Historic Heartland / Fort Valley

Massee Lane Gardens Historic Headquarters of the American Camellia Society

100 Massee Lane
Fort Valley, GA 31030
478-967-2358 | 877-422-6355

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Japanese Garden

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Camellia Hybrid 'Night Rider'

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Camellia in Bloom at Massee Lane Garden

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Camellia chrysanthides

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Azaleas in bloom at Massee Lane Gardens

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Pitcher Plants in Brown and Hall Environmental Garden

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Peterson Children's Garden at Massee Lane Gardens

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Fountain with annuals in formal camellia garden at Massee Lane Gardens.

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Abigail Lundy Fetterman Building: Event Facility and Museum

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Elfin

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Camellia Nitidissima

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C. Japonica 'Purple Passion'

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Massee Lane Entrance

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The Dr. Dan and Muriel Nathan Education Pavilion is located by the lake in the environmental garden.

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Gates at Massee Lane Gardens

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Salab

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Camellia Japonica 'Moonlight Bay'

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Dr. C. David Scheibert installed the beautiful rose garden and dedicated it on June 15, 1985 to his wife Jean and his mother Luella. More than 150 roses fill the area.

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Ann Blair Brown

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Fetterman Gallery set up for a wedding reception. Note Boehm Porcelain exhibit in background.

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Brick Walkway in Formal Camellia Garden

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Camellia Azalea

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Metal Camellia Sculpture on Massee Lane Garden Gate

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Open Gallery

Massee Lane Gardens is the headquarters of the American Camellia Society and an International Garden of Excellence. Brick walkways lead visitors through a self-guided tour of one of the world's finest camellia collections. Known as the "Winter Rose," camellias bloom from September through March. Something is always blooming at Massee Lane, no matter what the season. Special events are held each day in February to celebrate the Festival of Camellias.

Do not miss the Japanese Garden, Rose Garden, Formal Camellia Garden, Camellia Species Garden, Children's Garden, Environmental Garden, Camellia Seedling Garden, Camellia Sun Trial Garden, and Day Lily Garden. Two galleries showcase Edward Marshall Boehm porcelain sculptures in botanical, wildlife, religious and military themes. Weddings and special events held in the Porcelain Gallery, Courtyard or Rose Garden, or 156-seat theatre-style auditorium make unforgettable occasions. Guided tours are available by appointment.

Info & Amenities

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 1:00PM - 4:30PM
Tuesday: 10:00AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday: 10:00AM - 4:30PM
Thursday: 10:00AM - 4:30PM
Friday: 10:00AM - 4:30PM
Saturday: 10:00AM - 4:30PM

Admission & Fees

Children 12 and under $0.00

General Admission $5.00

Members of the American Camellia Society $0.00

Senior Admission (55+) $4.00

Activities

Nature Trails

Facility Amenities

Bus / Motorcoach Parking on Site, Equipment Rentals Available, Free Parking, Gift Shop, Guided Tours / Guide Available, Maps & Brochures Available, Meeting Facilities, Parking on Site, Party Facilities, Picnic Area, Picnic Shelter, Public Restrooms, Rentals Available, Self-guided Tours

General Information

Family-friendly, Handicapped Accessible (Limited) , Open Year 'Round, Outdoor Location, Pets Accepted

Group Amenities

Motorcoach-friendly

Near Interstate Highway

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Payment Options

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Special Tags

Eco-Friendly

Suitable for Ages

All Ages

More Resources

Massee Lane Gift Shop Year Round Beauty at Massee Lane Gardens Festival of Camellias: Activities ever day in February

Meeting Rooms

Name	Dimensions	Ceiling Ht	Sq. Feet	Banquet Cap.	Theater Cap.	Classroom Cap.	U-Shaped Cap.	Exhibit Cap.	Conference Cap.	Reception Cap.
Fetterman Auditorium	Dimensions 156 seat theatre	Ceiling Height-	Sq. Feet-	Banquet Capacity-	Theater Capacity 156	Classroom Capacity-	U-Shaped Capacity-	Exhibit Capacity-	Conference Capacity-	Reception Capacity-
Fetterman Gallery	Dimensions The Fetterman Ga	Ceiling Height-	Sq. Feet 2700.0	Banquet Capacity 225	Theater Capacity-	Classroom Capacity-	U-Shaped Capacity-	Exhibit Capacity-	Conference Capacity-	Reception Capacity 400