Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center

Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

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 $220 for off-peak dates, and $375 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 150 seated guests


About this venue

Autrey Mill Nature Preserve is 46 Acres of forested woodland trails, ravines, gardens and historic buildings. We provide a unique setting for weddings, receptions, anniversary celebrations, and more! The arrangement of our historic buildings forms a small historic village for a charming wedding venue. You can have your ceremony in the old Warsaw Church or under the canopy of the forest on the Amphitheatre and host your reception just a short stroll away in the Summerour House or Pole Barn. Rental fees are used for the continuing preservation of Autrey Mill’s natural environment and history, to provide educational programming, and to operate the preserve.


Our event spaces

Warsaw Church

The Warsaw Church began as a campground in the early 1820s, started by a group of Moravians from the Savannah River area.

During the Civil War, it was used as a meeting place for local men to gather and prepare to fight the Union Army. The Church was built in the 1860s and was relocated to Autrey Mill in 2004 from its original site on Medlock Bridge Road. Since its relocation to the Autrey Mill property, it has undergone extensive renovation and is currently used for concerts, meetings, lectures, and weddings. *Historic pews *Podium *Lifted and carpeted stage *Covered front porch

Guest capacity

Up to 68 Seated

Up to 68 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Rustic”

Room cost

Pricing starts at $75/hour or $750 for 8 hours.

Pole Barn

Developed in the 1930s for agricultural use, pole barns such as this one were once common on Southern farms.

It is primarily used now for family reunions, retreats, parties, and weddings. The Pole Barn comfortably fits 88 people underneath it, but since it is an outdoor structure, upwards of 100+ people can enjoy it during an event. *28′ x 50′ covered space *Picnic tables or bench seating *Ceiling fans with lights *Electrical outlets *Firepit (add-on)

Guest capacity

Up to 88 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Rustic”

Room cost

Pricing starts at $75/hour or $450 for 8 hours.

Amphitheater

The Amphitheater is in a woodland setting.

Suitable for ceremonies, retreats, classes, or meetings. *20 wooden benches that seat 100. *Large stage *Natural woodland backdrop

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Rustic”

Room cost

Pricing starts at $75/hour or $450 for 8 hours.

Summerour House

This structure is classified as a Georgian Cottage, an architectural style popular between 1850 and 1890.

The building has an inside capacity of 83, and more people can be seated outside on the wrap-around back porch and in the Summerour garden. *Decorative painting embellishments throughout the interior *Full catering kitchen and two bathrooms *Charming courtyard gardens with white picket fence and arbor *Covered front porch and spacious wrap-around veranda with stone patio *Flat lawn behind the house for outdoor activities or a tent.

Guest capacity

Up to 83 Seated

Up to 100 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Room cost

Pricing starts at $125/hour or $900 for 8 hours.

Warsaw Church

The Warsaw Church began as a campground in the early 1820s, started by a group of Moravians from the Savannah River area.

During the Civil War, it was used as a meeting place for local men to gather and prepare to fight the Union Army. The Church was built in the 1860s and was relocated to Autrey Mill in 2004 from its original site on Medlock Bridge Road. Since its relocation to the Autrey Mill property, it has undergone extensive renovation and is currently used for concerts, meetings, lectures, and weddings. *Historic pews *Podium *Lifted and carpeted stage *Covered front porch

Guest capacity

Up to 68 Seated

Up to 68 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Rustic”

Room cost

Pricing starts at $75/hour or $750 for 8 hours.

Pole Barn

Developed in the 1930s for agricultural use, pole barns such as this one were once common on Southern farms.

It is primarily used now for family reunions, retreats, parties, and weddings. The Pole Barn comfortably fits 88 people underneath it, but since it is an outdoor structure, upwards of 100+ people can enjoy it during an event. *28′ x 50′ covered space *Picnic tables or bench seating *Ceiling fans with lights *Electrical outlets *Firepit (add-on)

Guest capacity

Up to 88 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Rustic”

Room cost

Pricing starts at $75/hour or $450 for 8 hours.

Amphitheater

The Amphitheater is in a woodland setting.

Suitable for ceremonies, retreats, classes, or meetings. *20 wooden benches that seat 100. *Large stage *Natural woodland backdrop

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Rustic”

Room cost

Pricing starts at $75/hour or $450 for 8 hours.

Summerour House

This structure is classified as a Georgian Cottage, an architectural style popular between 1850 and 1890.

The building has an inside capacity of 83, and more people can be seated outside on the wrap-around back porch and in the Summerour garden. *Decorative painting embellishments throughout the interior *Full catering kitchen and two bathrooms *Charming courtyard gardens with white picket fence and arbor *Covered front porch and spacious wrap-around veranda with stone patio *Flat lawn behind the house for outdoor activities or a tent.

Guest capacity

Up to 83 Seated

Up to 100 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Room cost

Pricing starts at $125/hour or $900 for 8 hours.


Available services that can be provided by Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center

Services & amenities

  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Wheelchair accessible

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 4.7

4.7 out of 5

102 reviews

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    Fern B.

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    Sep 29, 2024

    The perfect venue

    Just amazing all around. The perfect venue for nature lovers. The historic home was a beautiful dinner setting and the pole barn was awesome for dancing. Definitely recommend! We will be back for anniversary dates and just a great place to explore with all the cute animals and quaint gardens.

  • B

    Bridgette

    Rating: 4
    Zola
    Mar 31, 2023

    Wedding at Autry Mill

    Loved having my ceremony here at the little house. I wanted to have my reception there as well, however, the City of Johns Creek requires an alcohol permit and insurance which would have cost us more than the venue cost. This is not in any way Autry Mills fault. It is not their requirement but it was disappointing to us having to make last minute venue changes for our reception.

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    Weston

    Rating: 5
    Google
    Aug 9

    We had a great experience and the employees were very helpful and very nice. Me and my kids visited the visitor center the employees are really nice they explained everything and the animals. If you are an animal lover I think you definitely should come to the visitor center! The goats were really cute, is right next to the parking lot you don’t need to walk to far.There is flowers in a butterfly garden. My kid loves here we are definitely coming back!🦋

    Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage CenterAug 11, 2026

    Weston- Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are so happy to hear that our staff did a great job in the Visitor Center. We are also happy to hear the you loved our sweet goat girls as much as we do! Please come back and visit us again soon!

  • LC

    Liron Cohen

    Rating: 5
    Google
    Aug 8

    Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage CenterAug 11, 2026

    Liron- Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We hope that you will come back and visit us again soon!

  • AS

    Amari Stewart

    Rating: 5
    Google
    Aug 2

    Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage CenterAug 3, 2026

    Amari- Thank you so much for the outstanding review! Please come back and visit us again soon!


Yes, we charge a fee that covers permitting and security. You will also need to purchase liability insurance.
Our wedding packages include one hour for setup and rehearsal the day before, and eight hours the day of your event. We also allow hourly rentals. All rental time blocks must be agreed upon ahead of time with the event coordinator, and all events must end by 10pm in order to allow one hour for cleanup.
We have two parking lots with a combined total of 35 spots plus 5 accessible spots. Should more parking be necessary, a parking attendant or shuttle service may be necessary. Parking on Old Alabama Road and overnight parking is not permitted.
Hartsfield Domestic Airport is a convenient 37 miles from Autrey Mill Nature Preserve.
Rentals at Autrey Mill can be reserved hourly or with a package rate. Packages start at $1400 and include the chosen venue(s), table and chair rentals, and two agreed-upon time blocks of 1 and 8 hours each - 1 hour on the day before for setup, 8 hours on the day of your event. Please see our website https://autreymill.org/plan-your-event/rentals/ for hourly rates and more information about packages.
A 25% nonrefundable deposit is required for booking. The remaining balance is available for a refund if the rental is canceled at least 60 days before the event date.