A historic estate, circa 1790, under the magnolias.
Six bedrooms, shaded grounds, and room for the whole group. Pleasant Shade is booked as one property, one party at a time.
A whole house for your group, with no other guests down the hall.
Pleasant Shade is a circa-1790 estate in Washington's historic district. The major updates are done, and the grounds are shaded by mature magnolias. Every reservation covers the entire property, so your group has the house, the porches and the yard to itself.
- Built
- Circa 1790
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 5.5
- Living area
- About 5,590 sq ft
- Booking
- Whole estate only
Six ways to use the house
Tell us what you're planning and we'll confirm availability and details for your event.
Whole-house stays
Family reunions, holiday weeks and group getaways. All six bedrooms are yours, along with the kitchen, porches and yard.
Weddings and celebrations
Intimate weddings, rehearsal dinners and milestone gatherings on the grounds. Guest limits and event details are confirmed when you inquire.
Photography
Portraits, engagements, senior sessions and editorial shoots among the magnolias and in the historic rooms. Book by the session, or add a stay.
Sorority and fraternity weekends
Chapter retreats, big/little reveals, formal prep and alumni weekends, with enough bedrooms and common space for the whole group to stay together.
Charity and nonprofit events
Board retreats, donor dinners and small fundraisers in a setting with more character than a rented ballroom.
UGA home game weekends
Stay about an hour from Sanford Stadium without the Athens gameday scramble. Everyone in your group sleeps at the same address.
Washington, Georgia
309 E. Robert Toombs Avenue
Washington, GA 30673
In Washington's historic district, in Wilkes County between Athens and Augusta.
to Athens and Sanford Stadium, roughly 42 miles by car.
Tell us about your weekend
Send your dates and plans and we'll reply with availability.
Prefer email? Write to inquiries@thepleasantshade.com.