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Private Events

The Garden’s natural beauty and stunning architectural features provide gorgeous locations big and small for gatherings of all sizes. Central Gardens proudly offers the Nature Education Pavilion, Moon Gate and Theater Steps, Ceremonial and Activity Lawns, Council Ring and School Bell Gazebo, and the Naturalist and Reunion Terraces to rent for private events. From large scale events, such as weddings and celebration of life services, to baby showers and birthday parties, Central Gardens is a perfect location for your next gathering.

 

Wedding at Central Gardens of North Iowa

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EVENT RENTAL RATES

Rental FAQ

(5 hour minimum)

PACKAGE ONE

Moon Gate, Ceremonial Lawn, Naturalist Terrace, Nature Education Pavilion, and Victorian Terrace

Sunday - Friday

$1250
  • 5 hour minumum
  • Refundable $500 damage deposit
  • $250/hour for every hour after 5 hours

Saturday

$1500
  • 5 hour minumum
  • Refundable $500 damage deposit
  • $300/hour for every hour after 5 hours

PACKAGE TWO

Activity Lawn, Council Ring, Gazebo, Nature Education Pavilion, and Victorian Terrace

Saturday

$1000
  • 5 hour minumum
  • Refundable $500 damage deposit
  • $200/hour for every hour after 5 hours

Sunday - Friday

$750
  • 5 hour minumum
  • Refundable $500 damage deposit
  • $150/hour for every hour after 5 hours

*We offer a 10% Military discount.

*There is no additional charge for wedding rehearsals, however they must be scheduled in advance and other paid rentals are given first priority.

*We are happy to assist you in finding local suppliers for chairs, tents, sound systems, etc. and have standing relationshipswith businesses in the area.

A LA CARTE RENTAL RATES

NEP, Moon Gate, Steps and Lawn

All Days

$350/hour
Must be 2 hours minimum

Nature Education Pavilion

All Days

$50/hour
Must be 2 hours minimum

Activity Lawn

All Days

$75/hour
Must be 2 hours minimum

*Refundable $100 damage deposit per rental agreement.

*We offer a 10% Military discount.

*May be rented by the hour Monday through Sunday. Not available during hours when a wedding or event rental is in place. PLEASE PLAN AHEAD BOOK EARLY!

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Please contact us for more information about availability, cost and other rental questions.

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