Behind the Scenes
2025-06-14 10:15 - 12:00, 2025-06-28 10:15 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Hay House, 934 Georgia Ave, Macon, Georgia, 31201
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.

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
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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
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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.

Legends & Lore at Hay House
2026-03-26 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-17 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-24 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-15 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-22 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-09-25 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-10-02 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-10-09 17:30 - 19:30 and 3 more dates
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 5:30-6:00 p.m. The tour will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. and typically lasts an hour and a half.
Tickets: $45 per person
2026 DATES
Thursday, March 26 @ 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 17 @ 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 24 @ 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 15 @ 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 22 @ 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Friday, September 25 @ 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 2 @ 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 9 @ 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 16 @ 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 23 @ 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 30 @ 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Drinks 5:30-6 p.m. Tour 6-7:30 p.m.

Spring Stroll Tour of Gardens & Homes
2026-05-01 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-03 12:00 - 17:00
The 31st Annual Spring Stroll will shine a spotlight on the homes and designs of architect Neel Reid. A notable figure in Atlanta, Reid also left his mark on numerous neighborhoods in Macon. Join us in exploring Neel Reid sites throughout the city, featuring some of the city’s most breathtaking private gardens and residences. Wander through lush pathways and marvel at the intricate craftsmanship that defines Reid’s architectural legacy. Each site on the tour tells its own story, from grand façades to gracious interiors and intimate gardens that invite leisurely afternoons. Discover how Reid’s innovative use of space and light transformed early 20th-century homes into timeless works of art.
