Create a memorable experience in a beautiful urban oasis. The Garden offers a variety of options for private parties, ceremonies, receptions, business events, corporate retreats and conferences.

Meeting and Reception Spaces* Outside Spaces*

Hardin Visitor Center Conference Room Japanese Garden CAPACITY 8 seated CAPACITY 10 (standing ceremony only) PRICING $650 PRICING $450 Hardin Visitor Center CAPACITY 100 seated dinner, 300 standing Fragrance Garden PRICING $4500 CAPACITY 20 (standing ceremony only) PRICING $750 Gardenhouse Conference Rooms I & II CAPACITY 16-20 seated, 60-70 theater Sourwood Terrace PRICING $750-$1000 CAPACITY 40 seated, 50 standing PRICING $1500 (ceremony only) Gardenhouse Executive Board Room $750 (rented with reception hall) CAPACITY 12 seated PRICING $1200 Alston Overlook* Gardenhouse Gallery CAPACITY 60 seated, 75 standing CAPACITY 60 seated dinner, 80 standing PRICING $2000 (ceremony only) PRICING $1500 $1000 (rented with reception hall)

Georgia‑Pacific Classroom Trustees Garden CAPACITY 60 seated dinner, 80 standing CAPACITY 75 seated, 100 standing PRICING $1000 PRICING $2500 (ceremony only) $1250 (rented with reception hall) Turner Theater

rental information CAPACITY 35 theater PRICING $1500 The Patio at the Water Mirror CAPACITY 100 seated Mershon Hall PRICING $2500 (ceremony only) CAPACITY 70 seated dinner, 125 standing $1250 (rented with reception hall) PRICING $4000 Skyline Garden & Robinson Gazebo* Day Hall & Lanier Terrace CAPACITY 100 seated, 150 standing CAPACITY 250 seated dinner, 500 standing PRICING $6500 PRICING $2500 (ceremony only) $5000 (ceremony and reception) Fuqua Orchid Center* Please call for availability; subject to Garden seasonal displays and exhibitions.* CAPACITY 200 seated PRICING $3000 (ceremony only) Longleaf Restaurant $1500 (rented with reception hall) There are numerous space options for large and small events. Please call for availability. Cascades Garden* *Additional charges may apply during special CAPACITY 50 seated, 100 standing ticketed exhibitions or events. 11% production fee PRICING $2500 will be charged on all rental spaces. Daytime meeting packages are available. Ask about Friday Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen* and Sunday discounts as well as discount rates for CAPACITY 70 seated, 100 standing 501(c)(3) organizations. PRICING $3500 2 The Garden is an educational institution, a repository of rare and endangered species, and a living museum. Protection of its treasures is primary and we respectfully request that you keep these rental guidelines in mind.

CONTRACTING DETAILS: Venue pricing includes use of space for a specified time-frame; catering, décor, beverage services, etc. are priced additionally. A rental reservation is considered confirmed and binding after the date, time, guest count and location are agreed upon and the following have been received by the special events department: • Signed rental agreement • Non-refundable rental deposit • Refundable security/damage deposit • Certificate of Insurance

CATERING: The Garden maintains an (exclusive) list of caterers, and as such, event food may only be provided by one of them. This allows the Garden to assure the quality of the event’s food service and keeps delivery traffic from unfamiliar vehicles to a minimum on environmentally sensitive Garden property. Catering equipment including all dishes, barware, linens and service needs for the event is to be provided by the caterer. Caterers are responsible for the materials and personnel they bring into the Garden. NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGES MAY BE BROUGHT INTO THE GARDEN.

BEVERAGES: The Atlanta holds a Liquor License and provides top-quality beverage selections, a choice of beverage plans, and complete coordination of bar staff. For events planning to serve alcohol, all the products and services must be provided by the Atlanta Botanical Garden in accordance with Georgia law. There is no minimum alcohol purchase required. Alcohol can only be legally served in Fulton County on Sundays after 12:30 p.m. Under no circumstances can alcoholic beverages be brought on

rental guidelines Garden property. The Garden requires a deposit for all events serving beverages, under/over payments will be adjusted on the final invoice.

EVENT STAFF: The Garden will provide event staff to supervise set-up and tear down, direct maintenance and security needs, manage bar and staff, and oversee outside vendors to insure a smoothly executed event. Maintenance and security staff will be scheduled based on the event’s needs.

PHOTOGRAPHY: Lessee may employ the photographer of their choice with the understanding that the Garden may contact the photographer for copies of the event photos for use in all manners. Lessee waives all rights to compensation for use of the photographs. All photography sessions must reserve a date and time. There is a fee of $300 (up to 10 guests) for 2 hours of photo sessions that are not a part of an event taking place at the Garden. For groups larger than 10, there is an additional charge of $25 per person. To schedule a commercial photo shoot, contact the Marketing Department at 404-591-1550.

PARKING: Parking is available on site in the SAGE Parking Facility. The first 30 minutes are free, the second 30 minutes are $2, each additional 30 minutes are $1, and the maximum daily fee is $15.

VENUE RESTRICTION/EXCLUSIVITY: Contracts are written for a set amount of time and exclusive use of specific spaces within the Garden. The Garden reserves the right to book multiple events simultaneously. Exclusive events are held only after regular Garden hours and have access to the entire Garden.

GARDEN ADMISSION: For events booked during the Garden’s daytime hours, admission fees are waived for attendees. Additional charges may apply during special ticketed exhibitions or events. Should attendees wish to visit the Garden outside of event rental time, the Garden reserves the right to charge admissions.

The Garden is a non-smoking and no weapons facility.

Visit gardenevents.org for complete information on rental spaces, beverage services and more. 3 Items Price

CHAIRS Complimentary Natural Wood Folding Chairs Grey Plastic/Chrome Ergonomic Office Chairs or Blue Metal Chairs

TABLES Complimentary 60” Round Tables 6' Banquet Tables 8' Banquet Tables 36" highboy tables 48” round tables

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Complimentary items available AV/Sound Equipment • AV Cart • Projection Screen (Mershon Hall, Day Hall and Gardenhouse Conference Rooms) • Sound System (Day Hall, Edible Garden/Outdoor Kitchen)

Tripod Easels Wooden Podium

LCD Projector $100 Outdoor Pyramid Heater $125

INTERNET ACCESS Wireless Internet Access Complimentary

4 Approved Caterers

Affairs to Remember affairs.com

Saffold Barksdale 404-872-7859 | [email protected]

Bold Catering & Design Approved Tent Companies bold-events.com TLC Rents Kim Pollard (corporate) tlcrents.com 678-302-3265 | [email protected] 404-873-0833

Ashley Raffa Ulloque (social and weddings) Peachtree Tent & Events 678-302-3266 | [email protected] peachtreetents.com 404-574-1583 A Divine Event adivineevent.com Approved Valet Company

Angela Blackman Lanier Shuttle and Valet Inc. 770-587-9117 | [email protected] lanierparking.com 404-591-1583 Legendary Events legendaryevents.com approved vendors

Michele Lend 404-605-8910 | [email protected]

Longleaf atlantabg.org/longleaf

Sheena Lynch 404-585-2031 | [email protected]

LowCountry Catering lowcountrycatering.net

Jessica Brown 404-835-5350 | [email protected]

Proof of the Pudding proofpudding.com

Jeffrey Hollington 404-898-1749 | [email protected]

5 The Garden offers a choice of three beverage services: Hourly, Consumption, or Hospitality.

Beverage Service Options

I. Hourly

Lessee is charged a flat hourly rateper person for the entire guest count regardless of actual consumption plus Georgia sales tax, gratuities and labor fees. A minimum of two (2) hours of beverage service is required.

A. Liquor, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages

TWO HOURS THREE HOURS FOUR HOURS ADDITIONAL HOURS PREMIUM BAR $40 per person $42 per person $45 per person $6 per hour STANDARD BAR $36 per person $38 per person $40 per person $6 per hour

B. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages

TWO HOURS THREE HOURS FOUR HOURS ADDITIONAL HOURS PREMIUM BAR $32 per person $34 per person $36 per person $6 per hour STANDARD BAR $28 per person $30 per person $32 per person $6 per hour

II. Consumption Lessee is charged for each beverage consumed at the Cash Bar (III) prices plus Georgia

beverage services sales tax , gratuities and labor fees.

III. Cash Bar Lessee’s guests are responsible for purchasing their own beverages.

Premium mixed drinks $11 Cordials $11 Standard mixed drinks $10 Beer $6 Specialty Cocktail $12 Non-Alcoholic $3 Wine & Sparkling Wine $9

BY THE BOTTLE ONLY

Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wine $10 per bottle Veuve Clicquot Brut $75 per bottle Perrier Jouet Brut $85 per bottle Perrier Jouet Blason Rose $95 per bottle Table side wine service $4 per person

III. Hospitality

Service includes the setup of beverage napkins, disposable cups, bowl of ice and Coca-Cola products: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Dasani water. Beverages are $3 each. Lessee is charged after the event for the number of drinks actually consumed plus Georgia sales tax and gratuities.

6 Standard Liquor Vodka Tito’s Rum Cruzan (white) Tequila Patron (silver) Gin Tanqueray Whiskey/Bourbon Buffalo Trace Blend Seagram’s 7 Scotch Johnnie Walker (red label)

Premium Liquor Vodka Tito’s Grey Goose Ketel One Rum Cruzan (white) Bacardi (light) Tequila Patron (silver) 1800 (silver) Gin Tanqueray Bombay Sapphire Hendrick’s Whiskey/Bourbon Buffalo Trace Maker’s Mark Jack Daniel’s Woodford Reserve Blend Seagram’s 7 Crown Royal Scotch Johnnie Walker (red label) Dewar’s Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve

Beer Locally brewed beers available. Availabilty varies by season. Selection to be determined at Final Walk Through. Sweetwater 420 Yuengling Sam Adams Lager Stella Artois Bud Light Michelob Ultra beverage brands Standard Wine White Wine Red Wine Rose Sparkling Carletto Pinot Grigio Carletto Rosso Blend Famaey Malbec Rose Zardetto Prosecco Manu Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Famaey Malbec Cristalino Brut Cava Walnut Crest Chardonnay Walnut Crest Cabernet Vueve Devienne Brut Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio Walnut Crest Merlot Twisted Moscato Red Rhino Pinotage Cavatina Pinot Noir Premium Wine White Wine Red Wine Rose Sparkling White Haven Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Estancia Pinot Noir Las Vignerons de Florensac Rose Zardetto Prosecco Henri Bourgeois Petit Sauvignon Blanc Bonterra Cabernet Jean Luc Colombo Rose Cristalino Brut Cava Bonterra Chardonnay Bonterra Merlot Vueve Devienne Brut

Cordials

Amaretto Bailey’s Irish Cream Frangelico Grand Marnier Hennesy Cognac Kahlua

Non-alcoholic

All bars are stocked with appropriate mixers, juices, Dasani bottled water and assorted Coca-Cola products: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, and Dasani water. 7 Additional Fees and Guidelines

Bartender & Cashier Labor Fees Lessee is responsible for bartender fees of $25.00 per hour per bartender. Bartenders are billed based on actual hours worked (setup + actual time the bar is open + breakdown), with a five (5) hour minimum. The Garden recommends one (1) bartender per seventy five (75) guests.

If you are planning a cash bar(s) for your event, cashier(s) and POS terminal(s) will be used to handle the cash transactions. Lessee will be responsible for cashier fees of $25.00 per hour per cashier. Cashier hours are billed based on actual hours worked (setup + actual time the bar is open + breakdown), with a four (4) hour minimum.

Your special events coordinator will guide you in determining the appropriate amount of staff.

Gratuities & Taxes It is the policy of the Garden to allow bartenders to accept tips. A gratuity container will be placed on the bar during an event in which a cash bar is selected. For non-cash bar events, a 20% gratuity will be added to the final invoice.

All bars are subject to Georgia sales tax.

Special Orders The Garden will special order alcohol for an event. Special orders must be placed four weeks prior to the

beverage services event date. Last minute requests cannot be guaranteed. Lessee will be charged the full amount of any special order. Unused portions of special orders, opened or unopened, will not leave the premises.

Caterers The caterer may provide coffee, tea, punch, and ice water. The Atlanta Botanical Garden liquor license requires that the Garden provide all alcoholic beverage service, sodas and bottled water. No outside beverages are allowed.

Payment Lessee must confirm final beverage plan no later than two weeks prior to the event. A final guest count is due five (5) days prior to event date. All beverage plans, including bartender labor, will be invoiced within ten (10) days of the event, with full payment due within 30 days of invoice date.

Prices and product availability subject to change without notice. Prices not inclusive of taxes and gratuity. Alcohol sales available after 12:30 p.m. on Sundays. Alcohol sales end 30 minutes before bar closes.

Only guests 21 and up with a valid ID will be served alcoholic beverages. During the event, the Garden reserves the right to refuse alcoholic beverages to an individual that appears intoxicated and or discontinue beverage service should it be deemed necessary. Under no circumstances is anyone allowed to leave the Garden premises with alcoholic beverages. All liquor drinks must have a mixer. Shots or on-the-rocks beverages cannot be served at the Garden.

8 Amateur photographers and garden guests are welcome to shoot photos throughout the Garden as long as they are for their personal use and enjoyment, rather than for commercial or gallery use. All other photography sessions, personal or promotional/commercial, require a reservation, and fees are charged.

Reservations are required for photo shoots; no walk-up requests are granted.

No unauthorized photography sessions are allowed at any time on Garden property, including the SAGE Parking Facility and along the entrance driveway extending from Piedmont Avenue.

A fee is required for photography sessions or promotional/commercial photo shoots that are not part of a private event taking place at the Garden. This includes engagement photos, wedding/bridal photos, and family portraits that are not part of an event booked at the Garden.

Tripods and other large equipment may be used throughout the Garden with the exception of the Fuqua Conservatory (due to the narrow pathways). Promotional photo shoots may use tripods in the Conservatory with permission from the Marketing Department. The Garden is not responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged equipment.

Personal Photo Shoot

The fee for a personal photo shoot is $300 for up to 10 persons, including the photographer and assistants, for a maximum of two hours. Should the group be larger than 10, the fee is $25 per person. Additional hours may be purchased at a rate of $25 per hour. Garden membership does not entitle the party, or part thereof, to waive this fee.

Due to demand, sessions must be confirmed with payment in full one week prior to the session. Photography sessions are not scheduled after hours, on days the Garden is closed, or during specific private events.

Contact the Special Events Department at 404-591-1585 to schedule a personal photo shoot. photography policy

Promotional or Commercial Photo Shoot

Photographers for promotional or commercial photo and video shoots (for inclusion in a newspaper, book, magazine, catalog, model portfolio, TV commercial, motion picture, etc.) are charged a location fee and must be scheduled in advance.

Contact the Marketing Department at 404-591-1550 for pricing information or to schedule a promotional or commercial shoot.

Fees directly support the mission of the Garden in developing and maintaining plant collections for display, education, research, conservation and enjoyment.

9 Parking Facility FAQ

Q: How do I enter the parking facility? A: Garden visitors are encouraged to enter the parking facility from the Garden entrance at Piedmont Avenue and The Prado and drive onto the top level of the deck. visitors enter through an entrance off Monroe Drive onto Worchester Road to enter the bottom level of the deck through the tunnel.

Q: What are the hours of the parking facility? A: Operating hours are 6 a.m. open to 11 p.m., seven days a week including all holidays.

Q: Who designed and built the parking facility and who owns it? A: The Atlanta Botanical Garden built the deck and owns it. The design team included architects Jova/ Daniels/Busy, general contractor Hardin Construction and project managers Silverman Construction Program Management Inc.

Q: Who operates the parking facility? A: The Atlanta Botanical Garden hired Lancor Parking to operate and manage the facility (Lancor is a joint partnership with Lanier Parking and Cornerstone Parking of Atlanta – local companies).

Q: How many parking spots are in the facility? A: 765

Q: How many levels is the parking facility? A: Six and one half. The first four levels are completely hidden by the three sides of the hill and a 16-foot berm planted with large magnolias and other beautiful trees and large shrubs.

Q: What safety measures has the Garden taken to ensure people’s safety in the parking facility? A: Like any public parking deck, the Garden encourages visitors to use good judgment when parking such as not leaving valuables behind, locking your car, being aware of your surroundings, etc. The Garden installed some extra safety features including 24-hour alarm pull stations, bright lighting, an on-site parking manager and surveillance cameras throughout the facility.

Q: How much does it cost to park? A: Daily parking rates are:

First 30 minutes Free 31 – 60 minutes $2.00 Each additional 30 minutes $1.00 Maximum daily rate $15.00

For example, an average visit to the Garden is approximately two hours resulting in a parking fee of $4.00, priced well below the average parking rates in Midtown. Q: What happens if I lose my parking ticket? A: Visitors will be charged the maximum daily parking rate of $15

Q: How can I save on parking fees? Is there a parking pass for multiple visits? A: Yes, there is a Multi-Visit Parking Pass for people who frequent the garden and the park. The pass speeds access to both attractions. Garden members are offered a 20% discount at the 5 and 10 time parking visit levels.

# Visits Cost Member Price Member Cost per Visit 5 $20 $16 discount $3.20 10 $38 $30 discount $3.00 25 $65 $65 $2.60 50 $125 $125 $2.50 100 $200 $200 $2.00 Discounts subsidized by the Garden. Processing fee not included. Multi-Visit Parking Cards do not guarantee parking space and are not valid during select special events such as major festivals in the Park.

Q: Where can I purchase the Multi-Visit Parking Pass? A: The Multi-Visit Parking Pass will be available for purchase online at www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org or www.piedmontpark.org and in person at the Garden Gift Shop. We recommend that you purchase your parking pass on- site at the Garden Gift Shop if you want immediate access. Passes purchased or reloaded on-line or by phone will not be accessible during the 2 weeks processing time.

Q: What happens if I lose my Multi-Visit Parking Pass? A: Lost or stolen passes cannot be replaced and no refunds will be issued. The passes should be treated like cash

Q: Why isn’t the Multi-Visit Parking Pass valid for major special events at the Garden or Piedmont Park? A: A flat parking fee will be charged during select events. Parking comes at a premium for the majority of special events in the Atlanta area.

Q: I have a question about the parking facility. Who do I ask? A: The parking facility manager from Lancor is available during normal operating hours to answer most of your parking questions; the Garden’s website should be a great resource as well. You may also want to phone the Garden’s receptionist at 404-876-5859 and she will direct your question to the most appropriate Garden staff member for a timely reply.

Q: What happens if I lock my keys or get a flat tire in the deck? Who can help me? A: The parking facility will have an on-site manager from Lancor who will be able to assist people in need. The Garden encourages people to also use their 24 hour roadside assistance programs to help.

Q: Can I leave my car parked overnight? A: For the safety of our visitors cars will not be permitted to park overnight

Q: Is there a place in the parking facility where I might lock up my bike? A: Yes, on the top level of the parking facility there is a complimentary bike rack.

Q: Is the parking facility handicap accessible? A: Yes, handicap parking spaces are available as well as elevators.

Q: Why do you call it the SAGE Parking Facility? A: SAGE is an acronym the Garden used to describe the green renovations as part of its master plan that includes more Safety Access Greenspace and Expansion for the community.

Q: How is this parking facility “green”? A: The parking facility is one highlight of the Garden’s green expansion that was opened in May 2009. It has been built to the strictest green standards to minimize its impact of the natural surrounding. The green aspects of the parking facility include: increased access to the park and the garden; minimized impact to its surroundings being built into the steep hillside; provides shade for cars; reduces heat island effect created by large surface parking lots; beautifully landscaped so parking facility is 85% screened and greened on opening day and virtually invisible within several years. Parking spots are reserved for Alternative Fuel Vehicles and compact cars. Water runoff from the parking facility is captured and directed to a 95,000 gallon cistern which will filter the water and be used to irrigate 40% of the gardens. Also, the parking facility is shared between the Garden and Piedmont Park, increasing access for visitors.