the lowest scores.  Prizes will be awarded to the top four teams and to winners of the Closest-to-the-Pin and Longest Drive competitions.

 

Entry fee for a team is $850 and includes range balls, beverages, participant gifts, a pre-tournament luncheon and an exciting day of friendly competition.

 

Corporate sponsorship packages are available at the Bronze ($2,500), Gold ($5,000) and Platinum ($7,500) levels.

 

Proceeds from the event go to the day’s biggest winners:  the students who receive the opportunity to experience the educational and horticultural programs of Callaway Gardens.  In addition to a host of programs and initiatives, the not-for-profit foundation hosts more than 30,000 schoolchildren in the Gardens each year, provides internships for college students and supports Callaway Gardens’ acclaimed Birds of Prey program.

 

Tournament day registration will begin at 10:30 a.m., with a luncheon to follow.  Shotgun starts on both the Mountain View and Lake View courses will begin at 1 p.m.

 

To register a team or for more information on this event or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, contact Bob Sykora at bsykora@callawaygardens.com or call 706-663-5027.

 

Callaway Gardens is in Pine Mountain, Ga., 60 minutes southwest of Atlanta and 30 minutes north of Columbus.  For additional information, call 1-800-CALLAWAY (225-5292) or visit www.callawaygardens.com.

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About Callaway Gardens

For almost 60 years, Callaway Gardens has provided “a place of relaxation, inspiration and a better understanding of the living world” for millions of visitors.  Owned and operated by the non-profit Ida Cason Callaway Foundation, Callaway Gardens includes a garden, resort, preserve and residential community on 13,000 acres in Pine Mountain, Georgia.  Highlights include a butterfly conservatory, horticultural center, discovery center, chapel, inland beach, nature trails and special events throughout the year.

 

In addition, Callaway Gardens offers nearly 80,000 square feet of meeting space, 763 guest rooms, restaurants, a full-service spa, shops, golf, tennis, fishing and more.

 

Five unique, close-knit residential communities–with custom home sites, lakefront properties and cottages on the golf course – offer an ideal home away from home or full-time residence.

 

Callaway Gardens is home to a 4,610-acre forest preserve which is under conservation easement.  This conserved, sustainably-managed land is used for biological studies and environmental education programs.

 

 

Rachel M. Crumbley | Public Relations Manager | Callaway Gardens

O: 706-663-5187 | F: 706-663-5068 | rcrumbley@callawaygardens.com

 

Mailing: PO Box 2000, Pine Mountain, GA 31822-2000

www.callawaygardens.com (Includes Media Room with Image Gallery)

 

Media:  Twitter | Facebook “Rachel Crumbley” | RSS

General Interest:  Twitter | Facebook | RSS

 

Fantasy In Lights 2011 Tickets are on sale NOW.  Simply visit www.callawaygardens/fil

 

Callaway Gardens:  Connecting Man and Nature in a way that benefits both.