Top Clayton Venues

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Tiger Mountain Vineyards is a 60-acre estate vineyard nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Rabun County, Georgia, where high-altitude cool-climate conditions support the production of estate-grown, European-style wines. Founded in 1995 by Dr. John and Martha Ezzard on a fifth-generation family farm, the estate transformed an 80-year-old dairy barn into an award-winning wine destination. Current ownership has continued that evolution, bringing contemporary refinements to the property's renovated spaces and guest experience. The estate hosts weddings, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, family reunions, corporate retreats, and business meetings for up to 150 guests. Flexible indoor and outdoor settings — including the Red Barn, vineyard pavilions, and loft spaces — accommodate everything from intimate ceremonies to larger celebrations, with tented additions available for expanded events. The Vineyard Café offers on-site dining with seasonal, wine-paired dishes alongside estate tastings, making Tiger Mountain well suited for guests who want a full destination experience in the Georgia mountains.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Country Club

Kingwood Resort & Winery, located in Clayton, Georgia, is a charming country club resort that is ideal for soon-to-be newlyweds who are hosting their wedding reception. There are a variety of event spaces and amenities available at this stunning venue, which also boasts breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the surrounding landscape. In order to ensure that you and your guests have a memorable experience, the wedding planning staff on-site will work tirelessly to ensure that your vision is realized flawlessly. Infrastructure and Capacity The Kingwood Resort & Winery hosts a variety of wedding celebrations, including engagement parties, bridal showers, wedding ceremonies, and receptions, among others. Couples can choose to have their wedding either indoors or outdoors, depending on their preferences. Those looking for a captivating backdrop for their wedding photographs will find it in the garden, mountains, and waterfall outdoor areas of the resort. Couples seeking a more intimate setting will find it in the indoor areas, which provide a warm and welcoming environment that is sure to leave a lasting impression. A popular destination for visitors from near and far, this country club is well-known for its diverse selection of outdoor amenities. Couples can enjoy a round of golf on the magnificent 18-hole golf course, a swim in the outdoor pool, or a game of tennis on the immaculate tennis courts. The Inn at this country club offers 48 fully furnished rooms for guests who wish to extend their stay after your celebration. Kingwood Resort & Winery places a high value on accessibility for all of its guests, providing ample parking spaces, shuttle service, and wheelchair accessibility to all of its facilities. Services that are provided On a personal level, the event coordination team will get to know you and your partner in order to gain an understanding of your preferred style and tastes. Throughout the process, they will strive to put you at ease so that you can devote your time and energy to spending quality time with your loved ones. Couples can also choose from a variety of high-quality event rentals, such as audio equipment, tables, chairs, barware, and linens, to complement their special day. In addition, a professionally trained team of bartenders will be on hand to serve your guests with refreshing beverages. In addition, house beer, liquor, and wine are available.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 4 Total Spaces

Chota Falls Private Estate is a 100-acre luxury event destination tucked into the North Georgia mountains near Clayton, Georgia, operating since 2000. The estate centers on a signature 100-foot waterfall — claimed to be the only wedding venue in Georgia offering both a natural waterfall ceremony site and a dedicated wedding chapel — alongside verdant gardens and two indoor reception villas. The Vineyard Wedding Chapel accommodates ceremonies for up to 250 guests, while the Falls Room of Villa Maria and Villa Campania provide sophisticated indoor reception settings beneath chandeliers. Outdoor gathering spaces include the waterfall backdrop and a bonfire area, making the estate well-suited for multi-day wedding weekends with on-site lodging. Chota Falls provides in-house wedding planning, coordination, and catering, allowing couples to manage the full event experience in one place. The estate welcomes weddings, corporate retreats, rehearsal dinners, private parties, and milestone celebrations. Its location within two hours of the Atlanta, Greenville, and Asheville airports makes it accessible for guests traveling from across the Southeast.

• Spaces for 40-100 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Estate

Splendor Mountain is a private 73-acre retreat nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia, roughly two hours from Atlanta, Asheville, and Greenville. The property combines natural mountain landscape — forests, lakes, and mountain views — with dedicated event venues, making it a destination for weddings, family reunions, and corporate group getaways year-round. The property's two primary event venues offer flexible gathering options for different group sizes. The Sunrise Lodge, a 2,000-square-foot indoor lodge with a 15-foot stone fireplace and covered wrap-around porch, accommodates up to 100 guests total or 60 for seated dinners. The Shadow Rock Pavilion, a covered outdoor pavilion of 1,200 square feet with a double-sided fireplace, seats up to 40 guests and accommodates 50 total. The Providence Garden provides a ceremony setting among the natural surroundings of the property. Both event venues include kitchen access, tables, and chairs. Beyond the event spaces, the property features three lodging options for up to 22 overnight guests and a range of on-site activities including wooded trails, spring-fed lake swimming, hiking, canoeing, and access to local winery tours — giving guests a full retreat experience around the celebration.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Mansion

Rabun Manor Resort in the Northeast Georgia Mountains hosts weddings. Rabun Manor Resort is located in the picturesque North Georgia Mountains. It's a buried treasure straight out of a fantasy novel. Every bride fantasizes about the ideal location on her wedding day. Allow us to make your wedding day unforgettable! This beautiful treasure, which can accommodate up to 200 guests, is the ideal location for your fantasy wedding. The 187-year-old mansion on site has five lovely rooms inside the main house, as well as two cottages. The Restaurant & Bar at Rabun Manor Resort seats 150 people in the main dining room and another 50 in the lower dining room. We have event planners, cake designers, décor experts, bartenders, chefs, nail technicians, massage specialists, and more on staff. It's the ideal environment for beautiful moments all year long, with the breathtaking mountain vistas as the backdrop for your photos. Nature's splendor in the Northeast Georgia Mountains is unparalleled. As the location for your big day, take advantage of our lovely stone patio with a large fountain. The Rabun Manor Resort is the perfect setting for a stress-free wedding. As you and your guests celebrate this special event, dance the night away in our big lower-level venue. For entertainment, hire a DJ or a live band. Allow one of our local suppliers to find the right match for your musical tastes.

• Spaces for 40-150 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Hotel
• 2 Total Spaces

Historic Lake Rabun Hotel & Restaurant has welcomed guests to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia since 1922. The property sits on the shores of Lake Rabun in Lakemont, GA — a mountain lake setting that draws couples, families, and small groups looking for an experience rooted in place rather than a generic event hall. The hotel's award-winning farm-to-table restaurant anchors the property, offering fresh seasonal menus and gourmet breakfasts alongside a strong bar program. For weddings and private events, the venue specializes in celebrations of all sizes set in natural surroundings, from intimate elopement packages for 3–40 guests at the historic hotel to larger gatherings at the Forest Lodge Wedding and Retreat Center, a dedicated event facility opened in 2020 that accommodates up to 150 guests. The Forest Lodge features a custom waterfall and pond entrance, a massive stone fireplace, vaulted timber ceilings, a hand-crafted log bar, a built-in audio system, and views of distant mountain ridges — alongside the hotel's preferred vendor network for photography, planning, florals, music, and catering.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

• Spaces for 75-200 Guests
• 2 Country Clubs

Sky Valley Country Club occupies a 13,000-square-foot clubhouse in the Blue Ridge Mountains at the Georgia-North Carolina border, sitting at an elevation of roughly 3,600 to 4,200 feet. Opened in June 2013, the clubhouse offers what the club describes as rustic elegance — a dining room with high ceilings, ambient lighting, and a floor-to-ceiling fireplace overlooking Lake McClure and the 18th fairway. The setting places guests less than 15 miles from Highlands, NC and under two hours from Atlanta. The clubhouse holds up to 150 guests for a seated dinner or 200 for a strolling reception, with a private dining room, a slightly smaller Club Room, and a meeting room for groups up to 75. A covered outdoor pavilion located about 100 yards from the clubhouse provides an additional gathering option against a backdrop of mountain scenery. The events team works with seasonal ingredients from Rabun County and builds customized menus for each occasion, from rehearsal dinners and bridal luncheons to full wedding receptions and corporate gatherings.