york street reception & meeting sites

Reception and meeting spaces can be rented year-round. Sites available for receptions and meetings include:

Mitchell Hall: This elegant hall is the Gardens largest indoor rental site. The Hall seats 220 guests at tables or can accommodate 300 people standing or lecture style. The facility includes a stage, a kitchen, a skylight and a balcony!

Lobby Court: This is an ideal site for a cocktail reception, featuring a fountain and seasonal plant displays. It will comfortably hold up to 50 guests seated, and 75 standing. The Lobby Court may only be rented outside of Gardens operating hours.

Gates Hall: Featuring high ceilings and a state-of-the-art lighting system, Gates Hall can hold up to 80 people for a seated dinner, 100 for a standing reception. A screen for projections, microphone, podium and sound system are provided.

Gates Garden Court: High ceilings, sky lights, a stone floor and a lovely display for rare and important botanic illustrations and other exhibits of note highlight this site. This area holds 50-70 guests for a seated dinner or 60-80 guests for a standing reception.

  Morrison Center: This facility is perfect for meetings, parties and classes. Located across the street from the Gardens, it holds 45 for a seated meal and 60 for a lecture-style event. This facility also has its own restrooms and parking lot. This facility includes the Sensory Garden, a private courtyard and fountains surrounding the indoor space. (This site has limited availability).

  Monet Deck: From this deck, you will enjoy a stunning view of our rich display of water lilies, reminiscent of the ones Monet featured in many of his paintings. The site will hold a maximum of 100 people seated (seating for 40 is provided) or 125 for a standing reception.

Romantic Gardens: This wedding ceremony site can also be used for receptions and parties. It will hold 50-70 guests for a seated dinner and 100-125 guests for a standing reception.

All American Selection Garden: This is a colorful site with an abundance of beautiful flowers. It is the only site at Denver Botanic Gardens with a cover, and the tent is surrounded by stunning plants from North America. This site will hold 50 guests seated for a dinner reception or up to 125 guests for a standing reception.