Afton & Villa
Afton & Villa is an independent editorial travel journal devoted to the gardens and historic estates of the American South. We write practical, honest visiting guides — what makes a garden or house museum worth the drive, when the plantings actually peak, and how to plan a trip around them.
Best Botanical Gardens in the South: 7 Worth a Road Trip
The best botanical gardens in the South include Brookgreen Gardens in South Carolina, Bellingrath Gardens near Mobile, the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Sarah P.
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Historic House Tour Tips: What to Expect
Before a historic house tour, reserve the exact tour you want, confirm parking and accessibility, and read the site's current bag, photography, food, and…
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Historic Homes to Tour in the South: 6 Estates Worth Seeing
The South's most rewarding historic homes to tour are Biltmore in Asheville, Monticello in Charlottesville, Middleton Place and the Nathaniel Russell…
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