Paradise Garden Foundation

What a wonderful experience. Our host Mary was full of interesting and useful information. It seems Howard Finster was an incredible person whose legacy lives on at this Garden Foundation. Art like you would not expect. I only had an hour to visit but could have stayed for a few. Will come back given the opportunity.

The staff was lovely! They took time to welcome us and answered any questions that we had. They are pet friendly which was so nice if you are traveling. The gardens were so amazing to explore. Highly recommend this Georgia state treasure!

We went to Finster Fest 2025! It was a lot of fun. Really nice Folk Artists, good food and music. It was too hot to wait in line in the sun to get into the renovated chapel. Tried 4 different times. We'll go back when its cooler this fall. We had a picnic 4 years ago, and the renovations look great around the gardens! I just wish it hadn't been so HOT today! I really enjoy this historic place!

Very neat place! Definitely worth checking out! Also, there are two orange cats to hang out with. I only nabbed a photo of one but they are both very friendly!

Howard Finster’s Paradise Gardens is playful and thought-provoking with buildings and walkways filled with bottle caps, bicycle parts, and paint --- all created from Finster's brain. There is no museum walls - you walk through, touch (where permitted), ponder, and feel. In the glossy world we live in --- it was refreshing to see the art raw and weathering. It's so original. I think you could go over and over and see new things every time. And then, there’s Mary! What a gem! We chatted with her for a while and she was so warm and insightful that we could’ve stayed and talked for hours. We can't wait to go back once the restoration is complete! Such fun!!!!

This is an usually wonderful place. Reviewing the history is a must so that you understand the art and structures on the grounds. The main building is currently under repair, but there is a multitude of other buildings and arts pieces to see on the grounds. It's a true experience.

Unlike any other artist's home, this a wonderful collection of Howard Finster's art. Come here to learn his story and discover how his art has always been around us.

An interesting artist garden park. Finster was super creative, eclectic and one of a kind. If you're in the area, it's definitely worth a stopover