Private Events
Top Iowa Venue
Situated along the Principal Riverwalk, just north of downtown, the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is an urban oasis designed to make your next company meeting, family gathering, personal celebration, or wedding, greater than you imagine!
The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden offers unique spaces that provide a destination feel with an always friendly climate, all year long. From your initial visit through the day of the event, our skilled team ensures your day or night is a total success.
Weddings
Meetings
Celebrations
We Got You!
Included in your private event rental:
Access to Garden spaces and venue rooms within package selection.
Tables, chairs, and white linens.
Setup and teardown of Botanical Garden provided amenities.
Dedicated event staff onsite during the event.
Free onsite parking
Free Wi-Fi and Level 1 Audio visual equipment.
Views of seasonal gardens, water garden, and downtown skyline.
For rates, details or to book the facility, please contact the rentals team by completing the rental inquiry form.
We look forward to helping turn your dream event into a reality!
Catering & Vendors
Planning a celebration or meeting at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden? See the list of approved caterers and preferred vendors below. The Botanical Garden is proud to partner with local businesses to help make your special event memorable.
Approved Caterers and Bar Services
Bar Services: *Flora holds our liquor license, and all alcohol must be purchased through them.
Flora
Attn: Sarah Sontag
Ph. 515.244.1213 Email: [email protected]
Preferred Caterer:
Flora
Attn: Sarah Sontag
Ph. 515.244.1213 Email: [email protected]
Additional Caterers:
River Center Events and Catering* (formerly Trellis Catering)
Ph. 515.330.1517 Email: [email protected] https://www.rivercenterdsm.com
Baratta’s:
Ph. 515.281.4658
www.barattas.com Email: [email protected]
Embassy Club:
Emily Biedenfeld, Catering Sales Director
Ph. 515.245.3762 Email: [email protected] www.embassyclub.com
Gateway Market:
Kelly Crosby, Catering Manager
Ph. 515.422.5108 Email: [email protected] www.gatewaymarket.com/catering
In the Bag Corporate Cuisine:
Ph. 515.222.9338 Email: orders@inthebag-lunches.com
www.inthebag-lunches.com
Palmer’s Deli & Market Catering:
Patti Williams, Director of Brand Management + Catering
Ph. 515-274-4004 Email: [email protected] www.palmersdeliandmarket.com
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