SCAD Ivy Hall
Glamorous SCAD Ivy Hall was designed by noted architect Gottfried L. Norrman in 1883. Formerly the Peters House, Ivy Hall was home to the Peters family, one of Atlanta’s founding families, for nearly 100 years. Patriarch Richard Peters moved to Atlanta from Philadelphia in 1846 as an engineer and surveyor for the Georgia Railroad company.
Recognizing the importance of Atlanta as a transportation hub, he purchased 400 acres of land. His son, Edward, inherited his father’s estate and built what he anointed Ivy Hill. Now called SCAD Ivy Hall, the Peters House is the best and earliest surviving example of residential architecture from Atlanta’s post-Civil War era. The well-preserved two-and-a-half-story red brick mansion is a fine representation of high Victorian architecture, featuring both Queen Anne and Shingle Style elements. The house survived the Great Atlanta Fire of 1917 and a second fire in 2000. In 2007, SCAD acquired and extensively rehabilitated the building, which reopened in fall 2008. The university’s meticulous restoration received numerous national awards and was featured in the five-part documentary series The Art of Restoration, produced by Public Broadcasting Atlanta.
This beautiful location, conveniently sited in Midtown Atlanta, is available to rent for special occasions or corporate events throughout the year.
To schedule a tour, email [email protected] with three proposed dates and times.
What Makes SCAD Ivy Hall Unique
- Built in 1883
- Queen Anne-style architecture
- Generous square footage
- Home: 4,700 sq. ft. | Garden: 1,800 sq. ft.
- Curated selection of works from the SCAD Permanent Collection
- Comfortable, spacious breakout rooms (6)
- Private ceremony garden
Additional Fees
- Photography session $400 per hour, one-hour minimum; must be scheduled in advance
- Additional event time $500 per hour; must be scheduled in advance
- Additional set-up time, breakdown time, or rehearsal time $300 per hour; must be scheduled in advance
- Event overtime $1,000 per hour
Capacity
- First floor | 100 cocktail reception | 40 seated
- Second floor | 100 cocktail reception | 85 seated
- Garden | 140 ceremony | 120 cocktail reception | 70 seated
- Total 200
Amenities
- A/V accessibility
- Catering kitchen
- "Getting-Ready" suite/ VIP Green room
- Off-street parking
- Security guard
- Indoor/outdoor electrical outlets (120v)
- Wi-fi accessibility
Venue Rental Rates
- Sunday & Friday: $4,500
- Monday–Thursday: $3,500
- Saturday: $5,500
Interested in hosting a micro-wedding? Inquire for pricing.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book an event?
Contact us to book a tour. After we receive your signed agreement and deposits, your event is confirmed on the venue calendar. That's when the planning begins. If you have questions regarding availability, capacity, or preferred vendors, email [email protected].
When is payment due?
A signed agreement, a non-refundable 50% deposit of the venue rental fee, and a refundable $500 Damage and Cleaning Deposit must be received within 10 days from the origination date of the agreement. Final payment is due no later than 60 days prior to the event. Any additional costs incurred with be invoiced separately following the event.
How long is my rental available?
Your rental time is defined in your license agreement based on the specified availability of the space. No element of your event may begin before the start time specified in your agreement. If you would like to extend your event past the time specified in your agreement, SCAD may accommodate your request for an additional fee based on availability. All events at SCAD Ivy Hall must end at 11 p.m.
Is parking available?
Limited fee-based space is available in parking lots adjacent to the venue. Street parking is available. Fees may apply for on-street parking on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nearby parking garages are also available for fees listed at entrance.
Parking security is the responsibility of the licensee. We encourage you to hire valets to assist guests. Atlanta police officers may also be hired to direct traffic and patrol the area.
If vendors require a dedicated parking space(s) on site, it is the responsibility of the licensee to assign. The university will provide parking cones at licensee's request.
Vendors
We encourage selecting vendors from our curated list of preferred partners. If you would like to use a vendor not included on our list, prior approval by SCAD is required. Each vendor will be required to sign an Indemnification Agreement, provide Certificate of Insurance, and attend a site visit of the venue.
All vendors must be completely clear of the venue within an hour of the event end time specified in your agreement. Any items left after your event become property of SCAD and may be donated or discarded without any liability to the university. If your vendors need more time to load out, SCAD will accommodate your request for an additional fee.