Deposit

Non-refundable fee of $500 required to reserve event date (this fee applied toward package price). We accept cash, check or PayPal.

Capacity

We can accommodate up to 150 guests.

Bridal Party Amenities

  • Use of air-conditioned Bridal Suite & Farm Cottage for day use

  • Groom’s lakeside quarters for day use. Includes a 65” tv, couches and a full fridge (perfect for catching the big game while you get ready).

Vendors

  • No exclusivity around other service providers 

  • Arrangements for other services (caterer, musician, officiant, etc.) shall be the responsibility of the Client and managed through separate agreement. We are happy to provide suggested vendors if desired!

  • We highly recommend a wedding coordinator. Venue owners on-site to assist with venue needs only. We are happy to provide planners familiar with McDowall Acres or if needed, we can provide day-of coordination as an additional add-on. 

Tables & Chairs

We can provide the following for use:

  • (6)  10 ft. wooden farm tables with burlap and/or lace table runners

  • Bride and Groom table with wooden bride and groom chairs

  • Circular round tables for additional seating with white tablecloths

  • White chairs for use during the ceremony and the reception site

  • White chair covers available for rent

  • Wagon buffet table

  • Antique buffet for cake table

  • Three whiskey barrels

  • Rustic lemonade stand

  • Decorative coolers

We do not provide the following, but can direct you to a rental company for:

  • Various color table linens or chair covers and ties

  • Cloth napkins

  • High-top bar tables and coverings

Decor

  • Decorative overhead lighting in the barn and over the large paved patio

  • Wooden rope swing for pictures

  • Wood stumps, shepard hooks and vases for aisle decor

  • Various centerpiece decor (i.e. mason jars, wooden rounds, flameless candles, etc)

  • Benches around the dance floor/patio

  • Rocking chairs

Outdoor Amenities

  • (4) Patio heaters for rent $25/per

  • (3) 10 ft x 20 ft white tents for rent $25/per

  • Propane Outdoor Fire Pit

  • Yard Jenga

  • Corn Hole

  • Ladder Golf

Parking

  • We have convenient on-site parking adjacent to the venue

  • Parking attendants and assistance

  • Golf carts for assistance

Set-up/
Breakdown

  • Assistance with set-up and breakdown.

  • Trash removal provided by the venue.

Availability

The North Georgia mountains are beautiful for outdoor weddings and we do provide indoor capacity in our barn for receptions, weddings or inclement weather, but it is not heated. We have patio heaters for rent, but we are closed from Thanksgiving until late March due to the cold temperatures.

Also, we only host one wedding a weekend in order to provide couples our full attention and time needed. Visit our calendar to see availability.

Rules & Regulations

  • No open flames inside the barn. Sparklers are ok for use outside the barn upon couple exit.

  • Don’t allow artificial flower petals to be thrown outside by flower girls.

  • While we invite you to explore our property, this is still a working farm. Children are not to be left unattended.

  • Events must end by 10 pm and breakdown to be complete by 11 pm. Premises close at 11 pm.

Other Questions

Is there road noise?

Unlike many other local venues that are next to busy roadways, we are quietly nestled in private property that adjoins National Forest. You won’t have any distractions, except maybe a horse whinny or two.

Do you allow more than one wedding a weekend?

No. We like to provide couples the focus and time they need for the weekend.

Can our dog walk down the aisle?

Sure! Your furry friend is welcome to be a part of the bridal party.

What payments do you take?

Cash, check or PayPal at this time