Cimbrone

Can anyone recommend specific tours of private homes and/or gardens? I would be particularly interested in ones in the Atlanta area. If I'm not mistaken, most of these take place in the spring when gardens are at their best. I know that some are at Christmas time as well and would be happy to learn of some of these (although, for my taste, beautiful gardens take precedence to lights and baubles).

Also, I am a male and wonder if I will be surrounded by groups of hat and pearl-clad women exclusively. While I normally don't give a darn what others think, I can imagine feeling uncomfortable if I'm the only (lone)gentleman around.

Thanks in advance for any advice!

Cimbrone

Just to clarify, I'm talking about the tours that neighborhood associations and historical societies hold of various private homes of interest.

gracieb

In the Atlanta area, many neighborhoods have wonderful tours - in the spring and holidays - but also throughout the year. Most focus on the homes, but some gardens as well. Ansley Park, Morningside, Inman Park are some that are in "off" season. Is there a particular time of year you will be back up here?

Madison, GA is wonderful for antebellum homes and they have apring and holiday tours. The next one is a series that starts the first weekend in December.

gracieb

http://mlpa.org/more/index.cfm?Fuseaction=more_7985

The Morningside tour of homes is coming up next weekend. One of the nicest in the city.

Cimbrone

Thanks, gracieb. I have a cabin near Jasper, and I'll be there on the weekend of Nov. 11 to see the leaves (my first time to do this!) I'll also be back up for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

I was wanting to start planning for a spring trip, though, and centering it around a really good tour of homes.

gracieb

http://www.inmanpark.org/festival.php

Inman Park is the last weekend in April. One of the best intown areas and a great mix of folks.

Cimbrone

I meant to also say that I've been to Madison, although not for a tour of homes. Really lovely town.

gracieb

http://www.tourmadison.com/tours.htm

Madison - the prettiest town in Ga (IMO)

Antebellum homes plus others

gracieb

You just missed Ansley Park -
http://tribes.tribe.net/georgiareale...b-98f7c834c0c7


And, one of my favorites in the mountains - Sunday, Dec. 3 - Rabun County Christmas Tour of Homes - they have great food at each home
http://my.georgia.org/net/calendar/d...4381.0.27.3011

gracieb

And, no, there won't be just pearl-clad women at these - especially the intown ones.

gracieb

Hey C - we know each other and actually met. I don't know of anything specific the weekend of Nov. 11th, but will keep my eyes and ears open.

Cimbrone

Thanks again gracieb! Great info. The Inman Park one looks like just the thing! I'm looking forward to when I can retire to your area and do all of these every year

Cimbrone

You're kidding! Were you banned? What's the deal????

gracieb

I'll email you something cool happening this weekend. Let me know when you plan to be up here and I'll email you what's happening that weekend in the community.