This estate has been preserved by five generations of local families. It is open to the public for community enjoyment. The home is open for tour, however, no pictures are allowed. It is worth the fee to see the home, and take time to visit the gardens.
The Gardens
The Home from the garden..
The Home is decorated for holidays and the Visitor Center hosts workshops. Music and other venues also occur in the gardens.
This lovely antebellum home was the residence of Benjamin Harvey Hill, a Georgia lawyer, and senator in the 18th century. It is a fine example of the Greek Revival Period. In the early 1850’s, the home was built over 2 years by architect Nelson Franklin Tyler. While no original furnishings remain, the members of the La Grange Women’s Club, who currently own the estate have received rich donations of period pieces to adorn it. Bellevue was purchased by the Fuller E. Callaway Foundation in 1941, and gifted to the Women’s Club. Mr. Callaway was a wealthy resident who owned over 20 businesses in La Grange.
Some of the home’s beautiful rooms.
Bellevue is available for social and business events. Interested? Email residenthostbellevue@hotmail.com. Rates are reasonable and resident manager well versed in these functions. There are ample kitchen spaces, bathrooms, parking.
When I stopped at LaGrange was unaware that I would find a town with so many wedding venues. Nutwood Winery is nestled within the rolling hills of Georgia as according to its pamphlet. The ten acre farm has a 6,000 square foot Tasting Room next to the historic mansion. 200 pecan trees adorn the property.
Besides a wine tasting room, handling private events such as weddings, the winery also has weekend music venues. Was told by locals this venue has great wine, and a delicious cafe menu items.
706-882-5295
1339 Upper Big Springs Road
LaGrange, Georgia 30241
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Decided to stop in La Grange to break up the long trip back. La Grange has much to offer, and will be discussing the following in the upcoming blogs:
So, let’s get a move on with my favorite stop of the visit, The Wild Animal Safari.
What fun! It’s like going to Africa.
And don’t forget to buy animal food when purchasing the tickets.
Cost is $30/per adult, and vehicles are available to rent if you don’t want to use your own. Animals do get near the cars so if you own something posh consider the rental. And roads are quite bumpy, drive extremely slow, and watch every direction.
The Entrance..
The Giraffe
The Park has some lovely habitats for the animals. Nice to see.
Some final pictures.
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