Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest 450 West 100 North • Valparaiso • Indiana 46385
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Home to woodlands, prairies, and wetlands, the arboretum offers exceptional natural settings and a variety of spaces for an unforgettable outdoor wedding. Mix and match the spaces however you imagine, whether you're hosting a private elopement or a full-day soiree that flows from garden to garden.
- A lovely path for your ceremony procession leads to the artfully constructed Meyer Memorial Pavilion. Or, exchange vows in the serene Bapst Rose Garden with its marble courtyard and pretty custom pavilion.
- The Railway Depot is ideal for an intimate reception—a charming indoor facility that has the feel of an old railroad depot. The nearby Railway Garden is a treat for cocktail hour, with model trains that run through miniature towns, colorful plantings, and splashing waterfalls.
DEALS: What discounts, special offers, or packages are available here?
Mini-Monies and Elopements
Ideal for simple, standing ceremonies with up to 35 people (no setup or catering permitted).
Pricing ranges $150–500 depending on the day of the week, time of year, and space reserved.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $250–2,000/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Space reserved
All rentals include:
- 3-hour ceremony rental and/or 3-hour reception rental
- Tables & chairs
- Setup & teardown
- One day photo permit during operating hours
- Free parking
The following venues are available for ceremonies and receptions:
Meyer Memorial Pavilion (available April–November)
Ceremony | $350–500 per hour
Reception | $335–400 per hourRailway Depot (available year-round)
Ceremony | $500–900 per hour
Reception | $400–900 per hourHeron Field (available April–November)
Ceremony | $250–300 per hour
Reception | $250–300 per hourThe Sidetrack (available April–November)
Ceremony | $300–500 per hour
Reception | $300–500 per hourRailway Garden (available May–October)
Cocktail Hour | $500–750 for two hoursThe following venues are available only for ceremonies, April–November:
Celebration Rose Pavilion | $335–400 per hour
Council Oak, Ed's Oasis, or Windows on the Wetland | $500–750
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 100 | 300 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 80 | 80 |
| Reception | Seated | 80 | 80 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 80. | ||
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- Late Night
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$ • $$
Catering
BYO
All food must be provided by a licensed caterer.
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Access limited
Availability
Year-round, daily.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Banquet Hall / Events Facility
- College Campus / School
- Garden
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Forest / Woods
- Garden
- Lagoon / Pond
- Landscaped Grounds
- Meadow / Fields
- Other View
- Panoramic
Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest
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