As one of the most popular and photographed locations in Atlanta, Callanwolde Fine Arts Center is a unique wedding venue and private event site. Nestled in the historic Druid Hills neighborhood, the magnificent 27,000 square ft. Gothic-Tudor style mansion is situated on a 12.5-acre estate of beautifully landscaped gardens and wooded grounds and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Completed in 1920, Callanwolde was the home of Charles Howard Candler, eldest son of The Coca-Cola Company founder Asa Candler. The Callanwolde mansion has been featured in books, television, and motion pictures and has hosted thousands of weddings, galas and private events over the years. Callanwolde’s professional team looks forward to working with you to create the special event or wedding of your dreams.
The Callanwolde mansion, gardens and exterior buildings
are available for use by individuals or organizations for:
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Book Now for the Holidays!
Celebrate your special holiday event in style during Christmas at Callanwolde. Private party rentals are available from December 1 through 19, 2010. The magnificent Gothic-Tudor mansion will be decorated in a Roaring 20s Christmas theme by Atlanta’s top professional interior and floral designers and is a perfect backdrop for any corporate or private holiday party. Special rates and times will be available during this spectacular holiday event. For information visit: www.ChristmasatCallanwolde.org
Wedding and Private Rental Availability
It's your mansion for the day! Celebrate your wedding or special private or corporate event in style at Callanwolde’s majestic historic estate in Atlanta. Choose from Callanwolde’s Gothic-Tudor mansion with its’ walnut paneling, stained-glass windows, grand staircase and fully enclosed courtyard or the newly restored lush outdoor gardens, retreat and amphitheatre. Callanwolde is rented weekdays, weekends and holidays as an entire facility with the exclusion of the gallery area.
For private rental of Callanwolde on weekends the following rates apply:
| Days | Hours |
Rental Fee |
| Fridays | 4:00PM-11:00PM |
$4000.00 |
| Saturdays | 4:00PM-11:00PM |
$7000.00 |
| Sundays | (Flexible-11:00PM) |
$5000.00 |
Please contact our Rental Manager Khadijah Correa at 404-872-5338 ext. 232
for weekday and holiday rental rates.
Clik here to download the Rental Application in PDF format.
Newly Restored Retreat
Tucked away in the woodland gardens stands the original Callanwolde Pool House, renamed the Samuel Goldman Retreat. The 1920's building was fully restored to replicate all of its historic details with vaulted ceilings, granite floors, stone fireplace, and wood trim. The Retreat is the perfect location for intimate luncheons, receptions, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, baby showers, birthday parties, corporate meetings and retreats, or any other special occasion. Please contact our Rental Manager Khadijah Correa at 404-872-5338 ext. 232 for information about Retreat rentals.
Gardens and Grounds
Callanwolde’s 12.5 acres of lush gardens and wooded grounds are tiered with stone walls and gravel pathways, and include a circular council ring, a hydrangea memorial garden, a wooden arbor, completely restored formal gardens, and a new four-tiered terraced lawn area that creates an informal outdoor amphitheater. These outdoor settings can be used for ceremonies and social gatherings.
Aeolian Organ
Callanwolde's magnificent historic Aeolian Organ may be rented for use during special events. The rental fee goes directly to the organ restoration and maintenance fund and does not include the organist fee. The Aeolian organ has been fully-restored and is monitored regularly by a professional company. Please contact our Rental Manager Khadijah Correa at (404) 872-5338 ext 232 for more information about rental fees for the organ.
Conservatory
The Conservatory at Callanwolde, the original historic green house, may be rented by special arrangement.
Amenities
The Callanwolde mansion and retreat kitchens may be used for holding and heating foods prepared off-site. In addition, Callanwolde offers the following equipment during rental times:
Parking
Callanwolde has space for approximately 150 cars on site. If additional parking spaces are needed, Callanwolde will arrange for an alternate parking area in close proximity to Callanwolde. Renter will be responsible for providing shuttle service should the renter deem it necessary. Callanwolde does not provide shuttle service and can only clear parking one month prior to the date of the event.
Alcohol on Premises
Renters may bring their own alcoholic beverages, however they must use a licensed bartender throughout the event.
Contact Us
For more information, to request a tour of the mansion and grounds or to obtain a copy of Callanwolde’s Wedding Brochure, please contact our Rental Manager, Khadijah Correa at 404-872-5338 ext. 232 or email her at:
kcorrea@callanwolde.org