Dahlia Garden

The Botanical Gardens is a lovely, picture-perfect setting for an outdoor wedding. We offer six different romantic sites, all handicap accessible with the exception of the Cliff House.

• The Meadow Lawn
  A manicured lawn surrounded by rhododendrons, with a peak bloom time from mid-April through May. This site can accommodate up to 60 guests.


• The Cliff House
  A rustic building an easy, half mile walk from the entrance with a unique overlook of the bluffs and ocean through huge picture windows. This site can accommodate up to 25 guests.


• The Dahlia Garden
  A formal, manicured lawn surrounded by dahlias blooming from late July through October. Glimpses of the ocean beyond and a lovely new gazebo make this our most requested site. Up to 250 guests. (Receptions can be held on the Event Lawn.)


• The Vegetable Garden
  A site with decorative fencing, herb and vegetable gardens and flowers that bloom year round. An apple orchard and rustic buildings complete the country-like setting. This site can accommodate up to 100 guests.
  
  
• The Event Lawn
  A large, manicured lawn surrounded by trees perfect for large tents and celebrations. For receptions held after a Dahlia Garden
  
  
• Wedding Ceremony on the Bluff
  Have your wedding overlooking the Pacific Ocean. A lovely site for a casual wedding.  Many stunning Photo Ops throughout the Garden. Choice of sites within the gardens for a reception, additional fees will apply. Contact our Wedding Coordinator for further information.

For parties larger than 150, please contact the Gardens' Wedding Coordinator for costs.

Ceremonies can be scheduled for up to two hours, and receptions for up to six hours, following the ceremony. The Gardens remains in normal operation and the wedding site will not be closed off to the public. However, "private event" signs will be provided and we find that Garden visitors are usually very respectful.

For details, contact our Wedding Coordinator:
phone: 707/ 964-4352, ext. 21
email: weddings@gardenbythesea.org 

Looking for accommodations for your guests? We recommend the Surf Motel in Fort Bragg. Telephone: 800-339-5361 For the Surf Motel website, click here

For other receptions and events, please contact the Gardens' Wedding Coordinator for costs.