Top Winterville Venues

• Spaces for 16-299 Guests
• 3 Event Spaces

Welcome to Countryside Manor, a comfortable and chic wedding and event venue. Tucked away amongst the farmlands of Oglethorpe County, Countryside Manor is conveniently located about 20 minutes or less from the many dining, shopping, lodging and entertainment options in downtown Athens, GA. Whether you are hosting a wedding, milestone celebration, holiday party, conference, or corporate team-building event, we invite you to discover Countryside Manor and all that it has to offer. The venue sits on 5 acres of quiet, peaceful countryside and boasts a stunning main hall with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams, beautiful stained concrete floors and an oversized fireplace that compliment any color pattern you may choose. An outdoor covered terrace provides a perfect ceremony location. Additional covered patio space directly off the terrace and main hall is an excellent space for a cocktail hour before heading inside for dinner, music and dancing. Large parking lot with lighting after dark provides worry free parking during our events. THE MAIN HALL: Beautiful climate-controlled indoor hall for your reception or indoor ceremony has lots of beautiful natural lighting during the day & romantic lighting after dark. There is plenty of space in the rear of the hall to set up buffet style serving. A service and prep room adjacent to the main hall with exterior access provides a separate area for your caterer and other vendors to service your event. The prep area Includes stainless steel prep tables, a triple basin sink and cold storage. The hall has ample restrooms to support your group with dedicated men's and women's facilities. Capacity: up to 220 seated guests.​ THE TERRACE: Outdoor covered pavilion set against the backdrop of a one-acre pond is the perfect ceremony location with a capacity of up to 150 guests​. Lots of beautiful natural lighting during the day & romantic bistro lighting after dark make this area magical. COVERED COCKTAIL HOUR LOCATION: Conveniently located between the ceremony terrace and the main hall, this area provides ample space for guests to mingle during cocktail hour before they head inside for dinner, music and dancing. The area features a rustic barrel-bar and cocktail tables. THE BRIDAL SUITE: Our gorgeous bridal suite is always ready to spoil our brides. The newly renovated suite offers plenty of room for the bride and her brides maids to dress, or simply enjoy those special private moments with immediate family before the ceremony. The light-filled space has three mirrored makeup stations, one floor-length mirror, racks to hang dresses, seating for loved ones and friends, and a private bath. The bridal suite opens to the rear terrace for a grand entrance down the covered terrace. THE GROOM LOUNGE: The groom deserve to be spoiled too! Before he says 'I do,' your groom will enjoy first-class accommodations for himself, his best men, & his family & friends. OUTDOOR SCENERY: Words can not describe the tranquility and beauty of our grounds all year round. No matter what way you turn you'll find the picture perfect background. Our 5-acre property features a one-acre pond with a beautiful water fountain, one of our guests' favorite photo spots. From the stone walkways and the water bridge in the woods, to the deck on the water, the stone lighthouse, the colorful butterfly, the muscadine vines, and the colorful flowers and trees all around the property it is hard to decide where to take your next photo.​ For more info check our website: https://countryside-manor.com/ Follow us of Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/countrysidemanorevents/ Follow us on Intagram: @countrysidemanorevents

• Spaces for 60-250 Guests
• 3 Event Spaces

Georgian Hall, a charming ballroom nestled in the heart of downtown Athens, provides a classic setting and enchanting backdrop for special events of any kind. Whether you are looking for an upscale rehearsal dinner or wedding venue or simply a place to host a casual celebration or gathering of friends, we can customize our services to meet your needs. Located inside the historic Georgian building, the ballroom has operated as a prominent special events facility serving Athens and the surrounding areas for more than 100 years. True to the eclectic nature of this beloved town, but considerate of the Southern hospitality and charm of which our great state is known, we pride ourselves in creating a unique and unforgettable experience for clients and their guests. From delicious food catered through our award-winning adjacent restaurant to locally brewed craft beers and outstanding service, we offer a truly remarkable “Athens” experience.

• Spaces for 150-200 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm

Celebrate in style at this premier event venue nestled on 23 acres of Georgia countryside. Host your dream wedding in the open-air chapel, gather for an unforgettable occasion lakeside, or celebrate under the grand Event Pavilion. Award-winning Chef Spencer Gomez creates exquisite on and off-site catering experiences. We offer a flexible event experience. You can work with our catering staff or bring in your own food. We have a licensed bartender for an open bar if you choose to add this to your event. Our cabin can host 9 people with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. It has a fully stocked kitchen, living room and wifi. Our barn pavilion has heat and A/C, and can be used closed or with the barn doors open for an indoor/outdoor experience.

• Spaces for 3,000-6,000 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Classic Center, a GBAC STARTM Certified facility, has been a fixture in the Athens community for over 25 years. The hotel is conveniently placed in the heart of Athens, Georgia. The Classic Center is the ideal location for any conference, convention, sporting event, wedding, or special occasion, with local shops and restaurants within walking distance, as well as our own entertainment activities. Weddings The Classic Center makes each wedding and reception the celebration of your dreams, from a magnificent banquet with hundreds of guests in the Athena Ballrooms to the most private wedding ceremonies in the Foundry Building. The Classic Center offers all-inclusive reception packages that include facility rental of your event space, guest seating tables and banquet chairs, a dance floor and stage for your band to get the celebration started, and a talented Event Planner to make your big day one-of-a-kind. Levy, the in-house caterer, provides a table-side served gourmet dinner that is sure to please. Guests will enjoy served hors d'oeuvres, a delectable, custom-crafted wedding cake, and skilled bartenders serving your bespoke Levy Alcohol Package. Your Catering Consultant may be able to customize your menu to match the specifics of your reception. The wedding planning process is something to savor. From location selection to menu customization, The Classic Center and Levy strive to please not only by making your guests feel welcome on your wedding day, but also by partnering with you throughout the process so you may feel at ease and calm during this wonderful time! Meetings & Conferences In a venue that offers new and modern spaces perfectly coupled with restored historical architecture, the Classic Center brings together state-of-the-art technology and unparalleled customer service. The Classic Center in Athens is the ideal location for a successful event in a unique setting, with 5 main highways and 2 interstates connecting Athens to the Atlanta and Greenville-Spartanburg International airports.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

With our modern agricultural architectural style, Hotel Indigo Athens enriches the downtown cityscape. Its boutique hideaway charms international visitors, music connoisseurs, and trend-setters with our high-end service and elegant, art-centric spaces, which combine Southern hospitality with a profound appreciation for local culture. Weddings For good cause, the Hotel Indigo Athens is the talk of the town for weddings. When you say "I do" to our elegant event spaces and luxurious accommodations, you're inviting a new level of hospitality and convenience into your wedding preparations. Allow our creative team to work behind the scenes to bring your vision for your special day to reality. It's the tiny elements that make a huge impression, from lovely weddings under the stars to gorgeous parties tailored to your style. Our one-of-a-kind venues provide the ideal setting for all of your wedding celebrations. Celebrate your made-for-you moments in places that are one-of-a-kind and one-of-a-kind, just like you. We'll customize the atmosphere for you, whether it's an intimate ceremony in The Grand Courtyard or a grandiose reception in the Rialto Club. When you marry with us, you're introducing Southern hospitality and warmth into your special day. To put it another way, no request is too great, and no detail is too tiny. Meetings Hotel Indigo Athens offers a fully comprehensive meeting experience that elevates the unique charisma of our versatile Athens meeting venues. Created for those who meet with purpose and passion, Hotel Indigo Athens offers a fully comprehensive meeting experience that elevates the unique charisma of our versatile Athens meeting venues. We've developed hubs for forward-thinking innovation and laid-back celebration through skilled service, cutting-edge technology, and identifiable ambience.

• Spaces for 40-300 Guests
• 4 Museums
• 1 Outdoor
• 4 Total Spaces

The Georgia Museum of Art, located on the University of Georgia campus in Athens, has welcomed visitors since 1945 as one of the state's premier fine art institutions. Its collection of approximately 20,000 works spans centuries and cultures, and the museum operates as a free public resource open six days a week. For private events, the museum offers four distinctive spaces suited to a range of celebrations and gatherings. The Grand Hall accommodates up to 300 guests for receptions and 250 for seated dinners in an elegant, light-filled setting with garden views. The Sculpture Garden provides an outdoor backdrop for ceremonies and luncheons of up to 170 guests. The M. Smith Griffith Auditorium seats 196 and supports performances and presentations with full audiovisual capabilities. The Education Center, with its floor-to-ceiling windows, works well for meetings and smaller gatherings of up to 75. All rentals include a dedicated venue manager, event layout assistance, VIP parking, guest Wi-Fi, and tables and chairs. Spaces can be combined to create multi-part events — a ceremony in the garden followed by a reception in the Grand Hall, for instance — and a team of event specialists coordinates the logistics.

• Spaces for 12-250 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 3 Hotels
• 3 Total Spaces

Hotel Indigo Athens is a boutique hotel in downtown Athens, Georgia, blending modern farmstead architecture with Southern hospitality and a deep appreciation for local culture. The property draws music aficionados, worldly travelers, and trend-setters with art-centric spaces and high-end service across 130 guest rooms. For private events, the hotel offers three distinct event spaces and an open-air courtyard. The Rialto Club spans 6,000 square feet across two connected areas designed in the spirit of 1920s-era cocktail bars, with ornate tin ceilings, chandeliers, and vintage leather seating — accommodating up to 120 seated or 250 standing guests. The Solarium is a glass-walled room flooded with natural light, suited for intimate dinners and cocktail hours of up to 40 seated or 70 standing guests. A private Boardroom seats 12 for corporate meetings and presentations. In-house catering is available for events of 60 guests or fewer, with a curated list of approved local caterers for larger gatherings. On-site bar service and The Madison Bar and Bistro round out the food and beverage offerings.

• Spaces for 350 Guests

Live Wire Athens is a family-owned event venue in downtown Athens, Georgia, founded by Daniel Robertson Jr. and his brothers, who brought backgrounds in music and hospitality from Savannah. The venue serves a broad range of events — from weddings and corporate gatherings to live music shows, gameday celebrations, and private parties — within a setting that pairs modern sound and lighting technology with full bar service and flexible catering arrangements. The property includes Robertson Hall, featuring a dance floor suited to receptions, The Parlor with a full bar setup well suited to cocktail hours, and the Garden Courtyard, an outdoor space that is also pet-friendly. On-premise parking is available, with valet service offered upon request, and the location on West Dougherty Street puts guests within walking distance of downtown breweries and other attractions.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

Saucehouse is a Southern barbecue catering operation based in Athens, Georgia, founded in 2013 near the University of Georgia campus. The business built its reputation on slow-smoked pork, tender chicken, and smoked brisket — all served with signature house-made sauces — before transitioning from a Broad Street restaurant to focus exclusively on catering and to-go pickup. Saucehouse brings Southern barbecue to weddings, corporate events, birthday celebrations, Greek Life gatherings, tailgates, and family occasions throughout Athens and the surrounding region. Two service tiers are available: full-service catering, where staff handle setup and cleanup, and pick-up or drop-off packages for smaller gatherings. Bar service, appetizers, and desserts round out the offering, giving planners flexibility from intimate dinners to large crowd events.

• Spaces for 8-350 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 5 Total Spaces

Built in 1844 and designated a National Historic Landmark, Taylor-Grady House sits at 634 Prince Avenue in Athens, Georgia. The Greek Revival mansion — recognized by its thirteen fluted Doric columns, original hardwood floors, and hand-poured glass windows — has hosted gatherings for nearly two centuries and now serves as a living heritage space held in trust for the people of Athens-Clarke County. The property offers a range of spaces suited to private events of many kinds: a bright, column-lined ballroom for up to 80 guests; a covered front porch and open grounds that accommodate receptions and ceremonies of 28 to 225; smaller meeting rooms and parlors for intimate gatherings; and a historic dove cote and kitchen for open-fire cooking experiences. Weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate retreats, milestone celebrations, and private dinners have all found a home here. Beyond private bookings, Taylor-Grady House makes its spaces available at reduced or no cost to nonprofits, civic organizations, and neighborhood groups — a reflection of the organization's commitment to community as much as its architecture.

• Spaces for 44 Guests

Five & Ten is a Southern restaurant in Athens, Georgia, set in a historic home on South Milledge Avenue. Approaching its 25th anniversary, the restaurant is led by owner Peter Dale — a lifelong Athens resident who began his career at Five & Ten as an apprentice under founding chef Hugh Acheson — and executive chef Burns Sullivan, a Northeast Georgia native who trained under James Beard Award-winning chefs across the South and in New York. The kitchen focuses on Southern comfort food approached with refinement, reviving beloved dishes like Frogmore stew and watermelon-feta salad alongside contemporary Southern cuisine. The historic home setting accommodates private events of varying scale, from intimate luncheons to full-buyout celebrations, with audio-visual capabilities available for corporate gatherings.