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A couple of weeks ago I was able to fulfill a longtime desire of experiencing Savannah, Georgia, in all it’s charming glory, for the first time. And honestly, staying at The Gastonian only made the visit that much more special. Located near Forsyth Park, the historic inn is made up of 17 unique and intimate guest rooms, in two adjoining mansions built in 1868. In between wandering the stunning city squares, hopping on romantic carriage rides, snacking on sumptuous pecan pralines, and embarking on hauntingly scary ghost tours, we were pampered back at the B&B with family-styled breakfasts in the mornings, hors d’oeuvres and wine in the afternoons, and desserts and cordials in the evenings. Y’all, if that isn’t the epitome of Southern hospitality and charm  . . .

(images from The Gastonian & HonestlyWTF)

39 Comments

  5. Ali Michalove    May 20, 2012

    You are so lucky! I live in Georgia and haven’t been to Savannah. I have the same dream. It looks like you had a wonderful time.

  6. Addie    May 20, 2012

    I LOVE SAVANNAH! i went there with my parents for spring break! it’s my favorite city in the world!!!!!! im moving their after my high school graduation!

  7. Sarah    May 20, 2012

    One of my favorite places. I hope you checked out the art while you were there! It’s such a charming city with a fantastic art scene.

  9. Taylor    May 20, 2012

    …These photos made me homesick…I miss visiting Savannah every weekend…

  11. HuntGatherFashion    May 20, 2012

    My boyfriend went there about a year ago for work, and said it was the epitome of what you would think the “good ol south” to be. So very stunning, I hope to get there some day soon myself.

  14. Celebrity Trendy    May 20, 2012

    I’ve never heard much about Savannah, but your description makes it sound great! Have to add it to my list of places to see …

  19. Rachel    May 20, 2012

    I have always wanted to go Savannah. I hear the have such beautiful historic homes there. Are there any places or restaurants that you would recommend going to?

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  20. Alondra    May 20, 2012

    This is beautiful. I check this page almost everyday! Best wishes from Chile!!!

  29. Bonnie H,    May 21, 2012

    I was just in Savannah and had a private tour of the city with Harriet Meyerhoff of savannahsites.com. She was wonderful and full of southern charm. She even took us to Bonaventure cemetery where Johnny Mercer was buried.

  30. saniel    May 21, 2012

    i feel in love with Savannah that I decided to get married there. I adore that city from the quaint streets, moss hanging from the trees, historic homes, waterfront ,people, beach, weather, squares/parks, close to airport and other nearby cities(hilton head) and can’t forget the FOOD!! My dream is to vacation there and then retire and live close to the beach as possible.

  31. Claire    May 22, 2012

    Awesome to see pics, I’d never heard of Savannah until yesterday when I started reading midnight in the garden of good and evil.

  32. teensleuth    May 25, 2012

    Love Savannah. There’s no place like it on earth. Glad you had a good time.

  33. Emily    May 27, 2012

    I’m so glad you enjoyed Savannah! I live in Georgia and Savannah is one of my favorite places. Also it is my middle name.

    Emily

  34. Lynda    June 21, 2012

    Great pics! We are planning a trip to the Gastonian. Would you mind telling me which room you stayed in and what you thoguht of it. We’re trying to decide which would be the best room for our anniversary trip. (Did you happen to see the Carraige House, Garden Room or Julia Scarbrough rooms?) Thanks!

  35. Erica    June 21, 2012

    @Lynda I didn’t see the inside of the Carriage House but I’m sure it’s amazing. The Garden room was nice but too dark. And the Julia Scarbrough room was one of my favorites! We stayed in the General Hunter room which was great too. You will love your visit there. Enjoy and Happy Anniversary! xx

  38. Jill Borgeld    August 11, 2012

    I spent 6 months there while my husband was on sabatical at a marine lab on one of the many islands around Savannah. It was one of the most magical times of my life. I explored the mansions, the antique shops, the restaurants, the art galleries (my most favorite painting is there), the beach. The people are super friendly, the squares and parks are gorgeous and the architecture unforgettable. I want to go back!

  39. Karin    December 10, 2012

    Yes Savannah is wonderful and the Gastonian one of the best hotels in the US!

    Question, did they comp your trip because you were writing about it in your blog?

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