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The Cyprus Room, set for a banquet dinner.
Photo courtesy Jaxon Photography (www.jaxonphoto.com)

The Cyprus Room, set for a banquet dinner


EVENT FACILITIES CONTACTS

For further information, to schedule a site visit, or to determine facility availability, please do not hesitate to contact the Carter Center Events Office.

Any of the following experienced and knowledgeable staff members are happy to assist you:

Molly Howard
Phone: (404) 420-5113
molly.howard@emory.edu
Patricia Rafshoon
Phone: (404) 420-5123 
patricia.rafshoon@emory.edu

Lisa Wiley
Phone: (404) 420-5111
lwiley@emory.edu

For inquiries, or to tentatively reserve any of our facilities, please complete the online request form: Click here



Hemmeter Pavilion Ivan Allen III Pavilion Kapelovitz Pavilion Pavilion A Presidential Library Lobby


Hemmeter Pavilion

The Hemmeter Pavilion includes the Cophenhill Cafe and Patio, the Cyprus Room, and the Executive Dining Room.

The Copenhill Café & Patio:
Perfect for cocktail receptions, seated meals, and wedding events….

  • Available from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.
  • Provides a cozy atmosphere for seated dinners, cocktail receptions, and other programs
  • Glass doors open to patio overlooking the upper lake of the Japanese Gardens; patio seating available for up to 20 guests
  • Conveniently located adjacent to the Jimmy Carter Library, with the option for your guests to tour the museum
  • Perfect for use in conjunction with the Library Lobby for larger events
  • House public address (PA) system available for use

The Copenhill Café serves as a unique atmosphere for hosting seated dinners of up to 150 or cocktail receptions for up to 250.   An added pleasure to the Café is the connected patio area, which overlooks the upper lake, the Carter's own koi fishpond, and the 37 acres of beautifully maintained grounds. 

Perfect for seated meals, buffets, or cocktail-style receptions!  

  • Audiovisual equipment available for use
  • See amenities provided by The Carter Center
Capacity and fee structure
ROOM FEE CLASSROOM CONFERENCE BANQUET RECEPTION THEATER
Copenhill Café $1,200 N/A N/A 150 without
dance floor
250 150
ADDITIONAL RENTAL OPTION:
Library Lobby $3,000 N/A N/A 100 300 N/A

 

For more information on scheduling access and associated fees to the Jimmy Carter Library Museum during your event and on upcoming exhibits, please contact James Stewart at
(404 ) 865-7129 or via e-mail at jimmy.stewart@nara.gov  or visit www.jimmycarterlibrary.org .


The Cyprus Room:
Perfect for cocktail receptions, seated meals, and wedding events

  • Features an entire wall of windows overlooking the grounds, offering your guests access to the Cyprus lawn and the Japanese Gardens for viewing
  • Rental includes use of Cyprus foyer, a pre-function area located directly outside of the room
  • Perfect for seated meals, cocktail receptions, seminars, and other corporate or social events
  • Raised stage provides a great location for panels, podium and microphone, head table for wedding receptions, or musicians

 

Audiovisual features in the Cyprus Room:

  • Features two retractable ceiling projection screens (on stage and rear of room)
  • Theater lighting (on stage)
  • Recessed lighting or fluorescent lighting available
  • Translation booths with separate entrance for interpreters
  • House public address (PA) system for speech reinforcement and media playback
  • Multifeeds plug into house sound; press conference-ready

A popular facility for hosting weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, and holiday and/or corporate events, the Cyprus Room is a handsomely appointed space that can accommodate up to 210 guests banquet-style (without a dance floor) for seated meals and as many as 275 theater-style for meetings, seminars, or press conferences. 

In addition, the foyer of the Cyprus Room is included with the rental fee and is perfect as a pre-function location, registration site, or bar/buffet setup. Featured in the foyer are notable works by artists such as Andy Warhol, Emile Benes Brzezinski, and Peter Max, providing your guests a unique viewing experience of these one-of-a-kind gifts to President and Mrs. Carter.  

  • See AV equipment available for use
  • See amenities provided by The Carter Center
Capacity and fee structure
ROOM FEE CLASSROOM CONFERENCE BANQUET RECEPTION THEATER
Cyprus Room
(includes foyer)
$1,500 100 40 210 without
dance floor
250 275

 


The Executive Dining Room:
Perfect for intimate luncheons, company retreats and training sessions, or private breakout sessions…

  • Features a bank of windows overlooking the Carter's koi fishpond
  • Room décor includes original Japanese artwork on the walls of this cozy space
  • Provides an intimate setting for your event
  • Great for small corporate retreats and/or training sessions
  • Often used in conjunction with other spaces at The Carter Center for meals and/or breakout groups

Delicate hand-painted scrolls, calligraphy, fine woodblock prints, and a tapestry adorn the walls of this private space.  With banquet-style seating for up to 30 guests and conference-style seating for as many as 24 guests, the Executive Dining Room is a perfect location for your more intimate retreats, seminars/training events, meals, and/or breakout groups.  In addition to the unique Japanese interior décor, your guests will enjoy a view of the Carter's own Japanese koi fishpond (feeding of the fish is at 11 a.m.).
 

  • See AV equipment available for use
  • See amenities provided by The Carter Center


  • Capacity and fee structure

    ROOM FEE CLASSROOM CONFERENCE BANQUET RECEPTION THEATER
    Executive Dining Room $250 20 24 30 30 30



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    Executive Dining Room (Meeting)
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    Contact these vendors for audiovisual and catering needs.  Facility contacts listed at left.


    Lighting & Production Equipment, Inc. logo


    Lighting & Production Equipment, Inc. is the exclusive audiovisual provider for The Carter Center.

    Contact: Bruce Harlan

    Phone:  (404) 352-0464

    E-mail: 
    mailto:bharlan@lpe.com

    Web site: http://www.lpe.com




    Proof of the Pudding logo


    Proof of the Pudding is the exclusive caterer for The Carter Center.

    Contact: Jane Quillen

    Phone: (404) 892-2359 Ext. 114

    Fax: (404) 898-1753

    E-mail: j
    quillen@proofpudding.com

    Web site: http://www.proofatlanta.com