While its official address is, in truth, just beyond the borders of the town of Carl, placing this popular gathering place within the confines of Auburn, its moniker and graceful charm undeniably tie it to the quaint Southern town.

Carl House — comprised of a lovely, historic estate enveloped by four acres of beautifully manicured gardens — has solidified its position within North Georgia as one of the most sought after wedding, corporate and private event venues with enigmatic owner BB Webb at the helm.

What some Barrow County residents may not realize is there’s no need to wait for a wedding invitation to arrive in the mail or beg your boss to host a corporate retreat here to experience the quiet elegance of Carl House. Thanks to a number of public events throughout the month of February, the doors of Carl House will be open to all.

Upcoming February 2012 events at Carl House

• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.  14 — Love Luncheon for police officers, firefighters and EMTs in the Barrow County area
• 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.  14 — Valentine’s Day Dinner: This seated dinner will include a bottle of champagne, one red rose per couple and a delectable menu featuring items such as eggplant goat cheese tartlets, blackened carvina, Carl House Tres Tender Tornedos in a green peppercorn demi glace and strawberry praline cheesecake martini. Dinner is $46.50 per person plus tax. A full bar will be available. Please make reservations by Feb. 9 by calling 770-586-0095.
• 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 — Gwinnett Business After Hours: A business networking event
• 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 — Carl House Bridal Event: A terrific opportunity for brides-to-be to meet select bridal vendors and begin dreaming about their own one-of-a-kind weddings at Carl House. RSVP by calling 770-586-0095.

Having received critical acclaim from brides and grooms throughout the Southeast, as well as The Knot, Gwinnett Magazine, WeddingWire.com and AtlantaBridal.com, Carl House is a wonderful venue to host a truly distinctive, entirely memorable wedding. To schedule an appointment, brides and grooms-to-be are invited to call Webb and her team at 770-586-0095 or send them an e-mail to info@carlhouse.com. Carl House is also an exceptional locale for corporate retreats, board meetings, company parties, social events and so much more. To stay in-the-know about future public events at Carl House, visit the upcoming events page and “like” Carl House's Facebook page.

Do you also own a business in Bethlehem or Carl that boasts a jam-packed calendar of events? Post them on Barrow Patch's event calendar and let us know about them!

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