Events
& Rentals

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The Preserve welcomes local and nonprofit organizations to use our gardens and lands for group activities and events. If your group would like to hold a meeting, lecture, self-guided tour, or field trip, reach out to us. We want to share our lands and gardens with our MDI community.
 
All events must be approved by the Preserve and scheduled in advance. To discuss your event, please contact us at info@gardenpreserve.org. 


Events, activities, and group gatherings
Spaces available & maximum number of guests

 

Asticou Azalea Garden

• Meeting House: 24 people

• Lawn(s): 30 people 

 

Thuya Garden

• Thuya Landing: 20 people

• Curtis Memorial Terrace: 20 people 

• Thuya Garden Lawn(s): 30 people

• Thuya Garden Pavilion(s): 10 people  

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Little Long Pond

• Boathouse and lawn: 30 people

 

Groups welcomed

• 501c3 organizations

• Schools 

• Garden & nature clubs

• Local summer day camps 

• Others as approved by the Preserve

 

Events not permitted

• Weddings

• Private or for-profit events and activities in the gardens

• Political events

• Events that conflict with Preserve values 

• Fundraising events

• Any event or activity that interferes with the enjoyment of Preserve spaces by our guests or adversely affects our neighbors.

 

Monetary donations will be suggested for events that require Preserve staff time over a specified number of hours.

 

Group visits and self-guided garden tours

Please review our guidelines for group tours and contact us at info@gardenpreserve.org to discuss your plans.
We look forward to working with your group for a successful visit to our gardens and natural lands.