20 Million Daffodils, Japanese Garden, and the Manor House Gardens at GIBBS GARDENS (with optional Lunch)

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20 Million Daffodils, Japanese Garden, and the Manor House Gardens at GIBBS GARDENS (with optional Lunch)

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Gibbs Gardens and Cue Barbecue

Hike: 20 Million Daffodils, Japanese Garden, and the Manor House Gardens at GIBBS GARDENS (with optional Lunch)

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 4 2017 9:00 am >> Sat, Mar 4 2017 2:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Feb 23 2017 7:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Mar 3 2017 9:00 pm

Event Duration:

5 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

4 Miles

Pace:

Leisurely

Trip Leader(s):

Chris L
Kiran

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Member Cost:

$20.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

17 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Come join us as we stroll through a sea of daffodils at Gibbs Gardens, covering more than 50 acres in northeast Georgia. In the Spring, the garden features over 20 million daffodils in colors ranging from yellow to saffron to gold to orange, and blush pink.

Developed over a 30-year span by Jim Gibbs, the gardens are a blend of natural and man-made features covers 220 acres of landscaped gardens set amid rolling hills and includes 19 waterfalls, 24 ponds and 32 bridge crossings. The gardens are strategically designed in such a way that repeat visitors can frequent every 3 weeks and see something different happening on the grounds. The 40-acre Japanese Gardens, complete with 40 handcrafted lanterns, are the largest in the nation. Sculptures, representing Mr. Gibbs’ eleven grandchildren, can be found dotting the sculpture garden landscape. Residing on property are plants grown from cuttings passed down through the generations of his family.

Our plan is to arrive at the gardens by 9:00 AM to beat the (anticipated) crowds. Each person will be responsible for buying his/her own ticket. Ticket prices for Gibbs Gardens are:

Adults (18 to 64 years old): $20 per person
Seniors (65+): $18 per person
Tram tickets are $5 per person and are good for one day.

People who pre-purchase their tickets can save $4 by buying their ticket online and ahead of time here:

http://theoutletonline.com/discounted-daily-passes-to-gibbs- gardens/

Once we're in the gardens, we will designate a meetup location and then head out, maps in hand, for a self-guided, leisurely walking tour of the gardens. We encourage you to wander the gardens at your own pace, taking photos, chasing squirrels, and definitely stopping to smell the roses. Must smell the roses!

Getting hungry after all that flower-gazing? Unfortunately, outside food or drinks are not allowed inside the gardens. There is a cafeteria on the grounds, but we'd like something more substantial so at around noon (12:00) we will meet back at the designated spot and return to our cars. On the drive back to Atlanta, join us for an (optional) lunch stop at Cue Barbeque. BTW, if you will NOT be joining us for lunch, please let us know IN THE MORNING at Mansell P&R, so we can make appropriate carpool decisions.

In the event that it turns out to be a rainy day, the event will be cancelled. Walking through a garden in the rain just doesn't do justice to the flowers. Pre-paid ticket prices can NOT be refunded. The Atlanta Outdoor Club is not liable in any way for your purchase of pre-paid tickets.
Tickets, however, can be used any day (up until June 1st) that the gardens are open.

Required Items to Bring:

Comfortable shoes

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Hat

Camera

Water bottle

Sherpa carrying your very own portable A/c unit (optional)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Exit the Mansell Park and Ride.

Turn Right onto Mansell Road.

Turn Left to take the Entrance Ramp for 400 North.

Go 23 miles to Hwy 369 (Brown's Bridge Rd). Turn Left.

Go 8.4 miles turn Left onto Old Federal Trail.

Go 3.6 miles turn Right onto Yellow Creek Road.

Go 3.5 miles turn Right onto Gibbs Garden Dr.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

80Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $32.00 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Notes:

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Member Cost:

$20.00/Person

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the AOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note:

In the event that it turns out to be a rainy day, the event will be cancelled. Walking through a garden in the rain just doesn't do justice to the flowers. Pre-paid ticket prices can NOT be refunded. The Atlanta Outdoor Club is not liable in any way for your purchase of pre-paid tickets.
Tickets, however, can be used any day (up until June 1st) that the gardens are open.