With its classic arbor, white gazebo, and year round views, this is one of our most popular venues for weddings. This elegant garden is highlighted by white flowers that surround a lawn area and a small stone plaza.

This garden sits very close to our Finley-Nottingham Rose Garden, it can be rented on its own, or it also makes a great gathering space to add to an existing Rose Garden rental. Another great feature is the garden's proximity to JCRA's whimsical “Necessary” (or restrooms).

Large evergreen boxwoods frame a circular lawn area, providing a formal backdrop for your special event. Mixed flowering shrubs add color throughout the year. Towering overhead are tall, stately oak trees.

An expansive green space bordered by flowers, the Great Lawn is JCRA's largest outdoor venue. It's perfect for big parties, premiers, and larger weddings. This is the spot to eat, drink, and stroll along the Arboretum’s famous 300 foot long Perennial Border. This is a great lawn to tent in case of weather and one of the few gardens that allows tenting.

A large lawn option that feels more intimate than the Great Lawn. Surrounded by greenery this lawn can host large gatherings, receptions, and parties. As a bonus, this lawn can also be tented in case of weather.

Beautiful in all four seasons, the serene plantings and contemplative Zen garden provide a peaceful, intimate setting and a memorable experience for your special event. There is very limited space for seating, but there are hard surface walkways for standing.

A dramatic setting especially in the evening, this outdoor reception area is perfect for sunset gatherings. Sitting above the Arboretum’s main building, the rooftop terrace has lighting, electricity, and of course, interesting, often fragrant plantings.

Lush plantings from Asia surround a small stone patio and slightly sloping lawn area. This garden is suitable for receptions or cocktail parties with limited seating.

With its classic design, continual color and heavenly scent, the Finley-Nottingham Rose Garden offers a romantic venue for weddings and other outdoor parties. During two peak seasons, mid-May and again in September, the garden sports more than 3,000 blooms a day. Complementary plantings of perennials and shrubs, along with arbors and unique garden ornaments, create a setting rich in photo opportunities; a true flower-lover's dream!

A lawn is framed by a special plant collection that celebrates a life and love of plants. Flowering plants dot the area with color through the year.