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Welcome to Idlewilde Event Center at Indian Springs State Park

Conveniently located near I-75 in middle Georgia, Indian Springs is one of the oldest state parks in the United States and a popular spot for outdoor recreation.

Idlewilde Event Center at Indian Springs State Park is available for reservations. The name is derived from the majestic house on the property that serves as the park office and visitor center; and is on the National Historic Register. With another nod to past, the individual rooms in the center are even named after the historic hotels that once thrived in the village of Indian Springs. Idlewilde has 20,000 square feet of event space including a massive lake side porch with beautiful views of the water. With a capacity of 500 people, Idlewilde can accommodate a variety of events, from birthday parties and family reunions, to weddings and corporate retreats. Additional features include a catering kitchen and audio visual capabilities in every room.

For inquiries or to join the Idlewilde Event Center waiting list, please contact us on 470-707-8071.

  • Operated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources
  • Available event hours: 8:00AM – 10:00PM
  • Total footprint 19,557 square feet
  • Opened September 2018

 

Gatherings at Sweetwater Creek State Park

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Sweetwater Creek State Park includes 2,549 acres of forested land, more than 9 miles of hiking trails, a 215 acre lake with two fishing docks, a Visitor Center with displays on local history and wildlife, and a bait shop that rents kayaks, canoes, pedal boats and jon boats. To contact the park for information or reservations, please call 770-732-5871 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., seven days a week.

Weddings

Packages

Group Shelter Ceremony & Reception — $225

  • One day rental of the Group Shelter between 10 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. (Max occupancy 150 people)
  • Indoor reception area, including kitchen facilities, rustic fireplace and large outdoor BBQ pit
  • Tables and chairs for the event
  • 60 private parking spaces
  • Discount on second day rental for setup or breakdown ($175 for either day. Must contact park directly at 770-732-5871)

Picnic Pavilion 1 & Lakeside Ceremony — $275/day

Hold your ceremony on the grassy lakeside area and have private use of the picnic pavilion adjacent to the lake and parking during park operating hours.

Lakeside Ceremony — $200/day

  • Open area for an outdoor, lakeside ceremony
  • Available during park operating hours, 7 a.m. to dusk

Picnic Pavilion Ceremony & Reception — $75

  • One day rental of a picnic pavilion during park operating hours (Max occupancy 50 people)
  • Electricity and charcoal grill included
  • Picnic tables for the event

Reunions

Packages

Package 1 — $225

  • One day rental of the Group Shelter between 10 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. (max occupancy 150 people)
  • The Group Shelter is a fully enclosed building, including a large, outdoor BBQ pit, kitchen facilities, folding tables and chairs, private restrooms, playground, and 60 parking spaces

Package 2 — $75

  • One day rental of one of 8 unique picnic pavilions located throughout the park between 10 a.m. and sunset (max occupancy 50 people)
  • Pavilions include 4 large picnic tables, a charcoal grill, water spigot, and electricity

Additional Attractions

  • Private, ranger-led tours of the Civil War era New Manchester mill ruins situated alongside the ½ mile stretch of whitewater rapids of Sweetwater Creek
  • Private wildlife and educational programs designed to meet your family’s specific interests