Quiet retreat or vital lifeline? That’s the Mason Guest House. The Mason Guest House stands as a testament to comfort and care, a place where organ transplant patients and their families find solace.
Dedicated to Marguerite Fugazzi Mason’s memory, the Mason Guest House opened its doors on September 26. Marguerite Mason created the Carlos and Marguerite Mason Trust to advance organ transplantation in Georgia. The Mason Trust contributed $1.355 million toward the construction of the Mason Guest House.
Imagine escaping the sterile hospital environment. The Mason Guest House offers a home-away-from-home. Here, transplant candidates, recipients, living donors, and their families can relax. It’s close to medical assistance but far from the clinical atmosphere.
The Mason Guest House has fifteen bedrooms. Each has a private bath. A two-bedroom suite features a kitchen, living area, and private entrance. Some bedrooms and bathrooms are wheelchair accessible.
A continental breakfast is provided. Guests can cook their own meals. The Mason Guest House also has complimentary parking and an exercise room. Laundry facilities, a library, and smart TVs are available. Private phones and Wi-Fi ensure guests stay connected.
During holidays, the Mason Guest House becomes a haven. It remains open. It accommodates as many guests as possible. Kidney transplant recipient Donald Mason once invited family for Thanksgiving dinner here.
One lung transplant patient’s wife wrote about the “holiday feel.” She appreciated the Thanksgiving dinner. It allowed them to enjoy the holiday despite not being home.
Liver transplant recipient Robert Croyle schedules his follow-up appointments during Thanksgiving. He brings cornbread stuffing and holiday music. Guests at the Mason Guest House enjoy a festive Christmas dinner, too.
Guest services coordinator Zadya Lundgren notes the importance of unhurried meals. They offer comfort. Lively conversations fill the air during the holidays.
Located in the University Apartments Complex off Clairmont Road, the Mason Guest House serves multiple hospitals. Emory Hospital, Egleston Children’s Hospital, Piedmont Hospital, and St. Joseph’s Hospital of Atlanta all benefit. Shuttle service connects guests to hospitals, doctor’s offices, and grocery stores.
The Mason Guest House is more than just a building. It is a sanctuary during challenging times. It represents community, care, and the enduring power of hope.