Rich in history and a charming setting for an event of any type, the 141-year-old manor is nestled among acres of rolling hills, majestic oaks and native flowering trees and plants. 

George T. Ward inherited the land now known as SouthWood from his father, George W. Ward. He married Sarah Jane Chaires, and she inherited other properties that were later incorporated into SouthWood. Mattie W. Henderson inherited the land that is now SouthWood from her parents Sarah Jane and George T. Ward. The original house at SouthWood was destroyed by fire. In 1939, George Henderson, grandson of Colonel John and Mattie Henderson, moved the family home from downtown Tallahassee to the foundation of the original SouthWood house. Henderson took care to mark every piece of wood in each room during the disassembly and moving process in order to preserve the early 1865 house in its present location. The six Ionic columns were added to the front of the house after its move.

 In 1948, JOE purchased the SouthWood property and house from the Henderson family. An abundance of wildlife, coupled with the natural beauty of the property, made SouthWood the perfect setting for meetings and weekend hunting excursions conducted by legendary company chairman, Edward Ball.    

Address:
3255 Hemingway Boulevard
Tallahassee, Florida 32311 

Phone Number:

850.402.5000