Looking to host a bridal or baby shower in a unique place? Please consider the Longview Arboretum and Nature Center.
2-Hour rental for up to 70 guests. Spaces are located within the Nature Center with climate-controlled spaces with access to restrooms.Â
This exterior venue is situated within the shaded pine-forest and features a beautiful Japanese Pergola. The venue accommodates up to 35 guests.
This exterior garden venue is situated beneath the shade of the pine canopy. This outdoor venue accommodates up to 35 guests.
The vintage styled gazebo sits atop the formal gardens and offers incredible views that are sure to make your private event bloom. This outdoor venue accommodates up to 75 people.
You and your guests can enjoy the lovely deck overlooking the one-acre lily pond and pine curtain. This outdoor venue accommodates up to 75 guests.
The entire Arboretum gardens may be rented on Mondays and Tuesdays when we are closed to the public, and after hours pending availability.
Admission to LANC Gardens is included in your rental fee.
Parties will be reserved on a first come first served basis.
Booking Deposit – A 25% non-refundable deposit is due at time of booking.
Security Deposit – A $100 refundable security deposit is due at the time of booking to secure your reservation. If there are damages to the grounds or property, the fees are deducted from your deposit. If the damage exceeds the deposit, you are responsible to pay for all damages incurred.Â
Your security deposit will be mailed to you up to 30 days after your event, minus any applicable deductions.
Payment in Full – Payments for wedding rentals must be paid in full 2 weeks prior to the event. Payments can be made by credit card, cash or mailing a check. Payments made by check must be made at least 14 days in advance of the event.
If your event goes beyond your contracted time, you will incur an overtime charge of $150 per hour or partial hour.
Please note that a surcharge of $100/hr will apply to all events scheduled outside of LANC’s standard operating hours to accommodate additional staffing and security requirements.
Cancellation must be made at least 30 days before the reservation date, or the deposit will be forfeited.
Refreshments are only permitted in the rental area space. The Arboretum does not provide refreshments or the use of a refrigerator or freezer. Please bring a cooler if you need to keep items cold. You may have access to the sinks in the concession area for clean-up.
Set Up:
Set-up and clean-up time is included in the rental. Tables and chairs may be rented from a local facility or brought by your group. You are responsible for providing and setting up decorations, refreshments, paper goods, candles/lighters, and utensils. Please bring cleaning supplies and trash bags.
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Clean Up:
Please leave the area as you found it. Bring your trash bags, cleaning supplies, and anything else to clean up properly. Place your trash in the trash cans provided. If damage occurs or the area is not cleaned, the deposit will not be returned.
Outside vendors such as food/drink vendors and face painters are permitted, but must have LANC approval.
Live animal shows are not permitted.
Please confirm your vendors with LANC a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the event.
It is always good to have a back-up plan in case of poor weather.Â
Tents may be permitted in some locations pending approval by the executive director. If tents are utilized, they may only be secured with water barrels. Stakes into the ground may hit irrigation lines, heads or electrical lines and are not permitted.
The Arboretum complies with accessibility guidelines.
Your financial gift allows us to buy much needed planting materials for this garden. Please consider giving today! We also have several volunteer opportunities if you can give us your time, click “learn more“ for more information.Â
The Longview Arboretum has joined the American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Garden Network.
A membership with the Longview Arboretum entitles you to special admission privileges and discounts at 380+ gardens throughout North America including the Dallas & Fort Worth Botanic Gardens, Houston, San Antonio, Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Arkansas, New Orleans, and more.Â
