Massee Lane Gardens celebrates the 2025 Festival of Camellias and the 80th Anniversary of the American Camellia Society for the entire month of February 2025. Although camellias bloom from late fall through early spring, February is the peak of the camellia blooming season. Visitors can stroll pathways through nine acres of specialty gardens full of blooming heirloom, modern, and species camellia plants. We have new picnic tables, too. Feel free to pack a lunch and enjoy the scenery.

Camellia plants will be on sale throughout the season and during each event. The Garden Gift Shop will also be open with an eclectic collection of camellia and garden-themed gifts ranging from home decor to jewelry and accessories.

Spending time outdoors is proven to improve physical and mental health and strengthen the immune system. Since 2019, we have all been subject to the stress of the health crisis. In appreciation of the important role gardens play in healing our mind and body, come join us! A schedule of fun activities will add to the joy of seeing so many different colors, sizes and forms of camellias. Educational presentations and workshops will offer information on developing, caring for, and enjoying camellias. You may also choose to take a stroll through the gardens.

Call now for Box Lunch and Guided Tour Reservations! Don’t delay in making your advanced, pre-paid reservations today. Tours and lunches are available on a first come, first served basis for groups of 10 or more.

Professionally guided tours can be scheduled Tuesday through Friday in October 2024 - January 2025, and Monday through Friday in February 2025.

Tours are $10 per person, and feature admission to the Massee Lane Gardens; a video presentation on the history of Massee Lane Gardens, the American Camellia Society, and camellia species and cultivars; a short informative speech by a Horticultural Expert; and a professionally guided tour of Massee Lane Gardens.

Deluxe boxed luncheon tours are also available with reservations two weeks in advance for $25. Lunches and guided tours are available now through April 2025. Click here to download and print the menu and box lunch order form.

Be sure to call  (877) 422-6355 to make or confirm reservations for your group's preferred date as well as note the scheduled date on the lunch order form.

Cancellations require a week’s advance notice. Phone payments by credit card are accepted.

Boxed lunches will be served between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in the Annabelle Lundy Fetterman Gallery and Museum among breathtaking Boehm porcelain masterpieces. Tours can be scheduled either before or after the meal. Make your reservations early for the best scheduling options. Be sure to save time to visit our newly renovated gift shop and plant sale tent!

Take your shoes off and sit a spell with a fresh bag of popcorn or another snack from our gift shop concessions while you enjoy our History of The American Camellia Society film or enjoy a Disney movie with the kids in the auditorium. This film is available any time our doors are open year round. Learn even more from our educational kiosk in the Silver Building.

Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, Feb 23, 2025, 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Middle Georgia Camellia Society will showcase hundreds of camellia blooms, showing diversity of sizes, shapes and colors that make camellias such a prized addition to any garden. Entries (open to all growers & the public) will be accepted from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Experts will be on hand to assist the public with preparing blooms from your home garden to enter in the show. The show will be open for public viewing, Saturday, around noon until 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Show Contact: Tommy Martin
massee.lane.camellia.show@gmail.com
(478) 235-0096

 

 

Great food that you will soon not forget will be available. Be sure to buy an extra plate to take home!
 

 

Hours and Admissions

• Open Mondays (only during the month of February) through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. 

• General Admission is $10, $8 for seniors, military (with ID) and free for children under 12 and American Camellia Society members.

• Flint Energies Co-Op Connection members are eligible for $2 dollar off the regular admission fee (please show membership card at Gift Shop to receive the discount.) (Admission discounts are not available for guided tours.)

• Massee Lane Gardens is located at 100 Massee Lane, Ft. Valley, Georgia. Click here for driving instructions and information on the gardens

• Call toll free at (877) 422-6355 to schedule a guided tour or to reserve a boxed luncheon. For more information, email ask@americancamellias.org
   

Schedule subject to change. Check back often to see what's new!