Tower of Flowers salutes urban living and the downsizing to smaller homes and gardens featuring columns and vertical walls of colorful and fragrant exotic orchids.  Tres Fromme of Mesa Design Group has designed the exhibit with orchids becoming vibrant wallpapers climbing the walls, reaching for the sky and surrounding you with sweet scents.  The orchids are supported by mosaic 4 x 6 frames.  Hanging plants and transparent and solid planting columns also support the collection.
Vibrantly colored harlequin phalaenopsis, miltonic, dendrobium and cattleya orchids are framed by lush green and silver foliage with their intoxicating scents.

Our bed and breakfast guests love the monthly events held during the Tower of Flowers.  The Marketplace and Orchid Care Clinics allow  you to try your hand at growing orchids or give advice to experienced gardeners.

Or you may prefer to just stroll through the gardens with your Atlanta Botanical Garden Map to guide you and see the exquisite orchids the judges from The Orchid Society Show have selected as their favorites.

Our favorite event is ”Valentines In The Gardens” on February 13th, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.  You can dance away the evening to live music while sipping cocktails in the gardens.  What says love better than decadent deserts and cappuccinos under warm candlelight and the fragrant scent of exotic orchids.

When that springtime fever alludes you at home, give us a call and make your romantic Atlanta getaway reservation at our bed and breakfast in Atlanta,  and stroll up to the Atlanta Botanical Garden:  Tower of Flower.  We hope to see you soon!

"Diana:A Celebration" Exhibition just blocks from the Shellmont Inn

Princess Diana's Wedding Dress near our bed and breakfast in Atlanta, GA

Our bed and breakfast in Atlanta, GA is excited to be located just blocks from the final stop of the US Tour of  ”Diana:  A Celebration” at the Atlanta Civic Center, presented by Delta Airlines.  The exhibit is opening, Saturday, January 23rd and will close on June 13th, 2010.

This tribute chronicles the life of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, “the peoples princess”.  The exhibit celebrates her life as a shy school girl, kindergarden teacher who captured the heart of a Prince and the world, Royal Bride, devoted mother and tireless humanitarian.

I was one of the over one billion television viewers who watched the Royal Wedding and was in awe of her charm, beauty and grace.

There are nine galleries with over 150 objects showcased.  My favorite is the Dress Gallery, which highlights Diana’s Royal Wedding Gown with its 25 foot train, the Riviere Necklace and her Tiara. Also, you will find 28 designer dresses by Chanel, Versace, Valentino and Azagury.  Many of the dresses are paired with her favorite hats.  One of her favorite milliners was Philip Somerville. The other 8 galleries highlight her family heirlooms, personal mementos, paintings and rare movies and photos.   Earl Spenser presents the audio tour of the exhibit. Also, the original text of his moving tribute to his sister at her funeral in Westminster Abbey is on display. The original musical score and lyrics of Elton John/Bernie Taupin’s composition adapted from “Candle In The Wind” and played by Elton John at her funeral in 1997 are also available for viewing.

When this exhibit concludes these personal and priceless artifacts will be returned to Princess Diana’s ancestral home, Althrop Estate in England.

 When planning that perfect Romantic Atlanta Getaway to tour the “Diana:  A Celebration”,  remember  to make your reservations at Shellmont Inn.  We  will always exceed your expectations!