Groundbreaking for new hotel and spa at Callaway Gardens in 2005 in partnership with Noble Investment Group of Atlanta
$2 million renovation of the unique Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center in 2005
$1 million Renovation of the Mountain Creek Inn, Southern Pine Cottages and Country Kitchen restaurant in 2005
Callaway Gardens turns to Noble Management Group Management for day-to-day operations
More than 50 years of land stewardship and environmental education
The challenges of a non-profit organization relying on a for-profit entity
“Family-Friendly” golf destination by U.S. Kids Golf
Stop on the Southern Birding Trail of Georgia and official “important birding” location as designated by the Audubon Society (Spring 2006)
Callaway Garden’s Director of Golf named a Top 50 Kids Instructor by U. S. Kids Golf
Thousands of virtually untouched acres of land including the designation of 2,507 acres as a Forest Legacy tract protecting these acres from development into perpetuity
Daily, free-flight raptor program featuring hawks, owls, falcons and a recently matured bald eagle
Longleaf at Callaway is the first opportunity to live within Callaway Gardens in environmentally constructed EarthCraft House™ structures
World’s largest: azalea garden; inland, man-made beach; holly collection and more
Home to one of the best summer family camps in the country
Home of the premier water-ski tournament in the world, Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament
Summer home of the Florida State University “Flying High” Circus
Behind the Scenes tour opportunities at the horticultural center, butterfly center, vegetable garden and more support and expand the education mission of Callaway Gardens
Famous Friday night seafood buffet continuously running for more than 40 years
The first LEED certified business conference center in the country
All America Trail site where seeds for flowers and vegetables are tested where results for Callaway Gardens’ plant zone can be compiled for future use by consumers
Everything that can be made with muscadines (jam, jelly, sauce, cider, dressing…)
Backyard Wildlife Garden, designated by the National Wildlife Federation as a Backyard Wildlife Habitat, serves as a model to guests on how to attract wildlife to their own backyards
Once a working barn, the East Farm Barn is a great place to host an event
The home where Cason and Virginia Callaway lived for many years has been placed on the National Register for Historic Places
Callaway Signature Plants
Federation of Fly-Fishers certified fly-fishing experts lead popular fly-fishing schools and guided trips
Callaway Gardens is famous for the great bass and bream fishing in the milder seasons and enjoyed during colder months for the great trout fishing
An incredible collection of unique and interesting art including the work of Athos Menaboni, Chevalier de Freminville, Trailer McQuilkin and Margery Godwin
Unique, educational workshops offered throughout the year
Guided hikes led by interpretive naturalists highlighting seasonal interest
Professionals in golf, tennis, fishing and sport shooting offer personalized training
