UPPER GARDEN VENUE
The Upper Garden is filled with luscious green scenery and is a unique setting for an outdoor event under the starry night sky. The natural beauty surrounds you and your guests and doesn't call for much decor at all; just throw in a little atmospheric light and you've got an amazingly beautiful setting for any occasion.
Monday - Thursday $900/hr
Friday - Sunday $1,100/hr (6 hour minimum including vendor setup and breakdown)
$2,000 flat rate add-on for larger Lower Garden ceremony and cocktail hours that transition to Upper Garden for Reception (Lower Garden closed for reception)
The Spaces Within the Upper Garden:
KOI POND & MOON VIEWING DECK
Nestled beneath the fujidana (wisteria arbor) and surrounded by the serene sounds of the waterfall, the Koi Pond is a favorite spot for wedding ceremonies and cocktail receptions.
FUJIDANA PLAZA
Our open air Reception Plaza is the perfect spot for a reception under the stars. The area includes a deck overlooking the plaza that can be used as an entertainment stage. Spring events can enjoy wisteria blossoms on the wooden fujidana (arbor).
CEREMONIAL GATES
The majestic backdrop of the Charles C. Dail Memorial Gate is the perfect location for ceremonies and cocktail receptions. The Ceremonial Gate is a magnificent location surrounded by trees with a view of the towering Corinthian columns of the Sprecels Organ Pavilion.
EXHIBIT HALL
Designed in traditional Japanese sukiya style, the Exhibit Hall features rotating exhibits of art, historical artifacts, and collections from Japanese culture. Guests can enjoy the season's featured exhibit and viewing room of the Dry Rock Garden.