Rental FAQs

Where can I find pricing, availability, or schedule a venue tour?  
Please contact our Rentals team for current pricing, availability, and to schedule a venue tour. We’re excited to learn about your event! 

Do I have to use certain vendors?  
To help make planning easier, we have established partnerships with trusted event professionals Southern Way Catering and Crisp Event Rentals. Some small events and meetings may be excluded.

What is included in my rental?  
Historic Columbia venues are offered as a blank canvas for your event. Your rental includes use of the venue and a select inventory of tables and chairs for indoor use. 

Am I required to have an event planner?  
An event planner or coordinator is required for weddings. For other event types, a planner may not be required, but we will need a designated day-of contact. 

Is parking available?  
There is ample street parking around our sites, much of which is free.

What plants will be blooming during my event?  
Our gardens change seasonally, and bloom times vary throughout the year. You can explore our garden database to get a sense of what may be blooming around your event date. 

Planning to elope, take photos, or visit the gardens with a group?  
If you are planning an elopement, photography session, or other organized garden visit, please submit your planned garden visit in advance and review our garden etiquette policies. 

Are there any prohibited items?  
Yes, to help protect our historic properties, glitter, confetti, sparklers, fireworks, and open flames are not permitted. 

Can I bring my dog to the gardens or my event?  
Dogs are welcome in our outdoor spaces, but they must remain leashed at all times. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets and ensuring they do not disturb other visitors or damage the property.