Cator Woolford Gardens
1815 Ponce de Leon Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA
180 Capacity
$2,000 to $8,100 / Wedding
Nestled in the heart of Druid Hills, the Cator Woolford Gardens offers a rare glimpse into 1920s Atlanta. This lush oasis is one of the few viable estates still standing in the city today, and is virtually untouched by city sprawl. Once the home of Cator Woolford, a principal founder of what is now known as Equifax, the Italian-style gardens serve as a wedding and event venue infused with decades of classic beauty and Southern charm.
The Cator Woolford Gardens is a mission-driven event space for life’s most important moments. Let the Italian-style gardens set an impressive scene, while our comprehensive rental packages take care of everything you need.
Please note, The Cator Woolford Gardens does not allow outside catering.
Event Pricing
Elopement 30 guests or less ceremony only
2 - 30 people
$1,000 - $1,500
per event
Garden Ceremony Only
$2,000 - $2,500
per event
Elopement 30 guests or less ceremony & intimate reception
$2,500 - $4,000
per event
Atrium Only Wedding
$3,800 - $6,000
per event
Garden & Atrium for Ceremony & Reception
$3,800 - $8,100
per event
Event Spaces
General Event Space
Outdoor Venue
Recommendations
A Beautiful Venue with Few Amenities
— An Eventective User
from Dallas, Texas
As an event planner, I always love going to Atlanta, Georgia for a new bride. Atlanta has endless possibilities and is great for venues with outdoor capability since the weather is so beautiful. One great venue that I have seen there is the Cator Woolford Gardens. This estate is owned and operated by the Frazer Center, a facility for adults and children with disabilities. Overall, though, it is a lovely wooded area for the perfect outdoor wedding. The woods are filled with lovely natural decor, from roses to various other types of beautiful flowers as well as large trees. In this woods, there is also space for large tents to be assembled for any event, but particularly for an outdoor wedding. Located in the space, there is already one tent. So, that does eliminate some of the cost of coming up with tents and decorations for the wedding. On the wooded plot, there is also elegant indoor space as well in the event that the weather takes a turn for the worst. The only argument that some people may have, though, is that the venue is really a blank canvas. There is no catering that is typically provided or any other type of technology such as a D.J. or outdoor lighting. These are all things that the bride and groom must come up with themselves. However, this can also be a great thing, though, because the venue can be tailored to the exact demands of the bride and groom. Also, the venue is in the middle of 39 acres of forest, making it a bit desolate if the couple would like more of a city venue. Overall, though, this was a beautiful place to wed.
The Secret Garden
— An Eventective User
from Athens, TN
Cator Woolford Gardens truly is a magical place. It is a secret garden in the Atlanta Metropolis. Located just a few miles from downtown Atlanta, this venue is in a perfect location. It is very easy for out-of-town guests to get to, as well as close to in-town guests. Location is just one of Cator Woolford Gardens' excellent features.
Changing with the seasons, the gardens and forest are filled with dogwoods, roses, narcissi,rhododendrons, laurel, daffodils and azaleas, some of which are original to the estate. The gardens truly are a beautiful place. Your guests will easily imagine themselves in a time gone by in this unique Southern oasis so convenient to the heart of the city. The Italian-styled pavilion accompanied by an elegant 30' x 45' white tent creates a truly enchanting and unique setting for any event - corporate retreat, conference, fundraiser, movie shoot or wedding. In addition, with a 3,000 square foot indoor space featuring vaulted ceilings and floor to ceiling windows as part of the gardens rental, only your imagination limits the type of event the gardens can accommodate. The staff at Cator Woolford Gardens were fantastic and helped our bride in any way that she needed. They truly made this the best day of her life, and I would definitely recommend these gardens to anyone looking for a secret garden for their special event.
Additional Info
Venue Types
Amenities
- ADA/ACA Accessible
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- On-Site Catering Service
- Outdoor Function Area
Features
- Max Number of People for an Event: 180
- Number of Event/Function Spaces: 2
- Special Features: -Golf carts to shuttle guests -AV station rental -staff to set up chairs and tables -Security officers
- Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 3,000