Historical yet welcoming, 255 Milledge Hardeman-Sams House is an artistic wedding venue based in Athens, Georgia. This estate invites you in with towering oaks, marble fireplaces, and abundant chandeliers. Our location is secluded enough to transport you to another time, but also just minutes from downtown Athens, Five Points, and the University of Georgia. With both indoor and outdoor space, the Hardeman-Sams property is the perfect canvas to host any event year-round. ​

Facilities and Capacity

255 Milledge Hardeman-Sams House can accommodate up to 200 guests over its multiple event spaces. The venue's private garden is ideal for a lush outdoor ceremony space. Their outdoor space includes a private southern garden, grassy lawn, and stone courtyard. If you're having a large affair, the landscaped lawn or the historical garden is the perfect location. For more intimate weddings, the historical manor can accommodate 100 guests seated or 200 guests for a cocktail reception.

Services Offered

255 Milledge Hardeman-Sams House can offer a tour around the site with its event manager while discussing packages for your events. Its services include:

• Entertainment services
• Wedding planning
• All-inclusive packages
• Cleanup and setup
• Event planning
• In-house bar
• Preferred vendor referrals

Other Services

In addition to hosting weddings, 255 Milledge Hardeman-Sams House and Garden is the perfect place to celebrate a:

• Engagement party
• Rehearsal dinner
• Wedding luncheon
• Elopement
• Anniversary party

History

In 1910, Benjamin Frank Hardeman built this estate on Milledge Avenue with his wife, Annie. They were known for throwing some of the largest and most elegant parties in all of Northeast Georgia. In 1932, the property was sold to Walter A. Sams, president of the Athens Coca-Cola Bottling Company.