Savannah tour of homes & gardens

Southern hospitality is a phrase that exudes an aura of gentility, cordiality, and generosity, a remnant of a bygone era. It is the phrase that most appropriately captures the essence of Savannah, Georgia, the jewel of the antebellum South. It is a living tradition continued and exemplified by the dedication of The Episcopal Church Women of Christ Church and the Historic Savannah Foundation--richly illustrated in the beautiful, informative, and entertaining Savannah Tour of Homes & Gardens. James A.D. Cox, writer and professor emeritus of architectural history, and N. Jane Iseley, renowned architectural photographer, chaperon us through Savannah's lush open squares and gardens and invite us to enter the warm interiors of its architectural masterpieces. They share with us the ancestry, heritage, and marvelous tales that are the very heart of this glorious city. Savannah not only employed the talents of her native artists but imported architects from around the world. The results can be seen in the various plans that display spatial excitement and intricacy in an array of classical and innovative styles. Among the many architectural gems here are the traditional charms of the Andrew Low House, the sweeping stairs and large parlors of the magnificent Hugh W. Mercer House, and the double veranda with garden views that runs the full length of the William Hunter House. Each and every treasure represented here captures the openness, warmth, and continuing heritage of Savannah's celebrated hospitality.