Countryside Manor

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