Our Mission

405 Broadway is an enchanting property located at the entrance of the Historic District in Columbus, Georgia.  It is better known as "The Goetchius House", an antebellum landmark, and beloved house, built in 1839.  The main house is nearly 9,000 sq ft, has two accessory structures of additional 1,000 sq ft, provides multiple outdoor patio areas and sits along Chattahoochee River on nearly 1 acre of land.  The Goetchius underwent a 2 year rehabilitation in accordance with the Department of Natural Resources at both the Federal and state level to revitalized the historic gem with a fresh purpose. It re-opened to the public on December 13, 2023 after more than a decade of inactivity.  We welcome individuals of all ages, couples and families and will tempt you with culinary cravings and alluring experiences. 

The Goetchius House is a situated at 405 Broadway at The Historic District's 4th Street fountain creating a grand entrance to the magnolia tree lined street lined with preserved antebellum homes.  The Goetchius House is just a few blocks from Uptown, Golden Park, the Civic Center, Science Center, Convention Center, other park facilities and is positioned next to the River Walk that travels to Ft. Moore. This will be your new essential life indulgence.

The Goetchius House was built in 1839 by Richard Goetchius who came to Columbus as a successful architect and builder and is listed on the Register of National Historic properties. Inspired by New Orleans architecture, he built this home with a wide entry hall, high ceilings, decorative iron and ornamental medallions for his bride, Miss Mary Anne Bennett.  For roughly 1919 to 1969, the house was occupied by father and son pediatricians, Dr. Blanchard and Dr. Blanchard who were beloved in the community.  The house was disassembled into 7 pieces and was relocation in 1969 from its original location at 204 11th Street to its current location at 405 Broadway in the Historic District in 1969 by John Woodruff Jr, a founding member of the Columbus Historic Society. It retains the time tested craftsmanship and details. Original hand carved cornices, plaster crown moldings, magnificent chandeliers and stunning historic stained glass are just a few of the features that take you back to antebellum era elegance in a time before Lincoln was President. The vast grand courtyard behind the house contains a historic fountain and a view of the Chattahoochee river. 

The Goetchius house is part of the rich history of the Columbus community, and reflects the warm hospitality of the South.  During its operation from 1969 until roughly 2010, it continuously hosted countless weddings, proms, graduations, birthdays, corporate events and other special occasions for a span over 4 decades until it laid silent for a dozen years.  Matthew and Renata  are the owners and stewards of the property, and the fifth owners since 1839. They performed a full historic rehabilitation and now carry the torch of responsibility to bring this treasure back to live through the labor of love... just like their predecessors.  The house is for the community to remember days by gone, and for visitors today to create new special moments to relish and share.