The Barn at Red Gate Farms : Savannah’s Venue

Specialties

Red Gate Farms is a truly southern event venue. This traditional, rustic country setting is conveniently located less than 10 minutes from the downtown Historic District of Savannah, Georgia. We provide full service wedding and event services.

The history of the farm begins when Mr. Harry E. Martin, Jr. bought an undeveloped tract of 440 acres in 1931. Mr. Martin and his wife named the land «Red Gate Farms» in loving memory of Mrs. Martin’s cousin, Cyris Steadwell, that had spoken of his dream to own such a farm and naming it Red Gate. Mr. Steadwell gave his life in defense of our great nation in the First World War.

Red Gate Farms is still owned by the family. The farm has evolved over the years from its original status of Georgia’s first Jersey Cattle Farm, to today’s standing of Savannah’s southern event venue! We pride ourselves on making dreams a reality for every client. From the beautiful waterfront meadows to the enchanting historic barn, we will assist you in creating an experience you and your guests will always remember.

History

Established in 1980.

If the majestic 200 year old oak trees on Red Gate Farms could talk, perhaps they would tell us about the Indians & Colonists who have walked this land or the wild animals who once roamed here. The trees cannot tell us their tales, but through research we know that the land was used as an encampment for Confederate soldiers, and later occupied by General Sherman after his March to the Sea. In addition, many Civil War artifacts have been found on the land.

Mr. Harry E. Martin, Jr. purchased the wooded 440 acres in 1931, which he & his wife named «Red Gate Farms». Red Gate was named in memory of Mrs. Martin’s cousin, Cyrus Steadwell, who was killed in World War I. He had always said he wanted to own such a wonderful farm and call it Red Gate. Mr. Martin began his dairy farm here and cultivated 300 acres.

Although the land is no longer used for farming, it remains an oasis of gracious country living, used for wedding and event rental venue rental as well as an RV Resort.

Meet the Business Owner

Smith Family S.

Business Owner

The family offers access to their oasis to customers through special event venue rentals and an RV Resort.