Chose tue resort for an anniversary turnaround getaway for me and my husband. It is overrated and over priced. Maybe years ago it was amazing. Event-wise could very well be amazing. Rooms ... No! Walls are thin, heard our neighbor's conversation for a good 4-5 hours til she fell asleep I guess. No microwave. One of the elevators was out of order. Cause delay for everybody. Ice machine on 2nd flor was out of order so we had to go up to the 3rd, with only one operating elevator. Yes I get it- it is a "destiny" resort. I use that loosely. The buffet was tasty but there was not enough options for the price. Hostess needs customer service training. We didn't even know it was buffet til another customer said they just go up and served themselves so we did as well. You all will not believe that thw lights were going out like the fuses were blowing. Not weather but you have too much going on and your breaker can't handle it. But nobody offered any explanation or reasoning. It is funny that we are asked for a deposit for incidentals bit we were not offered any kind of discount or complimentary anything for all that they had going on. We can't charge you a deposit. Please think real hard if you are not golfing, planning to go to their events or you are invited to a wedding just going here for your own celebration and atmosphere... it is not worth it... on another note- it seems like the town in general try to nickel and dime you, hoping you won't look at your receipts. Look at your receipts. Callaway Garden Hotel room 1 1/2 out of 10 for the money. And wifi is slower than a baby turtle. Grounds are beautiful ha a lot of greenery. Japanese Maples and different shrubs 🙃

All things wonderful here for family fun. We especially. I enjoyed the beach party at the lake and the food trucks had such a rousing selection of culinary delights. Having the trolley to transport us around the gardens and to the butterfly center was a plus. Callaway Gardens is being maintained in pristine condition. The amenities are superlative, and the grounds are well kept. The price was a value for all of the fun we had.

Had free tickets to gardens so went the end of September. Not much was happening but we rented bikes for $20 each and took time riding the 10 miles of bike path. It was nice and quiet. We stopped by the chapel which was beautiful and the butterfly aviary which was really neat, so many butterflies. We took a break by the beach and then upon returning the bikes spent some time in the discovery center which had some interesting nature information. Didn’t stay at the lodge

So I only went for the pumpkin patch, however it was so much fun. It wasn’t as big as I expected however the light path at night was fun, our little ones enjoyed it. The food was great and they had a bar for the parents which is a plus ! We will make it back for Christmas!

I took my husband here for a massage and to unwind while on his 34 hour work break. The grounds and venue were beautiful. It was easy to find and access from I65. It was very relaxing. With that said, take your wallet. Everything costs; everything. My husband loved his massage. He said he felt renewed. I had the spa pedicure. It was mediocre and could definitely use some improvement. EVERY one was nice. The workers definitely know what customer service is and they go above and beyond to provide a good experience. The rooms were beautiful, clean and up to date. The cellular service out there is as expected; nonexistent. That’s probably a good thing to unplug and really get you in the relax mode. The caveat? Ordering food in the evening. We wanted to return to the tap room after having enjoyed lunch there but there was a 2 hour wait for food orders. We decided to just get room service. Well, it was absolutely horrible. We ordered room service for dinner around 6pm. An hour later, they called us to say they were out of an item we ordered so my husband kept his room service order and I ordered a pizza from the market. Another hour later the room service food arrives. The pizza from the market was delicious, hot and much better than the burger and fries from room service. Overall: I think it’s a lovely and convenient place for a one or two nighter but we’ve definitely had a better experience for less money.

We get the yearly membership every year and go to quite a few of the events throughout the year. Our kids and us really enjoy it. They have a little bit of something for everyone. It does get busy for special events, but they do a good job of getting people in quickly at the gates considering the amount of people going through. Once you get in the cost of everything is pretty high - like $8 for a basic beer, but that seems almost normal now at places like this. The only real negative is their website. As a member it seems like the website has glitches especially when trying to buy the promised discounted tickets you get with certain membership levels. You can always call or deal with it in person, but in 2025 going quick and digital is what we've come to expect instead of having to sit on hold and wait.

This is our weekend getaway from city. We always have a relaxing time. The resort hasupgraded their amenities. The staff is welcoming and comforting. Great for couples, family, or friends trip.

Excellent service. Cheyenne was a great guide. The obstacles were challenging but fun and doable. Thanks for the birthday gift!

This is our 2nd time experiencing the Tree Top Adventure at Callaway Gardens. They have multiple courses available for all age groups. The courses are definitely work, but we’ll worth the views.

We had a really great time Zip Lining at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia and we especially appreciate our two guides Race and Conner for the great help and instruction along the way. Zip Lining at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia was way more fun than we even expected!

The Discovery/Lake Course is worth every cent and mile traveled to explore it. Our guide Hunter was very thorough on advising us on how to navigate the path. He also made sure to provide us with a special experience while showing off his sick ziplining skills. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for an adrenaline rush and beautiful sights!

Caleb and Cheyanne are amazing! They were so patient and kind. My daughter was so terrified to try this, but they made her feel comfortable and brave. They deserve a raise!

We had a great time. The courses were challenging and we did not feel rushed at all. The first part of our group had been there before and went ahead with another guide. Harrison was our guide and he was super patient and did great. Highly recommend him and the courses.

We did the Discovery Course. Awesome experience all around! Very nice staff that went above and beyond to make it great. We were super late because we got stuck in traffic and later got lost. They went out of their way to get us briefed quickly (since we missed the instructions because we were late) and on our way. I really expected the worst, and they totally surprised me. After being in the car for 3.5 hours, it would have been terrible to be told we couldn’t go. We will definitely be back!

The birds of prey show was very informative. We enjoyed learning about the different birds & watching them. My granddaughter loved the fact that the birds flew close to us in the audience.

Very nice display and store. One of the better parts of Callaway Gardens

It doesn’t matter if you have kids, are a kid, or just feel like a kid… if you are visiting Callaway Gardens you must take the time to visit the Virginia Hand Callaway Discovery Center. This is just a fun place where kids of all ages can learn something new. During our visit they had an exhibit called “Toys, the inside story” and it was a super fun and “hands on” exhibition. Have you ever wondered what makes the buzzing noise inside the game Operation? Well you’ll find out when you visit. Or how do all the gears go in just the right places to make a robot move? The answers might surprise you. Also during our visit there we watched the Birds of Prey show that is performed daily. The keepers of the birds were extremely knowledgeable on each type of bird they brought out and showed off. Although this was in the middle of day and extremely hot, the show was cut a little short just so that the birds didn’t have to spend too much time in this heat. I totally respect that. When you plan your trip to Callaway Gardens, make sure that the Discovery Center along with the Birds of Prey show are on your schedule. You will not be disappointed.

Absolutely wonderful experience it’s quiet and has a few things to check out make sure to visit Mr Derrick at the home made birdhouse stand he’s awesome and has a interesting story or two to tell

educational, interesting for kids and adults. teaches conservation and protection of animals

A fun visit as part of the overall experience. The birds of prey show is always a highlight as are the numerous dioramas in the halls. There also a little history center right up front and a gift shop. A quieter place than most of the crowded areas at Callaway with some nice places to walk around outside.

My grandchildren love it here! There are so many exhibits and activities to help them learn about nature.

The highlight was the butterfly house! It was so cool! We were there when the blue-winged butterflies were in season, and they were gorgeous and everywhere! I loved the exotic plants spread everywhere, and we even saw a turtle! And a leaf butterfly! Go, it's definitely worth it!

A beautiful place to see butterflies in the middle of Callaway Gardens The Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center is located in the heart of Callaway Gardens. It is a beautiful and relaxing stop for anyone visiting the area. You’ll need access to Callaway Gardens to enter, but it’s well worth it. The center has its own parking lot with about 50 spaces. Outside the building on the side away from teh parking lot are some ver colorful flower beds and nicely landscaped designs that set the tone as you drive up and before you even step inside. The butterfly part of the building is an impressive two-story glass structure that is obviously filled with natural light. Upon entering, you’ll find a small foyer with a pretty well-stocked gift shop on the right and the entrance to the butterfly garden on the left. Visitors enter at the upper level and can walk down gently sloped paths to the lower level, watching butterflies flutter among tropical plants and flowers along the way. Depending on the time of year, there are usually plenty of butterflies to see in every direction, making it a photographer’s dream. The overall atmosphere is peaceful, warm, and immersive. It’s definitely one of the highlights of Callaway Gardens and one of the most memorable, serene experiences you’ll find anywhere in the Pine Mountain area.

On a very quiet day, we were just in time for Butterfly 101. It was a very informative explanation of butterflies and their life cycle. My apologies for not remembering our leaders name. She has a passion for butterflies. Just slow down a bit in the presentation. Later we enjoyed a leisurely stroll through the conservatory where we saw so many butterflies. Fun to spot them and have them flittering around.we did see a “wooing” by a male who attempted to be accepted by the female for his dance. He must have danced 5 minutes but was still rejected. Hopefully I can attach the one minute video of his wooing dance later from my phone.

Once you've paid to enter the park, all the other attractions are basically free including this one. Always enjoyed visiting as a child and my last trip there in August was the best. So many butterflies and many more hatching right out front. A great place to take little ones, but keep an eye on them.

An excellent experience for children and adults who enjoy butterflies. Our favorite time of year to go is in September when the beautiful Blue Morpho butterflies are released, but any time of year is great!

An awesome experience. Adults and children will enjoy walking through the small indoor garden being surrounded by fluttering butterflies!

Take your time to fully enjoy this center! So many things to learn see,enjoy! Loved it!

A place of beauty, calm and grace, A fun-filled, blooming, wondrous space. With flowers bright in every hue, And endless things for one to do. The birds of prey soared through the sky, With lessons neat and spirits high. Though azaleas missed their grand display, The trail still charmed us all the way. The butterfly house—what a dream! With wings that flutter, glide, and gleam. Among the blooms they danced and played, A memory that will never fade. Yet finding paths was not so neat, The map led down a tricky street. One-way roads and locked-up gates— I looped the highway, tempting fate. Much better just to walk the land, Through wooded trails so richly planned. Though long the trek, it brought me peace, And gave my wandering soul release. The fee was steep—thirty and change, A bit too much within my range. Twenty would be fair, I’d say, Five more to see where butterflies play. But even so, it brought delight, From morning sun to evening light. With joy and awe my heart was stirred, A place I’d visit undeterred.

Disappointing. My first trip here was in the late 70s with my family and my recollection was that it was full of beautiful azaleas, foliage and landscaping. Fast-forward 50 years, the lovely greenery, beautiful azaleas, and well kept landscaping are missing. I never heard my father complain about the roads, but I did it for him as I tried to navigate the impossible street signs and cartoonish road maps. The one bright spot of our entire experience was the birds of prey exhibit. For the ticket price, you would expect so much more. Cannot recommend.

Beautiful scenery and great place for a family gathering, a company retreat, GA governments looking for a spot to host GOV employees and institutions. Its not an atmosphere for the single fun life. Beautiful recharging place though. There’s a few mishaps at the beginning, but everything smooth over. For your coffee lovers. They have a Starbucks coffee beans inside and make fresh coffee. The lake could add some jet skis👀. Overall I let the photos speak for themselves.

We admittedly went at the wrong time (late summer bleh) so there wasn't anything blooming at all. But being able to drive to the different locations was nice. We caught the tail end of a carnivorous bird show (no pun intended), and it was cool that the bird flew all around us, friendly-like. The highlight was the butterfly house! It was so cool! We were there when the blue-winged butterflies were in season, and they were gorgeous and everywhere! I loved the exotic plants spread everywhere, and we even saw a turtle!

Pumpkins at Callaway is always fun! This was our second time going and the entertainment was great! Not much changed from the year before but still fun. Would suggest maybe more carnival type games and entertainment. Add some more food options. But overall a fun experience for family and kids.

Always beautiful, it had been a few years since I last went. I will say this time I was pretty irritated that it was very difficult to leave. Most the exits were closed, so was on of the main roads, and the only way to leave was labeled "cottages residents only" so we drove around for about 30 mins till I found a staff member to ask.

I really enjoyed this place it was a bit out of my comfort zone but it was a date with my husband. The scenery, butterflies & the animals was all so lovely to take in. The chapel was beautiful you get to learn so much about the butterflies, bugs & plants there are. The entrance is a bit expensive 2 adults for $60 but we were there for about 3 hours so I enjoyed it. The food option is a bit limited but there’s salads/sandwich/burger/fries and tenders.

We participated in Celebrate Trail Day today by riding the trail end to end. Now, we have ebikes so don't go thinking we are all that 🤓. Trail, today, had many walkers and riders of all ages. Give it a go. You'll have fun.

Love hiking in this beautiful park. We have now hiked all 23 miles of The Pine Mountain Trail and the 2.8 mile Boot Top Trail which makes the Dowdell Trail Loop. The view is beautiful from Dowdell Knob, this was FDR’s favorite spot to contemplate the world’s problems. This is a great park to hike during the winter. The walk to cascade falls is a nice walk from either side. The Pine Mountain trail part of the Overlook Loop gives some great views (correction made from owner comment, thanks). I found the park staff at the Visitor’s Center very helpful. The Pine Mountain Trail Association does a great job keeping the trails in good shape and the signage is excellent. This is particularly helpful for day hikers and people who hike the loops. We hiked some of the sections out and back, some of the sections as part of loops, and some sections where we left vehicles at both ends.

This place is beautiful!! It has a bunch of trails, and the popular one follows a creek that leads to some waterfalls! Worth visiting, pace yourself.

I called this trail the Appalachian trail light. It is a perfect trail for training for harder trails. It is just difficult enough to be interesting for beginners. It is also great for daylights and there are a lot of loop trails. Start at warm springs for the best views of waterfalls like Cascade falls,. I made it suffered there are multiple campsites along the trail. The views from dowdell's knob are amazing. Have fun!

This is a very unique state park. I like the history and nature. Where I can get away from society be at one with the woods for a short time to decompress and reset myself while exploring the awesome woods.

We hiked the Pine Mountain Trail. Great hike. We saw deer, spiders, birds and lots of mushrooms. The visitor center is nice as well. Lots of souvenir items and the staff are friendly.

Love FDR State Park, great place to hike and take in some great views. Some trails can be a little challenging but that's what makes it worthwhile.

We stayed at Callaway this weekend leading into Monday. Sunday night we chose to eat on property at the Piedmont Dining Room. It sounds like a Cafeteria but it was 💯 better than that. I got the Ribeye, medium rare, of course. My wife ordered the Airline Chicken. Both dishes were delicious. Well seasoned... sides were as well... Our service was fast and friendly. I would do it again.

We had dinner at Piedmont while visiting the Fantasy in Lights. It seemed like they were short-staffed and spent a lot of time serving water, when they could’ve saved time by leaving a pitcher at each table. The food was okay, but the service could use some improvement.

Two day stay at The Lodge at Callaway Gardens. My wife and I enjoyed Coastal Seafood night last Friday- had reservation but there was plenty of seating. Dinner was buffet style all-you-can-eat. Food and service was great! A little pricey but considering all you can eat shrimp, crab legs, salad, beef, chicken, pork tenderloins, green beans, slaw, potatoes, dessert bar - not bad. Also had a station for made to order shrimp and grits.Good sweet tea by the way. Next morning — we came for the breakfast bar - all the usual items including a station for made to order omelettes. Again food and service were great!

This is a buffet style restaurant. You can order food from casons restaurant menu. The buffet is 55 dollars. With alot of options

The food was ok, but the pastries were better. The eggs and fried potatoes were kind of bland. The price was way more than we had planned to spend. My husband found a menu somewhere on the internet and thought it'd be about $13.50 per person for the buffet. We never saw a posted price anywhere, until we got our bill. It was $21.95 per person. For likely powdered eggs, we sure felt short-changed for the price. The staff was friendly and the place was convenient and really nice, but we made sure to go elsewhere for our next breakfast. The bill was charged to our room, instead of us getting to pay while in the restaurant.

We came here looking for a nice dinner. We have never been, but we're seated in a nice booth, greeted by a very pleasant waitress. We had seen the menu online and my husband was ready for a steak. Nope! We were told it was buffet only tonight, $55/person for hot dogs and hamburgers. When I asked about the prime rib or steak we were explained that the restaurant was not serving the regular menu, only the hot dogs and hamburgers. I would be pretty upset if I paid $110+ tax for hot dogs and hamburgers. We left. The waitress was wonderful, but the restaurant should be ashamed of themselves for those inflated prices for street fare.

We came to the resort for a 2-day conference and ate here for Lunch on the first day. There were 5 of us. Our waitress was nice but never asked if we wanted anything besides water. All the food was yummy, but there were some issues: -I ordered the French dip, which was yummy, but the aju was cold. -Two people ordered the soup of the day, which was steak and potatoes, which they said was yummy but had a large amount of fat. -One person got a flatbread, which was with so much garlic it burned to eat.

Chicken tenders and biscuits were amazing! Great service and even better views!

Whenever we come to Callaway Gardens, we always make a stop here for a lunch. We waited about 10 minutes for a table, so not too bad. It gave us a chance to check out the nice store area. First off, that cinnamon bread stuff is to die for! Outstanding flavor!! We each ordered salads as our entree. Nice toppings on both. Good tastes. The biggest issue was the level of service. It was just slow. Our server looked to be having to bring out the food to all the tables rather than just take care of his own. It took 20 minutes from the time I asked for the check until I was paid out. Just way too long. Still, with the food and nice atmosphere, we will be back for another round.

First time here. Went around 1130, very busy but got a table immediately. Had pot pie, catfish plate and 2 waters..$38. Waiter was inattentive but all the staff minus the lady at the very front in the store, looked like they rather be anywhere else but there. Food was crackle barrel like. Catfish and hush puppies were the only hot and decently tasting thing. Catfish was not over breaded but could use more seasoning, actually all the food needs more seasoning. In no way, shape or form was that nearly the world's famous pot pie. Very bland and tastes premade, clearly as u can see the crust top comes right off. We didn't ever get our bread brought out to the table either. Got one coconut cream truffle on the way out...that was delicious! One and done is good for me!

We had a great lunch here! Everyone was very friendly and the food was great. The cornbread and biscuits they serve are so good. The view is outstanding. It’s fun to shop at their store afterwards. We will definitely be back.

Had lunch a month ago, was disappointed in the food. Thought we would give another try. Today the food was once again disappointing. The burger was pricy, that we knew in advance. The bun was cold and not toasted as described, the other ingredients onion ring, fried green tomato, etc were also cold, the meat was okay. We will not be back. The dining area could use some cleaning.

The food was nothing special. The sides lack seasoning, the fried green tomato sandwich was the worse I’ve ever had (Mayo base something with sweet jam, cucumber, cheese, on toast)… my friend enjoyed his pork chops and my side salad and fried okra was good. They weren’t busy… I came just for the view and didn’t like the fact they wouldn’t allow us to sit at a table that seats more people where we could lookout the Windows and enjoy the view… the main reason for our hot in a half hour trip. The first waitress we had wasn’t friendly and she left without letting us know something else would be taking over. Thank goodness the other lady was much more pleasant. Won’t be back and wouldn’t recommend. Neither of us were pleased.

We arrived today around 10:40am for breakfast. The website says they are open for breakfast until 11am. The hostess walked up and didn’t acknowledge us and fumbled papers around and then 5 minutes later looked at us and told us that they are not taking anyone else for breakfast. We asked for the manager, Ron, and he came out and was not sympathetic. I explained that today is our wedding anniversary and that we had driven in from out of town. He reiterated that they would not seat us for breakfast. This was very disappointing and poor customer service. They were so nonchalant about it as if they did not care at all. They should update the website to say what time they stop seating people for breakfast.

The manager is Racist my husband went in there with workers mind you he’s always gone to Subway’s and they always understand. She was acting frustrated like she didn’t understand and at one point Started raising her voice, so my husband started raising his voice too. She said you know how to say chipotle and mayonnaise you know English say it right. that’s when I stepped in and she started raising her voice at me & I told her not yell at me because I wasn’t yelling the she said that’s just how she talks. Do not recommend this place I wish I could post a video but It won’t let me as you can see in the video. She was just standing there telling him to say correctly in English.

Stopped off after a bike ride for a bite to eat. Initially, the young lady was working along but doing very well. Ordered, ate. No issues to speak of besides the dining room being a bit untidy. But, when only one is working I can see why it would be hard to get to when you're busy. No complaints. 👍

They refuse all coupons all together. They don't care if it digital or paper. They denied they all at Pine Mountain location. I take business to another subway that accept coupons. If I could contact corporate I would tell corporate about how this location denies coupons but yet one website it said as long as they good they have to take them for digital. Paper coupons they can have choice if it said participating U.S. restaurants. I wouldn't recommend this location for any visitors coming to visit the area.

I just left this particular location. The girl they had in there was alone for starters. That’s not safe, small town or not. Secondly she had a smart mouth. I asked her about the cheese because I can’t see it. We can see all the other sandwich items, but not the cheese. I asked her what the cheeses were, as in how they looked. She’s like, “there’s a list right there?”. Yea, I can read quite well, but what normal person knows what Monterey Jack cheese looks like just off the name? Girl, SHOW ME THE CHEESE? I came on behalf of my parents, but I won’t be back.

I went in yesterday (10/10/2024 @ 1:30pm). I told the first lady what type of sandwich I wanted the bread cheese and I wanted it toasted. She put it in the toaster then the other girl who was going to do the topping took it out but I asked her to change gloves and thats when all hell broke out. I asked her to change gloves even said please but I asked her to change because the gloves she had on she had on when she wiped food off the counter she had them on when she went to the back to get a container. I said can you please change your gloves then she started to get very rude and then the other lady jumped in. It was a simple request and I even said please. Very rude!

February 22, 2024 2:20pm Disrespectful Personnel called back to let them know they left my tomatoes off didn’t cut my onions or bell peppers & gave wrong dressing in bag. I was just gone ask could I bring back get the things that was missing and stuff. The lady told me she didn’t have time for me my complaints n not fixing to argue. I said no 1 is arguing but put your manager on please since u don’t have time for a customer. Hung up I called back she still in back ground being rude after another young lady answered and was very polite n said the lady that was being rude was the manager LoL I said can u take my number to have your area manager call me This was the Worst Customer Service disrespectful person in management they could have Subway definitely needs to do better

The employees are rude to customers. I've been going to this location for years and in 2022, the quality of service and food has gone downhill. The store is dirty and the employees are disrespectful to tourists in Pine Mountain. The food is ok, but not worth going through how the employees will treat you when you visit this location. Go to 3 Little Pigs instead where they appreciate tourists and will provide excellent customer service and quality food.