Callaway Gardens offers an early spring fling from $159 a night

Got spring fever? Cure it with a short jaunt down to Callaway Gardens. You’ll love the time away and your wallet will love special deals to start celebrating the coming of spring.

Buy one night at the new Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens and get the second consecutive night free at room rates starting from $159.

The offer is valid on Sun.-Thurs. arrivals.

Also through March 26, guests can save 25 percent off of any spa treatment at Spa Prunifolia — including the fabulous, 110-minute signature journey treatments. Savings are valid Sunday from 3 p.m.-Fri. at 11 a.m.

Call 706-663-5125 for an appointment.

And the cocktail hour is even on sale each evening in March. Patrons can save 15 percent off any two selections from the menu at The Ironwood Lounge and two-for-one draught beers.

If you care to travel a bit later to catch the spectacular azalea show, ‘Spring Celebration’ packages, valid on stays from March 21-April 25 start from $289 a night for two. Included are accommodations in the Lodge and Spa, breakfast (children 12 and younger eat breakfast free), admission to Callaway Gardens and use of Callaway Fitness Center, sauna and steam room.

All guest rooms at the Lodge and Spa feature balconies overlooking a freeform pool, outdoor stone fireplaces or seasonal gardens.

There’s much to do and see in this 13,000-acre resort for couples, friends and families — from golfing, fishing and tennis to hiking and biking nature trails and canoeing on Mountain Creek Lake.

A separate sale package at Callaway Gardens includes accommodations in the cozy Mountain Creek Inn, admission to the Gardens and the fitness center at rates from $99 on these select dates: March 6, 7; March 13, 14; and March 20 and 21.

http://www.callawaygardens.com