The James Madison Inn is offering a fantastic package for July 30 and 31st during the Firefly Festival.  Two nights in one of our luxury King Rooms with complimentary breakfast each morning.  Friday evening at 7:00pm,  the band GLOW is performing during the picnic right across the street in Town Park.  JMI will pack  you a scrumptious  Southern picnic in a monogrammed JMI cooler (your gift to keep) for you to take to the picnic, along with two lawn chairs.  After the concert, from 10:00pm to 11:00pm, we are offering a JMI Sweet Southern Goodnight in the lobby with our signature cookies and milk.  Saturday you can have your way, with shopping coupons to our great local shops.  You also receive a $50 credit toward the James Madison Inn Spa-your choice of any of the Spa treatments.  In the evening, JMI is doing a Refreshment Hour at 5:00pm in the lobby with snacks and a Firefly-inspired beverage.  After your refreshments, head over to Town 220 with your $50 dinner credit, also part of the package.  After dinner, use your two tickets to return to Town Park where they are having more festivities and an 8:30 pm showing of “Over the Hedge,” on the green.  Do not miss out on the Southern beauty and nostalgic summertime feel of the Firefly Festival!

Package starts at $409

Attention all Facebookers. If you are a Fan of the James Madison Inn on Facebook, we are offering a July rate of $129. So look us up, become a fan and get your $129 July rate.

This year will be the first year that I will get to experience Madison Fest and all that it has to offer. Not being from this area, I get to hear all  the great things about this great event. Not only is it  a perfect time to partake in good food, great music, and one of a kind southern Hospitality. It is also a chance to really step back and appreciate Madison for what it stands for, and how far it has come thoughout the years. Madison is such a unique town with tons of character, and Madison Fest is sure to bring it all out for one great evening on the town allowing you  to create memories that last a lifetime.

All eyes around the country are focused on the state of Georgia during this week, particularly our region. We are looking forward to newcomers  seeing Madison for the first time, or just a return visit. The James Madison Inn would like to welcome all visitors coming to stay with us during this time. Our hopes are that we can further make this a special time during such a great sporting event. We are preparing for a tremendous week, and hopefully we can expect to see an equally tremendous golf tournament.

On Sunday February 21, 2010 if you were by chance scanning through the Atlanta Journal Constitution and came across the Travel section, you would have seen a nice write up on “Town Spared By Sherman”. The Picture set right below this title is a photo of  “The Hunter House”, including a shot down the sidewalks of Downtown. In this article is a beautiful write up on the city of Madison, the History that dwells here, and a little bit of what the town has to offer. It is a sign that Madison, though small at heart, is definitely on the rise to becoming a legend in the making.

I hope everyone was safe during the recent snow we had here in Madison, and at the James Madison Inn. The snow definitely made for some great shots of the hotel. I hope that you will take the time to look at our shots from “Snow Day at the James Madison Inn.

I am an employee of the James Madison inn, and was lucky enough to get the opportunity today to walk in the Madison Markets for the first time. I was completely taken back at the Variety of  Gifts, and collectibles that they had to offer. I am not an expert in antiquing or even at knowing what im looking for, but I do know what I like. The Markets had a lot that I liked, and that people i buy gifts for would like. I would encourage you to check this place out if you havent already. Its is truly an amazing place to shop!

The Indigo Girls are going to be at the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center on Sunday March 7th at 7pm. Its a treat to have musicians of this caliber to be performing in madison. Call 706.342.4743 to secure your tickets today

Lillywind Kids opened in November 2007 and is located opposite the new Town Park. The owners chose Madison,  because the city  is unique and the store compliments that. The feel of small town USA in the city is reflected by 70 per cent of the merchandise being hand made in the USA.  From the new born to those leaving school, every item for sale, has been especially chosen, to bring a personal touch for each gift.

During the year, children can be pictured with the Easter Bunny, Santa Claus and new for this year, fall pictures, with the first 5×7 color shot being free.

Each anniversary of the store’s opening brings with it, a 10 per cent off sale throughout the store and a drawing for a $50, $75 and $100 shopping spree. For those that would like their gift personalized, for example, a bath robe or back pack, there will be a $5 fee.

The most popular items at the moment are the machine washable, bears, bunnies and puppies, which are all baby safe. The puppies and rabbits are personalized on their ears, and bears on their ribbon. The price for these animals is $19.95.

The store opening hours are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 am until 5 pm, with Wednesday opening 10 until 1. The store is closed Sunday and Monday, but is open for all events in the park. If hotel guests have the bed and benefits package, or if they have one of the Lillywind brochures, then they are entitled to a 10 per cent discount.

The nature of the store is more of a handmade personalized gift center, rather than just a toy store. The store does carry Madison Georgia t- shirts, baby bibs and drinks cozees, which can all be personalized.

Their website can be found at www.lillywindskids.com, where items can be ordered online. All items hold a uniqueness, which means that you know that you are going to have something special. Customers can also avail themselves of the gift bags, which are filled with tissue paper and tied with ribbon.