TripAdvisor Reviews

  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!

  This was a beautiful place to visit and learn about the Callaway family and their contributions to the area. they were quite the philanthropists. the gardens are beautiful and the... read more home tour very interesting. if you are in the area I would highly suggest visiting. Parking is free and a trolley will ride you to the house if you prefer.

  The place was wonderful and staff (volunteers??) well trained. But we specifically appreciated how kind and accommodating they were. I am currently immunocompromised due to chemo and this... read more was my first outing in months. We hoped an outdoor garden would be" Covid safe", but of course I wanted to tour the house. Due to Coronavirus, they have only recently resumed house tours and with limitations. However, given my situation even that concerned us so we were content to stick to the garden. But they were so kind and took advantage of the current state of few visitors and offered a private tour for my husband and me. They even ran the movie (which is also good by the way) just for us. I imagine they couldn't make these accommodations under normal conditions, but I so appreciate that when they could they did. We wouldn't have been able to see the house otherwise. And we are now members. Can't wait to return.

  Spent the morning on a house and grounds tour. A true jewel of Lagrange. On leaving I decided to become a member!

  We made an after Christmas trip to Fantasy in Lights for my mother’s Christmas present. We decided to also visit Hills and Dales. It was an excellent experience.... read more The tour of the home was excellent as well as our self guided tour of the gardens. This experience was a definite positive to our after Christmas get away.

  The house is very well preserved with mostly original decor and furnishings..The docents are very well trained and knowledgeable. The gardens have a wide variety plantings for every season... read more that follow the historical plan. The accompanying video and displays in the visitor center fill many historical details. Caution - for those with mobility issues, there is not an elevator to the top two floors of the house (never was). The first floor is elegant in its own right, though.

  We have visited many historical homes but what makes Hills and Dales is the people! Rose gave an amazing tour. Everyone is so nice and kind that work there. The... read more home and grounds were breathtaking. It definitely should be on everyone’s must see list!

  If you’re in LaGrange, Hills and Dales is a must-see on your list. Very friendly staff welcome you at the beautiful Visitors Center with a lovely gift shop and nicest... read more restrooms. The 15 minute introductory film is well done and really sets the tone for...More

  We took prom pictures and graduation pictures at Hill and Dales Estate. What a grand idea. Pictures turned out beautiful. Thank you Hill and Dales Estate.

  An afternoon spent on the grounds is a real eye opener. Georgia has places as nice as Newport RI. This is one special mansion and grounds.

  An afternoon spent on the grounds is a real eye opener. Georgia has places as nice as Newport RI. This is one special mansion and grounds.

  A little hidden treasure in historic district of Lagrange. Beautiful well maintained estate of a bygone era. A must see for anyone who loves beautiful old homes and well presented... read more gardens. Well laid out, great guides and a great place to visit regularly.

  I so enjoy the “Old “ time atmosphere there at this Historical home in LaGrange GA. It reminds me of (on a much smaller scale) of the Biltmore!

  Hills and Dales is a lovely estate that is open to the public. We first walked through the beautiful gardens, with such diverse flowers and plants. Then a tour of... read more the house with the story of the remarkable people who lived there, followed. It is...More