More information on Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
A magnificent Gothic-Tudor-style mansion built for Coca-Cola heir Charles Howard Candler in 1920, Callanwolde today serves as a fine-arts center for city residents. Ongoing classes are given in pottery, painting, photography, drawing, and more, and there are numerous workshops for both adults and children. The estate occupies 12 acres in the Druid Hills section of Atlanta, an area planned by Frederick Law Olmsted, designer of New York's Central Park. You may be surprised that most of the rooms are bare; only Callanwolde's exquisite walnut paneling, beautifully carved ceilings and moldings, grand staircase, magnificent marble and stone fireplaces, and leaded-glass windows evoke its luxurious past.Visitors are welcome to peruse shows of local artists in the Petite Hall gallery upstairs; enjoy the lawns and formal gardens, which are maintained by the county; and take in the concerts, storytelling evenings, 1- and 2-day workshops, and dance performances on offer. Check the website to see what's going on when you're in town, as attending an event here is the best way to experience the estate. Especially memorable is Christmas at Callanwolde, when the entire house is decorated for the season and crafts shops are set up in different rooms. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
Price
Free admission, except for special events. Guided tours, by special appointment only, $1.50 adults, 50¢ children under age 12Credit Cards Accepted
visa,mastercardArea
North of Ponce de Leon Ave
Hours
Mon-Fri 10am-8pm; Sat 10am-3pm. Call to arrange guided tours as far in advance as possible. Self-guided tours are available at all times, except during special events
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