Top Athens Conference & Summit Venues

• Spaces for 75 Guests

The Retro is a multipurpose event rental space housed in a historic building in downtown Washington, Georgia. The venue occupies the former Retro Cinema and Books location at 114 Spring Street, and its original cinema infrastructure remains part of the rentable space. The Retro offers three distinct rooms for private gatherings — an open entrance area well-suited to dancing or reception setups, a screening room with a projector, and a lounge space featuring a bar area, couches, and bar tables. The venue accommodates a range of private celebrations and social events in a setting that reflects Washington's small-town character.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

• Spaces for 100-125 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 space at this venue

Nestled within the Historic Square of Stone Mountain Park, the Formal Gardens offer a naturally elegant setting for outdoor ceremonies. Set adjacent to the Dickey House on the park's grounds, the venue features a beautifully landscaped garden with finely manicured lawns, a paved pathway, and a charming white gazebo — providing a romantic backdrop surrounded by forests and natural scenery. The garden accommodates up to 100 guests for ceremonies, with white resin chairs arranged on the lawn and exclusive access to the adjacent bridal cottage included in the rental. Rental of the Formal Gardens includes four hours of exclusive use of the space. The surrounding park grounds offer additional photogenic spots — including the Covered Bridge and Grist Mill — for wedding party portraits at no additional cost when the ceremony is held on-site. For weddings requiring a reception space, Stone Mountain Park offers access to a range of additional on-site venues. Inquiries are handled by the park's groups team at (770) 498-5632 or SMPGroups@stonemountainpark.com.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• Spaces for 75-150 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space

• Spaces for 300 Guests

• Spaces for 20-450 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 2 Meeting Spaces
• 1 Convention Center

The DeKalb Conference Center at Georgia Piedmont Technical College offers over 10,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space on the college's Clarkston campus in DeKalb County. The facility serves a wide range of gatherings — from corporate training sessions and small breakout meetings to wedding receptions, banquets, family reunions, and community events — with capacity scaling from 12 to 450 guests. The main event hall can divide into as many as five distinct rooms or open as a single expansive space, accommodating theater-style events for up to 450 guests or seated banquets for up to 350. The Atrium features 18-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, porcelain tile floors, and a wet bar, welcoming up to 150 guests for receptions and cocktail events. Smaller groups find a comfortable setting in Classrooms A and B, each equipped with wall-mounted displays and sized for up to 12 guests individually or 20 together. Throughout the facility, ceiling-mounted projectors, automatic screens, and wireless audio/visual systems support presentations and productions at every scale. Ample on-site parking and a professional event staff — available from planning through execution — round out the experience.

Rising Son offers event spaces for your next celebration in Avondale Estates, Georgia.

• Spaces for 220 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Casablanca Banquet is a 3,000-square-foot event hall located in Alpharetta, Georgia, at the intersection of North Main Street and the GA-400 corridor near Windward Parkway and Old Milton Parkway. The elegantly decorated space is equipped with hi-tech audiovisual features — including a projector, TV screens, and a full sound system — alongside a dance floor, staging area, full bar, and onsite catering. Casablanca accommodates private celebrations, community gatherings, and corporate events, and its central location places it minutes from downtown Alpharetta, Milton, and Crabapple.

• Spaces for 50 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space

North Grove Hall is an intimate events venue housed in a 1941 stone cottage a few blocks from downtown Dahlonega, Georgia. The historic building's original rock-and-mortar exterior and hardwood floors give it a warmth and character well-suited to small weddings, elopements, rehearsal dinners, and private corporate gatherings. The venue accommodates up to 50 guests and offers both DIY and full-service event packages, making it adaptable for hosts who want a hands-on experience as well as those who prefer coordinated support. Elopement packages are available for couples seeking an intimate, low-key ceremony in a distinctive setting. On-site parking, wheelchair accessibility on the ground floor, and a pet-friendly enclosed patio round out the practical amenities. North Grove Hall's walkable proximity to Dahlonega's restaurants and lodging makes it a convenient anchor for multi-day celebrations.