Callaway Gardens

Callaway Resort & Gardens
Location of Callaway Gardens in Georgia
Callaway Gardens (the United States)
LocationHarris County, Georgia, U.S.
Nearest cityPine Mountain, Georgia
Coordinates32°50′41″N 84°51′05″W / 32.8448°N 84.8515°W / 32.8448; -84.8515
Area2,500 acres (10.12 km2; 3.91 sq mi)
DesignationNational Natural Landmark
EstablishedMay 1, 1952 (1952-05-01)
Named forIda Cason Callaway
Visitors1,000,000 (in 2006)
Governing bodyIda Cason Callaway Foundation
Building details
Callaway Gardens Lodge and Spa
General information
GroundbreakingSeptember 27, 2005
OpenedNovember 1, 2006 (2006-11-01)
Renovated2016
Renovation cost$2.5 million
OwnerIda Cason Callaway Foundation
Technical details
Floor count4
Lifts/elevators2
Design and construction
DeveloperNoble Investment Group
Awards and prizesAAA Four Diamonds
DesignationsLEED Certified
Known forSpa Prunifolia
Other information
Number of rooms149
Number of restaurants4
Number of bars2
FacilitiesConference center
Parkingvalet, self
Website
www.callawaygardens.com

Callaway Resort & Gardens is a 2,500-acre (1,000 ha) resort complex located near Pine Mountain in Harris County, Georgia, 18 miles (29 km) from LaGrange, Georgia. The world's largest azalea garden, this destination draws over 750,000 visitors annually. Callaway Gardens was ranked as Best Georgia Attraction in 2018 by USA Today.

On April 6, 2022, Herschend Family Entertainment agreed to purchase the revenue-producing assets at Callaway Gardens from the Ida Cason Callaway Foundation. The foundation remains responsible for operation and maintenance of the garden's free attractions.