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Rentals at The Gardens#

bride and groom

A botanical oasis in the heart of Fort Collins, the Gardens on Spring Creek is a one-of-a-kind location with beautiful venue options for weddings, corporate events, birthdays, meetings, memorials, and more. 

To learn more or submit a request to host a private event at The Gardens, please complete the inquiry form for your event type, available in the sections below. You should receive a response to your inquiry within 5 business days. We look forward to hearing from you!

View our Event Spaces

Select your event type to learn more:

Bride and groom with flowers

The Gardens' wedding ceremony packages include:

  • Ceremony space for three hours
  • Indoor space for the wedding party to gather and get ready
  • Access to the venue for a one-hour wedding rehearsal
  • Two tables with white linens 
  • Speaker with microphone
  • Ceremony seating (additional fees may apply for guest counts over 150) 
  • Photography permit and access to our full grounds for wedding party photography

Ceremony Package Fees (view photos and details about each venue here)

Venue Capacity Package Price
Entire Botanic Garden 300 $7,500
The Great Lawn and Everitt Pavilion 300 $2,500
Everitt Pavilion 100 $1,200
Children's Garden 150 $1,800
Garden of Eatin' and Outdoor Kitchen 100 $1,500
Undaunted Garden 60 $1,000
Rock Garden 30 $500
Timber Frame 40 $600 summer | $1,200 winter
Butterfly House* 20 $750
Entire Botanic Garden 300 $7,500

Additional time can be added to your ceremony package, based on availability, at our hourly rental rates.

*Our Butterfly House is a beautiful option for an intimate ceremony. The package offerings differ for this unique space. Please inquire for more information.

Inquire about a Wedding Rental

Community Room

The Gardens is the perfect spot for meetings and retreats of all kinds. For meetings held during operating hours, attendees can enjoy access to our full gardens and tropical Butterfly House.

Our most popular meeting venue is our indoor Community Room, which has easy access to our lobby and bright windows looking out over our Welcome Garden.

The Community Room is available at a rate of:

  • $80/hour (3-hour minimum)
  • $600 full-day (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

We also host meetings and similar gatherings at our outdoor shelters and within the Evelyn Clark Classroom. Learn more about all our venue options here.

Before you inquire, please note:

  • Nonprofit, government and education institutions receive 10% off hourly rates.

  • The contracted rental timeframe must include time needed for client and vendor set-up and clean-up of food and other items.

  • Meeting space can be rented starting at 8 a.m.

  • Only commercially prepared food is allowed (potlucks and homemade items not permitted).

Inquire about a Meeting Rental

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RECEPTIONS AND OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS

The Gardens is a stunning venue for receptions, memorials, corporate parties, showers and many other special celebrations.

The entire garden is available for a full private reservation, or you may rent our venues a la carte at an hourly rate. View photos and details about all of our beautiful venue options here.

Before you inquire, please note:

  • The Gardens cannot accommodate rentals that are open to the general public (free or ticketed).

  • Nonprofit, government and education institutions receive 10% off hourly rates.

  • Most outdoor venues can be rented until dusk, which varies seasonally. Music and alcohol service must end by 8 p.m., regardless of the season.

  • Our largest indoor space fits up to 40 people (many outdoor options fit larger groups).

  • We do not have an on-site kitchen.

  • The contracted rental timeframe must include all time needed for client and vendor set-up and clean-up of decorations, food, and other items.

Inquire about a Special Event Rental

three kids with butterfly wings in the Butterfly House

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Our unique facility offers a fun, botanic experience for our young guests. Come bloom with us!

Birthday package cost is $250 and includes:  

  • Three-hour morning or afternoon rental of your preferred location:
    • Green Roof Shelter: Outdoor covered shelter (available May through mid-October)
    • Evelyn Clark Classroom: Indoor room (available year-round)
    • Parties can be hosted from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. or from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 
  • Gardens Party Kit including an age-appropriate scavenger hunt, a DIY living necklace craft, and seed packet party favors for participating youth

  • Access for all guests to explore the Gardens' grounds and Butterfly House

Package is for children under 12 years old. The Party Kit components are best suited for children between the ages of three and 11.

Your rented space will include seating for 20 guests. We can accommodate up to 15 children maximum (includes all guests under 12 years of age, including infants and siblings) and up to 30 guests maximum. The Gardens requires a 5:1 child-to-adult ratio at minimum.

The rental timeframe includes all time needed for set-up and clean-up of decorations, food, and other items. You are welcome to bring your own commercially-prepared food and non-alcoholic beverages.

Reservations must be completed at least 30 days before the party date. Please submit your inquiry below.

Youth Birthday Inquiry Form

Couple after proposal in the Butterfly House

Plan the perfect proposal at The Gardens! Our year-round tropical Butterfly House is available to privately reserve for proposals. Two options are available:

  • $150 for a 15-minute private reservation of the Butterfly House for up to (4) guests.

  • $500 for our proposal package, which includes a 15-minute private reservation of our Butterfly House for the proposal and a 3-hour reservation of our Community Room to host an engagement celebration for up to 40 guests.

Inquiries must be submitted at least two weeks in advance. If you are interested in the package option including an engagement celebration, 30 day notice is required. 

Inquire about a Butterfly House Proposal