An oasis of peace and serenity envisioned by the Callaway family, the Ida Cason Callaway Foundation™ has molded 14,000 acres of land into a multi-use nature area and residential community.

With a 50-year history of quality, integrity and unique personality, the land is now divided into four distinct areas: The Gardens at Callaway,™ The Resort at Callaway,™ The Preserve at Callaway™ and The Community at Callaway.™

The Preserve at Callaway is several thousand acres of land maintained in an almost natural state with only minimal and very controlled access by the public to minimize man’s effects on the land. Floristic studies and other important environmental research are conducted here.

The Gardens at Callaway™ is a combination of cultivated gardens and natural woodlands open during daylight to the general public for their pleasure. The Gardens includes such attractions as the Virginia Hand Callaway Discovery Center, the John A. Sibley Horticultural Center, the Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center, the Ida Cason Callaway Memorial Chapel, the Callaway Brothers Azalea Bowl and miles of nature and bike trails.

The Resort at Callaway™ includes overnight accommodations, restaurants and retail venues. Its purpose is to generate revenue to support the Ida Cason Callaway Foundation.

The Community at Callaway,™ named Longleaf, fulfills the original plan of the Callaway family to build a residential community within the Gardens and provide an environmentally sensitive neighborhood that appeals to those who love and respect the land.

This development is reminiscent of the past, with architectural authenticity as indigenous as the wildflowers. The surroundings are integrated into Longleaf, and the building of each home provides the latest in energy-saving technology and construction. A variety of home plans assures that each home reflects the style of its owner.