Hours
- M-F: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sat: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sun: noon–5 p.m.
- M-F: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sat: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sun: Closed
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Hours
- M-F: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sat: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sun: noon–5 p.m.
- M-F: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sat: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sun: Closed
Contact/Location
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Enjoy your next private event at the Gardens on Spring Creek! The Gardens provides a beautiful, relaxing, and comfortable setting perfect for meetings, retreats, weddings, birthday parties, reunions and other special occasions. Our central location in mid-town Fort Collins and ample paved parking adds to our appeal as a rental venue. Special rates are available for non-profit groups.
Due to our current garden expansion, The Gardens will only be renting three spaces through 2018. For 2019 rentals, please call (970) 416-2486 for information. Rentals at The Gardens cannot be booked any further than one year in advance of any proposed rental event date.
Want to make a reservation? Please call (970) 416-2486 or email Z2FyZGVuc0BmY2dvdi5jb20= to check date availability and to make and finalize any fee and deposit payments.
Rental Spaces in 2018
- Children's Garden
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The Children’s Garden includes a covered green-roof shelter, equipped with electrical outlets. Also found in the Children’s garden is a waterfall and pond, discovery zone, Dr. Seuss inspired playhouse, water feature sculpture, and an elongated turfgrass lawn for chairs.
Available: May-September, from 5 p.m.- 9 p.m.
Capacity: 150
Damage Deposit: $200
Price: $175/hr, 2 hour minimum
Reservation Fee: $25 (non-refundable)
Refund information: One-half of the total rental fee, as determined by your contract, is non-refundable. If you book less than 30 days from your event, the entire rental amount must be paid at time of booking.
- Weddings
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Photo courtesy Joshua Sargent.
Our Wedding package includes three hours use of the Children's Garden and Evelyn Clark Classroom, one 6-foot banquet table, one cocktail table with white linens, and use of a wireless audio system with microphone and speaker. Chairs, tables and linens may be ordered through The Gardens at additional cost.
Available: May-September, from 5 p.m.- 9 p.m.
Capacity: 150
Price: $700, half non-refundable and due at time of booking.
Reservation Fee: $25 (non-refundable).
Damage Deposit: $200
Refund information: One-half of the total rental fee, as determined by your contract, is non-refundable. If you book less than 30 days from your event, the entire rental amount must be paid at time of booking.
- Evelyn Clark Classroom
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Approximately 900 square feet, the Evelyn Clark Classroom accommodates up to 35 guests seated at tables arranged in classroom style, or 50 guests if only chairs are needed in a lecture-style arrangement.
Features:
- Wireless internet access
- Windows on three sides, providing balanced daylight and attractive views of outdoor gardens and activities.
- Access to our adjacent greenhouse, which is filled with a seasonal array of vegetables and flowers growing in climate controlled environment.
- Easily-rearranged tables with wheels and folding legs, comfortable chairs, 18' by 4' dry erase board, overhead projector, screen, wet sink, and a coffee/tea maker.
- Adjacent handicap-accessible restroom.
Price: $35/hr, 2 hour minimum
Reservation Fee: $25 non-refundable
- Outdoor Classroom
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Timber Frame Outdoor Classroom
The Outdoor Classroom (also referred to as the Timber Frame) is located near the entrance to our indoor classroom. This beautiful structure and space is nestled near our Sustainable Backyard gardens. Tables and covered seating for up to 24 people (maximum).
Available: May-September, from 5 - 9 p.m.
Capacity: 35
Price: $75/hour, 2 hour minimum
Reservation Fee: $25 (non-refundable)
Damage Deposit: $200
Refund information: One-half of the total rental fee, as determined by your contract, is non-refundable. If you book less than 30 days from your event, the entire rental amount must be paid at time of booking.
- Contracts
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Download the Garden Rental Policy or Classroom contracts for detailed information. Please call (970) 416-2486 or email Z2FyZGVuc0BmY2dvdi5jb20= for more information or to check date availability.
Non-profit rates are available.
- Refund Policies
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Birthday Parties
Cancellation Policy: Once a birthday party reservation has been made, the applicant may cancel the reservation, by calling (970) 416-2486. Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours (3 days) in advance of the party for a refund. Failure to do so results in the forfeiture of the entire birthday party package payment.
Rain Policy: In the event of inclement weather, The Gardens will NOT be responsible for providing an alternate space. There may be a possibility of moving the event to the Outdoor Classroom or the classroom, but this is not a guarantee.
Classroom
Payments / Deposits / Contracts / Refunds
- One half of the total rental fee (as determined by your contract) is required to book the classroom and is non-refundable. If you book less than 30 days from your event date, the entire amount must be paid at time of booking.
- A completed contract is due at the time the event is booked.
- The balance of the payment for your event is due 30 days before your event. Once payment is finalized this will also be non-refundable.
- Refunds are not available within 30 days of your event.
- The applicant will receive a copy of the event contract detailing the services provided. Please read the event contract carefully before signing.
- Applicant agrees to run the event in a timely manner. Should the event run overtime, applicant agrees to pay any overtime costs as defined in the rental contract.
Children's Garden and Weddings
Payments / Damage Deposits / Contracts / Refunds
- One-half of the total rental fee (as determined by your contract) is required to book The Gardens and is non-refundable. If you book less than 30 days from your event, the entire amount must be paid at time of booking.
- A completed contract is due at the time the event is booked the balance of the payment for your event is due 30 days prior to your event date. You must make an appointment to meet with The Gardens at least 30 days before your event to finalize equipment needs and to pay the balance due. Once the balance is paid, the entire fee is non-refundable.
- The balance of the payment for your event is due 30 days before your event. Once payment is finalized this will also be non-refundable.
- Refunds are not available within 30 days of your event.
- The $200 damage deposit is due 30 days prior to the event. Following the event, Gardens staff will determine if all or any of the damage deposit will be refunded.