Augusta, Ga. isn't just the home of the Masters Tournament.
This year visitors to The Garden City of the South, Augusta, will be in full bloom for the 19th annual Sacred Heart Garden Festival the weekend of April 23-25. The weekend festival, themed "A Garden Lovers Paradise," transforms the Sacred Heart Cultural Center, a landmark cultural asset of Georgia, into an oasis of garden, floral landscapes and water exhibits.
The three-day event showcases the finest examples of garden and floral exhibits as well as presentations from well-known garden experts and authors, and tours of extraordinary private gardens throughout Augusta.
The Festival supports the Sacred Heart Cultural Center, a breathtaking former cathedral that has been restored and is an attraction in its own right (http://www.sacredheartaugusta.org).
The three-day event for families, friends and garden enthusiasts will feature entertainment, food and children's nature crafts. The festival will take place on Friday, April 23 and Saturday, April 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and on Sunday, April 25, 12-4 p.m.
A one-day pass to the festival is $10 for adults; free for children under 12. For $25, visitors can also purchase a three-day pass that includes tickets to both the festival and to the garden tours.
For information or reservations, call 706-826-4700 or visit www.SacredHeartGardenFestival.com.
Several area hotels will be offering special packages for the Festival.
One fine choice would be a stay at the landmark Partridge Inn set on a quiet hilltop in the Summerville neighborhood. Known as "The Grand Hotel of the Classic South," this luxury hotel features a rich past with modern comforts and guest room rates from $139 per night. On-site is an award-winning restaurant, a secluded outdoor pool and a location just minutes from the sights and attractions of downtown. For information and reservations, visit http://www.PartridgeInn.com .
Augusta is often called the "Garden City of the South" because of the city's many large private gardens and profusion of springtime blooms. Augusta lies approximately 150 miles east of Atlanta along the banks of the Savannah River which serves as the state line and separates Augusta from North Augusta, S.C. Founded as a trading outpost during the British colonial period, Augusta is the second oldest and second largest city in Georgia.
Discover more about August at http://www.augustaga.org .
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