Hay House, a property of The Georgia Trust, offers an array of events and programs throughout the year.
An Evening of Jazz at Hay House
Thursday, March 23, 2023
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Hay House
934 Georgia Avenue
Macon, GA 31201
Enjoy an evening of jazz at the “Palace of the South.” Guests will be treated to the sounds of live jazz performed by the JAM Ambassadors, members of the Jazz Association of Macon, a talented group of musicians devoted to the appreciation of jazz.
Read more about them below.
Event ticket: $35 per person
Light refreshments will be served.
About the Musicians
The JAM Ambassadors are members of the Jazz Association of Macon. They participate in the JAM Goes Back to School Program, which, since 2000, has brought an ensemble of professional musicians to over 200 middle Georgia public and private elementary, middle and high schools to introduce the students to jazz. The members of the ensemble demonstrate the various roles of the instruments and vocalists. They play different styles of rhythms – straight ahead, Latin, swing, blues, funk, bossa nova, and contemporary. During the school program, the musicians interact with the students by discussing the music, instruments, performers, composers and the history of jazz. They teach the concepts of collaborative interaction, value of community, teamwork, and self-expression. Interest in music has been shown to have a positive effect on children in other academic endeavors. The Jazz Association sponsors the annual Jazz and Arts on Riverdale along with managing three different scholarships for young musicians.
The bandleader and jazz visionary is Edward K. Clark, M.D., who plays tenor sax, alto saxophone and is lead vocalist.
Neil Rigole, Ph.D., is the keyboard player for the JAM Ambassadors. He is the Chair of the Department of Information Technology at Middle Georgia State University.
KMO is the bass player for the JAM Ambassadors. He plays guitar, upright bass and electric bass and sings. He is a master of jazz and blues, and traditional R and B, thanks to his “Motown” roots.
Evan Jones began playing trumpet at Lanier High School in Macon and played trumpet in the Army Band. Evan plays with the Liberty Chapel Church Orchestra and is the band leader for the Just Friends Band.
Jim Blanton is a superb drummer and music educator. He is now retired from the positions as Band Director of Monroe Public High School and Music Supervisor of the Monroe County School System.
Keith Fitzgerald JD is the trombonist for the JAM Ambassadors. Keith has played with multiple groups over the years while being a local attorney in Macon.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Second and Fourth Saturdays of the Month
10:15 a.m.
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: $35 per person
Reservations with advanced payment are required. Registration is limited to 15 people maximum.
COVID-19 Safety Measures and Protocols: Attendees may be required to wear masks inside Hay House depending on local transmission rates at the time of the event.
Legends and Lore at Hay House
Hay House
934 Georgia Avenue
Macon, GA 31201
2023 Schedule
Friday, March 17 @ 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 25 @ 6:00 p.m.
Friday, June 2 @ 6:00 p.m.
Friday, August 4 @ 6:00 p.m.
Friday, October 6 @ 6:00 p.m.
Friday, October 27 @ 6:00 p.m.
Experience Hay House after dark! Go behind the scenes at what Architectural Digest magazine calls one of the “13 Most Beautiful Haunted Destinations Around the World.” Hear spine-tingling tales of unexplained noises, underground tunnels, lights with a mind of their own, and real-life ghost sightings.
Event ticket: $45 per person
Spring Stroll Tour of Gardens
Thursday-Sunday, April 27-30, 2023
Hosted by Hay House
934 Georgia Avenue
Macon, Georgia 30201
Enchanting gardens await your discovery at Middle Georgia’s premier garden event! Now in its 28th year, Spring Stroll Tour of Gardens features some of Macon’s most spectacular private gardens.
Enjoy a fun-filled weekend of all things gardening!
THURSDAY, APRIL 27
The weekend kicks off Thursday night with the Spring Stroll Garden Party. Enjoy mixing and mingling with other gardeners and flower-loving friends while enjoying drinks and hor d’oeuvres at the “Palace of the South.”
FRIDAY, APRIL 28
Enjoy a special lunch and lecture with Steven Satterfield, the James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef and co-owner of Miller Union, a celebrated, seasonally-driven restaurant located in Atlanta’s Westside neighborhood.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 29-30
Saturday and Sunday are filled with tours of some of Macon’s most awe-inspiring gardens in the historic Stanislaus and Vineville neighborhoods.
All purchased tickets will be placed on will call and made available for pickup at Hay House (934 Georgia Avenue, Macon, GA 31201) during the event.
Spring Stroll tickets can also be purchased at the Hay House Museum Gift Shop Wednesday, April 26-Sunday, April 30.
All proceeds benefit the continued restoration and maintenance of Hay House, a property of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation.
Spring Stroll Garden Party
Thursday, April 27, 6:30 p.m.
Hay House
934 Georgia Avenue
Macon, Georgia 30201
The weekend kicks off with the Spring Stroll Garden Party. Enjoy mixing and mingling with other gardeners and flower-loving friends while enjoying drinks and hor d’oeuvres at the “Palace of the South.”
Price: $45 per person
Spring Stroll Lunch and Lecture with Steven Satterfield
Friday, April 28, Noon
Hay House
934 Georgia Avenue
Macon, Georgia 30201
Enjoy a special lunch and lecture with Steven Satterfield, the James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef and co-owner of Miller Union, a celebrated, seasonally-driven restaurant located in Atlanta’s Westside neighborhood. Born and raised in Georgia, Chef Steven Satterfield is renowned for his love of Southern culinary traditions, dedication to seasonal cooking and unwavering support of local farmers, purveyors and artisans.
All Lunch and Lecture tickets include a copy of Satterfield’s newest book, Vegetable Revelations
In Vegetable Revelations, Satterfield explores how texture affects the eating experience, how globally inspired ingredients can make vegetables more compelling, and how valuing every part of a plant is the key to creative cooking. Best of all, he provides flavor-packed recipes that celebrate the delicious diversity available to us, arranged by botanical families and culinary categories, including Roots, Leaves, Stalks, Brassicas (broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower), Legumes, Cucurbits (cucumbers, zucchini, watermelon, squash), Nightshades (eggplant, tomatoes, bell peppers, potatoes), and Mushrooms.
Steven Satterfield Lunch and Lecture tickets:
- Table of 8 – $1,000: Includes a table of 8 for the Lunch and Lecture with Steven Satterfield; 8 copies of Satterfield’s new book, Vegetable Revelations; and a guided tour of Hay House during the event weekend.
- Individual Lunch and Lecture Tickets – $125: Includes Lunch and Lecture with Steven Satterfield; a copy of Satterfield’s new book, Vegetable Revelations; and a guided tour of Hay House during the event weekend.
- Spring Stroll Ticket Bundle – $150: Includes Lunch and Lecture with Steven Satterfield; a copy of Satterfield’s new book, Vegetable Revelations; a Spring Stroll Garden Tour Ticket; and a guided tour of Hay House during the event weekend.
Spring Stroll Garden Tour
Saturday-Sunday, April 29-30, 2023
Hosted by Hay House
934 Georgia Avenue
Macon, Georgia 30201
Amble at your leisure through stunning, private gardens in Macon’s historic Stanislaus and Vineville neighborhoods on Saturday, April 29, and Sunday, April 30. Tickets are valid both days of the tour.
Price: $45 per person
All purchased tickets will be placed on will call and made available for pickup at Hay House (934 Georgia Avenue, Macon, GA 31201) during the event.