With 13 acres of woodland accented by perennial, shade, butterfly, water gardens and now our new Children's Garden, Hatcher Garden is the perfect locale for your event. From birthdays and weddings to family reunions, anniversary parties, and more, imagine your celebration here.
Event Spaces
The following areas in Hatcher Garden are available for event use:
Garden of Hope
and Healing
A harmonious event backdrop with an arbor, sand garden, and pavilion.
Gazebo
Tucked between perennial beds and the Conifer Collection near the garden entrance.
Jess Taylor Pavilion
An amenable gathering space with picnic tables and event-friendly facilities.
John A. Nevison Amphitheater
Surrounded by azaleas and river birches near the creek that feeds into the lower pond.
THE PARK AT HATCHER GARDEN
A spacious grassy lawn, perfect for larger events.
Stone Patio & Waterfall
Recently redone and surrounded by noble trees and a cathedral ceiling of greenery.
The PaVILION
Tucked in the back of the Garden on the Mary Black Foundation Woodland Trail, this pavilion sits under a gorgeous tree canopy.
CHILDREN’S GARDEN GATHERING AREA
Just across the Children’s Garden Bridge (an excellent focal point for celebrations), lies this spacious area cobbled with stone pavers.
CHILDREN’S GARDEN VENUE
Our newest space, which can accommodate up to 200 people, includes a service road for easy setup, the Sensory Loop, the Altrusa Adventure Trail and a gazebo.
THE Activities Deck
The newest addition to the Mary Black Foundation Woodland Trail. This beautiful wooden deck sits in an open space in the forest.
OVERLOOK TERRACE
Replacing the Observation Deck, this stone paved terrace commands a view of Lower Pond and lower garden area, flanked by Josephine Hatcher Woodland Garden and a copse of camellias.
Ready to book?
Please click the Plan Your Event button and complete the form to submit your event rental request. We recommend booking in advance, as dates fill up quickly. Hatcher Garden requires no less than a 2 weeks' notice when submitting your request for a rental/event. A Hatcher Garden staff member will follow up with you about Policies and Procedures for Garden Rentals once you have submitted the event rental request.
After you have been contacted by a Hatcher Garden staff member and finalized arrangements, please click the Pay For Your Event button.