If you’re new here, let us reintroduce ourselves, we are the brand new owners of The Garden wedding venue in Oconee County just minutes from Athens, GA! You may have known this venue by its former name, The Thompson House and Gardens – we recently purchased and took over operations in 2026. Who are Elsa […]

TEA PARTY | THE GARDEN VENUE We absolutely LOVED our first event as new venue owners at The Garden, formerly known as Thompson House and Gardens near Athens, GA. This sweet tea 90th birthday tea party was the perfect kick off to the season! We discovered the birthday girl actually knew Miss Thompson, the original […]

Brides, as you begin your wedding venue search, you’re going to find there are a vast array of features included or not included among different venues. How do you know what to prioritize? Here’s our list of top Wedding Venue features that actually matter when choosing a wedding venue for your day! PS – We […]