McClain Lodge
All-inclusive venue
The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!
Guest capacity
Up to 400 seated guests
About this venue
What is now a natural haven of nearly 2,000 acres began with a deal made from love. Buddy and Joni McClain, who had married in the Chapel, began what was to become a labor of love when they purchased the original 468-acre property. When adjoining acreage became available, they jumped at the chance to expand their domain. The added property included what is now the Guest House, which was built between 1837 and 1841. A descendant of the home once wrote that the property was spared from burning by Gen. Sherman on his infamous march through the South, though he did water his horses in the lake out front, and his men took food and other supplies. Now beautifully renovated, the Guest House offers all the amenities of the home, coupled with the quaint feel of days gone by.
Our event spaces
Banquet Hall
Located behind the Lodge, the Banquet Hall offers beautiful, rustic charm with all the amenities needed to make your event unique and complete. A magnificent fountain welcomes guests just inside the grand hall. To the right is a conversation area featuring a massive stone fireplace, comfortable leather furniture, and a large flat-screen television so party-goers won’t miss the big game. In the center of the hall is a dropped ceiling featuring a stunning chandelier, creating an ideal spot to prominently feature a wedding cake. The room also features an ample built-in bar area and a raised floor that works wonderfully as a bandstand.
The Lodge/On The Grounds
The grounds surrounding the Lodge offer a wonderful outdoor setting. A picturesque, wooden bridge spans from the Lodge across the lake, with a large gazebo halfway. Here, guests may enjoy the lake’s tranquil wildlife, including an early evening symphony of frogs, crickets and water fowl that make a walk across the bridge a magical experience. The Lodge’s wide wraparound porch is also a great place to set up tables, offering guests a spectacular view of the lake and surrounding property.
The Chapel
Perfect for a small, intimate wedding, the Chapel sits among towering trees, just across the lake from the Lodge. Salvaged pews from an old church seat up to 120 guests in a setting that feels as if it’s been there for hundreds of years.
Under The Oaks
The most perfect setting for an outdoor wedding or event! Adjacent to the lake, guests walk under an arbor of wisteria vines to reach an additional large arbor anchored by an outdoor fireplace. The area easily accommodates up to 400 guests.
Banquet Hall
Located behind the Lodge, the Banquet Hall offers beautiful, rustic charm with all the amenities needed to make your event unique and complete. A magnificent fountain welcomes guests just inside the grand hall. To the right is a conversation area featuring a massive stone fireplace, comfortable leather furniture, and a large flat-screen television so party-goers won’t miss the big game. In the center of the hall is a dropped ceiling featuring a stunning chandelier, creating an ideal spot to prominently feature a wedding cake. The room also features an ample built-in bar area and a raised floor that works wonderfully as a bandstand.
The Lodge/On The Grounds
The grounds surrounding the Lodge offer a wonderful outdoor setting. A picturesque, wooden bridge spans from the Lodge across the lake, with a large gazebo halfway. Here, guests may enjoy the lake’s tranquil wildlife, including an early evening symphony of frogs, crickets and water fowl that make a walk across the bridge a magical experience. The Lodge’s wide wraparound porch is also a great place to set up tables, offering guests a spectacular view of the lake and surrounding property.
The Chapel
Perfect for a small, intimate wedding, the Chapel sits among towering trees, just across the lake from the Lodge. Salvaged pews from an old church seat up to 120 guests in a setting that feels as if it’s been there for hundreds of years.
Under The Oaks
The most perfect setting for an outdoor wedding or event! Adjacent to the lake, guests walk under an arbor of wisteria vines to reach an additional large arbor anchored by an outdoor fireplace. The area easily accommodates up to 400 guests.
Available services that can be provided by McClain Lodge
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- On-site accommodations
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
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