Since the 1940s, the Sidney Lanier Cottage has hosted Macon's best events. The tradition began with Mrs. McAfee's tea room, which hosted Bridal teas, rehearsal dinners and the casual out-of-towner looking for a taste of Southern hospitality. That same hospitality continues today. Macon's brides know that you can not have a Macon wedding without using the Cottage for a rehearsal dinner, bridal shower or reception.

Some of the amenities at the Sidney Lanier Cottage include a landscaped formal garden and patio behind the house, a large Magnolia-shaded front yard, front porch with eight rocking chairs, full catering kitchen with restaurant grade two-oven, ten-burner stove, free wi-fi hot spot, tables, chairs, linens, glasses and stemware, furnishings, seasonal decorations and handicapped accesibility and restroom.

The Cottage also works well for:

• Corporate Christmas parties
• Cocktail receptions
• Business meetings
• Children's tea parties
• Catered dinners
  

Rental rates are among the most reasonable in town and help support the preservation of this important ca.1840 Cottage. Most rentals fall between $300 and $700 depending on the day of the week, number of guests and amenities provided.

To reserve the Cottage, call our Director of Development, Janis Haley, today at (478) 742-5084 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

You may also download the rental contract here.