Pet Night is a one-night only personal appointment with Santa at Rhodes Hall for your pets. As long as your pets are friendly and well behaved, they’re invited! Both children and pets are allowed in pictures. This is a pets-required event, so guests without pets should reserve a regular Santa appointment. 

This class has been developed by The Georgia Trust to assist preservation nonprofit organizations and Places in Peril sites. The class will focus on the fundamentals of fundraising; topics will include special events, donor relations, grant writing, capital campaigns, planned giving and membership. Learn new ideas and strategies to help your organization succeed.

Join us at Hay House in Macon for Middle Georgia's premier tasting event and silent auction. Enjoy tastings from the region's top wineries, distilleries and breweries, as well as cuisine from Macon's culinary best.

Editor and retired Georgia Trust President and CEO Mark C. McDonald heads out on the road to present the Trust’s newest book, Architecture of the Last Colony.

Make your family's reservation now for Atlanta's most beloved holiday tradition, now in its 26th year! Skip the malls, avoid the lines, and come to Rhodes Hall for a fun, easy and enjoyable Santa experience. The “Castle on Peachtree” will be transformed into a winter wonderland featuring personal appointments with Santa at Rhodes Hall.

Enjoy an evening of classical music in the splendor of Hay House, featuring renowned Soprano Krysta Therieau and Luteinist Gregory Hamilton as they perform the “Greatest Hits of 1650.”

Join us in Athens for a rare opportunity to explore the Classic City's most historic homes and sites.

Enchanting homes and gardens await your discovery at Middle Georgia’s premier house and garden event, hosted by Hay House, a property of The Georgia Trust! Explore the exquisite gardens and homes of Macon’s historic Ingleside neighborhood.

2023 Elizabeth Lyon Fellow, Elizabeth Jones, will discuss the work she has undertaken over the last year, hosting Cemetery Community Cleanup Days with an emphasis on the recovery and recognition of Black history.  All are welcome. JOIN ON ZOOM – MAY 16 Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89529400341 (Zoom Meeting ID: 895 2940 0341)

Explore spectacular historic homes and intriguing sites in Eatonton.

Join us after dark for two spooktacular tours hosted by Hay House, one of the “13 Most Beautiful Haunted Destinations Around the World" according to Architectural Digest.

Enjoy a rare opportunity to explore stunning homes and fascinating historic sites in Americus.

Here's your chance to tour one of the most haunted buildings in Atlanta. Experience the 1904 “Castle on Peachtree” after dark and hear some of the spine-chilling experiences and encounters that have been reported by guests and staff.

Christmas would not be complete without a visit to Macon's premier historic house. Events include Santa at Hay House (Nov. 23), Christmas Luncheons (Dec. 6 & 13) and the Christmas Candlelight Tour (Dec. 6 & 14).

Enjoy a sumptuous, holiday plated lunch, prepared by one of Macon’s premier caterers, followed by a self-guided tour of the “Palace of the South” dressed in all its Christmas finery. Perfect for a holiday lunch with friends, co-workers or family! 

Experience the charm of a 19th century Christmas at Hay House’s Christmas Candlelight Tour. This self-guided tour, illuminated by candlelight, provides a unique insight into the rich holiday traditions of Hay House’s past.

Skip the malls, avoid the lines, and come to Rhodes Hall for a fun, easy and enjoyable Santa experience. On weekends from November 16 through December 15, 2024, the “Castle on Peachtree” will be transformed into a winter wonderland featuring personal appointments with Santa at Rhodes Hall.

Families can relax and delight in a winter wonderland at the gorgeous “Palace of the South,” while the little ones whisper their wish lists to Santa during personal appointments.

Explore one of the last remaining Gilded Age mansions on Atlanta's Peachtree Street.

The Georgia Trust and Fox Gives invite you to explore some of Northwest Georgia’s most historic theaters during our second co-hosted Historic Theaters Expedition on Saturday, January 25th.

Explore areas usually off-limits during regular tours, including the wine cellar, cupola, and the secret room!