Sandy Springs: Big on city, low on cost
Want flexible venues?
Heritage Green is in the heart of Sandy Springs and has a “quintessential Georgia” garden setting, an outdoor entertainment lawn and three meeting rooms for up to 180 people. Also on-site is the Heritage Sandy Springs Museum, a house museum and events venue dating back to 1869. The home has space for intimate events (capacity: 75) and showcases 600 historical artifacts such as books, maps and manuscripts.
Want centrally located meeting space?
Sandy Springs’s 20 hotels offer more than 50,000 total square feet of meeting space. The 372-room Westin Atlanta Perimeter North is one of the largest conference hotels. It has 20,000 square feet of function space, including a 600-person ballroom, 18 meeting rooms and a 45-seat amphitheater. Other major meeting properties include
the 296-room Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter Northwest (12,000 square feet of meeting space); and the 224-room Hilton Suites Atlanta Perimeter (8,500 square feet of meeting and event space).
Want group dining?
Ray’s on the River is a local favorite that serves fresh steak and seafood. Groups of up to 200 can dine privately/semi-privately indoors; its outdoor garden overlooking the Chattahoochee River can be tented and holds up to 120. Specializing in the traditional flavors of southern France, La Petite Maison is a quaint French bistro with group dining on its enclosed patio (capacity: 45). One of four locations in the city, Ruth’s Chris Steak House has seven private dining rooms for 10 to 60 guests. 5 Seasons Brewing has a menu of handcrafted beers and hearty dishes that are seasonally selected and rotated based on local growing seasons. Its Prado location has two private areas: the Biergarten patio and the Cellar, both with space for 120 people reception-style. Aldo’s Italian Restaurant has a lengthy wine list and an extensive menu of home-style Italian dishes. Several private dining rooms accommodate up to 70 guests.
Want preferred catering?
Brickery Catering is a full-service firm with private dining areas at its restaurant, the Brickery Grill & Bar. Nancy G’s Café & Neighborhood Bistro not only offers indoor/outdoor event space in a causal dining atmosphere, it also offers off-premise catering. Since 1993, Post Exchange Catering has specialized in catering to some of Atlanta’s top businesses. In addition to China and linen rental, they offer free delivery on all orders of 75 meals or more.
Want diverse group activities?
Through 600+ photographs and 8,000 words, the recently opened Anne Frank in the World exhibit tells the story of Anne Frank from her childhood until her death in 1945. From April through May, groups can enjoy the ArtsSpring, a month-long celebration of all things art. Groups looking for adventure can find it along 20 miles of Chattahoochee River shoreline. Popular activities include rafting, kayaking and canoeing. There’s also 260 acres of parkland that’s open for group events and hikes within the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
