Events at Longwood

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Rooted in Longwood Gardens’ storied history of extraordinary hospitality, Events at Longwood are as sensational, as creative, as distinctive as our Gardens themselves. 

The renowned Longwood experience takes a new, unforgettable form with Events at Longwood, combining the splendor of our vibrant gardens and architecture with our culinary artistry.

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Three people with drinks stand in conversation around a tall round table in a lush Conservatory setting.
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Our Events

Social Celebrations

Create memories with family and friends in our Gardens while celebrating life’s milestones. Whether you’re hosting a wedding shower, baby shower, bar or bat mitzvah, quinceañera, birthday party, anniversary party, family reunion, or more, there’s no more beautiful place to mark life’s special moments than our Gardens.

Corporate Events

Elevate your next business or non-profit event by hosting a corporate meeting, conference, team-building retreat, company milestone, or employee celebration at our Gardens. Surrounded by natural beauty and situated in our new, state-of-the-art Fountain Room, redefine the typical corporate experience. Explore corporate partnerships to deepen your engagement with Longwood Gardens.

Wedding Receptions

Celebrate your love in the romance of our lush Gardens. Whether you envision a colorful, dreamy wedding reception or dancing the night away during a star-kissed, enchanted evening, our magnificent grounds make for extraordinary memories. Wedding receptions may only take place at 4:00 pm or later and require a minimum of 100 guests.

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Our Spaces

The Fountain Room

Nestled in the heart of our Gardens, the Fountain Room overlooks our iconic Main Fountain Garden, marrying a European-inspired masterpiece with an airy, inviting new venue designed for the finest entertaining. Inside, from its thoughtful architectural elements that echo the design of the Main Fountain Garden, to its bespoke furniture crafted with reclaimed wood from Longwood trees, every detail of this remarkable space is designed to delight and astonish.

Square Footage: 5,184

CAPACITIES
Seated Meal with Cocktail Reception: Maximum 150 Guests
Seated Meal: Maximum 200 Guests
Reception-Style: Maximum 400 Guests

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Our Spaces

The Conservatory

For larger events, look to our historic Conservatory, a lush place of perpetual bloom and lavish attention to detail that has thrilled our guests since 1921. Here, gather amid ever-changing color, texture, and fragrance with our artful displays of horticulture, imaginatively designed to complement this soaring space’s grand walkways, columns, patio, sunken marble floor, and much more.

CAPACITIES
Seated Meal with Cocktail Reception: Maximum 400 Guests
Seated Meal: Maximum 400 Guests
Reception-Style: Maximum 1,000 Guests

The Conservatory is offered exclusively for larger events and available on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and select Sundays. Events in the Conservatory can include the Main Fountain Garden for an enhanced experience, available during the fountain season.

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Our Spaces

Music Room

As part of our historic Conservatory, the Music Room offers an atmosphere of refined elegance and charm. Built in 1923 by Pierre and Alice du Pont for private entertaining, this intimate space features walnut and silk-damask-paneled walls, a grand fireplace, teak flooring, and an ornate painted plaster ceiling. The room is also home to the Longwood Steinway, a nine-foot concert grand piano specially veneered to match the paneling and once enjoyed by the du Ponts and world-renowned musicians alike. An adjacent outdoor patio provides the perfect setting for cocktail hour.

Capacity: 50 Guests

Please note that the Music Room is not an air conditioned space. Audio/Visual setups can be accommodated in this room. The Music Room is only available during Gardens hours; it is not available for wedding receptions.

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Our Spaces

Legacy Room

The Legacy Room is a stylish and versatile space located in the heart of the Gardens, just steps from the Café and Beer Garden. Featuring elegant marble-top tables and a lush green banquette, the room offers a comfortable setting for intimate gatherings, presentations, or celebratory meals. A private wrap-around deck—complete with an awning and framed by a serene backdrop of mature trees—extends the experience outdoors, perfect for cocktail receptions or relaxed mingling in nature.

Capacity: 50 Guests

Please note that Audio/Visual setups can be accommodated in this room. The Legacy Room is only available during Gardens hours; it is not available for wedding receptions.

Our Team

  • Floral Artistry

    Our in-house floral designers use their boundless creativity and expertise—and gather inspiration from our magnificent garden spaces—when creating spectacular works of art for Events at Longwood. Incorporating expert design and innovative techniques and styled in ways that highlight their connections to our Gardens, our floral designs are visions in and of themselves.

  • Culinary Artistry

    Our culinary artisans curate a fresh perspective of seasonal menus grounded in exceptional flavors, sustainable practices, and bold style. Our talented team is part of the Restaurant Associates family, innovators in dining and catering for more than 70 years. Consistently delivering an unparalleled culinary and hospitality experience with talent, expertise, and imagination, our team will customize your event and craft the perfect menu tailored to your vision.

Our Team

Event Expertise

Our experienced event management team brings a refined, strategic approach to planning and execution, ensuring every detail is thoughtfully considered and seamlessly delivered. Drawing on decades of collective experience in hospitality, logistics, and creative production, our team orchestrates events with precision, professionalism, and an intuitive understanding of guest experience. From initial concept through final execution, we partner closely with you to plan and manage every element; design, timelines, vendor coordination, and guest flow, creating a cohesive and memorable event tailored to your vision.

Frequently Asked Questions

Thank you for considering Longwood Gardens as your venue. We know your guests will enjoy experiencing the beauty of our Gardens. Your event supports our mission to bring joy and inspiration to all through the beauty of nature, conservation, and learning.

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