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• 50th anniversary of the family-oriented Summer Family Adventure program, the vaction-within-the-vacation for parents
• Home of the world's largest, inland, manmade beach - Robin Lake Beach
• Celebrating the 25th Southern Gardening Symposium in 2011
• Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Callaway School of the Needlearts in 2011
• 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 world
• 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