Close To Sanford Stadium
Located just a short drive from Sanford Stadium, The Retreat on Milledge keeps students close to Georgia football, beloved game-day traditions, and the energy that takes over Athens on Saturdays in the fall.
Sanford Stadium is approximately 7–9 minutes from The Retreat on Milledge, making it easy for residents to get in on the excitement of home games. Better yet, residents can enjoy a private shuttle to and from home football games, taking some of the hassle out of getting to campus on busy game days.
Near Foley Field
Baseball fans can stay close to the Diamond Dawgs, too. Foley Field is approximately 7–8 minutes from The Retreat on Milledge, giving residents convenient access to home games throughout the spring.
Whether students are meeting friends for an afternoon game, catching an SEC weekend series, or following Georgia baseball into the postseason, living nearby makes it easier to fit Bulldog baseball into a busy semester.
Minutes From The UGA Track & Field Complex
For residents of The Retreat on Milledge, one of UGA’s newest athletic facilities is especially close to home. The UGA Track & Field Complex is approximately 2 minutes away, right along South Milledge Avenue.
This proximity can make attending a home game or supporting fellow Bulldogs feel like an easy addition to the day rather than a major trip across Athens.
Close To Ramsey Student Center
Students who want to stay active can reach the Ramsey Student Center in approximately 6–7 minutes from The Retreat on Milledge.
Whether residents are fitting in a workout between classes, joining an intramural activity, swimming laps, or meeting friends for a workout, having Ramsey within a manageable drive helps make fitness part of the everyday college routine.
Built For Active UGA Students
Living at The Retreat on Milledge gives students access to athletic destinations both on and off the property.
Along with being minutes from major UGA facilities, residents have access to an on-site fitness center with cardio, strength, and functional training equipment, plus amenities such as sand volleyball, outdoor recreation areas, walking paths, and a Full Swing golf simulator.
This gives students flexibility. Head to Ramsey for a campus workout, catch a Georgia sporting event, or stay home and fit some movement into the day without leaving the community.
Off-Campus Housing Near UGA Athletics
Living on South Milledge Avenue puts residents along one of Athens’ most recognizable game-day routes. On football Saturdays, the area is lively and energetic as Bulldog fans make their way toward campus, tailgates, and Sanford Stadium. From the build-up before kickoff to the celebrations afterward, residents can experience the atmosphere that makes Georgia football such an important part of student life.
Whether the day includes class, a workout, a baseball game, or simply relaxing at home with roommates, The Retreat on Milledge gives Bulldogs a place to stay connected to the traditions and athletic experiences that help define life at UGA.
Get To Game Day Fast
Living near Sanford Stadium keeps residents within easy reach of Georgia football, tailgates, campus traditions, and the unmistakable excitement of Saturdays in Athens. With a private home-game shuttle, Retreat residents have an additional option for getting to and from the action.
Close To Fitness & Recreation
From the Ramsey Student Center to The Retreat’s on-site fitness amenities, residents have multiple options for staying active and building workouts, recreation, and wellness into their weekly routines.
Minutes From UGA Athletic Landmarks
With Sanford Stadium, Foley Field, Ramsey Student Center, and the UGA Track & Field Complex nearby, The Retreat on Milledge helps residents stay connected to Georgia athletics in every season.
Dining, Entertainment & Athens Life Nearby
Game day is only one part of the Athens experience. The Retreat is within reach of Five Points and Downtown Athens, giving students access to restaurants, shops, and places to meet up with friends before or after the game.