TripAdvisor Reviews

  I have spent time in the LaGrange area for the past five years but I had never visited Hills and Dales. My first and definitely not my last visit -... read more I converted my day pass to an annual pass as I left. I was a little short on time and now wish I had started in the greenhouses - but if I had, I may not have seen anything else! I can't wait to see how the estate changes with the seasons! I highly recommend to plant lovers and gardeners, also history buffs. It may not be the Biltmore House but well worth a visit!!! And the staff was wonderful.

  My wife and I came to LaGrange for a July 4th getaway and Hills and Dales was at the top of our list. Our visit consisted of a guided... read more tour of the mansion, followed by a self-guided walking tour through the formal gardnens. The standard tour covers three floors of the main residence, but the upper floors were off-limits due to renovation, so we saw only the main floor, but that was still interesting in itself. There were not many visitors that Friday so the guide actually gave my wife and I a private tour. What I enjoyed most were the gardens, they are very well designed and well-tended for, there is something new to see every few yards. I did notice a few gaps in the boxwoods, probably due to disease or neglect from an earlier period, but these were few and far between, and the gardeners are evidently making efforts to remedy the issue. The staff was very helpful and friendly, wanting to engage in conversation and didn't appear to be rushed. Visitors enter through the visitor center and then are shuttled to the main residence and gardens in electric carts, or can choose to walk. At the end of your tour you return to the entrance the same way. The carts ran efficiently and we never had to wait.

  The history of this house and the gardens was so interesting. The house was built in 1916 and lived in by same family through 1998. The gardens were designed and... read more mantained by four generations of women. The staff who gave tours and work the gardens were so friendly and informative. They all seemed to love their jobs!

  The history of this house and the gardens was so interesting. The house was built in 1916 and lived in by same family through 1998. The gardens were designed and... read more mantained by four generations of women. The staff who gave tours and work the gardens were so friendly and informative. They all seemed to love their jobs!

  Beautiful Place! Grand Majestic Mansion. Beautiful Gardens, wonderful history of the area. A must see in LaGrange.

  Beautiful Place! Grand Majestic Mansion. Beautiful Gardens, wonderful history of the area. A must see in LaGrange.

  This is a must see for anyone visiting Lagrange area. The staff is so knowledgeable and friendly! They go out of their way to make your visit memorable.... read more The house is absolutely beautiful and such great care has been taken to preserve the history and beauty of this place. Our tour guide was so good, the house seemed to come to life as she shared the history of this magnificent home. The gardens are magical! We visited last weekend during the winter so I can only imagine how beautiful they will be in the spring. We plan on visiting often (we became members) and enjoying this incredible place.

  This is a must see for anyone visiting Lagrange area. The staff is so knowledgeable and friendly! They go out of their way to make your visit memorable.... read more The house is absolutely beautiful and such great care has been taken to preserve the history and beauty of this place. Our tour guide was so good, the house seemed to come to life as she shared the history of this magnificent home. The gardens are magical! We visited last weekend during the winter so I can only imagine how beautiful they will be in the spring. We plan on visiting often (we became members) and enjoying this incredible place.

  We came for the holiday tour through the house and gardens. It was a lovely experience and I definitely recommend. We were not able to view the second floor due... read more to Covid restrictions limiting the group size, so we will visit again one day to do so. Was wonderful to learn about the history of the house, the grounds, and the families living here. The Christmas tree with the original decorations was a great hit. Thank you to all the volunteers for their hard work in retaining this treasure

  We came for the holiday tour through the house and gardens. It was a lovely experience and I definitely recommend. We were not able to view the second floor due... read more to Covid restrictions limiting the group size, so we will visit again one day to do so. Was wonderful to learn about the history of the house, the grounds, and the families living here. The Christmas tree with the original decorations was a great hit. Thank you to all the volunteers for their hard work in retaining this treasure ❤

  We came for the holiday tour through the house and gardens. It was a lovely experience and I definitely recommend. We were not able to view the second floor due... read more to Covid restrictions limiting the group size, so we will visit again one day to do so. Was wonderful to learn about the history of the house, the grounds, and the families living here. The Christmas tree with the original decorations was a great hit. Thank you to all the volunteers for their hard work in retaining this treasure ❤

  My wife and I enjoy visiting and touring historic homes and estates in our travels and Hills & Dales Estate is one of the finest in America. It is on... read more a par with Hillwood, the estate of Marjorie Merriweather Post in Washington, D.C. We toured the estate a few days ago on a trip to Callaway Gardens, about 15 miles from Lagrange, GA.
The house and gardens, originally built by Fuller Callaway, Sr., are a gem!! They are lovingly cared for and welcoming to visitors. The guided tour at the time we took it was limited to the first floor, but there is a lot to see. Our tour guide was marvelous and knowledgeable. She knew every detail about the sources of the building materials, decor and construction of each room.
The gardens are a sight to see. One tours them with a map. In the spring and summer months they must be fantastic when everything is in bloom, and that will be a reason for us to return. What was most interesting is that the gardens were cared for by two generations of Callaway women for over 60 years each! It was their life's passion and it certainly shows. It is also recommended to visit downtown Lagrange, a charming small city with a beautiful town square with a statue of Lafayette. We had a take-out lunch on a bench in the park there.

  My wife and I enjoy visiting and touring historic homes and estates in our travels and Hills & Dales Estate is one of the finest in America. It is on... read more a par with Hillwood, the estate of Marjorie Merriweather Post in Washington, D.C. We toured the estate a few days ago on a trip to Callaway Gardens, about 15 miles from Lagrange, GA.
The house and gardens, originally built by Fuller Callaway, Sr., are a gem!! They are lovingly cared for and welcoming to visitors. The guided tour at the time we took it was limited to the first floor, but there is a lot to see. Our tour guide was marvelous and knowledgeable. She knew every detail about the sources of the building materials, decor and construction of each room.
The gardens are a sight to see. One tours them with a map. In the spring and summer months they must be fantastic when everything is in bloom, and that will be a reason for us to return. What was most interesting is that the gardens were cared for by two generations of Callaway women for over 60 years each! It was their life's passion and it certainly shows. It is also recommended to visit downtown Lagrange, a charming small city with a beautiful town square with a statue of Lafayette. We had a take-out lunch on a bench in the park there.

  What a delightful experience touring the Hills and Dale estate with our group of 12 women. The guides couldn't have been better and the lunch in the garden was... read more the icing on the cake. Dont miss this special experience if you're near Callaway Gardens!

  What a delightful experience touring the Hills and Dale estate with our group of 12 women. The guides couldn't have been better and the lunch in the garden was... read more the icing on the cake. Dont miss this special experience if you're near Callaway Gardens!