What Our Guests Say...
Fabulous place to have my son's high school graduation party!!! Very friendly staff! Wonderful employee, Kelly, exceeded my expectations! Excellent Welcome Desk employee, Katie, was very helpful too! Breathtaking scenery and hiking trails! Plenty of air conditioned space for guests, pictures, awards, and food! A beautiful kitchen area! Tables and chairs provided! Awesome outside space with picnic tables for guests to eat and play lawn games! Great venue for a grad party! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!😀🎓🎉
-Michele A
Weddings and Reception Rental
The Northland Arboretum, located in the heart of Brainerd and Baxter, was founded with the closure of the Brainerd landfill in 1972. The 400+ acre green space is a member supported non-profit that focuses on education, recreation and conservation. This unique property has beautiful gardens tucked beneath mature trees that make it a glorious place to have an outdoor wedding.
The Visitor Center has two levels, each with their own kitchenette, to host celebrations. The upper level room looks out onto a gorgeous deck and boasts high timber framed ceilings. The lower level decor has recently been updated and spills out into a downstairs pavilion area.
No matter what the season, the Northland Arboretum is perfect place to host your party or wedding. Call us to secure your date!
Grounds Wedding & Entire Building
Friday 5:00pm-11:30; Saturday 10:00am-11:30pm*
Choose from either the Holden Gazebo, Garden Gazebo, or Prairie Gazebo. Includes access to Upper Deck, Lower Level, and Fireside Room of the Visitor Center.
Cost: $2,500 for Arboretum Members; $3,000 for non-members
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Grounds Wedding & Half Building
Friday 5:00pm-11:30; Saturday or Sunday-10:00am-11:30pm*
Choose from either the Holden Gazebo, Garden Gazebo, or Prairie Gazebo. Includes access to the Fireside Room or Lower Level.
Cost: $2,000 for Arboretum Members; $2,250 for non-members
*Image from Studio North Photography
Entire Building Rental
Friday 5:00pm-11:30; Saturday 10:00am-11:30pm*
Includes access to the Upper Deck, Lower Level, and Fireside Room of the Visitor Center
Cost: $2,200 for Arboretum Members; $2,500 for non-members
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Half Building Rental
Friday 5:00pm-11:30pm; Saturday or Sunday 10:00am-11:30pm*
Includes access to the Lower Level or Fireside Room only
Cost: $1,700 for Arboretum Members; $2,000 for non-members
Grounds Only Wedding
Contact Us for Times and Availability
Choose from either the Holden Gazebo, Garden Gazebo, or Prairie Gazebo.
Cost: $750 for Arboretum Members; $1,000 for non-members
*Image from Advent Imaging
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Graduations, Showers, Parties
Non-Weddings
Reservations may be made 6 months in advance for Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, June - September. If earlier reservations desired, wedding rates are in effect.
Entire Building Rental: Half Day
Half day is 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. or 5:30 P.M. - 11:30 P.M.
Includes access to Upper Deck, Lower Level, and Fireside Room of the Visitor Center.
Cost: $350 for Arboretum Members; $400 for non-members
Half Building Rental - Full Day
10:00A.M. to 11:30 P.M.
Includes access to the Fireside Room or Lower Level.
Cost: $325 for Arboretum Members; $375 for non-members
Half Building Rental - Half Day
Half day is 10:00A.M. – 4:00 P.M. or 5:30 P.M. - 11:30 P.M.
Includes access to the Lower Level or Fireside Room only
Cost: $225 for Arboretum Members; $275 for non-members
Grounds Only Party - Half Day
Contact Us for Times and Availability
Choose from either the Holden Gazebo, Garden Gazebo, or Prairie Gazebo.
Cost: $175 for Arboretum Members; $225 for non-members
Extra Services Available
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Friday, Saturday, or Sunday - early in for decorating: Members $150; Non-Members $175
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Set up chairs & tables: Members $100; Non-Members $125
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Cocktail tables - Number of tables (12 available tables): Members $10/table; Non-Members $12/table
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Wireless microphone: Members $50; Non-Members $75
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Bar (no outside bars allowed to be brought in): Members $100; Non-Members $125
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Podium or white board: Members $25; Non-Members $30
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Tulle and gauze fabric – (fabric cannot be cut): Members $25; Non-Members $30
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Clean up after event: Members $600; Non-Members $750
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Security Charge: These charges occur on any rental after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and after 4:00 p.m. on weekends: $30/hour for Members and Non-Members
General Reservations for Business Meetings
Reservations may be made 6 months in advance for Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, June - September. If earlier reservations desired, wedding rates are in effect.
A damage deposit of $100 is required. Please ask about our special rates for non-profits.
Upper Level Fireside Room
Seating Capacity
School Room: 48 (12 8" tables seated on one side)
Banquet: 64 (8 8' tables)
Theater: 120 (10 rows of 12)
Square: Up to 40 (10 8' tables)
Room measurements: 32x36
Adjoining kitchen with stove, oven, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffeemaker & airpots
Adjoining deck with picnic tables
Includes gas fireplace, projector, projection screen on wall, vcr/dvd/audio, computer hook-up availble for Powerpoint ot video projection, wireless internet, 6' and 8' rectangle tables available, 60" round tables available, chairs
Cost:
Full Day: $150 for Members; $175 for non-members
Half-Day (Less than 5 hours): $100 for Members; $125 for non-members
Virtual Meeting Option: $25 for Members; $30 for non-members
Lower Level Meeting Room
Seating Capacity
School Room: 132 facing the screen
Banquet: Up to 177
Theater: 275
Room measurements: 40x52
Adjoining kitchen with stove, oven, fridge, microwave, coffeemaker & airpots
Adjoining patio with picnic tables
Includes projector, pull down projector screen, dance floor, wireless internet, 6' and 8' rectangle tables available, 60" round tables available, chairs
Cost:
Full Day: $150 for Members; $175 for non-members
Half-Day (Less than 5 hours): $100 for Members; $125 for non-members
Extra Services for Meetings Only
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Set up chairs and tables – Upper Level- $50; Lower Level-$75
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Wireless microphone: Non-profits $50; For profits $75
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Coffee or tea service: $15
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Conference Phone: Non-profits $25; For profits $50
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Podium or white board: Non-profits $15; For profits $20
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Clean up after event, including tables/chairs/garbage: $600 for Members, $750 for nonmembers
General Information for All Spaces
If reservation is after 4:00 p.m. or a weekend - there is no staff onsite (security on various weeknights)
A walkthrough is necessary for open & close procedures-including key lockbox steps
Renters may bring in their own food or use a caterer of their choice
Liquor is allowed only through a caterer with proof of MN liquor license permit and certificate of liability insurance
Payment is due on day of rental - if necessary, we can invoice with payment due 10 days of invoice date