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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

 

Weddings in Georgia State Parks

 

We can help make your wedding a celebration to remember forever. From the mountains to the coast, we have the perfect venue (both indoor and outdoor) for your wedding, reception or portrait sitting. State parks offer affordable packages in romantic settings, perfect for an intimate ceremony or large celebration. Our network of planning partners can alleviate any stresses. Need a few ideas to get you started? Indian Springs State Park features a large event center as well as a historic stone pavilion where you can dance the night away. Cloudland Canyon state park has small overlooks where you can renew your vows.

Group Shelters

Budget-friendly group shelters have tables and chairs for 50 to 250, restrooms, heat and air conditioning. Couples are welcome to use the large kitchens to arrange their own catering. Many group shelters also have large barbecue pits.

Lodges

Our hotel-style lodges have everything you need for a destination wedding. Event coordinators and catering staff will work with you to create a one-of-a-kind ceremony or reception. Guests can stay in lodge rooms or cabins, without ever having to leave the celebration. Some couples choose to get married outside, surrounded by natural beauty, then move inside for a traditional reception.

Idlewilde Event Center at Indian Springs State Park

The new Idlewilde Event Center has 20,000 square feet of event space, including a large lakeside porch with beautiful views of the water. It seats up to 500 guests.

Reynolds Mansion on Sapelo Island

For a small, intimate wedding, consider this historic plantation home set among the moss-draped oaks of Sapelo Island. It can accommodate 25 guests with 10 bedrooms and 10 baths (not all bedrooms have adjoining baths), all brimming with turn-of-the century ambiance, architecture and art. The island has limited access by ferry only, providing complete privacy.

Smithgall Woods State Park

This mountain retreat is the perfect spot for a small, elegant ceremony. Couples can celebrate under tents in a grassy field or on a streamside deck. The park offers 17 bedrooms in six beautifully decorated cottages. Some have porches along a trophy-trout stream, while others have private hot tubs.

Suwannee River Eco-Lodge

Just 18 miles from the famed Okefenokee Swamp, this secluded lodge is made up of eight cottages with 12 bedrooms (max 40 guests). A conference room, smaller meeting room, BBQ shelter and commercial kitchen are included. Additional accommodations and activities can be found 18 miles away at Stephen C. Foster State Park.

A.H. Stephens State Park

A beautiful state park with historic architecture, gentle rolling hills, forested trails and placid lakes would make an ideal wedding location. More information for A.H. Stephens wedding reservations.

F.D. Roosevelt State Park

"Inspired by the natural wonders of Pine Mountain Ridge, F.D. Roosevelt State Park bridges the hope of the past to preservation for the future." A beautiful location with plenty of cottages and a long list of things to do, F.D. Roosevelt State Park makes a great wedding location.

Hardman Farm State Historic Site

Hardman Farm features a 173 acre estate of former Governor Dr. Lamartine Hardman (1927-1931) set in the historic and scenic Sautee-Nacoochee Valley in the Northeast Georgia mountains. The backdrop of your special day’s memories will include the beautiful “West End” mansion and the second most recognized feature in the State of Georgia, the famous Nacoochee Indian Mound. Hardman Farm is a one of a kind, historic outdoor wedding venue.
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