The Foundry At Puritan Mill

A large venue with a lot of promise for any type of event. The building that it is in is slightly hard to find, tucked away in the back of a large complex of mixed use spaces. Once you’re in the Foundry you will see a nice coat check and doors leading to the actual hall. It is very spacious on the inside with large ceilings and windows that enhance the experience. I came for a holiday party and had plenty of roaming room as well as an area to dance. It seems like it would accommodate an average sized wedding too.

Wow, this is a really beautiful space and quite large!
The folks at The Foundry really know how to put on an event and everything is beautiful. The staff was fun and friendly, but unfortunately, the food was hit or miss. There were some great things and some mediocre things and some I-can’t-believe-I-ate-that things. Still, it was a lovely event.

I was invited for Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) annual party and I had a great time there. Venue was well-​decorated and theme was well-​suited for the event. I am not so sure how big the space is but it probably can hold about 200 people or more.
I am not so sure that catering was arranged by ICE or the Foundry. It was above average for a corporate event. Not only they offered finger foods but also several choices of main entrées.
One thing that I can complain about the venue is their building insulation. It was quite chilly and it wasn’t well-​heated.

We came here for a scotch tasting for Macallan scotch …
Very wonderful venue. Spacious, and I can definitely see how you can host many different kinds of events in here. Parking was a bit off though — the guys they hired that day for the scotch tasting was a bit on the rough side. pfeh… lol…
It is located in a conspicouos part of town, but dont let it discourage you.

This is an amazing venue that hosted the annual Atlanta Corporate Fight Night #8 benefitting the Wounded Warrior Project; –a very worthy cause to recognize on this Memorial Day weekend and beyond…
It was a black tie event and set up accordingly.
I would recommend this venue for all sorts of events: receptions, parties, boxing events, :) –and the list goes on.
The Foundry at the Puritan Mill is also conveniently located and easy to find, plenty of parking, etc.

Booking our wedding reception at the Foundry at Puritan Mill was one of the smartest decisions we made! We had searched around many different venues in the metro area, but as soon as we visited Puritan Mill, we knew that was THE place! Its rustic & picturesque ambiance was just what we were looking for when planning our vintage romance themed wedding fit for 230 guests! We visited Puritan Mill a few different times before booking our wedding and each time, they were setting up for evening weddings. Seeing the venue decked out for different types of weddings definitely solidified my thoughts of it truly being the most functional and versatile location we could ask for. No matter what your style and vision is, you can accomplish it beautifully at Puritan Mill. From the very start, Wendy was extremely helpful and accommodating. She answered all of our million bazillion questions in a timely fashion and was so nice in the process! It was quite a pleasure working with her and we so appreciative of her assistance! She guided us every step along the way, which was very refreshing. She was extremely flexible in meeting days/​times and reached out to me frequently to check in and make sure everything was going smoothly. I highly recommend The Foundry at Puritan Mill if you are planning a wedding… you will not be disappointed! Thank you Wendy and your awesome team for helping us create the wedding of our dreams!

My wife and I held our ~175 person wedding here — including the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing. We couldn’t have been happier with our selection but acknowledge this is a personal (and stylistic decision).
PROS (in our opinion, far outweighed the shortcomings):
* Aesthetic: The Foundry was the perfect backdrop of the ‘rustic chic’ aesthetic we were going for (think mason jars, lots of candlelight, neutral colors). That said, the simplicity of the brick, exposed beams, etc makes it an easy ‘palate’ to fit most any look you are going for.
* Lighting: If you look carefully at the ceiling, you’ll see skylights. They made for great lighting during our ceremony, and the big windows provided awesome light inside for photos.
* Flexibility of space: There were multiple ‘areas’ on which to entertain — the interior space can be divided, the hallways is great for mingling, and there’s outdoor space both on the front and side of the building.
* Parking: Free and easy!
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
* Preferred vendors: Yes, the Foundry does have a list of preferred vendors. We, personally, were incredibly pleased with Bold American, both in quality and service. Multiple guests commented it was the best wedding food they had ever had.
* Service/​support: As some of the the other reviews mention, what you get with the Foundry is the space — there isn’t a ton of hand-​holding. However, we found that the combo of our other vendors and a day-​of coordinator (we loved Amy DiLoreri) was more than enough to make things run smoothly.

Positives: The Foundry is an interesting space, sort of post-​industrial with exposed beams, metal windows and posts, etc. The decorator our daughter chose was able to dress it up with draping to separate the ceremony/​cocktail/​reception areas, and there’s an abundance of natural light, so the photos of the afternoon wedding look good. There’s plenty of free parking.
Negatives: 1: EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR YOUR WEDDING OTHER THAN THE ROOM NEEDS TO BE BROUGHT IN, AND AT THE END OF THE NIGHT, TAKEN BACK OUT. The Foundry offers no tables, chairs, table service, linens, or anything else. All you get is the room. The Foundry didn’t provide a broom or trash bags for us to clean up with, and cleaning up is required, and couldn’t even provide a lighter for our candles, or a snuffer to put them out. 2: NON-​EXISTENT STAFF AND SERVICE. No-​one from the Foundry attended our rehearsal or the wedding/​reception. Repeated calls to the Foundry’s «wedding coordinator» on the day before and the wedding day to clarify details went UNRETURNED. There is no-​one on-​site to help with last-​minute details or to answer questions. 3. PREP SPACE: There is no separate room for the bridal party to get ready, or for the groomsmen. There ARE other rooms at the facility but they are strictly off-​limits. There is no space to store wedding decorations or other items you might want to deliver early. 4: BAD NEIGHBORHOOD. The route one must take to reach the facility winds through some pretty sketchy parts of midtown Atlanta and doesn’t set a positive mood for arriving guests. 5: BAD LIGHTING: Once the sun goes down, the lighting in the space is minimal and very «commercial,» so be prepared to bring in accent lighting. This of course is done at your extra cost and cannot be arranged through the Foundry. 6: PREFERRED VENDOR REQUIREMENT: The Foundry charges extra to use vendors other than those on their «preferred» list. It may be worth the compromise to use vendors that understand how little the Foundry itself provides. CONCLUSION: If you choose this space, be prepared to do everything yourself or make sure your bridal consultant, caterer, florist, photographer, etc. know they are ON THEIR OWN for the event and need to plan accordingly. We feel that for the price charged, the Foundry needs to do MUCH more to help their guests feel welcome, especially at an event as important as a wedding.

Our company held our annual holiday party this year at The Foundry at Puritan Mill. Kudos to our awesome party planning committee because they always manage to find great locations and event spaces for our parties.
The Foundry at Puritan Mill is located in Westside Atlanta, very close to the King Plow Arts Center. The site used to be home of the Puritan Chemical Company, who manufactured soaps and other cleaning products. The building has since been renovated and transformed into a clean and modern-​looking facility.
The floor space is huge. Sections were cordoned off with tall, elegant, white curtains. Along with nice décor and ambient lighting, the building still maintains an industrial look and feel with high, enormous ceilings with exposed ductwork and steel support beams, smooth-​finished concrete floors, brick walls, and giant warehouse-​style windows. There’s also a patio outside, not to mention ample free parking.
Puritan Mill provided more than enough space for our group of about 130 – 140. For our party, the venue was divided into three sections: (1) cocktails, h’orderves, (2) live music and dancing, (3) dinner. The first hour consisted of an open bar with standing tables and light h’orderves. When dinnertime rolled around, the curtains were pulled back and the beautiful, intimate dining area opened up. After dinner, dancing lasted late into the night. Overall, it was a very fun time and I had a blast.
Food and drinks were provided by Bold American Catering (preferred caterer). Live entertainment was provided by Freeflight Productions of Kennesaw.

Although I’ve heard the name plenty of time, I’d never driven past or attended an event at Puritan Mill. I was able to check out the space during the recent Flavors of Atlanta fundraiser and thought it was a pretty cool spot to have an event. The loft/​industrial feel is pretty similar to the vibe at the King Plow Center up the block, with convenient parking in the back. Thumbs up.

If you’re in the market for the perfect event venue visit The Foundry at Puritan Mills. Located at 916 Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard off W. Marietta Street, this site is12,000 square feet of immaculate loft space. Historically the home of Puritan soaps and cleaning products, The Foundry at Puritan Mills was built in 1921. With renovations in 2000, this former factory is now a mix-​use facility for social gatherings, weddings and corporate events. I’ve been in Atlanta 8 years and just found out about this amazingly stylish space a few weeks ago.
PROS
*There’s an abundance of parking space
*Packages and specials are available
*Non traditional event space that can be transformed to your liking
*Convenient location
CONS
*Like other venues, the rates are based on people count, day of the week and event needs
*You have to use one of the eight approved vendors for your catering and possibly other needs
Regardless of the pros and cons you have to visit because seeing is believing. Novare Events owns Puritan Mills and for more information contact them call (404) 962‑8700 or visit
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