A brand new 16-day event at Callanwolde where families can enjoy a welcoming, art-filled holiday experience that reflects our passion for arts education. WINTER HOUSE is a new 16-day event where families can enjoy a welcoming, art-filled holiday experience that reflects our passion for arts education.
Entrance to the mansion is free and open to the public open from 11 AM to 8 PM, Sunday-Thursday & 11 AM to 9 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. Please pre-purchase all ticketed workshops, performances, and events before coming to Callanwolde. Bring your friends, family, coworkers, and even pets (but for Santa photos only!)-we cannot wait to see you.
Entrance to the mansion is free and open to the public open from 11 AM to 8 PM, Sunday-Thursday & 11 AM to 9 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. Please pre-purchase all ticketed workshops, performances, and events before coming to Callanwolde. Bring your friends, family, coworkers, and even pets (but for Santa photos only!)-we cannot wait to see you.
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The mission of the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center is to preserve, restore, and develop the Callanwolde Estate and to be the premiere public participatory arts and cultural center. Since 1972, Callanwolde has been a significant presence in Atlanta's arts community. Our 100-year-old campus is an inspiring place for students to learn, create, exhibit, and perform.
Reviews (26)
Paul Rexford
Dec 27, 2021
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G. Elliot
Dec 21, 2021
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What a nice historic cultural arts center and until a month ago or so, I had no idea it existed. As of now I am looking into blacksmithing for myself and stain glass classes for my 76 year old father. Also a little bird told me that she thinks they may have the most kilns in the State. Anyways, check out the web site, the campus is beautiful and and the staff so far have been lovely.
Anthony Levin
Dec 18, 2021
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Great holiday experience! They have a classy library bar, snacks, and my favorite, the s'mores kit! The house is decorated very well for the season, and there are local artists showing their pieces on display upstairs, where you can talk to some of the teachers of their classes, and even paint an ornament or mug. Worth a stop!
Socorro Delgado
Dec 03, 2021
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Sarah Warren
Nov 10, 2021
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Agustin Orozco-Tello
Oct 17, 2021
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**reviewing as a wedding photographer**
Photographed Oct 2021
What a beautiful place!! Loved photographing my couple’s special day here. The entire grounds was beautiful and it was just an overall wonderful experience. Staff was kind, helpful and welcoming.
Pros: beautiful historical venue, beautiful gardens & fountain, numerous photography locations inside and out.
Cons: The great hall is pretty dark but we were able to light it well with plenty on lights.
Hope I get the chance to visit again.
Photographed Oct 2021
What a beautiful place!! Loved photographing my couple’s special day here. The entire grounds was beautiful and it was just an overall wonderful experience. Staff was kind, helpful and welcoming.
Pros: beautiful historical venue, beautiful gardens & fountain, numerous photography locations inside and out.
Cons: The great hall is pretty dark but we were able to light it well with plenty on lights.
Hope I get the chance to visit again.
Nathan D.
Sep 05, 2021
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Dorin Miculescu
Apr 11, 2021
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Ankit Patel
Feb 28, 2021
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Throughout the year the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center presents a series of art exhibitions within its gallery space. It also hosts classes and workshops for all ages in a vast array of artistic disciplines.
Built in 1917, its mansion-like Late Gothic or Mock Tudor architecture is almost as impressive. It was constructed as the home of Charles Howard Candler, President of the Coca-Cola Company in the 1920s and son of the drink’s formulator.
Used as a location for several Hollywood films, in its recent history it has hosted Prince Albert of Monaco and famous operatic tenor Luciano Pavarotti.
Built in 1917, its mansion-like Late Gothic or Mock Tudor architecture is almost as impressive. It was constructed as the home of Charles Howard Candler, President of the Coca-Cola Company in the 1920s and son of the drink’s formulator.
Used as a location for several Hollywood films, in its recent history it has hosted Prince Albert of Monaco and famous operatic tenor Luciano Pavarotti.
Alicia Billups
Jan 25, 2021
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Our wedding ceremony was held here for their Champagne Vows all inclusive wedding experience, primarily started to help COVID-19 couples!!! The Venue is breathtakingly beautiful. We fell in love with it as soon as we walked on the property. We were the only wedding that day in July 2020. It was an amazing stress free experience!! It was magical and felt so personal and intimate!! Just like we longed for despite COVID altering our plans. The day couldn't have gone any better. You're in good hands with this team!! The staff were wonderful and made sure all of our questions were answered and desires
Viviana Fernandez
Dec 02, 2020
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Lauren Fici
Jan 15, 2020
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Chef RaNeisha M.
Jan 06, 2020
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I attended a whiskey tour and tasting hosted by Macallan Whiskeys! It was such a wonderful, educational experience that was new for me! I'm learning more about spirits and this just helped further me along in my journey! It was very interactive, informative, and quite entertaining! The hosts had great personalities and kept us on our toes! It was a great night of drinks, live music, and meeting some really dope people!
Lisa Pullen Foust
Dec 08, 2019
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A beautiful place to visit and a nice part of Atlanta history. Christmas At Callanwolde is so pretty! There was a small bar in the library, it was so nice to sit in that gorgeous wood-paneled room and have a drink, just as the Candlers surely did. Just remember CAC only lasts a few days each year, this year it ended on Dec. 7.
Kimberly Dao King
Oct 19, 2019
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David Claassen
Oct 05, 2019
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Fredda McDonald
Sep 07, 2019
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Cierra Allen
Jun 03, 2019
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Alexi Y.
Nov 23, 2018
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Tricia B.
Apr 16, 2017
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Rachel C.
Mar 24, 2017
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Callanwolde is a magical, welcoming place that can become your second home. There are so many ways to get involved here!
- There are classes of all kinds for kids and adults (dance, pottery, art, etc)
- It is the most perfect wedding venue you can imagine
- There are outdoor concerts and events for many holidays
- There's a coffee shop (Callan Cafe)
- Christmas at Callanwolde, when the mansion becomes a show house for interior designers, is not to be missed!
- AND, there are a host of other cool events that happen, including Toursdays (on select Thursdays) where you can enjoy drinks and get
- There are classes of all kinds for kids and adults (dance, pottery, art, etc)
- It is the most perfect wedding venue you can imagine
- There are outdoor concerts and events for many holidays
- There's a coffee shop (Callan Cafe)
- Christmas at Callanwolde, when the mansion becomes a show house for interior designers, is not to be missed!
- AND, there are a host of other cool events that happen, including Toursdays (on select Thursdays) where you can enjoy drinks and get
Amber P.
Jun 15, 2016
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I would highly recommend not taking any ceramic / pottery classes here. They'll take your money, overbook the classes, and then have you "watch." But don't worry, because you will still get your clay, and you're welcome to come in outside of any scheduled classes to practice, without help. Definitely not what I paid $200 for.
Edit: they refunded my money and were very nice. I have not since taken any classes here but other friends are really enjoying their classes here.
Edit: they refunded my money and were very nice. I have not since taken any classes here but other friends are really enjoying their classes here.
Bob B.
Dec 16, 2015
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Very uninspiring architecture and landscaping. Have toured other early 20th Century homes and found them more appealing. Callenwolde has a basic floor plan and the gardens are boring. I guess it has struggled over the years and is owned by the local county. It shows.
The Christmas decorating was also very bland. Looked like somebody essentially stumbled down the aisle at Michael's. Almost seems like the decorators had their arms twisted to participate
The Christmas decorating was also very bland. Looked like somebody essentially stumbled down the aisle at Michael's. Almost seems like the decorators had their arms twisted to participate
Ali H.
Dec 09, 2015
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Excellent support team! I recently did an event here, (I'm a wedding planner), and I had a seemless experience. The sales and events coordination team was wonderful and very proactive in helping me solve logistical issues. The on site staff on the day of were invaluable and helped me pull the event off without a hitch! Would highly recommend as an events/wedding venue.
Juan M.
Oct 10, 2015
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Wow.
What a change a few years AND new management makes!
I got a note from their ED asking me to come back and check things out and I took her up on it - no bribes or slick enticements: just "Hey, come check us out."
Well worth it; this place is ready for prime time and has a ton to offer. Don't miss the Halloween thing they have planned and get on their info list!
What a change a few years AND new management makes!
I got a note from their ED asking me to come back and check things out and I took her up on it - no bribes or slick enticements: just "Hey, come check us out."
Well worth it; this place is ready for prime time and has a ton to offer. Don't miss the Halloween thing they have planned and get on their info list!
Mike A.
Jan 01, 2015
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Cool venue for a wedding. If I ever get reincarnated as a person who has no memory of being married in my previous life and therefore I have no guilt about getting remarried, especially at a place that I attended a wedding at...oh and if I live in Atlanta...yeah I'd consider this place.
The bathroom fan in the men's room was about two inches away from giving me a haircut. So, you know...watch out, tall brothers.
The bathroom fan in the men's room was about two inches away from giving me a haircut. So, you know...watch out, tall brothers.
