Lookaway Inn

Romanticize your trip with a stay at the historic Lookaway Inn. This graciously restored home, located just a few blocks from downtown North Augusta, has five bedrooms in the main house and 10 courtyard garden rooms, all with large private baths. Each room is beautifully decorated and includes their own signature touches, such as antique furnishings, jetted tubs and courtyard access. Indulge in the little details that make an experience that much sweeter, including a large rocking chair front porch with views of downtown North Augusta, beautiful gardens, period furniture and walkability to downtown.

Other amenities include free on-site parking, free Wi-Fi and a complimentary breakfast.

Events

The Inn is the perfect location for any event. Whether you need an intimate meeting space or room for a private dinner, garden party or wedding, choose from a variety of locations within the main house, garden and courtyard. The Inn can accommodate up to 150 people. Catering available.

Lookaway Inn is the only venue in North Augusta that combines a historic property with a modern space. In addition to the main house, Camellia at Lookaway is a beautiful ballroom venue adorned with high-end finishes with a conservatory feel, flooded with natural light, and set back in the Inn’s camellia gardens. This building has its own catering kitchen and private restrooms and can accommodate 120 people—perfect for small to mid-size guest lists.

#FunFact Summertime brings beautiful blooms to Camellia at Lookaway Inn. Agapanthus, also known as African Lily, Lily of the Nile, or Star of Bethlehem, are quite showy this time of year with their beautiful purple trumpet-shaped blossoms.

History

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Originally named Lookaway Hall, it was completed in 1898 as the home of Walter Jackson, brother of James U. Jackson, founder of North Augusta. This house is a fine local example of the Beaux Arts style. As family tradition holds, it was named “Lookaway” for the expansive view from the porch. In 1936, Dr. Henry G. and Lillie Mealing bought the property from Walter Jackson’s daughter-in-law. Although some changes have been made over the years, the architectural integrity of the home has been maintained. Lillie Mealing was famous for the prize-winning orchids and camellias she grew in her greenhouses at Lookaway. John and Mary Felak now own and operate Lookaway as an inn.