Callaway Gardens
| Callaway Resort & Gardens | |
|---|---|
| Location | Harris County, Georgia, U.S. |
| Nearest city | Pine Mountain, Georgia |
| Coordinates | 32°50′41″N 84°51′05″W / 32.8448°N 84.8515°W |
| Area | 2,500 acres (10.12 km2; 3.91 sq mi) |
| Designation | National Natural Landmark |
| Established | May 1, 1952 |
| Named for | Ida Cason Callaway |
| Visitors | 1,000,000 (in 2006) |
| Governing body | Ida Cason Callaway Foundation |
Building details | |
Callaway Gardens Lodge and Spa | |
| General information | |
| Groundbreaking | September 27, 2005 |
| Opened | November 1, 2006 |
| Renovated | 2016 |
| Renovation cost | $2.5 million |
| Owner | Ida Cason Callaway Foundation |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 4 |
| Lifts/elevators | 2 |
| Design and construction | |
| Developer | Noble Investment Group |
| Awards and prizes | AAA Four Diamonds |
| Designations | LEED Certified |
| Known for | Spa Prunifolia |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 149 |
| Number of restaurants | 4 |
| Number of bars | 2 |
| Facilities | Conference center |
| Parking | valet, self |
| Website | |
| www | |
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.