Originally spanning across 1,500 acres of red hill country, this property was originally named the Coalson Plantation in 1825. Following the Civil War, many of the area's sizable properties transformed into hunting resorts and private estates. 

By 1896, the Coalson was renamed the Melrose, as the Hanna family passed the land down for a few generations. Before long, it became known as the Melhana Plantation with the family's descendants constructing two of the most famous additions in 1934. These were the Showboat Theatre, which was designed with the musical Broadway stages of New York City in mind, and the luxurious, indoor Pool House, constructed with its own private garden. 

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Eventually torn by sibling rivalry in 1953, the land was split into two separate properties (Melrose/Melhana & Sinkola.) Finally, in 2009 the property was sold at auction, to a humble entrepreneur, Ms. Kim, with a new vision for the remaining 38 acres of the Melhana portion. Ms. Kimberly's vision was to renovate and revitalize the disarrayed property, in order to welcome all to host memorable events they can cherish for a lifetime while simultaneously preserving a historical landmark, to be forever called South Eden.