Hardman Farm State Historic Site

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Hardman Farm State Historic Site Hardman Farm State Historic Site is operated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. The site is open 7 days/week 10am-4pm. Last tour begins at 3pm.

Guided mansion tours available Thurs-Sat beginning on the hour from 10am-3pm. Self guided grounds tours available daily. This is the official page for Hardman Farm State Historic Site, operated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks and Historic Sites. Visit http://gastateparks.org. 1-800-864-7275. Hardman Farm, located in the mountains of northeast Georgia, is the newest state historic site. The last owner of the farm was the family of Dr. Lamartine Griffin Hardman, the 65th governor of Georgia from 1927-1931. The Hardman family lovingly preserved the estate and donated it to the state of Georgia in 1999. Included in the donation were the gazebo-topped Native American burial mound, the house constructed in 1870 by Captain James Hall Nichols, and many outbuildings. The site is open 7 days a week from 10am-4pm March 1 through January 1 and Thurs/Fri/Sat January 2nd-Feb 28th. Self guided grounds admission is available each day from 10am-4pm. Guests can peruse the grounds, barns and outbuildings at their own pace. (Mansion is not included in the grounds admission--visitors must be accompanied by site staff inside the house.) Guided mansion tours are available Thurs-Sat. The approximately 55 minute tours begin at the top of each hour in the Hardman Farm visitors center. Please arrive at least approximately 10 minutes before the hour to check in for a tour. Hardman Farm is located at
143 Highway 17
Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571

Mailing Address:
Hardman Farm SHS
c/o Smithgall Woods State Park
61 Tsalaki Trail
Helen Ga, 30545

We appreciate the opportunity to hear from our community. Comments and photos of this park are welcome on our wall. The DNR reserves the right to remove posts that are off-topic, obscene, untruthful, include profanity, or are unsolicited advertising or personal attacks. Frequent violators may be banned from posting to this page.

📢 WE INTERRUPT THIS MOUNTAIN FARM CELEBRATION EXCITEMENT FOR AN IMPORTANT HOLIDAY ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎄We know we're busy cele...
10/17/2026

📢 WE INTERRUPT THIS MOUNTAIN FARM CELEBRATION EXCITEMENT FOR AN IMPORTANT HOLIDAY ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎄

We know we're busy celebrating Appalachian mountain life, old-fashioned skills, and all things farm at Hardman Farm… BUT we've got another kind of history coming your way!

✨ Tickets for Hardman Farm Victorian Christmas are ON SALE! ✨

Step back in time to Christmas in 1877, as the Nichols family and their friends welcomed guests to West-End for a Victorian Christmas gathering. Experience the mansion dressed for the season, meet personalities from the past, enjoy the sights and sounds of a 19th-century Christmas, and make some holiday memories of your own.

🎟️ Don't wait until the stockings are hung! Get your tickets now and make plans to celebrate Christmas the Hardman Farm way. Dec. 4/5, 11/12, 18/19 4pm-7pm.

👉 get your tickets online: hardmanfarm.eventbrite.com

Now, back to our regularly scheduled Mountain Farm Celebration excitement! 🌾😉

🔥 The Original Makers of the Mountains!Long before hardware stores and online shopping, the local blacksmith was an esse...
10/16/2026

🔥 The Original Makers of the Mountains!

Long before hardware stores and online shopping, the local blacksmith was an essential part of mountain life. Farmers depended on skilled hands to make and repair the tools that kept their homes and farms running.

At Hardman's Mountain Farm Celebration, you'll have the chance to see traditional skills like blacksmithing in action and discover just how much craftsmanship went into everyday life.

It's history with a little heat, a little hammering, and a whole lot of ingenuity!
(@ Eleison Forge)

Tag someone who would love watching a blacksmith at work! 👇

Hardman Farm Mountain Farm Celebration
Sat. Oct. 24th 10am-4pm
143 Hwy 17, Sautee-Nacoochee Ga

🧺 Could You Handle Farm Life 100 Years Ago?No washing machines. No grocery store around the corner. No quick trip to the...
10/15/2026

🧺 Could You Handle Farm Life 100 Years Ago?

No washing machines. No grocery store around the corner. No quick trip to the kitchen for a stick of butter!

Life in the North Georgia mountains took hard work, resourcefulness, and a whole lot of know-how. At Mountain Farm Celebration, you'll discover the skills families once relied on every day — from washing clothes by hand and churning butter to milling corn and making candles.

It's history you can see, hear, and experience firsthand! Come try your hand at some of the skills needed for mountain life in the late 1800s and early 1900s, along with loads of traditional fall fun at Hardman Farm's Mountain Farm Celebration

Sat. Oct 24th 10am-4pm
143 Hwy 17, Sautee-Nacoochee GA
$8/person, kids 5 and under free

Which chore do you think would be the hardest to do without modern conveniences? Tell us in the comments! 👇

🧺 A Little History, A Lot of Handmade Charm!Mountain Farm Celebration is about celebrating the skills, traditions, and c...
10/15/2026

🧺 A Little History, A Lot of Handmade Charm!

Mountain Farm Celebration is about celebrating the skills, traditions, and creativity that have shaped life in our mountains — and that includes the talented makers who keep the art of handmade alive today!

Along with traditional Appalachian demonstrations and family fun, you'll have the chance to browse our craft vendors and discover unique, handcrafted treasures made with care and creativity.

Whether you're looking for something special for your home, a one-of-a-kind gift, or just love seeing what local artisans can create, you'll want to leave yourself a little time to shop!

🌾 Come for the history. Stay for the handmade treasures. Support local makers at Hardman Farm Mountain Farm Celebration!

📅 Sat. Oct. 24th, 10am-4pm
📍 Hardman Farm State Historic Site-143 Hwy 17, Sautee-Nacooche Ga

Tag someone who never passes up a good craft market! 👇

What if your family could spend a day experiencing life in the North Georgia mountains as it was more than 100 years ago...
10/14/2026

What if your family could spend a day experiencing life in the North Georgia mountains as it was more than 100 years ago?

At Hardman Farm's Mountain Farm Celebration, history comes to life through traditional Appalachian skills, fascinating demonstrations, hands-on experiences, and good old-fashioned family fun!

From the farm to the food, there's something for everyone to discover. Bring the kids, bring your curiosity, and get ready to make some memories!

📍 Hardman Farm State Historic Site, 143 Hwy 17 Sautee GA
📅 Oct. 24, 2026 10am-4pm

Stay tuned as we share a little of what awaits you at this year's celebration!

Everybody's talking about the Mountain Farm Celebration coming up at Hardman Farm!!Got it on your calendar? You don't w...
10/12/2026

Everybody's talking about the Mountain Farm Celebration coming up at Hardman Farm!!

Got it on your calendar? You don't want to miss this celebration of the things that make the Sautee-Nacoochee Valley and Northeast Georgia unique!!

Join us at Hardman Farm on Sat. Oct 24 from 10am-4pm for Appalachian Skills demonstrations (like apple c***r press, gem panning, blacksmithing, buttermaking and much more!), cooking demonstrations, live music, arts/crafts and food vendors, hayrides, an open house in the mansion and lots more.

Join us for a great day loaded with fun and history!!

Sat Oct 24, 10 am-4pm
Hardman Mountain Farm Celebration
143 Hwy 17, Sautee GA

🧺🍂 CALLING ALL LOCAL MAKERS & HANDMADE VENDORS! 🍂🧺Do you make something by hand? Create beautiful art? Craft unique home...
10/06/2026

🧺🍂 CALLING ALL LOCAL MAKERS & HANDMADE VENDORS! 🍂🧺

Do you make something by hand? Create beautiful art? Craft unique home décor, jewelry, pottery, woodwork, candles, textiles, or other one-of-a-kind treasures?

We’re looking for a few more talented local artisans and makers to join us for our Mountain Farm Celebration in the beautiful Nacoochee Valley on Sat. Oct 24th from 10am-4pm.

This fall celebration will bring visitors to Hardman Farm for a day filled with history, family fun, local food, handmade goods, and the best of mountain farm life.

Share your work
Sell your handmade creations
Connect with our community
Enjoy a beautiful fall day at a historic North Georgia farm

If you’re a maker or artisan looking for a place to showcase your work, we’d love to have you join us!

Interested in becoming a vendor? Send us a message or contact Hardman Farm for more information and vendor details.

Come be part of bringing the farm to life! ❤️

🔥✨ What a night at Hardman Farm! ✨🔥Our Fire & Shine Dinner was one for the books!From exploring the farm and stepping in...
09/25/2026

🔥✨ What a night at Hardman Farm! ✨🔥

Our Fire & Shine Dinner was one for the books!

From exploring the farm and stepping inside the mansion with our costumed reenactors, to stories of Appalachian history, live music, and few booms (a few of thunder, and a few from an incredible black powder r***e demo)— the evening was full of the sights, sounds, flavors, and stories that make North Georgia so special.

And then there was the food! 🤤 A huge thank-you to Cowboys & Angels Restaurant and Bar Helen, GA for an incredible Southern-inspired dinner that had our guests raving — from the pork belly and steak tips to the fire-roasted corn, collards, and that unforgettable peach cobbler!

And of course, we can't forget our incredible musician, Steve Welsch who set the tone with his fiddle tunes.

Most of all, thank you to everyone who came out and made the evening so special. Your enthusiasm, energy, and love for Hardman Farm are what bring these events to life.

We hope you left with a full belly, a few new stories, and some great memories from the farm. ❤️

Got pictures from Saturday night? We'd LOVE to see them in the comments!

09/24/2026

🌿 Come Help Us Bring Hardman Farm to Life! 🌿

Join the Friends of Hardman Farm State Historic Site this Saturday for "Your State Parks Day" and help us spruce up the farm as we get ready for our upcoming Fall and Christmas events! 🍂🎄

There’s something for everyone — from cleaning furniture to helping with small projects around the farm. Whether you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and get to work or just want to spend a little time giving back to a place you love, we’d love to have you!

Bring a friend, bring the family, and come be part of the team that helps make Hardman Farm a special place for our community. ❤️

Come lend a hand, make a difference, and help us bring the farm to life!

📍 Hardman Farm State Historic Site
📅 This Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9am- Noon— Your State Parks Day

Address

143 Highway 17
Sautee, GA
30571

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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(706) 878-1077

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