The Fran Hanson Discovery Center

The Fran Hanson Discovery Center, formerly the 1998 Wren House Southern Living Showcase Home, is a unique, welcoming and truly Southern facility for a variety of functions. On the main floor, guests are greeted by an elegant foyer, enchanted by the Garden Discovery Room, and impressed by the enormous stone fireplace in the Garden Gathering Room (a great location for cocktail parties or cake cutting). Through double French doors, the garden terrace and lawns are available for a true garden party. The ground floor of the Discovery Center is often reserved in conjuction with the Upper or Lower outdoor lawns to allow guests an outdoor experience with indoor comforts.

The top floor offers three large gallery rooms and a hall foyer with pictureque views of the wildflower meadow and the Garden's lush rolling landscapes. Each room may be reserved individually for meetings or events, or utilized as dressing rooms for wedding parties (a bride is able to look out upon her arriving guests). An elevator accomodates guests with special needs. Call 864-656-3405 or email Christian Hussey to check availability and book a date before making a payment.

Capacity: Seated - 25 per seperate upstairs room; 50 for seated meals in seperate rooms; up to 100 standing for receptions

Pricing: First Floor and Terrace - $1000
First Floor, Terrace, and either lawn - $1800
First Floor, Terrace, and both lawns - $2600
Both Floors and terrace - $1500
Both Floors, terrace, and either lawn - $2300
Both Floors, terrace, and both lawns - $3000

A deposit of $250 is required for all rentals (deposit will be refunded in full with no damage within 30 days after event)
Insurance is also required. Click here for a quote.