The Gardens at Heather Farm
Walnut Creek Wedding Location1540 Marchbanks Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Phone: 925/947-1678
www.gardenshf.org
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New dates for 2008, including some Saturdays, have unexpectedly opened up. These won’t last long!
Description
Something is always in bloom at this nonprofit garden education center. Covering six landscaped acres, it features a series of paved footpaths that wind their way through a colorful variety of flower beds, herb and rock gardens and water features. Off in the distance there’s a pond with two fountains, and beyond that a view of Mt. Diablo.
Anyone who equates romance with roses will want to tie the knot beneath the fragrant, rose-covered gazebo, surrounded by rose bushes that bloom continuously from spring through fall. Afterwards you and your guests can stroll through the gardens, admiring the wide range of floral and herbal displays on your way to the patio. This large terrace, like the rest of the garden center, offers an abundance of olfactory and visual treats. Concrete-and-tile planters border the patio and are filled with a horticultural riot of textures, scents and hues. A caterer-friendly pavilion—complete with sink, electrical outlets, lighting and four easy-access tiled counters—is great for a buffet setup or as a serving station for a cocktail party.
Receptions are usually held upstairs in the Camellia Room. Light and airy, it has a high beamed ceiling and floor-to-ceiling windows that afford a commanding view of Mt. Diablo and the gardens. With its neutral walls and light-colored floor, this pleasant space is easy to decorate.
A spacious wraparound deck gives guests access to the outdoors; to explore the gardens they simply take the ramp or stairs from the deck to the patio and pavilion below. The nearby Meadow Garden, with its expansive lawn, is also available for outdoor receptions.
Since they were first established in 1968, the Gardens at Heather Farm have become one of Walnut Creeks most popular venues. When you have your event here, you not only get to enjoy this delightful (and educational!) garden setting, you’re supporting a living museum and wildlife habitat.
Capacity
Ceremony |
Reception/Special Events |
Meetings |
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Max. Seated Indoors: Max. Seated Outdoors: 150 |
Max. Seated Indoors: 150 Max. Seated Outdoors: 100 Max. Standing Indoors: 150 Max. Standing Outdoors: 100 |
Max. Seated: 150 |
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CEREMONY CAPACITY: The Gazebo and Meadow Garden each accommodate up to 150; the Patio holds up to 100 guests. |
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Fees & Deposits
A nonrefundable deposit of 50% of the rental fee is required to reserve your date; a $500–800 security deposit and the balance of the rental fee are due 6 months prior to the event. A garden ceremony setup is an additional $300 charge.
Weekday rental fees, Monday 9am–Friday 2pm, range $75–200/hour with a 2-hour minimum. Rental fees Friday 2pm–Sunday 10pm and holidays range $800–2,200 depending on the space rented and time of year. Extra hours are available.
Availability
Year-round, daily. Weekdays 9am–10pm; weekend times vary.
CateringSelect From ListAlcoholBYOSites UsesCeremoniesWedding Receptions Special Events, Parties Business Functions/Meetings Rehearsal Dinners Services/AmenitiesCatering: select from listKitchen Facilities: moderately equipped Tables & Chairs: provided, including chairs for a gazebo ceremony Linens, Silver: BYO Restrooms: wheelchair accessible Dance Floor: yes Bride's Dressing Area: yes Parking: lot and on street Accommodations: no guestrooms Telephone: emergency use only Outdoor Night Lighting: yes Outdoor Cooking Facilities: BYO BBQ Cleanup: caterer or renter View: gardens, Mt. Diablo and pond Meeting Equipment: podium, PA, projection screen |
MusicIndoorsWheelchair AccessWheelchair AccessibleSite ViewsFountain/Water FeatureGarden Garden Patio/Courtyard Lagoon/Pond Landscaped Grounds Mountains Panoramic RestrictionsAlcohol: BYOSmoking: outside only Music: amplified OK indoors only Wheelchair Access: yes Insurance: separate liability certificate required Other: no confetti, rice, birdseed, flower petals, butterfly or balloon releases |
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925/947-1678
www.gardenshf.org
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