Robert Mills House & Gardens

1616 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC
Capacity: 400 people

About Robert Mills House & Gardens

Named for the designer of the Washington Monument and native South Carolinian, the Robert Mills Carriage House & Gardens exudes classic Southern elegance on an expansive tree-lined property, just minutes from downtown Columbia. Four different, spacious garden areas, as well as the indoor Carriage House, allow for flexibility. While the entire property is ideal for larger affairs, individual gardens can be rented as a perfect spot for smaller weddings or corporate events. Capacity: • Indoor Carriage House capacity of 50 seated, 100 standing • Indoor and outdoor maximum capacity of 400

Event Pricing

Full Day Rentals (12 hour)
Attendees: 400 max | $1,600 - $3,300 /event
Pricing for weddings and parties only
Hourly Rentals
Attendees: 400 max | $160 - $330 /hour
Pricing for all event types

Event Spaces

Carriage House
Carriage House
The Grounds
The Grounds
Neighborhood
Venue Types
Amenities
  • ADA/ACA Accessible
  • Outdoor Function Area
  • Outside Catering Allowed
  • Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
  • Max Number of People for an Event: 400
  • Special Features: • Front lawn • Back lawn • Secluded Founders Garden • Carriage House and My Mother's Garden • Fountains, gravel walkways, trellises and benches throughout the prop • Private gravel parking lot for approximately 30 cars • HC Staff onsite during event
  • Year Renovated: 2017