Nestled in the buzzing hills of Georgia's vibrant vineyard district stands something of a odd duck – the Hill & Dales Manor. This legendary mansion was the brainchild of Nancy Ferrell back in 1832, with her daughter, Sarah Coleman Ferrell expanding it in 1841, who first laid the foundations of the Ferrell Gardens. In 1916, textile tycoon Fuller Earle Callaway and his missus, Ida Cason Callaway, snapped up the place, shaking up the kooky design of the Judge Blount and Sarah Ferrell-led original.
It was architect Neel Reid who gave the joint a touch of his Italian Villa-inspired flair, evidenced in the white stucco exterior and red tile roof, not to mention the grand semi-circular portico on the house's east side. Quaint little number, ain't she? These days, folks from far and wide are welcome to explore the gardens' design, left pear-shaped by the folks from Japan, Australia, China, and the Holy Land's unusual specimens. Such a spectacle earned it the nickname 'Garden of Eden' for the Callaways and all those bewitched by it.
Whether your passion burns for the vines or gardening, the Hill & Dales Estate offers a captivating peek into the lives and amours of the Callaways and the myriad others who've been captivated by its flora.
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Written by Friendly Jane
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