Know the event plan.
Confirm the date, access window, guest count, working areas, service times, and departure expectations supplied by the host or planner.
For Planners & Event Professionals
Arrive prepared. Do your best work.
Practical orientation for caterers, DJs, photographers, florists, rental teams, planners, and service staff working at The Shed.
Before You Arrive
One shared plan keeps the day moving.
This page gives every team the same general orientation. The host's signed agreement, final proposal, and event timeline control when a specific event includes different access, spaces, pieces, or responsibilities.
Do not assume a generic load-in time.
Confirm your arrival window and point of contact with the host or
planner before the event. Marie can answer property questions,
but the planner coordinates the vendor timeline and live event.
Know your lead contact.
The host or planner coordinates the vendor team. Exchange mobile numbers and confirm who can make live timeline decisions.
Know your scope.
The event proposal identifies what The Shed supplies and pre-sets. Confirm everything else your team must bring, operate, and remove.
Arrival & Load-In
210 Thomas Rd
Lavonia, GA 30553
Use the short approach.
The Shed at Papa's Creek210 Thomas Rd
Lavonia, GA 30553
- From Highway 17, turn onto North Fairview Road.
- Turn from North Fairview Road onto Thomas Road.
- Continue approximately 250 yards on the unpaved portion.
- Look for the large sawblade sign marked The Shed at Papa's Creek, 210.
Avoid the Corbett Chappelear Road approach.
Some navigation apps use the opposite end of Thomas Road. That
approach includes about 1.5 miles of rough dirt road that can
become muddy and is a poor choice for loaded vehicles.
Confirm the unload point first.
The main event room is single-level, with double doors opening to a covered 40-by-12-foot porch. The planner or Marie will confirm the appropriate arrival window, unloading point, and where vendor vehicles should move afterward.
On-site and event-specific.
The Shed does not host overlapping events or use shared event parking. Follow the parking and vehicle instructions supplied for the event rather than choosing a staging area on arrival.
Stay within event areas.
The terraces and creek are available according to the event plan. Pastures are not vendor access routes, and farm animals are not approachable.
Venue Tools
What is here, and what to confirm.
Every included Shed piece is named in the event proposal. Use these property facts to plan your own equipment and workflow.
Kitchen and live service
- Full catering kitchen with industrial ice machine
- Confirm kitchen access and service timing in advance
- Your team handles live bussing, ongoing trash, and ordinary spills
- Remove vendor-owned equipment and supplies according to the event plan
Sound and presentation
- 72-inch presentation screen and sound system
- Indoor and outdoor sound capability
- Wi-Fi is available on site
- Confirm connections, placement, power, and any supplemental equipment before arrival
Install without damage
- Decor and installation methods require advance approval
- No wall-damaging adhesives; pins and Command-style removable hooks are generally allowed
- Balloons stay indoors; no outdoor confetti, rice, birdseed, or artificial petals
- Coordinate removal of all outside pieces in the event plan
Use the property responsibly
- Indoor room, porch, terraces, observation deck, and creek offer varied settings
- Confirm any early access or separate portrait timing
- Stay out of pastures and do not approach farm animals
- Keep paths, doorways, and active service areas clear
40 × 60 ftIndoor event room
40 × 12 ftCovered porch
Single levelMain room and restrooms
Two restroomsWheelchair friendly
Technical Reference
Bring the right equipment the first time.
These are reliable planning anchors, not a substitute for the event-specific walkthrough. Confirm connections, loads, placement, access, and timing before arrival.
Space and access
- Indoor event room
- Approximately 40 by 60 feet
- Covered porch
- Approximately 40 by 12 feet
- Main access
- Single-level room with double doors to the porch
- Restrooms
- Two wheelchair-friendly restrooms
- Outdoor spaces
- Upper and lower terraces, observation deck, and creek areas
Kitchen support
- Cold storage
- Industrial ice machine and refrigerator
- Heating
- Double oven
- Wash areas
- Double farm sink and separate handwashing station
- Service counter
- Approximately 18 feet
The Shed does not cater in house. Hosts may bring a caterer or self-cater as permitted by their event agreement. The catering team owns live service, bussing, ordinary spills, and its equipment.
Available on the property
- Presentation
- 72-inch screen
- Sound
- Indoor and outdoor capability
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi is available on site
Confirm the exact input, adapter, microphone, speaker placement, and internet demands for your event. Bring a tested backup for any mission-critical presentation or stream.
Do not leave these to arrival.
- Outlet locations, circuit capacity, and extension-cord needs
- Cable covers and a route that keeps doors and aisles clear
- Equipment placement, sound limits, and the outdoor weather plan
- Any generator, trailer, lift, large rental, or unusual power requirement
- Arrival window, unload point, vehicle removal, and same-night pickup
Working Roles
Clear before, during, and after.
The Shed prepares its scope.
The Shed pre-sets the contracted tables, chairs, linens, decor, ceremony pieces, and venue areas named in the proposal. Outside vendors prepare and install their own scope.
The planner directs the event.
The planner coordinates the vendor team and timeline. Caterers and service staff handle live bussing, ongoing trash, and spills. The Shed remains available for urgent property needs.
Everyone clears their own work.
Outside vendors remove their equipment and supplied pieces as agreed. The Shed gathers its pieces, launders its linens, removes event trash, and restores the contracted venue spaces.
Key Property Policies
Protect the place and the event.
If your work touches one of these areas, confirm the event-specific plan before arrival.
Alcohol
Allowed but not provided. A licensed bartender and event liability insurance are required.
Sound
Outdoor sound moves to moderate levels by midnight in consideration of nearby homes and local requirements.
Smoking
The building and grounds are smoke-free.
Flame & Fire
Candles need protective surfaces. Sparklers, fireworks, fire pits, and grilling require advance coordination and may pause during high fire danger.
Pets
Service animals are welcome and leashed. Any ceremony pet must be approved in advance.
Creek & Farm
Water safety remains the renter's responsibility. Stay out of pastures and do not approach the animals.
Still Need an Answer?
Ask before assuming.
Include the host's name, event date, your company, and the detail you need confirmed. Marie can answer property questions and connect you with the event's designated lead when needed.