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Location
Directions
From Athens, GA
- Athens Georgia: Get on GA-10 Loop W/US-129 S/US-29 S/US-441 S/US-78 W
3 min (0.9 mi) - Follow GA-10 Loop W/US-129 S/US-29 S/US-441 S/US-78 W and GA-15 S to Hog Mountain Rd in Oconee County
7 min (6.0 mi) - Follow Hog Mountain Rd and Cliff Dawson Rd to your destination
4 min (2.2 mi) - Hadden Estate at Damn Good Dawg Farms
- 1150 Cliff Dawson Rd, Watkinsville, GA 30677
Directions from Major Cities
From Atlanta (1.5 hours)
Take I-85 North to GA-316 East toward Athens. Follow GA-316 for approximately 40 miles. Turn right onto US-78/GA-10 Loop S toward Watkinsville. Take the US-441/US-129 exit toward Watkinsville. Turn right onto Experiment Station Road. Turn left onto Cliff Dawson Road. Hadden Estate will be on your right.
From Athens (15 minutes)
Take S Lumpkin Street south out of downtown Athens. Continue as it becomes Watkinsville Road. Turn right onto Experiment Station Road in Watkinsville. Turn left onto Cliff Dawson Road. The estate entrance will be on your right.
From Augusta (2 hours)
Take I-20 West to Thomson. Take US-78 West toward Athens. In Athens, take the Loop 10 to US-441 South toward Watkinsville. Follow directions from Athens above.
From Greenville, SC (2.5 hours)
Take I-85 South to I-985 South. Follow I-985 to GA-365 South. Take US-441 South through Commerce and Athens to Watkinsville. Turn right onto Experiment Station Road, then left onto Cliff Dawson Road.
Travel & Transportation
Nearest Airports
- • Athens-Ben Epps Airport (15 minutes)
- • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (1.5 hours)
- • Augusta Regional Airport (2 hours)
Local Transportation
- • Rental cars available at all airports
- • Local taxi and rideshare services
- • Private shuttle services available
- • Ample on-site parking for guests
Nearby Accommodations
Watkinsville Area
- • Ashford Manor Bed & Breakfast
- • Local vacation rentals
- • Historic downtown properties
Athens Hotels (15 minutes)
- • Hotel Indigo Athens
- • Graduate Athens
- • Hilton Garden Inn Athens
- • SpringHill Suites Athens
- • Hyatt Place Athens
Wedding Weekend Activities
Local Attractions
- • Eagle Tavern Museum
- • Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation
- • Historic Downtown Watkinsville
- • Watkinsville Woods Trail System
- • Local Art Galleries
UGA & Athens Attractions (15 minutes)
- • University of Georgia North Campus – Perfect for photos with the Arch
- • UGA Chapel Bell – Traditional wedding day ring
- • Founders Garden – Popular for graduation and engagement photos
- • Sanford Stadium – Game day weekend considerations
- • Georgia Bulldogs Themed Welcome Parties
- • State Botanical Garden of Georgia (UGA)
Seasonal Highlights & Planning
Wedding Seasons & Game Day Planning
- • Spring (March-May): Azalea blooms, G-Day game considerations
- • Summer (June-August): Blueberry season, off-season UGA rates
- • Fall (September-November): Football season – plan around home games
- • Winter (December-February): Bowl game scheduling, cozy indoor options
- • Note: Book early for home game weekends, graduation dates
Blueberry Season
- • Peak Season: June through July
- • U-pick experiences available
- • Farm-fresh favors option
- • Seasonal photo opportunities
- • Berry-themed welcome baskets
About Hadden Estate
Hadden Estate combines Southern charm with working farm authenticity in the historic town of Watkinsville, Georgia. Just minutes from the University of Georgia campus, the property uniquely offers both an elegant estate setting and a working blueberry farm, creating distinctive wedding experiences perfect for UGA alumni, students, and fans. The estate’s convenient location allows couples to incorporate beloved UGA traditions into their celebration while enjoying a peaceful country setting. Whether you’re planning a game day weekend wedding, incorporating Bulldog traditions, or seeking gorgeous campus photo opportunities, our proximity to UGA offers endless possibilities. Located in Oconee County, known for its artisan community and agricultural heritage, the estate provides the perfect blend of college town energy and natural beauty, all while being just 15 minutes from Sanford Stadium and the UGA Arch.
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