Plan Your Visit
- Admissions, Hours & Directions
- What’s New
- What You’ll See
- Garden Spaces
- Bald Cypress Allée
- Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing
- CoHort’s Patio Garden
- DeeAnn Drew Shade Garden
- Dr. Griffith J. Buck Rose Collection
- Dunlap Entry Courtyard
- East Entry Garden
- Edible Garden
- Front Yard Garden
- Heirloom Garden
- Helen Latch Jones Rose Garden
- Hillside Water-wise Garden
- Home Demonstration Gardens
- Hughes Conservatory
- Joey and Jesse’s Herb Garden
- Lake Helen
- Margaret E. Penkhus Campanile Garden
- Naturalist Garden
- North Lawn
- North Mixed Border
- Outdoor Living Room
- Patty Jischke Children’s Garden
- Prairie Vista Garden
- Reflection Garden
- Ross Formal Lawn Garden
- Roy & Mary Amos Smith Hardwood Forest
- Rust Events Plaza
- South Field
- South Mixed Border
- South Patio
- Sunny Side Yard
- Sycamore Falls
- Trial and Display Gardens
- Walled Court
- West Entry Garden
- What You’ll Enjoy
- School Programs
- Adult Tours
- Garden Policies
- Rentals
Current Exhibition
2023 theme: Light and Reflection
Mahlstede Building Packages
| Ceremony Locations | Reception Location | Typical Capacity | Max Capacity | Deposit | Rate | Available | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package 1: Speer Room WEDDING PACKAGE |
Jones Rose Garden, Herb Garden, Campanile Lawn, or Bald Cypress Allee | SPEER ROOM & SOUTH PATIO | 30 – 50 | 50 | $500 | $1,425.00+ |
4:30 PM – 11 PM
|
| Package 2: MAHLSTEDE* WEDDING PACKAGE |
Jones Rose Garden, Herb Garden, Campanile Lawn, or Bald Cypress Allee | SPEER ROOM & SOUTH PATIO | 40 – 60 | 60
|
$500 | $1,800.00+ |
4:30 PM – 11 PM
|
*Mahlstede Wedding Package also includes Green Room + Classroom Access from 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
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Ceremony Locations
Herb Garden – Seats up to 40*
Jones Rose Garden – Seats up to 140*
Campanile Garden – Seats up to 200*
Bald Cypress Allee – Seats up to 200*
Reception Location & Room Set-Up
Your Reception will be held in the Speer Room and South Patio.
Reception
Typical Set-Up – Seats up to 48
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Speer Room
The highlighted areas on the map are included in your rental.
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Included with your rental:
- Onsite facility access from 4:30 PM – 11:00 PM on day-of event; Includes time for setup, decorating, vendor deliveries, ceremony, reception, and clean-up.
- Customized Indoor Room Layout for your wedding reception space. Tables and chairs within indoor reception area are included and setup by RG staff, prior to your arrival.
- Use of the South Patio located just outside the Speer Room
- Wireless internet
- One hour rehearsal walk-through, scheduled in advance
- *Mahlstede Wedding Package also includes access to the Green Room and Classroom from 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM (only available with Package 2: Mahlstede Wedding Package).
Items available for additional costs:
- Additional Bistro Table Sets– $10 fee per additional bistro table set. Includes 1 bistro table and four chairs. RG staff will setup on South Patio. Limited availability
- High Top Cocktail Tables– $5 fee per additional cocktail table. RG staff will setup in reception location (Speer Room or South Patio). Limited availability.
- Outdoor Bench– $5 fee per outdoor bench. Measures 6ft x 2ft. Seats 3 adults/bench. Fee applies to any bench moved into or out of the ceremony location. Limited availability.
- Ceremony Chairs– $1 fee per ceremony chair. White, plastic folding chair. Includes setup and tear down by RG staff. Limited availability.
- Portable Speaker– $30 fee per speaker. Available with or without corded microphone. Limited availability.
- Green Room Rental– $100 – $200. 7.4’ x 11.8’ Changing Room. Room includes 2 chairs, table, mirror, and garment rack. $100 for 0 – 4 hours; $200 for 4 – 8 hours. Limited availability.
