Unique historical charm and natural scenery make The Hill one of the area’s most captivating event locations. with a full range of services to bring your wedding vision to life. The venue is managed by Epting Events, an award winning, family owned, full service catering and design company. Our venue is truly a one stop shop providing catering and planning services by Epting Events, design services by our in-house floral director Florals by Su-Lin, and our warehouse with a wide array of catering equipment, lighting and sound equipment, and a linen department. Four period furnished homes have been artfully preserved creating a true architectural treasure amidst idyllic surroundings located a few miles from downtown Athens, GA. These homes are available as rental accommodations on both a short and long term basis. For your next event, take a step back in time and enjoy this traditional southern retreat filled with charm and heritage.

Weddings and other Life Celebrations can be costly from a time and also money standpoint. We can help........we can handle everything for you so that you enjoy your event to the fullest, with minimum stress and effort. Show up, enjoy, go home!

From elegant affairs to edgy celebrations, Athens Cotton Press is the perfect backdrop for your next event. Built in the early 1900s, this industrial space was once the heart of the Atlantic Compress Company's cotton press. After years of neglect, we've lovingly restored this historic landmark, transforming it into a stunning event venue. Our venue is truly a one stop shop providing catering and planning services by Epting Events, design services by our in-house floral director, Florals by Su-Lin, and our warehouse with a wide array of catering equipment, lighting and sound equipment, and a linen department. As a family-owned business, we treat every event as our own. When you choose Athens Cotton Press, you're not just renting a space; you're joining our family.

Nestled in Athens, Georgia, 255 Milledge Hardeman-Sams House is a blend of history and hospitality, offering majestic oaks, elegant fireplaces, and sparkling chandeliers. Despite its secluded feel, it's just minutes from downtown, Five Points, and the University of Georgia. With versatile indoor and outdoor spaces, it's an ideal setting for events year-round. Hosting up to 200 guests, its private garden and landscaped lawn provide picturesque backdrops for ceremonies and receptions of any size, while the historical manor offers an intimate setting for smaller gatherings.

Home of the Athens YMCA from 1889 until 1919, the original building on this site became a music store, movie house, hotel, Masonic Temple, furniture company and Sears Roebuck store before being replaced by the Elite Theatre in 1935. Except for a brief period as a Methodist church, this theatre – later renamed the Georgia Theatre – has served as a significant performance venue for emerging and established musicians from Athens and beyond. Devastated by a fire on June 19th, 2009, this historic concert hall has been rebuilt as a labor of love with reverence for the creative spirit that Athens has long embraced. With special thanks to the people of Athens and all who worked so diligently to restore her and make her better, the Georgia Theatre stands proudly reborn.

Located on the edge of Downtown, Graduate Athens offers unique accommodations paired with amazing on-site amenities. The Foundry, a full service restaurant, bar, and music venue. Iron Works Coffee, serving coffee, pastries, as well as beer and wine.

Yarborough Mill is an indoor/outdoor venue and can accommodate up to 150 guests. The rustic Pavilion at water’s edge is the perfect place to say, “I do.” The Bridal Cottage provides plenty of room for the wedding party to get ready and assemble before the ceremony and doubles as a guest house that can accommodate up to 11. After your ceremony, celebrate with up to 150 of your closest friends in the 1849 Mill. With its rustic chandeliers and string lights, it is the perfect place to dance the night away after exchanging vows. The original Barn, which houses The Honeymoon Suite, has a lofted room overlooking the grounds. Rustic and romantic, the honeymoon suite is the perfect ending to your perfect day. Come see our beautiful venue today.

Madison, Georgia, the home of Empire Mills, is positioned on the railroad line that spans the East Coast of America. The charming town was once a key stop on the developing country’s rail and stage coach lines. The geographic positioning of Empire Mills between the triangle of Athens, Atlanta, and Augusta reflects the philosophy and vision of Empire Mills as an intersection of community, culture, and cuisine. The architecture of warm brick and forged steel nods to the artisans and architects, past and present, who continue to put their mark on the grounds and space. Today, Empire Mills continues to support and serve the local community and extends it’s reach within the Southeast and a leading event space and caterer.