The Lodge & Spa at Callaway Gardens

The Lodge & Spa at Callaway Gardens brings new upscale accommodations and incentives to one of America’s most beloved gardens, located an hour southwest of Atlanta. Surrounded by 13,000 acres of prizewinning azaleas and other lush Southern foliage, the 150 luxury guest rooms and suites feature balconies that beckon the verdant outdoors in. The new Spa Prunifolia also incorporates woodland tranquility into its 13 treatment rooms.

Meeting planners tasked with large corporate events can take a deep breath at The Lodge & Spa at Callaway Gardens, which offers 60,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space at Mountain Creek Conference Center and 36,000 functional square feet at the elegant Lodge & Spa Conference Center. Not to miss: a walk among hundreds of butterflies at the Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center. There are no packages available at this time. There are no hot dates at this time. Posted Aug 22, 2008 by Elite Concierge
View RSS Feed PINE MOUNTAIN, GA (7/21/08) " Get inspired at one of Callaway Gardens workshops or hikes. Callaway Gardens fall educational programming includes activities such as digital photography, gardening, painting and more:

Digital Photography Workshop Series
A Fun and Easy Introduction to Digital Photography: How to Take Great Pictures
Saturday, August 23, 2008, 9:30 a.m. " 4:30 p.m.
A true basic digital photography workshop " a fun and easy introduction to digital photography! Learn to get the most from your cameras automatic mode, how to use flash effectively, and master the macro feature " all in a fun and non-technical manner. Workshop includes classroom instruction, outdoor photo shoot, working lunch and a discussion about equipment readiness including useful information about camera batteries, digital media cards and camera care. Plenty of time for questions and answers, concluding with an introduction to artistic composition " how to take great photos of any subject.
Instructor: Jim Henderson, award winning serious amateur photographer of LaGrange, Georgia.
Fee: $70; includes lunch and course syllabus.
Bring your digital camera, owners manual, plenty of charged batteries, and storage media. Dress casually in layers for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.

Taking Your Photography to the Next Level: Creative Photography Beyond the Auto Mode

Saturday, September 13, 2008, 9:30 a.m. " 4:30 p.m.
This course is designed for the beginner or experienced digital photographer who is interested in moving beyond the cameras auto mode into the world of creative photography. Your instructor will walk you through the fundamentals of photography in an easy-to-understand manner. Explore many of your cameras features that are unlocked when you move beyond the auto mode. Practice your new skills in a photo shoot inside Callaway Gardens. After the shoot and a working lunch with the instructor, there will be a discussion covering a number of mini-topics, a question and answer session, and a preview of upcoming classes.
Instructor: Jim Henderson, award winning serious amateur photographer of LaGrange, Georgia.
Fee: $70; includes lunch and course syllabus.
Bring your digital camera, owners manual, plenty of charged batteries, and storage media. Dress casually in layers for the weather and wear comfortable shoes

Mastering Exposure: Intermediate Topics in Digital Photography
Saturday, October 4, 2008, 9:30 a.m. " 4:00 p.m.
This workshop is designed for the experienced digital photographer interested in using the advanced features of the camera to get perfect exposures in every shooting situation. The course includes a brief discussion of the fundamentals of photography, understanding and using the histogram to evaluate your exposures, understanding how metering works and the various metering modes, using exposure compensation, using exposure bracketing, using exposure lock and more. The instructor illustrates the various concepts and shows their practical use with his own images. In the afternoon session, ample time is allotted for questions.
Instructor: Jim Henderson, award winning serious amateur photographer of LaGrange, Georgia.
Fee: $70; includes lunch and course syllabus.
Bring your digital camera, owners manual, plenty of charged batteries, and storage media. Dress casually in layers for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.

Art and Garden Workshops
Creative Botanical Journal
Saturday, August 23, 2008, 10:00 a.m. " 4:00 p.m.
In this fun, fast-paced botanical journal workshop, participants will create and take home an original, bound journal of their own design; hand-carved rubber stamps; supplies for image transfer and instructions. Techniques include botanical drawings, paper photo transfers, carving rubber stamps, collage techniques in combination with watercolor and ink, innovative design ideas for recording information about plants. Open to all skill levels.
Instructor: Val Webb
Fee: $175 includes all materials

Victorian Santa Gourd Art Workshop
Saturday, September 6, 2008, 10:00 a.m. " 12:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. " 4:00 p.m.
Create an Old World, traditional painted Victorian Santa on a gourd. Learn about growing, drying and preparing natures pottery and creating your unique design.
All materials included.
Instructor: Billie Strickland
Fee: $50 includes all materials

Architecture Drawing in the Landscape
Saturday and Sunday, September 20-21, 2008, 10:00 a.m. " 4:00 p.m.
Learn the techniques to represent three-dimensional objects on a flat picture plane. Instruction includes how to draw things the way we see them and how to create atmospheric effects. We will be using structures in the Gardens for drawing on-site. No experience necessary.
Instructor: Durinda Cheek
Fee: $150 Materials: $25 available from the instructor. Bring a camp stool or chair.

Chinese Brush Painting
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Session 1: Sunflowers 9:30 a.m. " 12:30 p.m.
Session 2: Irises 1:00 p.m. " 4:00 p.m.
Learn the time-honored principles of Chinese philosophy and culture while working with bamboo brushes and using water color on rice paper. No previous art training required.
Instructor: Tehwan Tso.
Fee: $60 plus materials
Classes are open to all ages. Students under 9 should sign up with a parent. The 2nd family member receives a 20% discount on class fee. Tools and supplies available to purchase. The beginners set is $30. Returning students may bring their own supplies and pay $5 consumable fee.

Pine Needle Basket Workshop
Saturday-Sunday, October 4-5, 2008, 9:30 a.m. " 12:30 p.m. both days
Learn how to use pine needles from long leaf pines to make baskets and various other items using coil basketry techniques. This beginners class will cover the basic skills needed to make a pine needle basket. When your project is complete, you will have a basket reflecting your own taste and design. All the supplies included.
Minimum: 4; Maximum: 12
Instructor: Talitha Norris
Fee: $75

Fall Watercolor Landscapes
Saturday, October 11, 2008, 9:00 a.m. " 4:00 p.m.
Join artist Ralph Taylor as he shares the secrets of fast flowing landscape painting. In this one-day workshop, you will complete at least three paintings in the wet on wet method. You will learn methods of using more pigment and color in your paintings. Open to all skill levels. Supply list will be sent with registration confirmation.
Minimum: 6, Maximum: 20
Instructor: Ralph Taylor
Fee: $75

Capturing Fall Foliage in Watercolor at Callaway Gardens
Saturday-Sunday, November 8-9, 2008, 10:00 a.m. " 3:00 p.m. both days
Paint the splendor of autumn colors at Callaway Gardens from direct observation of nature. Weather permitting, well be outdoors. In case of rain, well paint indoors. Workshop topics include simplifying composition while painting on location, mixing colors to capture the fall landscape and painting trees. Teaching approaches include demonstrations, instruction, critique and individual coaching. No previous art experience necessary. All levels of painters welcome. Demonstrations will be in watercolor; however, artists are welcome to use the medium of their choice.
Minimum: 9, Maximum: 16
Instructor: Pat Fiorello
Fee: $255 included workshop and 2 box lunches

Holiday Workshops
Miniature Gourd Ornaments Workshop
Saturday, November 1, 2008, 10:00 a.m. " 12:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. " 4:00 p.m.
Learn about growing, drying and preparing natures pottery and creating your unique design. Create a couple unique holiday ornaments from natural materials.
All materials included.
Instructor: Billie Strickland
Fee: $35 includes all material

Holiday Wreath-making Workshop
Saturday, December 6, 2008, 9:30 a.m. " 12:00 noon
Create your own custom-made wreath from fresh greenery. Our experienced Horticulturists and Volunteers will help you with the design. Join us to make as many wreaths as your jolly fingers can handle! Make one for your home or make two, one to keep and one to give to a friend or family member. Bring pruners!
Instructors: Patricia Collins and Katie Steinhoff; Callaway Gardens Education Department
Fee: $45 per wreath

Holiday Tweets for Wildlife Family Workshop
Saturday, December 6, 2008, 1:30 p.m. " 3:00 p.m.
Parents and children create edible ornaments for wildlife. Share the harvest with our feathered friends by creating a unique sunflower wreath, functional outdoor ornament bird feeders, and other holiday decorations from natural products.
Instructors: Patricia Collins and Katie Steinhoff; Callaway Gardens Education Department
Fee: $35 per family

Holiday Topiary or Centerpiece Workshop
Saturday, December 13, 2008, 9:30 a.m. " 12:00 p.m.
Choose from a tree-shaped topiary or centerpiece to create an evergreen holiday arrangement for a tabletop or fireplace mantle display. Well adorn an oasis form with sprigs of fresh pine, juniper, and cedar that will last through the holiday season. Berries, seeds and fruits of the season will complete the design to bring holiday cheer to any home. Bring pruners!
Instructors: Patricia Collins and Katie Steinhoff; Callaway Gardens Education Department
Fee: $45 per decoration

Take a Hike!
Join us for a hike in The Preserve at Callaway Gardens, an area accessible to visitors only on guided programs. Trails have a natural, uneven surface and require sturdy walking shoes. In case of inclement weather, hikes and walks may be canceled. Registration required; directions sent with confirmation letter.

Hiking the Ridge: A Pine Mountain Trek
Saturday, October 4, 2008, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; ages 12 and older
6 miles; moderately strenuous
Fee: $7 members; $8 non-members

Columbus Day Hike
Monday, October 13, 2008, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; ages 10 and older
2.5 miles; moderately strenuous
Fee: $5 members; $6 non-members

Autumn Adventure Hike
Saturday, November 1, 2008, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; ages 12 and older
5.5 miles; moderately strenuous
Fee: $7 members; $8 non-members

Special Events
Smaller Gardens: Real Solutions: A Horticulture Magazine Symposium with Nan Sinton

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Learn how to design and plant in limited space with a host of experts presenting Successful Planting in Shade & Sun, brought to you by Horticulture magazine and Callaway Gardens. Speakers include Helen Dillon Down to Earth Gardening Working with the Reality of Your Site; John Elsley Hostas, Hellebores & Hydrangeas; C. Colston Burrell Natural Design for the Shaded Garden; and Stephanie Cohen Light Fantastic " Transitioning from Sun to the Edge of Shade. For details and to register, visit hortprograms.com or request a brochure by calling toll-free at 877-GDN-PROG (877-436-7764). The symposium is Callaway Gardens is offering special overnight packages for participants that include a Saturday Behind-the-Scenes tour of Callaway Gardens. Simply call 1-800-CALLAWAY (225-5292) for reservations.

Enrollment is limited and preregistration is required for all programs. Programs fill quickly, so register soon. Workshop fees include admission to Callaway Gardens. To register call the Education Department at 1-800-CALLAWAY (225-5292) ext. 5153, 706-663-5153 or email education@callawaygardens.org or check out education event listings at www.callawaygardens.org and click on Education.

For overnight accommodations for any of these workshops or hikes, ask for the special workshop rate starting at $109 in the Mountain Creek Inn at 1-800-CALLAWAY (225-5292).

Callaway Gardens, a premier luxury resort and conference center in Georgia, is owned by the non-profit Ida Cason Callaway Foundation (ICCF). Within the 13,000 acres of Callaway Gardens is a resort, preserve, residential community, almost 100,000 square feet of meeting space, 931 guest rooms, restaurants, shops, golf, tennis, fishing, shooting club, gardens, butterfly conservatory, horticultural center, chapel, inland beach, nature trails, and additional attractions. For more than 50 years Callaway Gardens has provided a place of relaxation, inspiration and a better understanding of the living world for millions of visitors. Callaway Gardens is committed to its mission of environmental education and land stewardship for the benefit of future generations.

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

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Rachel M. Crumbley, Media & Public Relations
Callaway Gardens
706-663-5187 (desk)
706-663-5068 (fax)
rcrumbley@callawaygardens.com