Weddings
A storybook wedding filled with natural beauty...
An inspiring collection of unique spaces that are a perfect blend of old world charm and cutting edge architecture. Our lovingly curated gardens are cared for throughout the seasons to create a beautiful backdrop for your celebration. Imagine walking down the aisle between rows of holly trees. Surround yourself in unique flora. Enjoy a cocktail overlooking our pollinator meadow. Our gardens with rich history and beauty will make a lasting impression on you and your guests.
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The buildings and spaces below are included in your rental, with the option to exclude the Mary F. Rounsavall Pavilion for a more intimate celebration. For weddings of more than 100 people, it is recommended to include the Mary F. Rounsavall Pavilion.
Mary F. Rounsavall
Pavilion
Size: 100′ x 60′
Capacity with tables: 250 Guests
Capacity with cathedral seating: 300 Guests
With event seating for more than 300 guests, the Mary F. Rounsavall Pavilion features roll-down, fabric sides, integrated lighting and fans, plus stunning gardens and views all around. It is the perfect place to host a reception.
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Castle
Size: 19′ x 31′
Capacity with tables: 30 Guests
Capacity with cathedral seating: 40 Guests
Originally built as the Klein family’s pool house in the 1950s, the fieldstone construction carries the same theme as the house and numerous stone walls around the property.
The castle is unavailable for 2024 rentals during Castle Gardens construction.
Gheens
Barn
Size: 30′ x 50′
Capacity with tables: 75 Guests
Capacity with cathedral seating: 120 Guests
The Barn originally served two purposes: the upper level was used for hay storage and the lower level had stalls for livestock. The barn was strategically built into the hillside so that both levels could be accessed from the ground level. The barn can be used for a ceremony, reception dinner, or part of cocktail hour. It is heated and air-conditioned.
Peyton Samuel Head
Trust Pavilion
Size: 20′ x 50′
Capacity with tables: 50 Guests
This pavilion is combined with the Gheens Barn and the Stone Terrace for fantastic indoor/outdoor access for your private event. It houses restrooms and an overlook event deck with patio furniture; it is most often used for cocktail hour. The patio furniture can be rearranged to accommodate your needs.
Stone
Terrace
Size: 50′ x 50′
Capacity with tables: 50 Guests
The Stone Terrace is located just below the Peyton Samuel Head Trust Pavilion. With its festoon market lights and beautiful views of our pollinator meadow and overlook garden, it may be used for cocktails or dancing the night away.
Event
Lawn
Size: 80′ x 100′
Capacity with cathedral seating: 300 Guests
The Holly Allée, an iconic row of holly trees, guides you and your guests to this serene area which provides a memorable garden setting for a beautiful wedding ceremony.
Tents may not be used in the Event Lawn.
Rock House
Terrace
Size: 40′ x 80′
Capacity with tables: 200 Guests
Capacity with cathedral seating: 300 Guests
This large space next to the Event Lawn that can be used in many different ways: a welcome area for your guests, a cocktail hour set up, or a covered ceremony space.
This is the only space on the property where a tent may be utilized.
Walled
Garden
Size: 80′ x 100′
Capacity with cathedral seating: 40 Guests
The Walled Garden is an intimate space that is ideal for small ceremonies. It is also a beautiful place for first-look photos and family portraits.
Tents may not be used in the Walled Garden.
Log
Cabin
Size: 24′ x 16′
Capacity: 15 guests
This rustic 1840s cabin serves as an additional dressing area. It has a restroom and is heated and air-conditioned.
Garden
Cottage
The Garden Cottage overlooks the pollinator meadow and woodlands beyond, it provides a dressing area in close proximity to most of Yew Dell’s event facilities. The main floor includes a full kitchen and bathroom, common living room, and two additional rooms.
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Exclusive Grounds Rental Availability & Fees
If you are interested in booking one of our event spaces for corporate meetings and other event rentals, please visit our
Private Events Rentals page.
2025 Availability
- July: 12
- Wedding rentals are only available May through October.
Ceremony-only rentals can be hosted on any day subject to availability.
If you are interested in a ceremony-only wedding, please visit our
Ceremony page.
Facility Rental Fees
2025 Rental of Grounds with Rounsavall Pavilion: $8,300*
2025 Rental of Grounds without Rounsavall Pavilion: $6,000*
Damage Deposit: $1,000
Events with more than 350 Guests: Additional Fees Apply
*plus 6% sales tax
The damage deposit is refundable in part or in full after the wedding if no damage occurs during the event. Repair costs for any damage will be deducted from the damage deposit at Yew Dell’s discretion.
Included with your rental:
- One-year Membership to Yew Dell
- Two Event Staff Onsite during Your Event
- Ceremony Rehearsal
- 48" & 60" Round Tables
- 6' & 8' Rectangular Tables
- Two Bourbon Barrel Bars with Wood Slab Top
- Market Lights over the Stone Terrace
- 100 Wooden Chairs (Indoor Use Only)
Testimonial
“We hosted our daughter’s wedding with approximately 165 guests in August 2023. There was plenty of space for the ceremony in the garden area, a cocktail hour at the stone terrace and the reception dinner/dance at the pavilion. It all flowed very naturally from space to space. The staff provided golf cart transportation for our guests with mobility issues. The staff were very accommodating and helpful throughout our planning process and on the day of the wedding. All of that and a castle and beautiful gardens for the wedding photos made it an amazing experience.” –Reed wedding, 2023
Contact Us
We’re thrilled that you are considering hosting your special event at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens. If you are interested in learning more about the options Yew Dell has to offer, please complete the form below. A staff member will contact you in 3-5 business days.
For “Nature of Event”, please specify ceremony, wedding reception, both ceremony and reception, corporate meeting, cocktail reception or dinner, proposal, rehearsal dinner, elopement, etc.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Saturdays are reserved for weddings with receptions. Ceremony-only rentals can be hosted on any day subject to availability. If you are interested in a ceremony-only wedding, please visit our Ceremony page.
Tours are made by appointment only. To schedule a tour, please contact us using the form above. We schedule tours Tuesday- Friday from 10 am- 4 pm.
The rental is from 4 pm – 12 am. We are open to the public until 4 pm, after that the entire grounds are privately enjoyed for you and your guests.
If you would like to arrive before 4 pm you may purchase additional hours, subject to availability.
Rental companies have access to the property starting at 8:30 am.
