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The entire Arboretum has been created by volunteers and donations with the hope that you would visit! We welcome your reservations so that you can enjoy this gift to the community. Indoor Events | Outdoor Events | Amenities | Rental Information | Photos Luncheons, Banquets, Receptions, & Meetings The Jewett Center's flowing
glass atrium offers a panoramic view of the botanical garden. As you enter
the facility, a dramatic bell tower rises overhead. Call 509-248-7337 for rate information Weddings & Other Garden Events The botanical garden has been a favorite setting for outdoor events since the development of the Japanese Garden in the 1970s. The Japanese Garden features an ornamental pond and waterfall, an Oriental Teahouse, Pagoda, and exotic plants. Its welcoming gateway provides a romantic setting for your wedding or special event. The Arboretum offers a
special all-day wedding package on Saturdays, June through September. This
includes use of the Japanese Garden and the Jewett Center. Contact the
Arboretum for rates and details. Note: decorations not
included with rental Rice: Throwing rice is a Japanese custom wishing good luck. Rice is permitted on the grass, but not on cement walkways. The Audubon Society assures us that rice does not harm birds. Birdseed may not be used because it sprouts weeds in the garden. Building Access: Participants of outdoor events may use the restrooms in the Jewett Center. Restrictions: The Arboretum reserves the right to limit group size. Amenities Included With Your Rental Meetings: Audio visual equipment in the Gardenview Room includes an overhead projector (connects to your laptop), telephone jack for incoming calls, sound system with a wireless microphone (handheld and lapel) and an mp3 adaptor for music; other amenities include a 42" LCD TV with VCR/DVD player, lecterns; Kodak carousel slide projector; 8’ wall mounted screens in each meeting room; flip chart easels; dry erase board with markers; and now wireless internet connection for the entire building. Japanese Garden & Founder's Courtyard: Electricity; up to 150 chairs supplied. Jewett Interpretive Center Tables: Will be set up to your specifications inside the building only. Outside setup & take down are the responsibility of the rental party. They include 10 round tables (5 feet across), 14 rectangular (70X52), 5 rectangular (72X30), and 100 banquet chairs (inside use only). 150 white plastic garden chairs are for use outside. Parking capacity: 100 vehicles in authorized areas only. Cars may use sidewalk for unloading. A golf cart is available for transporting people and/or equipment. Viewing: Planners may view the Center during business hours when the building is not in use. No appointment necessary. Our basic Kitchen fee of $50 includes the use of our stove, oven, microwave, and refrigerator for food preperation and storage. Full kitchen use for $150 includes dinnerware service for 100 (plates, silverware, glassware, and coffee cups); plus use of the coffeemakers, punchbowls and cups. Cleanup includes stacking and rinsing dishes, then leaving them for our staff to sanitize. If you are interested in renting the Arboretum or would like to learn more about our facilities, please call us at 509-248-7337 or e-mail us. Additional Information The Arboretum is a living museum & botanical garden. The plants are exhibits and must be protected. Please stay on grass or gravel. No climbing trees and shrubs. Hours of operation: The grounds are open 7 days a week. The Jewett Interpretive Center is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. The building and grounds are available for rentals 7 days a week from 7:00 a.m. to Midnight. Security: We will have a person in the building during your event to answer questions and provide any necessary assistance. Alcohol is limited to wine, champagne, and beer in bottles or cans. Hard liquor and kegs are not permitted. An additional deposit will be required. Music may be played outdoors only by prior approval. State law prohibits smoking in the Jewett Center. Candles are permitted when both flame and wax are contained inside a glass vessel. Daytime restrictions: When the center is open for business, music volume and use of the atrium hallway are limited. Events scheduled after business hours are granted more freedom than daytime events. Yakima Speedway: At times, noise from the Speedway may be heard at the Arboretum. If necessary, we will help you plan your event to avoid such noise. |
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