Hay House, a property of The Georgia Trust, offers an array of events and programs throughout the year.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Second and Fourth Saturdays of the Month
10:15 a.m.
*Please note: Behind-the-Scenes Tours will not take place in July and August; however, regular tours are still available. Check schedule here.
Hay House
934 Georgia Avenue
Macon, GA 31201
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.
Jordan Massee Lecture: House of Smoke
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.
Legends & Lore at Hay House
2025 DATES
Friday, Sept. 26, 2025 @ 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 @ 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 10, 2025 @ 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 @ 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 @ 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 @ 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Drinks 5:30-6 p.m. Tour 6-7:30 p.m.
Hay House
934 Georgia Avenue
Macon, GA 31201
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 beer, wine or soda) and browse around the ground level of the house before the tour.
Drinks 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
Toast & Taste
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
Haunts and History on the Hill
A walking tour of one of Macon’s most haunted neighborhoods
2025 Dates
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 @ 7-9 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 @ 7-9 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025 @ 7-9 p.m.
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
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
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.