Our Story
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Delphi Gardens began in 2001 as the private home and horse farm of Evan & Joyce Demestihas. From the beginning, the land was curated as a sanctuary: a place for family life, animals and nature, designed for gathering and celebration.
Today our doors are open for retreats, celebrations and unforgettable stays— just 30 minutes from Atlanta. The Greenhouse, Chef’s Pavilion, Bluestone Terrace, St Stylianos Chapel, and many gardens each offer their own charm, yet together form an experience that feels both secluded and connected.
Every booking includes access to the scenic venues that make our property unique so guests can enjoy the rare balance of privacy, elegance, and convenience. Delphi Gardens is truly a world apart, yet close to everything—a place where celebrations are elevated, retreats find clarity, and every stay becomes unforgettable.
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Delphi Gardens is a private 9-acre garden that invites individuals and communities to enjoy rest, reflection and renewal. Through immersive wellness retreats, inspired gatherings of all kinds and heartfelt hospitality, Delphi Gardens cultivates connection to self, to community and to the living world that sustains us. Through our long-standing relationship with Make-A-Wish Georgia, a portion of proceeds from sales, as well as the generosity of our visitors, are donated to support and help sustain the mission of Make-A-Wish.
Make an Impact Today.
Delphi Gardens is more than a place to gather, it’s a place to give back. Since 2016 our Foundation has donated nearly $200,000 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Georgia, helping create life-changing experiences for children and their families in our community. Every retreat, celebration, and gathering hosted on the property contributes to something larger than the moment itself. When you celebrate at Delphi Gardens, you’re supporting a mission rooted in care, community, and meaningful impact.
Here, honoring life and giving back go hand in hand.
Meet Our Team
Evan Demestihas, MD & Joyce Demestihas, PT, MA
Founders
Evan and Joyce Demestihas are high school sweethearts from Brooklyn, now approaching their golden wedding anniversary, with four children and ten grandchildren. Evan is a pharmacist and physician, and Joyce a physical therapist, careers rooted in service and care for others. After retiring, they transformed their home and land into Delphi Gardens, a place of beauty, gathering, and generosity, envisioned as both a sanctuary and a community asset. They stay closely involved in the property and the Delphi Gardens Foundation, carrying forward their lifelong values of connection, stewardship, and giving back.
Rebecca Bishop
Keeper of the Grounds
Rebecca Bishop brings more than 25 years in horticulture, landscape design, and arboriculture. She holds honors degrees in Horticultural Science and Landscape Design and is an ISA Certified Arborist, Master Gardener, and Georgia Green Industry Association Certified Nursery Professional. At Delphi Gardens, she tends the gardens, trees, and living systems that hold every gathering, keeping the property healthy, welcoming, and resilient through the seasons.
Our Partners
Regina Roberts
Event Planner & Client Experience Manager
As founder of Events by Saving Grace, Regina Roberts partners with Delphi Gardens to plan gatherings that feel both beautifully run and deeply personal. She brings years of planning experience and a steady, client-centered approach to every occasion, from weddings and milestone celebrations to corporate retreats. Regina works closely with each guest to bring their vision to life and stays with it from the first inquiry to the final farewell.
Occasional Occasions Catering
Exclusive Catering Partner
Carlton Brown, Founder & CPCE · Christopher Fitzpatrick, Corporate Chef
Delphi Gardens partners exclusively with Occasional Occasions Catering, a boutique team known for thoughtful cuisine and warm, personal service. It is led by Carlton Brown, Founder and Certified Professional Catering Executive, and Christopher Fitzpatrick, Corporate Chef, who together bring decades of experience to weddings, corporate gatherings, retreats, and celebrations. Occasional Occasions shares our belief that the best gatherings are built on thoughtful details, real hospitality, and genuine connection. Their food and service suit the quiet elegance of the estate, whether a refined executive dinner, a menu for a milestone celebration, or a multi-day retreat. Together, Delphi Gardens and Occasional Occasions bring exceptional food and a remarkable setting into one place.