ROME & FLOYD COUNTY
September 25-27, 2026
Enjoy a rare glimpse inside some of Northwest Georgia’s most breathtaking homes and storied landmarks.
Friday, Sept. 25, 2026
CAVE SPRING
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Packet Pick-up: Georgia Highlands College
3175 Cedartown Road, Rome, GA 30161
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday Ramble
Experience the small town charm and architectural beauty of Cave Spring. Seemingly straight out of a Hallmark movie, Cave Spring is one of Northwest Georgia’s best kept secrets. Nestled among the rolling hills of northwest Georgia, Cave Spring was founded in the 1830s around a crystal-clear natural spring and limestone cave, the town grew into an important cultural and commercial center. Today, Cave Spring’s historic district showcases an extraordinary collection of Victorian, Greek Revival, Italianate, and Craftsman style homes.
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Dinner and Cocktails: The Lindale Mill*
6 Park Ave SE, Lindale, GA 30147
Conclude the day in nearby Lindale with cocktails and dinner at the historic Lindale Mill. Built in 1896 by the Massachusetts Cotton Mills Company, the Lindale Mill became one of Georgia’s largest and most influential textile mills, helping shape the economy and community life of Floyd County for more than a century.
*For those who purchased tickets that include meals.
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026
ROME
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Packet Pick-up at the DeSoto Theatre
530 Broad St, Rome, GA 30161
If you’re arriving on Saturday, be sure to pick up your tour packet at the historic DeSoto Theatre. Opened in August 1929, the DeSoto holds the distinction of being the first theater in the South designed specifically for “talkies,” the groundbreaking sound motion pictures that transformed the movie industry.
8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Breakfast at Seven Hills and DeSoto Theatre
530 Broad St, Rome, GA 30161
*For those who purchased tickets that include meals, breakfast will be served until 10 a.m.
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Orientation at the DeSoto Theatre
530 Broad St, Rome, GA 30161
After breakfast, stick around to learn about the history of Floyd County, its architecture, and preservation efforts during a brief orientation led by local experts.
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Lunch Voucher*
Enjoy lunch at one of the charming downtown eateries with a $15 lunch voucher.
*For those who purchased tickets that include meals.
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday Afternoon Ramble
Explore stunning homes in Rome’s Between the Rivers Historic District, the largest Victorian-era neighborhood in Georgia and the birthplace of the city in 1834. Nestled beneath Rome’s iconic City Clocktower, this charming district showcases beautifully preserved architecture and rich history.
The day continues in the College Heights neighborhood, known for its scenic streets featuring picturesque Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival, and mid-century modern homes. Explore Rome’s vibrant Broad Street and downtown historic district and visit its many rehabilitated buildings and lofts.
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Dinner and Cocktails at Broad and Fifth*
436 S. Broad Street, Rome, GA 30161
Wrap up your day with cocktails and dinner at Broad and Fifth, a beautifully restored building located in the heart of downtown Rome.
*For those who purchased tickets that include meals.
Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026
A DAY AT BERRY
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.*
Packet Pick-up and Brunch at Berry College’s Ford Dining Hall
Begin the day with brunch in Berry College’s impressive Ford Dining Hall, a Gothic Revival landmark inspired by Christ Church College at Oxford and gifted by Henry and Clara Ford in 1925.
*For those who purchased tickets that include meals, brunch will be served until 11 a.m.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday Ramble: A Day at Berry
Founded in 1902 by educator Martha Berry, Berry College is celebrated for its English Gothic architecture, scenic courtyards, and distinction as the world’s largest contiguous college campus. Ramblers will have the opportunity to explore the campus’s many historic treasures, including Oak Hill, the home of founder Martha Berry.
In the afternoon, visit Summerville’s Paradise Garden, Howard Finster’s visionary folk art masterpiece and a celebrated Georgia Trust award recipient.
Event held rain or shine. Sites and times are subject to change.
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Sneak Peek of Featured Homes and Sites
Below are just a few of the historic private homes and sites will be open for tours during the Fall Ramble.
Each day of the Ramble offers different sites. In order to maintain homeowner and site privacy, we do not release the schedule of sites with site addresses prior to the Ramble. All Ramble sites will be listed in the Program that will be provided at packet pickup during the Ramble.
