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From large to small, Desert Botanical Garden offers several unique venues to make your special event absolutely unforgettable. Explore them all – and find the one that's right for you – here:

Information and Pricing: Download our Event Information and Pricing Packet for more information about events at the Garden:

Event Information and Pricing Packet November 2013 - Prices apply to weddings and events with a contracted event date prior to November, 2013
Event Information and Pricing Packet Nov. 2013 - 2014 - Prices effective for weddings and events with a contracted event date of November, 2013 and later

Garden Venues
Indoor/Outdoor Venues Dorrance Center: Includes Boppart Courtyard, Dorrance Hall and Kitchell Patio Webster Center: Includes Ullman Terrace, Eliot Patio, Pritzlaff Patio, Webster Auditorium and Whiteman Conference Room. (Please note that Webster Auditorium and Whiteman Conference Room will be unavailable for events from October 2013 to June 2014) Outdoor Venues Binns Wildflower Pavilion Amphitheater Pratt Ramada Steele Herb Garden Auditoriums/Conference Rooms/Classrooms Webster Auditorium (Please note that Webster Auditorium will be unavailable for events from October 2013 to June 2014) Whiteman Conference Room (Please note that Whiteman Conference Room will be unavailable for events from October 2013 to June 2014) Farrington Conference Room, Archer House and Weisz Learning Center Classrooms
Dorrance Center Includes Boppart Courtyard, Dorrance Hall and Kitchell Patio Indoor capacity: 100-300 seated; 400 auditorium; 500 standing Availability: 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Boppart Courtyard This spacious outdoor courtyard, surrounded by desert landscape, is located on the south side of Dorrance Hall. Overlooking the Sybil B. Harrington Succulent Gallery, this courtyard is adorned with a tranquil water feature, ambient lighting strung overhead and a built in stage. This space is ideal for a ceremony, cocktail hour or outdoor dining. Dorrance Hall This elegant 4,600-square-foot reception hall has neutral décor featuring Garden inspired tapestries and full length windows, which allows you the luxury of bringing the Garden’s natural light into your special event. This space is perfect for a reception, indoor ceremony, memorial service, or meeting. Kitchell Patio Situated on the north side of Dorrance Hall, this patio is ideal for after-dinner drinks and dessert. Kitchell Patio includes serene water features and a built-in bench for additional seating and acts as a lovely outdoor extension to your indoor event.
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Webster Center Please note that Webster Auditorium and Whiteman Conference Room will be unavailable from October 2013 to June 2014. Includes Ullman Terrace, Eliot Patio, Pritzlaff Patio, Webster Auditorium and Whiteman Conference Room. Capacity: 25 – 150 guests, seated. (Additional guests can be accommodated in this space if Dorrance Center is also rented for rain back-up.) Availability: 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Ullman Terrace Featuring the Garden butte as a stunning backdrop for your event, this spacious outdoor tiered patio is surrounded by soft petal reflective lights and up-lit saguaros. This enchanting venue also features areas for dancing and a stage for entertainment. For weddings, you will exchange your vows amidst the beauty of the desert sunset, and your guests will dine, drink and dance the night away under the stars.
Eliot Patio Serving as the entrance to Ullman Terrace, this patio features portofino lights and up-lit plants and cacti, for an ideal Southwestern cocktail hour or guest greeting area. During weddings, guests can enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres on Eliot Patio, while Ullman Terrace is transformed from your ceremony to reception.
Pritzlaff Patio Adjacent to Eliot Patio, Pritzlaff Patio is an additional outdoor patio for your guests to enjoy. The intimate seating provided on the Patio, gives a peaceful spot for your guests to take in the beautiful scenery of the Garden.
Whiteman Conference Room Our premier board room is ideal for daytime meetings, retreats and team-building activities. For evening events, utilize this traditional conference room for your dressing room or musician’s green room. (Please note that Whiteman Conference Room will be unavailable from October 2013 to June 2014.)
Webster Auditorium This 1,500-square-foot adobe building with French doors and antique chandeliers is on the National Register of Historic Places. For evening events, Webster Auditorium serves as an additional indoor space for your event. (Please note that Webster Auditorium will be unavailable from October 2013 to June 2014.)
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Binns Wildflower Pavilion Capacity: 25-100 guests, seated Availability: 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.
	Located off of the Harriet K. Maxwell Desert Wildflower Loop Trail, this circular open-air pavilion is surrounded by desert plants and scenic views of the Papago Buttes. This venue is a charming location for ceremonies, receptions, non-profit or corporate events and provides an intimate space with illuminated rustic stars and twinkle-lit pillars. Dine under blue skies or starry nights, visible through the Pavilion’s center sky light.
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Amphitheater Capacity: 25-100 guests, seated Availability: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
	With its effortless beauty, the Amphitheater is a natural space for your wedding, framed by desert mesquite trees. Overlooking the Garden’s Sybil B. Harrington Cactus Gallery, this tiered theater features built-in benches for guest seating adding a uniquely organic element to your ceremony.

Pratt Ramada Capacity: 2-20 guests, standing Availability: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
	This hillside ramada, located on the Sonoran Desert Nature Loop Trail, is situated at the highest point in the Garden and provides panoramic sunset views. Ideal for an intimate ceremony, this venue features city lights and surrounding mountain ranges as the backdrop for your special day.
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Steele Herb Garden Capacity: 25-75 guests, seated Availability: 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. This enchanting location is nestled amongst the Garden’s desert landscaping and features beautiful views of the Arizona sunset behind Camelback Mountain. The refreshing scents of sage and lavender create a serene place for people to relax and take in the uniqueness of the Garden while celebrating your outdoor wedding, cocktail hour or dinner reception.
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Webster Auditorium Please note that Webster Auditorium will be unavailable from October 2013 to June 2014. Included in rental of Webster Center for evening events. Rents separately for daytime events. Capacity: 25-100 guests, seated Daytime Availability: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
	This 1,500-square-foot adobe building with French doors and antique chandeliers is on the National Register of Historic Places. Enjoy this historic setting for daytime meetings and retreats. This auditorium is adjacent to Eliot Patio and your guests will be able to enjoy this location for outdoor breakout sessions or lunch, providing a truly unique experience for corporate and non-profit functions.
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Whiteman Conference Room Please note that Whiteman Conference Room will be unavailable from October 2013 to June 2014. Included in rental of Webster Center for evening events. Rents separately for daytime events. Capacity: 5-25 guests, seated Daytime Availability: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
	Located in Webster Center, our premier board room is ideal for meetings, retreats and team-building activities. French doors open onto Eliot Patio for outdoor breakout sessions or lunch, providing a truly one of a kind experience for corporate and non-profit functions.
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Farrington Conference Room, Archer House and Weisz Learning Center Classrooms Capacity: 5-30 guests, seated Daytime Availability: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. These indoor rooms offer additional meeting space for your next business event. Farrington and Weisz are both located close to Dorrance Hall and Archer is located close to Webster Center; all serve as excellent breakout rooms for conferences.
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