Business Description

Near Stone Mt. Park. Secluded in a riverside forest the lodge has large stone fireplace and a huge deck overlooking the river. Gorgeous ceremony site. Very special, very private, very good buy.

Welcome to Vecoma at the Yellow River, Atlanta's most charming and distinctive special events facility. Vecoma is set upon a magnificently wooded forest and is the perfect location for parties, weddings and receptions, banquets, company picnics, and dances.

Early in the 1920's, Cotton Mather's furniture business had flourished enough so that he, his wife Venie, and their four daughters could afford a retreat away from the bustle of Atlanta. To ensure privacy, Mather purchased property on both sides of the Yellow River. As early as 900 B.C. this land formed part of the extensive native American southern trading route. Later it became the place of countless baptisms as well as a bivouac point for both Confederate and Union forces during 1864 and 1865.

In 1927 Venie and Cotton Mather completed a 6-sided cabin made entirely of stone and wood taken from the property. The lodge was named Vecoma, combining the first two letters of each of their names. The foundation and chimney of this family relic still remain next to the new reception hall built in 1996. The large deck on the back of the hall overlooks the woods, lawn and river. Many couples have chosen this site for their wedding and reception. It is rich in history and natural beauty.

Today, the family of Venie and Cotton Mather invite you to enjoy Vecoma as you celebrate your own historic and special event. As you walk the grounds, you can see the foundations of the old farm, the Yellow River; and you might even get a glimpse of deer and other wildlife that inhabit the densely wooded land.

Built (Year):

1820

Catering Manager:

Caroline Meehan

Events/Year:

200

Parking Spaces:

Yes

Number of Rooms:

1

Largest Room:

holds 320

Internet Access:

Yes

Audio/Visual:

screen

Deposit:

$600 if event is more than 7 months in advance

Cancellation Policy:

30 days

Special Packages:

Fridays and Sundays, Free hors d'oeuvres with bar package and over 75 guests

Onsite Coordinator:

Yes

Outside Caterers:

no

Head Chef:

Novis Cody

House Speciality:

Tenderloin of Beef

Catering Costs:

$22.50 and up

Food & Beverage:

Yes

Rentals Rates:

Saturday, Holidays after 5PM $1999.00