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Gene Stratton-Porter Gardens

Gene Stratton-Porter Gardens

EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY

The Gardens provide a beautiful, natural setting for those looking to host an intimate wedding.

A wedding has different needs than a meeting. A corporate retreat is not the same as a baby shower. At Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site, we have a variety of spaces that are suitable for a wide array of events.

Lily pads and frog in coy pond on the Gene Stratton-Porter Grounds

KEY FEATURES and AMENITIES

  • A quiet retreat nestled in the woods, perfect for small, intimate weddings
  • The breathtaking views in the gardens including the wisteria arbor
  • Different locations on one property
  • Photo opportunities are abundant
  • Parking available for guests
  • Restrooms are located in the carriage house visitor’s center during business hours. For weddings taking place after hours, guests may utilize the latrine located at the front of the property or rent the carriage house for an additional fee.
  • A site buyout is an option

HOST in ANY STYLE

VENUE DETAILS

Capacity
  • 50 guests excluding wedding party
Other Notable Information
  • A site buyout is an option. Please see the Lookbook (pdf) further down this page for details.
  • Restrooms are located in the carriage house visitor’s center during business hours. For weddings taking place after hours, guests may utilize the latrine located at the front of the property or rent the carriage house for an additional fee.

Discounts may be available. Check with your event manager for details.

  • DAYTIME and EVENING EVENTS

    Pricing

    3 hour minimum

    • Before 5pm – $40/hr
    • After 5pm – $50/hr

  • WEDDING EVENTS

    • There is a three-hour minimum for each event. This includes one hour for set-up, one hour for your event and one hour for tear-down and clean-up. Extra hours for set-up, tear-down or the event may be added for an additional fee and must conclude by midnight.
    • Utilize the arbor as the aisle for the wedding. Chairs can be positioned in the garden lawn, orchard basin or along the paths within the gardens.
    • A site buyout is an option. Please see the Lookbook further down this page for detail.

PREFERRED VENDORS

Wildflowers in the Gene Stratton Porter Garden
Exterior Photograph of Gene Stratton Porter House & Garden.
  • WEDDINGS

    WEDDINGS

    A historic backdrop for your big day.

    Venue Features

    • Utilize the arbor as the aisle for the wedding.
    • Plenty of unique photo opportunities at the site
    • A site buyout is an option. Please see the Lookbook (pdf) further down this page for details.

    + Member discounts available

  • GALAS and SOCIALS

    GALAS and SOCIALS

    Elevate your fundraising or celebration

    Venue Features

    • Formal dining setup
    • Cocktail reception layouts
    • A site buyout is an option. Please see the Lookbook (pdf) further down this page for details.

    + Member discounts available

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Deposit Requirements

To book your event, a non-refundable deposit of 50% of rental space is required along with a signature agreement. A check, Mastercard or VISA are accepted forms of payment. Please note: Indiana sales tax of 7% applies to all rental fees.

Vendor Policies

Alcohol and catering services may be hired by the client. The client must provide a copy of the catering contract to the Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site manager at the time that the contract is signed. Caterers must show proof of all appropriate state licensing, including a valid liquor license.

A certificate of insurance is required for all rental events at Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site. Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site at times could be considered under structural or cosmetic construction. Structural and/or cosmetic changes to the facility and its grounds includes but is not limited to gallery closures, improvements to the landscape, installation of art, etc. In the best efforts of the facility, plans will be communicated as early as possible to the client.

Parking

Parking is available for guests.

Construction Policy

Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site at times could be considered under structural or cosmetic construction. Structural and/or cosmetic changes to the facility and its grounds includes but is not limited to gallery closures, improvements to the landscape, installation of art, etc. In the best efforts of the facility, plans will be communicated as early as possible to the client.