The Morris Arboretum & Gardens will put your event in a class of its own, away from the rush of modern life, against a backdrop of gorgeous gardens. A variety of indoor and outdoor settings may be rented with direct access to the rest of the gardens for you and your guests to wander and enjoy during our public hours. Free on-site parking is included. For refreshments you may choose from any of our approved caterers who represent a variety of cuisine styles and price ranges. Our outdoor events season runs from April through October and indoor events may be booked year-round. Dates may be booked up to six months in advance. Enjoy peaceful, natural surroundings for a memorable event!
Celebrate your milestone event surrounded by greenery in our outdoor reception tent. We offer three tiers of party: up to 50, 51 to 100 or 101 to 150 guests. The space allows flexible layout for your style and our dining tables and reception chairs are included.
Indoor parties for up to 50 can be held in our Upper Gallery space with A/V capabilities and optional access to the McLean Room for catering set up.
Events may be scheduled between 10 AM and 2 PM, with a two-hour minimum, based on open hours and availability. During the day the reception tent space is shared with our members and visitors, and we partition your space for visual privacy.
Planning a happy celebration of a passed loved one? The Morris may be an option for you to come together in the beauty of nature. Private programs may be held between 10 AM and 2 PM in the Upper Gallery with a luncheon following in the Side Tent. For daytime events, attendance is limited to fifty guests and must be invite-only. Open invitations with variable guest counts, funeral services, wakes or other somber events are not permitted.
Birthdays, anniversaries, cocktail parties with friends or a grand celebration are all wonderful when set in our
beautiful gardens. For Celebrations of Life, choose one of our picturesque settings for your program and then
celebrate at Out on a Limb or in the reception tent afterwards.
Our treehouse feature Out on a Limb is great for casual events meant for mingling and snacks. High in the treetops, your guests will enjoy a memorable experience. Dates may be booked up to six months in advance for our season which runs April through October. The Rose Garden is a great place to mix and mingle for a mid-summer soiree. Host your clients and colleagues amongst our exquisite flowers and flagstone paths between June and August.
