Join us on Sunday, December 11th for our 2022 Historic Athens Holiday Gala: Winter in Historic Whitehall. It will be an evening of history, community, and holiday festivities.
This year's event is set at the historic Whitehall Mill (ca. 1893) and will feature exclusive access to beautifully appointed homes, a curated auction, food, beverages, and much more. A limited quantity of VIP tickets are available for purchase. VIP ticketholders will enjoy a private party at Flinchum’s Phoenix prior to the tour of homes and an exclusive tour of the Whitehall Mansion, which is rarely open to the public.
Attire
Dress for beautiful, cold, winter weather. Prepare for slick stairs and walkways. Comfortable shoes with traction are recommended, as we have a record thirteen beautiful homes for you to tour by the beautiful riverside! There is no required attire. The important thing is to be festive! Come in your holiday best and celebrate in style.
Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)
Carpooling and rideshare is highly recommended, as parking is extremely limited.
General ticket holders can use the following address for rideshare drop off:
585 Whitehall Rd, Athens, GA 30605.
VIP ticket holders can use the following address for rideshare drop off:
650 Phoenix Rd, Athens, GA 30605.
Parking/Shuttles
ALL PARKING IS AT FLINCHUM'S PHOENIX (650 PHOENIX RD) FOR THE VIP AND TRADITIONAL TOURS.
CHARTER BUSES WILL CIRCULATE YOU TO AND FROM YOUR VEHICLE.
There is no parking available at Whitehall Condominiums or White Hall house.
Charter buses will transport guests to and from Whitehall Condominiums, White Hall House, and Flinchum’s Phoenix on a circuit until 10 PM.
VIP Ticket Holders
3:00 PM
VIP check-in opens at Flinchum’s Phoenix
(650 Phoenix Rd)
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Private Party at Flinchum’s Phoenix
Hors d’oeuvres and aperitifs served.
3:30, 4:00, 4:30, 5:00 PM
Timed-ticket tours of White Hall mansion
(100 Phoenix Rd)
General Gala Ticket Holders
5:00 PM
Gala check-in opens at Whitehall Condominiums (585 Whitehall Rd)
5:30 PM
Opening Remarks
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Traditional Tour of Homes
More about the Homes
Silent Auction
Please stop by our auction tents to participate in our silent auction. Look for the white tents at the Whitehall Condominiums!
Tasting with Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery
Ticket holders for the whiskey tasting should check in with staff at the welcome table at Whitehall Condominiums, 15 minutes prior to your timed tour. An usher will meet you to lead your tour group to the tasting room.