THE HILL
When visiting the Hill for the first time, we were immediately at ease. We had found a place that was very "us". It has this wonderful, laid-back southern charm and has so much history. Here is a little about each of the properties on the Hill. We hope that all attending the wedding will enjoy it as much as we do.
Donald-Epting House
The cornerstone of The Hill is the Donald-Epting House, circa 1800. This Plantation Plain style home is the outgrowth of four distinct periods. The original two-story log house, what is now the dining room, was built in 1790. John Donald purchased the house around 1810 and made the first addition, the framed hall and parlor. The home was acquired by the Epting’s and moved from Donalds, SC to its present location on The Hill in 1979. A local cottage from Athens was also moved to The Hill and joined to the back of the original log house, now the kitchen, library, and master bedroom. The lower bedroom was constructed under the cottage in 1979, allowing walk out access to the backyard. The interior is completely furnished with period antiques giving the house 200 years of history from front door to back door. Hodgson Lumpkin House As you drive into The Hill one of the first houses you come to is the picturesque Hodgson Lumpkin House, commonly known as the A&D House. The Plantation Plain style 2 story home is the most recent addition to The Hill but one of the oldest to Athens. The house was constructed in 1801 on Oconee Street, just past downtown. In the late 20th century the building had fallen into disrepair and was only used as storage for the owner. As a bicentennial project in 2001, the Epting’s took on the task of moving it to its current location and restoring this home to its original splendor. A full length screened in back porch was added for those perfect evenings on a rocking chair with a good book. Rock House Before you get to the Donald-Epting House you will come to a quaint little two story home that is made of solid stone, appropriately named the Rock House. In 1920 the grandson of a former slave, who was deeded the property after the civil war, built the house with locally harvested field stone. This home has permanent tenants and will not be part of any wedding activities. Quinn Cottage Tucked away on the trees is the Quinn Cottage, or commonly known as the Yellow House. The single story Quinn Cottage was built in 1930 on its current location. Above information provided by Epting Events catering company.
