Hay House Macon

Toast & Taste 2024
2024-10-24 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Hay House, 934 Georgia Ave, Macon, Georgia, 31201
Thursday, October 24, 2024 6-9 p.m.
Enjoy tastings from the region’s top wineries, distilleries and breweries, as well as cuisine from Macon’s culinary best! Guests will also enjoy a silent auction featuring gourmet dinners, exciting getaways, and other fabulous items. You won’t want to miss it!
Two Raffles
Feeling lucky? This year, Toast & Taste will introduce two fabulous raffles. In the “spirit” of the season, we will have a “Stock the Holiday Bar” raffle and a $1,500 cash raffle, The Butler Bowl. Tickets are $10 for 1, $50 for 6, and $100 for Lucky 13! You must be present to win.
Event ticket: $45 per person
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

Purchase tickets

Haunts and History on the Hill
2024-10-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-30 19:00 - 21:00
A walking tour of one of Macon’s most haunted neighborhoods
Monday, Oct. 28, 2024
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024
Tours begin on the Hay House lawn at 7 p.m.
Hay House
934 Georgia Avenue
Macon, GA 31201
Hay House presents Haunts & History on the Hill, a walking ghost tour of Macon’s Intown neighborhood. Hear spine tingling tales of supernatural activity in one of the city’s most haunted areas. Learn the history of Macon’s historic structures and the spirits that inhabit them. This tour will highlight stories of ghosts and legends that surround many of the historic buildings in Macon’s College Hill Corridor.
Each tour lasts approximately 1 1/2 hours. Reservations required. Comfortable shoes and clothing are encouraged.
Event ticket: $45 per person
Purchase Tickets
PARKING
Parking is available in the small parking lot directly behind Hay House. The driveway entrance is on the corner of Georgia Avenue and Spring Street. Parking is also available on the street in front of Hay House.

Spring Stroll Tour of Homes and Gardens
2025-05-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-04 12:00 - 17:00
30th Annual Spring Stroll Tour of Gardens and Homes
May 1-4, 2025
Explore Macon’s most spectacular private gardens and homes at Middle Georgia’s premier house and garden event, May 1-4. Hosted by Hay House, a property of The Georgia Trust, the 30th Annual Spring Stroll Tour of Gardens and Homes showcases some of the city’s most stunning private gardens and residences.
Spring Stroll Garden Party
May 1, 6-8 p.m., Hay House
The 30th annual Spring Stroll kicks off with a garden party on Thursday evening. Mix and mingle with fellow gardening enthusiasts and flower aficionados over delightful drinks and hor d’oeuvres at Hay House, Macon’s beloved “Palace of the South.”
Spring Stroll Concert on the Lawn featuring Macon Pops
May 2, 7-9 p.m., Hay House
Enjoy an unforgettable evening with a special musical performance by Macon Pops on the front lawn of Hay House. Bring your own chair or blanket, along with your favorite food and drinks, and indulge in a night of music and relaxation under the stars. Tables of eight are available.
Spring Stroll Tour of Gardens & Homes
Saturday & Sunday, May 3-4
Inspiration awaits! Saturday and Sunday are filled with self-guided tours of some of Macon’s most awe-inspiring gardens and homes. Amble at your leisure through stunning private gardens and residences in Macon’s Idle Hour neighborhood.
Complimentary tours of Hay House
Saturday-Sunday, May 3-4
During the weekend, ticket holders will receive a complimentary tour of Hay House, a National Historic Landmark and property of The Georgia Trust.

For tickets and more information visit
PRESENTING SPONSORS

Behind the Scenes
2025-06-14 10:15 - 12:00, 2025-06-28 10:15 - 12:00
BTS Tour
Second and Fourth Saturdays of the Month
10:15 a.m.
This specialty tour provides guests with a behind-the-scenes look at areas of Hay House that are not accessible on the regular tour. Guests will have the opportunity to see the wine cellar, secret room, balcony, and attic. The spectacular 360-degree view of Macon from the widow’s walk is a must-see! This tour lasts approximately 2 hours.
There are many stairs in the house. Though the building is wheelchair accessible and has a small elevator, there are still many stairs involved on this tour. The house’s elevator only goes to the 3rd level. Behind-the-Scenes tours cover all seven levels, so dress comfortably!
Event ticket: $45 per person
Reservations with advanced payment are required. Registration is limited to 15 people maximum.

Architecture Detective Summer Camp
2025-06-16 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-17 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-18 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-19 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-20 09:00 - 15:00
Join us for an engaging one-week day camp at the Johnston-Felton-Hay House, designed for children ages 9-12 who have a curiosity about history and preservation! Campers will explore Macon’s architectural heritage, learning about different styles and the significance of preserving historical structures.
Highlights of the camp include:

A van tour with Visit Macon, tracing the area’s history from its earliest settlements at the site of what is now Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park.
Hands-on learning about architectural and painting finishes.
A creative experience at Historic Macon’s Second Street workshop, where campers will discover and design their own projects.

By the end of the week, participants will have a deeper appreciation for how the past shapes our present and why it’s essential to preserve it for future generations.
Rates and Payment: Fee is $185. The last date for a refund is May 31, 2025, minus $25 processing fee.
Questions? Contact eevans@georgiatrust.org or dgoss@georgiatrust.org

Jordan Massee Lecture: House of Smoke
2025-09-23 06:00 - 20:00
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 6 p.m.
Hay House
934 Georgia Avenue
Macon, GA 31201
Hay House and Bear’s Books present this year’s Jordan Massee Lecture with acclaimed writer John T. Edge as he discusses his powerful new memoir, House of Smoke, in conversation with journalist Josephine Bennett.
Event ticket: $30 per person (includes admission + book), $10 per person (admission only)
PURCHASE TICKETS: Admission + Copy of the Book
PURCHASE TICKETS: Admission Only
About John T. Edge
John T. Edge is the author of House of Smoke: A Southern Goes Searching for Home and the host of TrueSouth, the National Emmy Award-winning television series airing on SEC Network, ESPN, Disney, and Hulu. He pens a regular restaurant column for Garden & Gun and is the author of The Potlikker Papers: A Food History of the Modern South (2017), which was recognized as one of the year’s best books by NPR and Publishers Weekly. At the University of Mississippi, Edge serves as a teacher, writer-in-residence, and director of the Mississippi Lab. He also mentors emerging writers in the low-residency MFA program in narrative nonfiction at the University of Georgia. He lives in Oxford, Mississippi, with his wife, artist Blair Hobbs.

Legends & Lore at Hay House
2025-09-26 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-03 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-10 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-17 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-24 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-30 17:30 - 19:30
Experience Hay House after dark! Go behind the scenes at what Architectural Digest calls one of the “13 Most Beautiful Haunted Destinations Around the World.” Hear spine-tingling tales of unexplained noises, lights with a mind of their own, and real-life ghost sightings.
Come a little early to enjoy a “spirit” (a complimentary glass of wine, beer or soda) and browse around the ground level of the house before the tour. Refreshments will be offered from 5:30pm – 6:00pm. The tour will begin promptly at 6:00pm and typically lasts an hour and a half.
Tickets: $45 per person (15 spots per tour)
Event time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
2025 Schedule
Friday, Sep 26
Friday, Oct 3
Friday, Oct 10
Friday, Oct 17
Friday, Oct 24
Thursday, Oct 30
Purchase Tickets

Toast & Taste
2025-10-23 18:30 - 21:00
Thursday, October 23, 2025
6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Hay House
934 Georgia Avenue
Macon, GA 31201
Enjoy tastings from the region’s top wineries, distilleries and breweries, as well as cuisine from Macon’s culinary best!
Get ready for an exciting silent auction! It’s packed with an array of fabulous items like gourmet dining experiences, exhilarating escapes and other fabulous items. You’re in for a spectacular treat!
Event ticket: $45 per person
PURCHASE TICKETS
Special Thanks to our Sponsors

Haunts and History on the Hill
2025-10-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-29 19:00 - 21:00
A walking tour of one of Macon’s most haunted neighborhoods
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Monday, October 27, 2025
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Tours begin on the Hay House lawn at 7 p.m.
Hay House
934 Georgia Avenue
Macon, GA 31201
Hay House presents Haunts & History on the Hill, a walking ghost tour of Macon’s Intown neighborhood. Hear spine tingling tales of supernatural activity in one of the city’s most haunted areas. Learn the history of Macon’s historic structures and the spirits that inhabit them. This tour will highlight stories of ghosts and legends that surround many of the historic buildings in Macon’s College Hill Corridor.
Each tour lasts approximately 1 1/2 hours. Reservations required. Comfortable shoes and clothing are encouraged.
Event ticket: $45 per person
Purchase Tickets
PARKING
Parking is available in the small parking lot directly behind Hay House. The driveway entrance is on the corner of Georgia Avenue and Spring Street. Parking is also available on the street in front of Hay House.

Santa at Hay House
2025-11-22 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-23 11:00 - 17:00
TWO DAYS ONLY!

Saturday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
and Sunday, Nov. 23, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hay House
934 Georgia Avenue
Macon, GA 31201
Bring your little ones to see Santa. 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.
Experience the magic of Christmas at Hay House with a visit from Santa! Dressed in all its Christmas finery, Hay House will provide the perfect setting for photos with Santa.
Includes one 4″x6″ professional print and one Christmas bag per child. Additional prints can be purchased at the event.
Event ticket: $50 per family. Includes admission for up to four children. Groups with more than four children should register for an additional time slot.

REGISTER FOR SANTA

Hay House Christmas Luncheons
2025-12-05 11:30 - 14:00, 2025-12-12 11:30 - 14:00
Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Hay House
934 Georgia Avenue
Macon, GA 31201
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!
A cash bar will be available. Proceeds will benefit the continued restoration of Hay House.
PLEASE NOTE: Seating is first come, first served. Large groups of 4 or more, who are buying tickets individually, should email Clint Sims at csims@georgiatrust.org so he can reserve a table for you.
Guests will be treated to a 10% discount on select items in the museum gift shop.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR

PURCHASE TICKETS

PARKING
Parking is available in the small parking lot directly behind Hay House. The driveway entrance is on the corner of Georgia Avenue and Spring Street. Parking is also available on the street in front of Hay House.
