Downtime doesn’t have to mean dead time. Whether your attendees have an hour to spare or an afternoon to explore, Athens offers memorable mini-adventures just steps from meeting venues and hotels.

Think: browsing a beloved local bookshop, getting creative at an indie art store, or catching culinary

Want to plan a meeting that wows your attendees and reflects your creativity as a planner? Local immersion is the key—and Athens, Georgia is your perfect stage. At Visit Athens, we specialize in helping you transform meetings into experiences by incorporating the sounds, sights, flavors, and spirit

Whether you're planning a multi-day conference, an off-site leadership retreat, or a celebratory dinner, Epting Events offers some of Athens' most versatile and visually striking venues. Known throughout the Southeast for their scrumptious food, gracious hospitality, and elegant event execution, the Epting team has mastered the art of pairing the right space with the right experience.

From grand historic homes to industrial-chic gathering spaces, here’s a look at four signature Epting venues—each with a unique look and feel to match different moments in your event agenda.

Planning an event in Athens, GA? A daytime staff retreat? Intimate corporate reception? Private happy hour? Athens’ own Lavender Hill Bed & Breakfast has you covered.

Lavender Hill offers the best of both worlds. Nestled next to the University of Georgia’s tranquil East Campus (a quiet section of

Planning your next event in Athens, Ga? You’re in for a treat! Wondering how to strengthen your negotiation game or need the lowdown on comp rooms? We've got you covered! We sat down with Visit Athens Director of Sales Elyse Worthey-Harris to get all the details on the best tactics to get you the

Exceptional food is always a plus side of picking Athens to host your convention or meeting, but that local flavor can extend from the kitchens of our restaurants straight to your events with food trucks.

"Having local food trucks is a great way to incorporate the local community as well as giving

In the ever-changing landscape of meetings and conference event planning, a new wave of decor trends is making a mark, blending vibrant themes with an emphasis on sustainability. We spoke with Su-Lin Timberman, floral director at Epting Events, to get all the tips and trends for the new year.

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We sat down with Catie Stewart, Senior Catering Sales Manager with Levy, the caterer for The Classic Center and so much more, to find out what we should be looking forward to this year in all things meetings and food. With all that Levy and The Classic Center have to offer (and no food and beverage