The Retreat at Hiawassee River


Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $2,000 for off-peak dates, and $3,500 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 200 seated guests


About this venue

As a truly unique and memorable lodging experience, The Retreat is your ideal location for weddings, family reunions, small retreats, church groups and more. It’s the perfect weekend getaway to the North Georgia Mountains and your time to reconnect with family, friends and nature. In addition, you are only minutes away from the best North Georgia destinations.


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The Retreat at Hiawassee River

Everything You Need In One Place

Whether you’re planning a wedding, church event, family weekend or other event, The Retreat has it all! Located at the gorgeous Hiwassee River and surrounded by the breathtaking Appalachian Mountains, this is the perfect place to relax and enjoy yourself. We offer a variety of rustic, mountain cabins as well as gathering locations and fun outdoor entertainment areas. Our location offers a unique park-like setting, blending nature’s beauty with all the comforts of home. It is the ultimate picturesque location for your once in a lifetime ceremony, and it all overlooks the beautiful Hiawassee River. Booking your wedding with us is like having your own private, enchanted outdoor wonderland.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Included in this room:

*Ceremony sites: rustic indoor chapel or picturesque creek side area *Reception area: clubhouse and indoor pavilion with outdoor patio; perfect for small and large events *Bridal suite: our upscale, contemporary Rock House is the perfect romantic space to get ready *Groomsmen area: our Club House is a great place for the men to hang out and play some pool before the wedding *Outdoor activities: options include fishing, lazy river tubing, bicycling, horseshoes, corn hole, volleyball, nature walks & more! *Overnight lodging: we have 11 cabins to meet your lodging accommodations *Our Club House is also great for bridal luncheons, rehearsal dinners or celebration get-togethers *Golf cart rentals are available upon request *We also offer complete destination recommendations for florists, musicians, cake designers, officiates & photographers *Pet-friendly spaces *Event décor is available upon request *Wheelchair accessibility

The Retreat at Hiawassee River

Everything You Need In One Place

Whether you’re planning a wedding, church event, family weekend or other event, The Retreat has it all! Located at the gorgeous Hiwassee River and surrounded by the breathtaking Appalachian Mountains, this is the perfect place to relax and enjoy yourself. We offer a variety of rustic, mountain cabins as well as gathering locations and fun outdoor entertainment areas. Our location offers a unique park-like setting, blending nature’s beauty with all the comforts of home. It is the ultimate picturesque location for your once in a lifetime ceremony, and it all overlooks the beautiful Hiawassee River. Booking your wedding with us is like having your own private, enchanted outdoor wonderland.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Included in this room:

*Ceremony sites: rustic indoor chapel or picturesque creek side area *Reception area: clubhouse and indoor pavilion with outdoor patio; perfect for small and large events *Bridal suite: our upscale, contemporary Rock House is the perfect romantic space to get ready *Groomsmen area: our Club House is a great place for the men to hang out and play some pool before the wedding *Outdoor activities: options include fishing, lazy river tubing, bicycling, horseshoes, corn hole, volleyball, nature walks & more! *Overnight lodging: we have 11 cabins to meet your lodging accommodations *Our Club House is also great for bridal luncheons, rehearsal dinners or celebration get-togethers *Golf cart rentals are available upon request *We also offer complete destination recommendations for florists, musicians, cake designers, officiates & photographers *Pet-friendly spaces *Event décor is available upon request *Wheelchair accessibility


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  • A relaxing wedding retreat!

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    Jess S.Nov 11

    The Retreat at Hiawassee River was the perfect venue for our wedding weekend. They were prompt with communication and helpful with all my questions, making the planning process seamless. We rented the all cabins and the pavilion so only our guests were able to stay on-site. It made for a very fun weekend as we got to spend more time with our guests. We also had the flexibility to do what we wanted throughout the weekend - there were no time constraints on start & end times for Friday & Saturday gatherings - which was exactly what we were looking for. Lastly, the decor closet was amazing. We had to bring much less decor knowing that the closet was full of decor options. The Retreat at Hiawassee River exceeded our expectations and I would highly recommend it to any couple looking for a beautiful and unique wedding destination.


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