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The Gardens Of Castle Rock
Select services venue
The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $6,450
Packages
Prices start at $6,450
Guest capacity
Up to 300 seated guests
About this venue
The Gardens of Castle Rock provides a beautiful setting for outdoor wedding ceremonies, receptions, and special events. Located in the lower south metro, The Gardens is a short distance from the Twin Cities. The Gardens welcomes all! Couples that are looking to express who they are and share with family and friends in an environment that is grounded in beauty, nature and design. Where personal expressions are manifested in the ability to create an event that is truly unique. An event that is an extension of your values and beliefs found in your relationship. Come join us! Embrace passion and celebrate love at The Gardens. To get started on your wedding, email The Gardens at (personal information protected by Zola) or call (personal information protected by Zola).
Our event spaces
The Lath House
Rustic & Romantic....The most unique ceremony spot in Minnesota!
Charming wood structure covered with luscious grapevines, tucked back in the hill and illuminated with thousands of lights! It will take your breath away!
Guest capacity
1-300 Seated
1-300 Standing
Square footage
4,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Wedding shower
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Wedding in the Woods
Natural & intimate
Find the magical boho wedding arch nestled in the woods behind the two heirloom white pine trees....a short stroll down the country road.
Guest capacity
1-300 Seated
1-300 Standing
Square footage
4,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
The Grand Promenade
Formal & elegant space to say "I Do!"
Beautiful white wedding pergola with paver walkway down the center aisle, edged with lush grass and mature trees as a back drop.
Guest capacity
1-300 Seated
1-300 Standing
Square footage
8,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Baraat
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
The Lawn
Open to your imagination and so many possibilities!
Classic to creative.....Perfect for those who want to create the wedding of their dreams. There is no limit to your imagination with this setting! The drystone walls are a uniquely timeless feature and the modern wedding cube is amazing!
Guest capacity
1-300 Seated
1-300 Standing
Square footage
10,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Wedding Reception Tent
More than just a tent, The Garden’s wedding reception tent creates the perfect space for your uniquely designed wedding celebration.
The reception tent is a classic century mate style with an elegant paver floor. Classic pine planking walls with large windows stand on the east corners of the tent while a gorgeous 40-foot rich pine planking wall sits on the west side. With the sides open, the beauty of the environment can intermingle with the shaded comfort within. The Garden’s wedding reception tent can be completely enclosed and heated or cooled to maximize the comfort of wedding guests.
Guest capacity
1-300 Seated
1-300 Standing
Square footage
4,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
- Multiple seating arrangements - Complementary custom reception layout - 20 Gardens banquet cedar tables - 30 60" round tables - 300 white or black chairs - 5 cedar sweetheart tables - 3 mid-height cedar tables - Interior perimeter white twinkle lights - Set-up & take down of tables and chairs
Gardens Suite
The Gardens Suite is the perfect space to gather those you love as you prepare for your wedding day celebration at The Gardens of Castle Rock.
The Gardens Suite has central air conditioning, in floor heat and a Montana stone fireplace with a solid 8-inch thick hand-hewed black walnut mantle. To the left of the fireplace sits a giant three-sided bay mirror creating the perfect opportunity to view yourself from every angle and to the right is large classic white accented bathroom complete with multiple more mirrors and abundant counter space.
Guest capacity
1-27 Seated
1-27 Standing
Square footage
500
Ideal for
Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
- Climate controlled - Full-length mirror - Touch button fire place - Make-up station - Private handicap accessible restroom - Plenty of seating and counter space
Garden Pavilion
Honest & true authentic craftsmanship comes to life in the gorgeous Garden Pavilion.
Hand hewed crafted timbers with natural stone frames and covers the stately structure of the Garden Pavilion. Hung in the center is a three bulb rustic outdoor hanging light creating the perfect ambience. On the back wall a natural stone countertop with a wet sink is ideal for beverage service
Guest capacity
1-300 Seated
1-300 Standing
Square footage
700
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
- Stone countertop with wet sink - Lighting & electricity
Natural Stone Fireplace & Paver Patio
Better than you could imagine.....a fire in the natural stone fireplace sets the perfect outdoor atmosphere for your event.
Approximately 6,000 square feet of gorgeous paver patio space with a huge natural stone fireplace creating the ideal area for your wedding celebration.
Guest capacity
1-300 Seated
1-300 Standing
Square footage
6,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
- Adirondeck seating around fireplace - Firewood & fire attendant - Fiber optic Wi-Fi - Outdoor patio heaters - 10 high-top tables - Onsite security - Insert control - Garbage & recycling services
Main Assembly Building
The hub of your special day's events.
The Main Assembly Building is a 1,000 square footage space that can be used as needed on your special day. Whether it's for catering set-up and serving, staging or event space, the space can be transformed to best suit you. Multiple large windows look out onto the Gardens' fireplace and paver patio. The building is handicap accessible, temperature controlled and has a unisex restroom.
Guest capacity
1-72 Seated
1-99 Standing
Square footage
1,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
- Temperature controlled - Unisex restroom with baby changing table - 10 six foot banquet tables
The Gardens Vineyard
The Vineyard at The Gardens is perfect picturesque scenery for your wedding day!
The Gardens Vineyard is comprised of over 100 vines from three varieties: Petite Pearl & Crimson Pearl, both red hybrid grape varieties and Adalmiina grapes, a white variety. These broadleaf vines are naturally hardy for a Minnesota winter, but are not so natural when it comes to growing vertically. A lot of care and consideration has been put into designing the frames and ties so that couples have the picture perfect spot for private vows, first looks, and wedding day photos.
Square footage
8,712
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
The Lath House
Rustic & Romantic....The most unique ceremony spot in Minnesota!
Charming wood structure covered with luscious grapevines, tucked back in the hill and illuminated with thousands of lights! It will take your breath away!
Guest capacity
1-300 Seated
1-300 Standing
Square footage
4,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Wedding shower
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Wedding in the Woods
Natural & intimate
Find the magical boho wedding arch nestled in the woods behind the two heirloom white pine trees....a short stroll down the country road.
Guest capacity
1-300 Seated
1-300 Standing
Square footage
4,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
The Grand Promenade
Formal & elegant space to say "I Do!"
Beautiful white wedding pergola with paver walkway down the center aisle, edged with lush grass and mature trees as a back drop.
Guest capacity
1-300 Seated
1-300 Standing
Square footage
8,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Baraat
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
The Lawn
Open to your imagination and so many possibilities!
Classic to creative.....Perfect for those who want to create the wedding of their dreams. There is no limit to your imagination with this setting! The drystone walls are a uniquely timeless feature and the modern wedding cube is amazing!
Guest capacity
1-300 Seated
1-300 Standing
Square footage
10,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Wedding Reception Tent
More than just a tent, The Garden’s wedding reception tent creates the perfect space for your uniquely designed wedding celebration.
The reception tent is a classic century mate style with an elegant paver floor. Classic pine planking walls with large windows stand on the east corners of the tent while a gorgeous 40-foot rich pine planking wall sits on the west side. With the sides open, the beauty of the environment can intermingle with the shaded comfort within. The Garden’s wedding reception tent can be completely enclosed and heated or cooled to maximize the comfort of wedding guests.
Guest capacity
1-300 Seated
1-300 Standing
Square footage
4,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
- Multiple seating arrangements - Complementary custom reception layout - 20 Gardens banquet cedar tables - 30 60" round tables - 300 white or black chairs - 5 cedar sweetheart tables - 3 mid-height cedar tables - Interior perimeter white twinkle lights - Set-up & take down of tables and chairs
Gardens Suite
The Gardens Suite is the perfect space to gather those you love as you prepare for your wedding day celebration at The Gardens of Castle Rock.
The Gardens Suite has central air conditioning, in floor heat and a Montana stone fireplace with a solid 8-inch thick hand-hewed black walnut mantle. To the left of the fireplace sits a giant three-sided bay mirror creating the perfect opportunity to view yourself from every angle and to the right is large classic white accented bathroom complete with multiple more mirrors and abundant counter space.
Guest capacity
1-27 Seated
1-27 Standing
Square footage
500
Ideal for
Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
- Climate controlled - Full-length mirror - Touch button fire place - Make-up station - Private handicap accessible restroom - Plenty of seating and counter space
Garden Pavilion
Honest & true authentic craftsmanship comes to life in the gorgeous Garden Pavilion.
Hand hewed crafted timbers with natural stone frames and covers the stately structure of the Garden Pavilion. Hung in the center is a three bulb rustic outdoor hanging light creating the perfect ambience. On the back wall a natural stone countertop with a wet sink is ideal for beverage service
Guest capacity
1-300 Seated
1-300 Standing
Square footage
700
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
- Stone countertop with wet sink - Lighting & electricity
Natural Stone Fireplace & Paver Patio
Better than you could imagine.....a fire in the natural stone fireplace sets the perfect outdoor atmosphere for your event.
Approximately 6,000 square feet of gorgeous paver patio space with a huge natural stone fireplace creating the ideal area for your wedding celebration.
Guest capacity
1-300 Seated
1-300 Standing
Square footage
6,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
- Adirondeck seating around fireplace - Firewood & fire attendant - Fiber optic Wi-Fi - Outdoor patio heaters - 10 high-top tables - Onsite security - Insert control - Garbage & recycling services
Main Assembly Building
The hub of your special day's events.
The Main Assembly Building is a 1,000 square footage space that can be used as needed on your special day. Whether it's for catering set-up and serving, staging or event space, the space can be transformed to best suit you. Multiple large windows look out onto the Gardens' fireplace and paver patio. The building is handicap accessible, temperature controlled and has a unisex restroom.
Guest capacity
1-72 Seated
1-99 Standing
Square footage
1,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
- Temperature controlled - Unisex restroom with baby changing table - 10 six foot banquet tables
The Gardens Vineyard
The Vineyard at The Gardens is perfect picturesque scenery for your wedding day!
The Gardens Vineyard is comprised of over 100 vines from three varieties: Petite Pearl & Crimson Pearl, both red hybrid grape varieties and Adalmiina grapes, a white variety. These broadleaf vines are naturally hardy for a Minnesota winter, but are not so natural when it comes to growing vertically. A lot of care and consideration has been put into designing the frames and ties so that couples have the picture perfect spot for private vows, first looks, and wedding day photos.
Square footage
8,712
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
The Gardens Of Castle Rock packages
The Gardens Wedding Rental Package
2-300 guests
Peak pricing $7,450-11,950
Off-peak pricing $6,450-9,950
The Wedding Rental Package provides everything for your Best Day Ever! Your wedding should reflect who you are as a couple. From décor to flowers to catering, you are in control of designing an event that is an extension of the values and beliefs found in your relationship. After all, it's your day!
- Private event - The Gardens hosts 1 event per day.
- 16-hour rental (8 am - midnight)
- 4 gorgeous ceremony sites to choose from
- 2 dressing rooms
- Garden Pavilion, Stone Fireplace & Cocktail Patio
- Restrooms (handicap accessible)
- Seating for chosen ceremony site (3 options)
- 40' x 100' cathedral style tent with paver floor
- Portable sound system for ceremony site
- Open Wi-Fi Network
- Free Off-Street Parking
- Knowledgeable & helpful staff
- Set-up & take down of all tables & chairs.
- Inclusive welcoming enviroment
Available services that can be provided by The Gardens Of Castle Rock
Services & amenities
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Lighting/Sound
- On-site accommodations
- Pet friendly
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Wheelchair accessible
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
6 reviews
Beautiful Gardens
The Gardens are so beautiful! It was the perfect setting for a wonderful day! There were so many unique and special places for our guests to spend their time: playing lawn games, gathering under the hand-carved structures, walking through the forest by the grape vines. And at night, the whole place twinkled with beautiful exterior lighting. The staff was great and we had a fabulous time. It was lovely.
Fantastic Venue!
As soon as we toured the Gardens of Castle Rock, we knew it was where we wanted to get married. The grounds are gorgeous, extensive, and you get them all to yourself all day! The bridal suit is huge and perfect for photos as well as comfy for hanging out. Kris and Berit and Glenn and the whole staff were incredibly easy to work with and so helpful and responsive. They also provide a really useful blog and flickr account full of photo ideas. Everything is so customizable; our wedding was so personal. Even when the weather didn't cooperate and it stormed after the ceremony, everyone pivoted to the tent and the sides went up in a blink of an eye! I didn't have to lift a finger all day and everything was perfect. More beautiful photo locations than we could use all day and such a smooth experience. I can't recommend them enough.
Most Important Decision we made
Choosing the Gardens of Castle Rock for our venue was one of the best decisions we made during the planning process; Kris and Heidi were very communicative and accommodating to requests and questions throughout the whole process; from our first tour to the wedding day itself. We had really been looking for a location that merged my style and my husband's and the variety of ceremony locations and natural picturesque locations was a major plus. we also wanted flexibility in who we brought in for the rest of our vendors - not only were we not restricted in our choice in caterer/florists/decor etc but the Gardens also provided a list of tried and tested vendors that knew the location. We felt fully supported during our vendor journey without feeling pressured to pick from a restricted list. We did end up using many vendors from the recommended list because they matched our style and our price point. While we did have a full-service planner to help us during our planning process I would still highly recommend the Gardens to anyone whos planning their wedding on their own. I was also the first wedding they hosted for 2023; during the 2022 winter storm the lathe house had decided it needed a break a took a tumble - the team alerted us right away as we wanted that for our ceremony and in no time they had the lathe house fixed and ready for us to use on our day. They also helped us navigate and plan for potential rain, which thankfully we didn't have to use, but it was such a comfort to know that rain or shine my wedding was going to go off without a hitch. I can't thank the Gardens of Castle Rock enough for ensuring my perfect day and I wholeheartedly recommend them! As a bonus, we had a few opportunities to speak with the owner, Glenn, and we'll be purchasing a wood slab my Husband will turn into a coffee table so we can commemorate the day - that way we'll always have a little piece of the Garden's with us.
The Fairytale Garden Wedding of My Dreams
Kris and Glen were absolutely amazing to work with! I originally planned a winter wedding, but due to the pandemic we canceled the wedding and rebooked at the Gardens of Castle Rock so we could move up the wedding date and do everything outdoors. I had 2 months to plan an entire wedding. To say I was stressed and overwhelmed would be an understatement. I called and emailed Kris an absurd amount of times DAILY asking questions, voicing concerns with how to handle a wedding during a pandemic, and asking for vendor recommendations. My calls and emails were met with nothing but kindness, patience, and compassion. A level of customer service I didn't even know existed anymore. My calls were 99% time answered immediately by Kris and if I did leave a voicemail my call was returned within 2 hours. All my emails were answered within hours. I will for ever be grateful for all the help and kindness I received during my wedding planning from the team at The Gardens of Castle Rock. The day of the wedding everything looked amazing and was set up exactly as discussed. You MUST tour this venue in person. The pictures online do not do it justice! If you are even the tiniest bit interest schedule a tour! The day of the wedding all the guests could talk about was how amazing the venue was and were still hearing about it weeks after. The venue is gorgeous during the day but it's especially magical once it gets dark and the whole venue including the parking lot is lit up with garden lights. There is absolutely nothing I would change about this venue.
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