Roswell residents and organizations can now reserve the 1846 Greek Revival mansion at 127 Bulloch Drive for weddings, galas, and private gatherings starting in August, marking the next milestone in the city's $6.8 million conversion of Mimosa Hall & Gardens into a public event venue.

The city's Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs department is accepting booking inquiries through roswellgov.com, with indoor spaces ready and outdoor event grounds expected to follow in fall 2026.

As we reported July 25, Phase 1 renovations wrapped in December 2024 and the city opened the mansion for self-guided tours. The city's facility page still lists the property as under renovation, but the venue is now fully bookable for private events, with joint rental packages available alongside neighboring Bulloch Hall for larger gatherings.

What's inside

The Double Parlor seats up to 50 guests banquet-style or 75 lecture-style. A Library serves as a cocktail or lounge space, and the Dining Room accommodates up to 10 for intimate dinners. The second floor includes two parlors, restrooms, a changing area, a conference room, and informal meeting space.

A catering prep kitchen with sink, refrigerator, and two microwaves is included. Tables and standard chairs come with rental packages, but Mimosa Hall is not a full-service venue. Planners must arrange their own catering, décor, specialty chairs, and linens through outside vendors.

Outdoor capacity

The outdoor grounds aren't ready yet.

Once they open in fall 2026, the event lawn will hold up to 250 guests. Using all grounds spaces, the property can accommodate up to 1,000. Phase 2 improvements include a central event lawn, a new support building with restrooms and a catering kitchen, ADA-accessible walkways, and restoration of the original Neel Reid reflecting pool.

During Phase 2 construction, 35 specimen trees were removed across 4.18 acres. After community advocacy, the city preserved two black walnut trees and one tulip poplar. A total of 1,036 trees are being replanted.

The Founders Park vision

Mimosa Hall's reopening is one piece of a larger initiative. Founders Park is a multi-phase city project linking five historic landmarks into a walkable corridor: Mimosa Hall, Bulloch Hall, Holly Hill, Historic Town Square Park, and Barrington Hall.

"Founders Park will deliver a new era of community-focused public space while honoring the City's architectural and cultural heritage," Mayor Kurt Wilson said in June 2025, when the city published the Founders Park vision.

Jeff Leatherman, the city's Deputy City Administrator and Senior VP for Community Service and Recreation & Parks, said the project prioritized preserving the property's historic character. The city purchased the nine-acre estate in 2017 for $2.95 million from then-owner Sally Hansell. Total investment now exceeds $6.8 million, funded entirely by federal ARPA dollars. The project also includes restoration of the iconic stone dais and grand staircases dating to the 1930s.

How to book

Residents can submit a rental inquiry at roswellgov.com/RentalInquiryForm to connect with a Venue Coordinator. Tour docents are available for an additional fee, and the city offers a virtual tour on its website.

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