Steering Committee approval is required for gatherings of 10 or more people, class visits, film or photo shoots, and similar events. The garden does not close for events, and participants should expect that daily garden activity will take place. Donations, which are tax deductible, are welcomed.
A completed Special_Events_Application must be submitted to the steering committee well in advance of the proposed event. Four to eight events will be approved each year on a first-come, first-served basis. The event applicant may be requested to attend a committee meeting and provide a deposit. The garden may not be rented.
Each applicant must provide 1) Security: All guests must read and abide by the garden rules. The event applicant is responsible for guests and damages to the garden, including but not limited to plants, trees, benches. 2) Clean up: After the event, guests are expected to return the garden to its original state. Garbage and recyclables from the event must be properly bagged and placed at the curb. Failure to do so may result in forfeit of the event deposit and of garden privileges.
Additional guidelines:
Private Events
No more than 20 people
No alcohol
No amplified music
No cooking grills
Props and other items brought into the
garden must be kept to a minimum.
Wedding ceremonies of up to one hour in
length are permitted.
Wedding receptions are not permitted.
Public Events (music / dance / theater performances donated by performers)
Performers may submit proposals along
with the application.
Performers may be invited to a
committee meeting to discuss their proposals and
answer questions.
All such events are free to the
community.
Film and Photograpy sessions
The minimum amount of equipment and
smallest crews are advised.
Tripods must stay on the brick path.
The steering committee reserves the
right to refuse proposals for commercial projects.
Visits and Tours (by schools, organizations, groups, not limited in number per year)
Class visits must be limited to one
class at a time.
Two adults plus a garden representative
must be present with a school group.
Teachers must prepare children for
visits by going over garden rules ahead of time.
Click here for a Special_Events_Application