Epworth by the Sea

Epworth by the Sea is a distinctive riverside conference and retreat centre on St Simons Island, Georgia, offering organisers a complete setting for meetings, conferences, retreats, weddings, family gatherings and corporate events. Set within a peaceful coastal campus, the venue combines flexible event facilities, overnight accommodation, food services and recreational spaces, making it possible to host multi-day programmes in one convenient location.

The campus includes a wide selection of meeting rooms, auditoriums, chapels and outdoor facilities for groups of different sizes. Larger gatherings can make use of auditorium spaces accommodating several hundred guests, while smaller teams and leadership groups can choose boardrooms, parlours and intimate meeting rooms. Facilities are suitable for presentations, workshops, worship services, seminars, group discussions and celebration dinners, with audiovisual equipment and practical event amenities available.

Accommodation is an important part of the experience, with motels, an inn, apartments, cabins and dedicated guest houses available for individuals and groups. This makes Epworth particularly suitable for conferences, residential training programmes, youth retreats, church gatherings and company away days where delegates need to stay on site. On-site dining and catering support group bookings, wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners and other organised occasions.

Wedding planners can choose from attractive ceremony settings including the historic Lovely Lane Chapel, the riverside pavilion, landscaped grounds and smaller spaces for intimate services. The venue also supports receptions and related wedding gatherings, with accommodation available for couples and guests. With its scenic grounds, broad facilities and group-focused service, Epworth by the Sea offers a practical and memorable base for event organisers seeking a complete venue solution in the Golden Isles.