Overview
Yew Dell Botanical Gardens is the former home, garden, and commercial nursery of the late nursery industry leader Theodore Klein. Starting in 2001 and continuing to today, his unique collection of rare garden plants, display gardens, and unique architectural features have been developed into a major horticultural display, education, and research center. Because of its natural beauty, Yew Dell is a wonderful setting for weddings, special occasion celebrations, corporate meetings and other events.
MARY F. ROUNSAVALL PAVILION
Capacity with tables: 250 Guests
Capacity with cathedral seating: 300 Guests
With event seating for more than 300 guests, the Mary F. Rounsavall Pavilion features roll-down, fabric sides, integrated lighting and fans, plus stunning gardens and views all around. It is the perfect place to host a reception.
YEW DELL CASTLE
Capacity with tables: 30 Guests
Capacity with cathedral seating: 40 Guests
Originally built as the Klein family’s pool house in the 1950s, the fieldstone construction carries the same theme as the house and numerous stone walls around the property.
GHEENS BARN
Capacity with tables: 75 Guests
Capacity with cathedral seating: 120 Guests
The Barn originally served two purposes: the upper level was used for hay storage and the lower level had stalls for livestock. The barn was strategically built into the hillside so that both levels could be accessed from the ground level. The barn can be used for a ceremony, reception dinner, or part of cocktail hour. It is heated and air-conditioned.
PEYTON SAMUEL HEAD TRUST PAVILION
Capacity with tables: 50 Guests
This pavilion is combined with the Gheens Barn and the Stone Terrace for fantastic indoor/outdoor access for your private event. It houses restrooms and an overlook event deck with patio furniture; it is most often used for cocktail hour. The patio furniture can be rearranged to accommodate your needs.
STONE TERRACE
Capacity with tables: 50 Guests
The Stone Terrace is located just below the Peyton Samuel Head Trust Pavilion. With its festoon market lights and beautiful views of our pollinator meadow and overlook garden, it may be used for cocktails or dancing the night away.
EVENT LAWN
Capacity with cathedral seating: 300 Guests
The Holly Allée, an iconic row of holly trees, guides you and your guests to this serene area which provides a memorable garden setting for a beautiful wedding ceremony.
ROCK HOUSE TERRACE
Capacity with tables: 200 Guests
Capacity with cathedral seating: 300 Guests
This large space next to the Event Lawn that can be used in many different ways: a welcome area for your guests, a cocktail hour set up, or a covered ceremony space.
WALLED GARDEN
Capacity with cathedral seating: 40 Guests
The Walled Garden is an intimate space that is ideal for small ceremonies. It is also a beautiful place for first-look photos and family portraits.
LOG CABIN
Capacity: 15 guests
This rustic 1840s cabin serves as an additional dressing area. It has a restroom and is heated and air-conditioned.
GARDEN COTTAGE
The Garden Cottage overlooks the pollinator meadow and woodlands beyond, it provides a dressing area in close proximity to most of Yew Dell’s event facilities. The main floor includes a full kitchen and bathroom, common living room, and two additional rooms.
