The North Carolina Arboretum | Asheville, North Carolina, United States

The North Carolina Arboretum

EST. 2009

PREMIUM VENUE

100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC, USA

- Photographer: Fete Photography
- Photographer: Fete Photography
- Photographer: Nick Breedlove Photography
- Photographer: Fete Photography
- Photographer: Thien La Photography
- Photographer: Capturing WNC Photography
- Photographer: Fete Photography
- Photographer: AMW Studios
- Photographer: AMW Studios
- Photographer: Thien La Photography
- Photographer: Vesic Photography
- Photographer: Fete Photography
- Photographer: MPA Photography
- Photographer: Fete Photography
- Photographer: Fete Photography
- Photographer: Bamber Photography
- Photographer: Fete Photography
- Photographer: Erica Mueller Photography

Message & Request Pricing

The North Carolina Arboretum is a popular destination for nature-lovers and garden enthusiasts alike.

Nestled in one of the most botanically diverse and beautiful natural settings in America, The North Carolina Arboretum contains 65 acres of cultivated gardens that delight the senses, pay tribute to the region’s rich cultural heritage and reinforce the importance of plants to our world. Our wedding program offers 8 picturesque and versatile location options, both outdoors and indoors. We also have 4 indoor meeting room spaces with A/V and ability to accommodate both small and large groups.

The Lowdown

Type: Field / Forest / Orchard Garden Museum Park

Views: Forest Garden Landscaped Grounds Meadow/Field Mountains

Style: Eco
Elegant
Garden Party
Romantic
Sophisticated

Best type of Celebrations

Rehearsal Dinner / Welcome Reception

Retreats: Corporate, Spa, Wellness, Etc.

Workshops: Creative, Photo, Etc.

Venue Setting

We offer 434 acres of the Blue Ridge Mountains and 65 acres of gorgeously crafted and cultivated gardens featuring 8 picturesque and versatile locations for your wedding.

Capacity

Seated: 160

Buffet: N/A

Standing: 200

Fees

(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)

Price range: Join the party and sign in to view pricing

Does this include catering fees?: No

Additional charges: We have a variety of additional rental items such as decor, A/V and games that can be added on for an additional cost.

Insurance: Additional Insurance Is Required To Host An Event At This Venue

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Event Logistics and Amenities

(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)

Celebrations hosted here since: 2009
Curfew: 11 PM
Venue spaces: Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Catering: Client Can Select The Caterer Of Their Choice
Alcohol: Provided By Venue For Fee – You Must Use The Venue For All Alcohol Services; Beer/Wine/Champagne Only
Music: Indoors & Outdoors
Smoking: Designated Smoking Areas Only
Eco/Green Events: Yes
Pet-Friendly Events: Yes
Kid Friendly Events: Yes
Handicap Accessible: Yes

Amenities

A/V Equipment
Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
Wifi
Ample Parking Onsite
Dining Chairs
Dining Tables

Venue Features

The scene:: Nestled in one of the most botanically diverse and beautiful natural settings in America, The North Carolina Arboretum contains 65 acres of cultivated gardens that delight the senses, pay tribute to the region’s rich cultural heritage and reinforce the importance of plants to our world. Our wedding program offers 8 picturesque and versatile location options, both outdoors and indoors. We also have 4 indoor meeting room spaces with A/V and ability to accommodate both small and large groups.
Design:: The North Carolina Arboretum is a popular destination for nature-lovers and garden enthusiasts alike. Event guests will find that there is no shortage of gorgeous locations for photography.
Standout venue features:: For more than 30 years…Cultivating Connections between People, Plants and Places…amid a 434-acre public garden, The North Carolina Arboretum is located within the Bent Creek Experimental Forest just south of Asheville and adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 393.
Extra perks:: All tables, chairs and directional signage are included in your event package, free admission and parking for all guests, wedding clients receive a free one-year household Arboretum membership, all of our gardens are handicap/wheelchair accessible and each event location has nearby restroom access.

Food Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Lounges

This section provides insights into our diverse culinary and social offerings.

Bent Creek Bistro, operated by the Colorful Palate catering, brings together the best food products of Western North Carolina and a passion for gracious service and culinary creativity! Bent Creek Bistro is located in the Arboretum's Education Center with dining options both indoors and outdoors.

Bent Creek bistro offers a variety of beer and wine options to visitors. For events, we have our own Arboretum bartenders to serve alcoholic beverages and an extensive beer/wine list for clients to choose from featuring mostly local options.

Celebration Locations

This section outlines the various spaces available within the venue for different types of events.