The Garden Path Inn, an Alabama bed and breakfast, is located in the historic Purcell-Killingsworth Home in Columbia, AL.   The Inn provides luxurious lodging accommodations in a relaxed setting for those seeking a step back in time while experiencing a slower pace of life. The Queen Anne Victorian, built by William Purcell in 1890, was listed on the National Registry of Historic Places in 1982 and is also listed on the Historic Chattahoochee Commission. In 2005 the house underwent a complete renovation and restoration.

At the turn of the 19th century Columbia was a bustling river port. William Purcell, a successful businessman who built the home, owned a local steam boat landing and was also involved in area politics. One of his sons, Clare Purcell, went on to be elected in 1955 as the highest ranking leader of the Council of Bishops in the Methodist Church.

Columbia is located 18 miles from Dothan, Alabama, home of the National Peanut Festival, and is centrally located within the Chattahoochee Trace of Alabama and Georgia. Columbia is located on the Chattahoochee River between Lake Eufaula and Lake Seminole. We are located approximately 2 hours drive from Montgomery AL and Callaway Gardens. We are a short couple of hours from the beautiful Gulf of Mexico beaches. Trips to Mexico Beach, Apalachicola Bay, St. George Island, Panama City Beach, FL and Tallahassee, FL are a convenient day trip excursion from Columbia. There are numerous small towns within a short drive that offers historic sightseeing, antique shopping and quaint shops usually located around the county courthouse that is characteristic of the small towns in the Columbia area.

The Inn offers three upstairs bedrooms with luxurious king sized beds in each and private baths.  The Inn has been lovingly decorated with Victorian charm, yet the Inn's atmosphere is informal, inviting and comfortable.   An upstairs commons area with overstuffed seating offers a comfortable area for guests to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee while reading the paper or watching the television equipped with Direct TV.  A mini fridge is stocked with soft drinks, water, and snacks that are available for the Inn's guests. Fresh baked cookies are placed in each bedroom just prior to guest arrival.

We are conveniently located to the Georgia Pacific, Cedar Springs Operations Papermill, Southern Company, Farley Nuclear Plant, and the future site of the LS Power Generation Station.

Our focus and heart's desire is to be a place of rest, refuge, and ministry for all of our guests.   In everything we do at the Garden Path Inn we strive to give God all the Glory and Honor.   It is because of HIM that we exist and have our being. Because we are believing the Lord in our service to Him, Pastors and Ministry Leaders receive a generous discount on their overnight stays, and while they are with us we strive to be a place where they can refresh and renew to continue their journey.