The South's Most Beloved Holiday Tradition Lights Up Callaway Resort & Gardens

PINE MOUNTAIN, Ga. The holidays are calling and Callaway Resort & Gardens invites holiday travelers to experience the magic of the season at Fantasy in Lights®, one of the nation’s most celebrated holiday light displays. Running November 14, 2025 through January 4, 2026, the iconic event transforms Callaway’s 2,500-acre property into a dazzling winter wonderland, drawing families, couples, and holiday enthusiasts from across the Southeast and beyond.

Recognized as “The South’s Most Beloved Holiday Tradition,” Fantasy in Lights features more than 10 million twinkling lights along a seven-mile scenic drive or 45-minute narrated trolley ride, offering guests an immersive journey through enchanting holiday scenes set against Callaway’s natural landscape.
New for 2025, guests will experience the debut of “Song of the Trees,” a breathtaking symphony of synchronized light and music that turns the forest into a glowing, immersive spectacle. The event also introduces refreshed classic displays, reimagined fan-favorite light tunnels, and enhanced scenes that ensure each visit feels both nostalgic and new.

Beyond the lights, the holiday experience continues in Callaway’s expanded Christmas Village, where visitors can enjoy festive shopping, seasonal treats, hot chocolate and s’mores, and memorable visits with Santa. Additional special experiences throughout the season include Breakfast with Santa, and Snowflake Lane.

For those looking to turn the experience into a full holiday getaway, Callaway Resort & Gardens offers a variety of overnight accommodation options that place guests right in the heart of the holidays. Visitors can choose from cozy lodge rooms, spacious villas, or private cottages nestled throughout the property, many within easy access of Fantasy in Lights and other seasonal attractions. Exclusive overnight packages make it easy to stay and play, bundling event tickets, accommodations, and special holiday perks, allowing guests to slow down, savor the season, and enjoy multiple nights of festive experiences without ever leaving the resort.

Located just over an hour from Atlanta, Fantasy in Lights is an easy holiday escape and a timely favorite for travelers seeking festive experiences in the region. Fantasy in Lights continues to set the standard for holiday experiences in the South, combining scale, innovation, and heartwarming tradition, making it a must-see holiday event. Learn more, or book tickets to Fantasy in Lights here: https://www.callawaygardens.com/beach/events/fantasy-in-lights/

About Callaway Resort & Gardens:
Located in Pine Mountain, Georgia, Callaway Resort & Gardens spans 2,500 acres of natural beauty, offering a timeless escape for guests. Established in 1952 by Cason and Ida Callaway, this cherished destination features stunning gardens, which are home to world-famous azaleas and a tropical Butterfly Center, alongside a variety of year-round activities like biking, hiking, ziplining, golf, and the Birds of Prey show. Guests can unwind at the AAA Four Diamond-rated Lodge or relax in family-friendly Cottages and Villas equipped with kitchens, fireplaces, and screened patios. With a lakeside beach, luxury spa, and a legacy of creating lasting memories, Callaway Resort & Gardens is now enhanced by Herschend’s family-focused vision and remains a premier Southern retreat. Learn more at www.callawaygardens.com.