80th Annual Savannah Tour of Homes and Gardens
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The 80th Annual Savannah Tour of Homes and Gardens coming in March offers visitors the chance to get an up close look at private homes and gardens in a variety of different Savannah communities. For gardeners, antique hunters and those planning to build a home, it’s one of the most fun things to do in Savannah GA. Each day of the tour, a different Savannah community is featured during scheduled hours, giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy self-guided tours in any order at a comfortable pace. In addition to a variety of walking tours, guests will enjoy seminars, special trolley tours, evening events and some of the best food and hospitality the South has to offer during the four-day event.
Here’s a few of the items happening during the weekend event:
- Thursday March 26, 2015 - Home & Garden Walking Tour, Lunch at the Lady & Sons Restaurant, Masterful Centerpieces floral presentation, trolley tour Secrets of Preserving the City
- Friday March 27, 2015 - Antique Furniture 101 Basics, Beauty in Balance interior design class, Home & Garden Walking Tour,
- Saturday March 28, 2015 - Bonaventure Cemetery Walking Tour, Home & Garden Walking Tour, Lunch at Mrs. Wilkes’ Boarding House, Ruby Jubilee
- Sunday - March 29, 2015 - Historic Trolley Tour of Savannah’s Squares, Home & Garden Walking Tour
Savannah isn’t only a great place to visit; it’s also a wonderful area to call home. The nearby Ford Plantation is 18 miles from Savannah, and is an excellent location for people looking to retire to Georgia in a luxury gated community. Ford Plantation is named after famed American industrialist Henry Ford, who purchased the property for his winter retreat in the mid -1920's. It's now a private sporting community with more than 400 homes, a Pete Dye golf course, day spa, a deep water marina, equestrian center and fitness center. There are also miles and miles of horseback riding, biking and hiking trails.
Nearby Waterways Township consists of a number of neighborhoods – each with its own individual character and charm. The neighborhoods epitomize southern living – with their classic architecture, deep verandas and raised porches. For families who prefer a more traditional aesthetic, WaterWays Township welcomes classic brick homes. If you’re looking for fun things to do in Savannah GA, WaterWays Township features three miles of stocked lagoons designed by bass fishing legend Bill Dance. In this area, water isn’t just for getting around, it’s a way of life. The Waterways Township is an great example of lakefront living in Savannah. The Landings is renowned for its premier golf club style living.
It is home to 6 championship golf courses and 4 Landings Club clubhouses. The Arnold Palmer-designed Marshwood course features sweeping views of salt marshes and tidal creeks. The Landings also features 2 deep-water marinas, 34 world class tennis courts, 32 soft and two hard surfaces, one stadium center court, tennis club house, state-of-the-art fitness center, dog park, 5 swimming pools, fishing lagoons and biking and walking trails. For those wanting to retire to Georgia, The Landings is Savannah’s favorite island home. The Landings also won our 2015 Bliss Award for Best Tennis Community of the Year.
Savannah Quarters is a newer planned Savannah community. It features southern charm, beauty, outdoor fun and water recreation. The exclusive Savannah Quarters Country Club features an 18-hole Greg Norman Signature Golf Course, a pool, fitness center, tennis courts, and fine dining. Savannah Quarters offers lush landscaping and a variety of home styles all with the peace of mind that comes from gated living. Savannah Quarters is located 12 miles west of Savannah, in the city of Pooler, and provides quick access to the airport, shopping and beaches.
If you plan to retire to Georgia, it’s our pleasure to help you with your search. Why not start with a tour of The Landings Club? Ask about being our guest at any of these Savannah communities.
