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THE 2006
COMPLIMENTARY
PINE MOUNTAIN AREA
EXPERIENCE GATEWAY TO CALLAWAY GARDENS速
PINE MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA
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Pine Mountain
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN • LOCAL ARTS AND Pine Mountain, located an hour southwest of Atlanta, is known as the Gateway to Callaway Gardens.® Callaway Gardens® attracts thousands of tourists to its lovely gardens, its world-class golf courses, its man-made beach, and a host of activities and events throughout the year. Day Tours Look for Group Day Tour information for groups of six
Browse cozy shops filled with antiques and collectibles.
or more people at our website www.pinemountain.org
PINE MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA, APPEARS TO BE ANOTHER
CIVIC CLUBS
small Southern town at first glance. But look again and you see
Rotary Club
that every downtown building is occupied and every store is
Meets every Wednesday at
filled with mer-
7:45 a.m. at Callaway Garden®’s
chandise. These
Mountain Creek® Inn.
shops are locally
Kiwanis Club
owned and some
Meets every Tuesday at
of the merchan-
12:00 p.m. at Wachovia Bank.
dise is made by
Lion’s Club
local craftsmen,
Meets first and third Monday
artists and arti-
of every month at 7:30 p.m. at
sans. You won’t
Callaway Garden®’s Mountain
find these shops
Creek™ Inn.
replicated in malls all across America. Every
A blacksmith works on his craft.
one is different, with its own distinctive charm and personality. Here you may discover one-of-a-kind artwork, jewelry or antiques. Each shop offers its own discoveries and unexpected treasures to delight the visitor. 8
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For a list of churches, temples and other places of worship, please contact Pine Mountain TourismAssociation at (706) 663-4000 or 1 (800) 441-3502.
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CRAFTS • ANTIQUING • SHOPPING • DINING • HORSEBACK RIDING IN 1882 THE COMMUNITY, FORMERLY KNOWN AS CHIPLEY, grew up around a rail-
wide selection of both casual and gourmet
road that delivered cotton from the farms. The
restaurants. And although each restaurant
marked importance of railroads in those years
serves unique food, they all serve it with a
drove Pine Mountain to flourish right around
warm side of down-home hospitality.
Dining, too, is a pleasure here, with a
the railroad bed. Pine Mountain’s spring-fed water supply is another claim to fame for the area. About 50 million gallons of water are pumped from King’s Gap Spring each year. This water goes to more than 1,400 Pine Mountain residents as well as the state park. Spend a day strolling down Pine Mountain’s picturesque streets and exploring some of its unique boutiques. You will find a treasuretrove of original paintings, pottery and jewelry, handmade by local artist and craftsmen, not to mention everything you could ever need for the garden. In addition, this town is an antique lover’s paradise. Shoppers will discover distinctive furniture, hard-to-find china and silverware, and delightful collections of all kinds. No matter what your taste, there’s a treasure waiting to go home with you as a gift or a reminder of the great times you had in Pine Mountain.
Downtown Pine Mountain. www.pinemountain.org
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Callawayy Gardens
®
A PLACE OF EXCITING DISCOVERIES
VIRGINIA HAND CALLAWAY DISCOVERY
Today, just as in 1952, Lake View Golf Course offers pleasingly wide fairways and beautiful scenery.
For families in search of an affordable and fun-filled vacation, nature lovers seek-
attend workshops, and discover all Callaway
ing unspoiled beauty, and anyone needing a
Gardens has to offer.
place to rest and reflect, the Gardens has
• John A. Sibley Horticultural Center, a
maintained its quality, integrity and unique
magnificent indoor/outdoor facility featuring
personality for more than half a century. In
extraordinary horticultural displays that
2002, on the 50th anniversary of the open-
gardeners and non-gardeners alike find
ing of the Gardens, Callaway rededicated
fascinating.
itself to its important mission of environmen-
• Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center, an enchanting glass-enclosed conservatory that
tal education and land stewardship. Today, Callaway Gardens® is a combination of cultivated gardens and natural
is home to 1,000 colorful, exotic butterflies. • Ida Cason Callaway Memorial Chapel,
woodlands open to the general public, and
a lovely stone chapel nestled in the woods
a full-service resort that offers all the
alongside a lake and babbling stream.
amenities to make any visit a pleasure. The Gardens contains scenic vistas plus
• Callaway Brothers Azalea Bowl, a 40-acre azalea garden that’s spectacular not only in the spring, but all year round.
such unique attractions as the: • Virginia Hand Callaway Discovery Center, the central hub of the Gardens where guests take in exhibits and displays,
• Miles of nature and bike trails. In the Callaway Gardens Resort, guests can stay overnight in the Mountain Creek® Inn, Mountain Creek® Villas or The
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Southern Pine® Cottages. A large selection of
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CENTER • CALLAWAY BROTHERS AZALEA BOWL • CECIL B. DAY BUTTERFLY CENTER restaurants satisfies every hunger, while many unique shops make the perfect place for an afternoon of browsing. The Preserve at Callaway Gardens is several thousand acres of land maintained in an almost natural state with only minimal and very controlled access by the public to minimize humans’ effect on the land. Here, floristic studies and other important environmental research are conducted. At Longleaf, the Community at Callaway Gardens, the original plan of Cason and Virginia Callaway to build a residential communi-
Cason J. Callaway found the Plumleaf azalea during a hike in the 1930s. This signature plant of Callaway blooms natively only within a 100-mile radius.
ty within the Gardens is fulfilled. This environmentally sensitive
The Southern Pine® Conference Center,
neighborhood appeals to those who share a
which was the first business conference
love and respect of the land just as the
center in the world to earn the prestigious
Callaways did. Longleaf residents have daily
Leadership in Energy and Environmental
access to Callaway Gardens and they soon
Design (LEED) Medal of Certification from
discover that at Callaway, every season of
the U.S. Green Building Council. This
the year is spectacular!
distinction indicates that this facility is an environmentally sensitive and healthy place.
A NATURAL SETTING FOR MEETINGS, WEDDINGS, REUNIONS AND MORE Callaway Gardens’ almost 100,000
The Southern Pine® Conference Center is designed for meetings, dining and cottage check-ins. Its 54,000 square feet include
square feet of meeting space make it the per-
22,000 square feet of meeting and function
fect choice for corporate meetings, beautiful
space strategically situated alongside 155
weddings, memorable family reunions and
charming, two-bedroom cottages.
more throughout the year.
The architecture of the conference center
The highlight of the meeting space is
creates a series of connected spaces that
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PME07 Editorial
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The 2007
COMPLIMENTARY
Pine Mountain Area
EXPERIENCE GATEWAY TO CALLAWAY GARDENS速
PINE MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA
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Pine Mountain
Historic Downtown • Local Pine Mountain, located an hour southwest of Atlanta, is known as the Gateway to Callaway Gardens.® Callaway Gardens® attracts thousands of tourists to its lovely gardens, its world-class golf courses, its man-made beach, and a host of activities and events throughout the year. Day Tours Look for Group Day Tour information for groups of six or more people at our website www.pinemountain.org
Browse cozy shops filled with antiques and collectibles.
LOCATED ONLY ONE HOUR SOUTHWEST OF Atlanta, the charming town of Pine Mountain enjoys both a psychological as well as physical distancing from big city life. A wonderful and relaxing retreat that serves as the gateway to the 14,000-acre natural beauty of Callaway Gardens, the lively town boasts some of the friendliest people you could ever hope to meet. Pine Mountain A blacksmith works on his craft. is the ideal setting for a Saturday excursion with the family, a weekend getaway with friends, or even a romantic backdrop for a wedding or honeymoon. No matter how you enjoy a break, Pine Mountain has something to offer everyone. 8
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CIVIC CLUBS Rotary Club Meets every Wednesday at 7:45 a.m. at Callaway Garden®’s Mountain Creek® Inn. Kiwanis Club Meets every Tuesday at 12:00 p.m. at Wachovia Bank. Lion’s Club Meets first and third Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Callaway Garden®’s Mountain Creek® Inn. For a list of churches, temples and other places of worship, please contact Pine Mountain Tourism Association at (706) 663-4000 or 1 (800) 441-3502.
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Arts and Crafts • Antiquing • Shopping • Dining • Horseback Riding In every corner of the community you may come across a new treasure. The downtown is filled with locally-owned shops and boutiques offering a variety of goods. Whether you’re in search of the perfect antique armoire or a small trinket to bring home to the kids, you can find it all along the inviting streets. Pine Mountain also has an interesting collection of local artists and craftsmen who sell their work in various parts of the area. After a day of shopping, grab a bite to eat in one of the many restaurants in the area. If you’re looking for a quick snack, stop in one of our area cafes for a sandwich, or a taste of local barbecue, or maybe, some hand-dipped ice cream. For a finer dining experience, we boast of a broad selection of restaurants that appeal to any appetite and are all served with our local specialty — southern kindness. Only a few minutes from downtown, you will find an assortment of activities that appeal to every member of the family. If you love spending your afternoon swinging a golf club, then Callaway Gardens is home to one of the finest golf courses in the state. Horseback riding, fishing or hiking the trails of FDR State Park are other great ways to spend the day in our area, and our beautiful countryside has become a favorite for cyclists. If you love the outdoors and the beauty of nature and the calmness of the countryside, then this is the town for you. So, welcome to Pine Mountain, Georgia. We hope you’ll visit us often.
2007 CALENDAR February Taste of Pine Mountain. (Friday, February 16); Shops and restaurants team up for a delightful evening in downtown Pine Mountain. (706) 663-7776
April Pine Mountain Days. (Saturday, April 7); Arts, crafts, antiques, good food and entertainment. (706) 663-7721
May Garden Railroad Display. (10 a.m.– 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday, May 4 & 5; 1–5 p.m., Sunday, May 6); This is a “G” scale model railroad consisting of three separate layouts. Display of two towns, six trains, many bridges and tunnels. (706) 663-8304
July Old Fashion 4th of July. (Wednesday, July 4, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.); (706) 663-7721
September Ole Chipley Town Fair. (Saturday, September 29); Crafts, quilting, pottery, metalwork, woodwork, food and entertainment. (706) 663-7721
November Light Up Pine Mountain. November 16; 6 p.m.); Celebrate the lighting of downtown Pine Mountain for the holiday season. (706) 663-7721 For more information please check the calendar at www.pinemountain.org.
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Callaway Gardens
®
FEW PLACES IN THE WORLD SERVE up nature’s wonders quite like Callaway Gardens.® Located on 13,000 acres in the southernmost foothill of the Appalachian Mountains, Callaway is a four-season natural playground. From its world-renowned gardens to its seemingly endless array of outdoor adventures to its warm and welcoming accommodations and trademark brand of southern hospitality, Callaway Gardens continues to celebrate the lovinglycrafted legacy of founder Cason Callaway. For more than 50 years, Callaway Gardens has stayed true to his vision of a place that one that connects man and nature, and true to the core values of conservation education and environmental stewardship. Each year, Callaway Gardens opens a “window on the wild” for hundreds 14
Callaway Brothers
The 40-acre Callaway Brothers Azalea Bowl presents a colorful spring landscape.
of thousands of visitors, setting an important example for conservation and environmental stewardship for generations to come.
The Gardens At Callaway Gardens it is immediately obvious that nature is the true star of the show. Follow your senses and your imagination into and around the Virginia Hand Callaway Discovery Center, where you will find exhibits, displays and workshops and get the literal lay of the land for the wonder that is waiting for you. Look to the sky and check out the thrilling Birds of Prey show, featuring a collection of live raptors at their breathtaking, high-flying best.
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Azalea Bowl • Virginia Hand Callaway Discovery Center In the John A. Sibley Horticultural Center, the journey goes from beautiful to sublime. Gardeners and non-gardeners alike regularly delight in the remarkable displays of plant life of all kinds as they stroll through this magical indoor/outdoor facility. And speaking of magic, there is more than enough of that on display at the internationallyacclaimed Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center, where you can walk among up to a thousand of nature’s “winged jewels” and learn more about the most fascinating transformations that nature has to offer. The Callaway Brothers Azalea Bowl features 40 acres of the spectacular flowers, and is a popular spot not only in the spring, but all year-round. Want to meet the natural world where it truly lives? Explore miles and miles of wooded trails throughout the property … all there for the discovering, every single day of the year. Hiking, biking, fly fishing and more are right in your “backyard” while you’re at Callaway Gardens.
Challenge for more than a decade. The layout for Lake View, the Gardens’ original course, was inspired by founder Cason Callaway who believed that playing golf should be a pleasant experience in beautiful surroundings. A family outing or a quick between-meetings game is equally suited to Sky View’s nine well-groomed holes.
Accommodations Callaway Gardens features a variety of lodging experiences available to fit every interest and budget. The Mountain Creek ® Inn offers up classic Callaway charm, with 323 tastefullyappointed guest rooms and suites.
First Class Golf Golf at Callaway Gardens is sublime. The superbly designed and meticulously maintained courses feature woodland borders and lakeland settings. The famous Mountain View course is ranked among the nation’s toprated courses by Golf Digest and Golf magazines, and served as the site of the PGA Tour’s Buick
Callaway's Lake View Course offers 18 holes of great golf surrounded by beautiful vistas. www.pinemountain.org
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