Bernheim Forest and Arboretum
Named one of the Best 25 Places to Go in the South in 2025 by Southern Living, Bernheim Forest and Arboretum encompasses over 16,000 acres of protected forest. Located 25 miles south of Louisville, Bernheim is home to a 600-acre arboretum, designated as Kentucky's official arboretum. Find yourself in the forest and enjoy scenic woodlands with more than 40 miles of hiking trails and extensive natural areas managed for conservation purposes. Inside the Visitor Center, you'll find a gift shop and Isaac's Café, which offers fresh seasonal menus made with local produce, sourced from Bernheim's Edible Garden. Bernheim offers a variety of programs and events intended to inspire, educate and entertain. Explore art in nature with a variety of art installations from artists across the globe, including the Forest Giants in a Giant Forest, by Danish artist Thomas Dambo and L+A+N+D, an experience of discovery. Bernheim is open daily 7:00 a.m. until near sunset; closed January 1, Thanksgiving Day, and December 25. The Visitor Center and Isaac's Café are open daily 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. A $15 per vehicle donation is recommended for admission. Bernheim is always free for members.
Details
Capacity: 1Meeting Spaces
Garden Pavilion
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Banquet | 60 | 0 sq ft |
Group Picnic Area
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 600 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 70 | 0 sq ft |
| Class Room | 300 | 0 sq ft |
| Theater | 250 | 0 sq ft |
Quiet Garden
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 100 | 0 sq ft |
| Theater | 142 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 20 | 0 sq ft |
| Class Room | 300 | 0 sq ft |
Silo Pavilion Picnic Area
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 300 | 0 sq ft |
| Theater | 250 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 30 | 0 sq ft |
| Class Room | 180 | 0 sq ft |
Sunset Amphitheatre Area
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 600 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 150 | 0 sq ft |
| Class Room | 300 | 0 sq ft |
| Theater | 250 | 0 sq ft |
Visitor Center- Sassafras Room
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 120 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 60 | 0 sq ft |
Woodland Pavilion Area Rental
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 300 | 0 sq ft |
| Theater | 75 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 30 | 0 sq ft |
| Class Room | 180 | 0 sq ft |
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