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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens offers a variety of room sizes and configurations for any special event, from a small group retreat to a large indoor/outdoor wedding ceremony and reception. Learn more below and peruse photos of each space, and download our campus map to see these where these spaces are located.

Contact Us

To learn more about planning your special event at Phipps or to schedule a tour, contact the Phipps events team at eventsales@phipps.conservatory.org and 412/315-0685.

 

Outdoor Garden

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  • Outdoor Garden
  • Outdoor Garden
  • Outdoor Garden
  • Outdoor Garden
  • Outdoor Garden
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Make this classic 4-tiered garden the setting of your next corporate dinner or philanthropic event, or the backdrop of your wedding ceremony and reception. We provide seasonal tents to accommodate 200 seated guests with a dance floor. Additional tents can be rented to accommodate up to 250 guests. 

Tropical Forest Conservatory

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  • Tropical Forest Patio
  • Tropical Forest Patio
  • Tropical Forest Patio
  • Tropical Forest Patio
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The Tropical Forest Conservatory, a 12,000-square-foot display area, features a new tropical theme every three years. A meandering path, treetop lookout, waterfalls and fish pond make this breathtaking horticultural showcase an exceptional event space. Hosting a corporate networking event or social mixer? Conversations flourish in this lush and inspired atmosphere.

Special Events Hall

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  • Special Events Hall
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  • Special Events Hall
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With its state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, our Special Events Hall is a fantastic venue for conferences, meetings and more.  This space features floor-to-ceiling glass walls that offer dramatic views of the adjacent Tropical Forest and Oakland neighborhood landmarks. Brides love the Tropical Forest and Special Events Hall combination package, which allows for a gorgeous terrace ceremony, a cocktail reception in the Tropical Forest, and an elegant dinner in the Special Events Hall.

Broderie Room

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  • Broderie and East Wing
  • Broderie and East Wing
  • Broderie and East Wing
  • Broderie and East Wing
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One of the most intimate spaces within the Conservatory is the Broderie Room. This classic French garden, evocative of Louis XIV-era chateau landscaping, heightens the romance and elegance of any wedding ceremony, private dinner, proposal or photo session. Available in select packages as a rental of Phipps' full east wing. 

Entire Facility

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  • Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
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The entire Phipps facility is available for your special occasion. Whether you are holding a corporate retreat, a reception or a gala, a full conservatory rental will make for an unforgettable evening. Invite guests to take their champagne and conversation through all 14 rooms of our exquisite glasshouse.

Photos © Eventures Weddings; Carissa McClellan; Electric Lime Studio; George Street Studio; Bona Fide Photography; Leeann Marie Photography; Michael Will Photography; Annie O'Neill; Joe Appel Photography; Lofty Views; Jessica Lee Photography; Brad Fetchin; Chase Images; Denmarsh Photography, Inc.; Steven Dray Photography; and Paul g. Wiegman.

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