Outdoor Gardens,
Lobby + Gift Shop
April - September
10 am – 6 pm daily
October - March
10 am – 4 pm daily
Bolz Conservatory
10 am – 4 pm daily
Schumacher Library
10 am – 4 pm, Mon - Fri
10 am - 1 pm, Sat
Capacity
Workshop Setup
100 Guests
Dining & Dancing Setup
150 Guests
Theater Setup
200 Guests
The Evjue Commons features a vaulted ceiling and a full glass wall providing beautiful views of the gardens. Windows are fitted with room-darkening mini-blinds. Doors in the Evjue Commons lead directly to the Lussier Terrace with garden furniture - the outdoor Lussier Terrace is included in the rental from April 1 - October 31.
Evjue Commons Rental Rates
These rates apply to private parties, meetings, functions, and groups engaged in activities in which funds are raised, admission is charged, donations are solicited, or tickets/products are sold prior to or during the activity.
Room rental rates are determined by the room, length of time of the function, and day/time of the function.
See below for wedding rental rates and info.
Daytime Monday - Friday (8 am - 5 pm)
| Daytime Monday - Friday (8 am - 5 pm) | 2023 | 2024 |
| Half Day (4 hours, 8 - noon, 1 - 5 pm) | $185 | $225 |
| Mid-day (4 hours over lunch) | $270 | $300 |
| Full Day (Nov. 1 - Mar. 31) | $360 | $400 |
| Full Day (Apr. 1 - Oct. 31, includes Lussier Terrace) | $410 | $450 |
Daytime Saturday - Sunday (Nov. 1 - Mar. 31)
| Daytime Saturday - Sunday (Nov. 1 - Mar. 31) | 2023 | 2024 |
| Half Day (4 hours, 8 - noon, 1 - 5 pm) | $370 | $400 |
| Mid-day (4 hours over lunch) | $440 | $465 |
| Full Day | $580 | $600 |
Daytime Sunday (Apr. 1 - Oct. 31, includes Lussier Terrace)
| Daytime Sunday (Apr. 1 - Oct. 31, includes Lussier Terrace) | 2023 | 2024 |
| Half Day (4 hours, 8 - noon, 1 - 5 pm) | $445 | $475 |
| Mid-day (4 hours over lunch) | $515 | $540 |
| Full Day | $655 | $685 |
Evenings (Nov. 1 - Mar. 31)
| Evenings (Nov. 1 - Mar. 31) | 2023 | 2024 |
| Monday - Thursday (5 - 10 pm) | $375 | $400 |
| Friday & Saturday (5 - 11 pm) | $770 | $780 |
| Early set-up (as early as Noon - 5 pm based on availability) | $170 | $185 |
The Bolz Conservatory is available to add to your rental after public hours for evening events. Cost is $150 + tax when added to a rental.
Evenings (Apr. 1 - Oct. 31, includes Lussier Terrace)
| Evenings (Apr. 1 - Oct. 31, includes Lussier Terrace) | 2023 | 2024 |
| Monday - Thursday (5 - 10 pm) | $450 | $475 |
| Friday & Saturday (5 - 11 pm) | $870 | $890 |
| Early set-up (as early as Noon - 5 pm based on availability) | $170 | $185 |
| Surcharge for Fundraisers and Vendor Fairs (multiple vendors) | $350 | $350 |
The Bolz Conservatory is available to add to your rental after public hours for evening events. Cost is $150 + tax when added to a rental.
All private room rentals are subject to 5.5% State/County sales tax according to Department of Revenue tax guidelines. Wisconsin Department of Revenue Certificate of Exempt Status must be provided if claiming tax exempt status.
Non-profits will receive a 15% discount from the listed private rental rate. Non-profit rates apply to meetings held by non-profit community organizations that are conducting official business (does not apply to retirement parties, fundraisers, etc.) which are not charging a fee, soliciting donations, selling tickets or asking an admission charge. Tax exempt number is required.
To qualify for the daytime rates, your event may begin loading in as early as 8 am and must be completely cleaned up and out of the space by 5 pm. Minimum rental is Half-Day.
- Olbrich Gardens provides and sets up the tables and chairs for your event (excluding wedding ceremonies and vending fairs).
- An Olbrich Staff person is scheduled to be on-site during all evening events.
- Table cloths and dishes are not available through the Gardens.
- All weekend evening events must conclude and be cleaned up no later than 11 pm.
Equipment Available
Smart TV - $25.00
Risers (2) - $25.00/each
Projector Cart - $15.00
Projector Screen - $15.00 (WiFi access available; renter should provide own laptop and LCD projector)
Flipchart/Dry Erase - $10.00 (paper pads & markers not included)
Free: WiFi, Microphone, Microphone Stand, Floor Podium, Tripod Easels (3)
As a Wedding Reception Site
The Evjue Commons can accommodate up to 150 people for dining and dancing. All evening events must conclude in time for everything to be cleaned up and everyone out of the building no later than 11 pm. Food service is available through local caterers that are contracted to provide food service at Olbrich Gardens. Please see the Approved Caterers page. You contract directly with the caterer of your choice from this list. Bar service is also available upon request.
April 1 - October 31
Wedding and reception spaces (including the Commons) must be booked together as a package on Fridays & Saturdays only (see below for details).
November 1 - March 31
| Commons Reception Rates (Nov.1 - Mar. 31) | 2023 | 2024 |
| Friday & Saturday, 5 - 11 pm | $770 + tax | $780 + tax |
| Saturday, 8 am - 5 pm | $580 + tax | $600 + tax |
| Surcharge to rent Commons as early as Noon | $170 + tax | $185 + tax |
Wedding Packages
April 1 - October 31
During peak wedding season, ceremony and reception spaces must be booked together as a package on Fridays and Saturdays only. In order to provide the best service possible, Olbrich hosts only one wedding event per day during this time of year.
Spaces Included
- Evjue Commons - A reception space with a capacity of 150 people from noon - 11 pm
- Lussier Terrace - An outdoor patio adjoining the reception space from noon - 11 pm
- Atrium - An indoor ceremony space with a capacity of 120 chairs from noon - 7 pm (6 pm in October)
- A private changing room from noon - 7 pm (6 pm in October)
- Event Garden - opportunity to move ceremony to outdoor Event Garden with a capacity of 120 chairs from noon - 7 pm (Garden Season only and weather permitting)
Extras Included
- Tables and chairs set up for your reception, as you prefer
- White chairs (120) set up for your ceremony (indoor or outdoor based on rental season)
- One hour rehearsal to be scheduled in advance
- Photo opportunities throughout the gardens during public garden hours (following Olbrich Botanical Gardens' Photography Guidelines)
- One-year Garden Family membership
- September & October - a special reduced ticket rate for Olbrich's GLEAM: Art in a New Light exhibition for your guests on the evening of your rental
Pricing
GARDEN SEASON - Option for outdoor ceremony
May 26 - September 30, 2023
May 24 - September 28, 2024
Saturdays - $4,600
Fridays - $4,100
MID SEASON - NO option for outdoor ceremony
April 1 - May 25, 2023 & October 1 - 31, 2023
April 1 - May 23, 2024 & October 1 - 31, 2024
Saturdays - $4,100
Fridays - $3,700
Outdoor Ceremonies
For weddings during the Garden Season (May 26 - September 30, 2023 & May 24 - September 28, 2024), if there is good weather on the day of your wedding, you will have the option to move the ceremony outdoors to the Event Garden. Olbrich's Event Garden is beautifully landscaped with seasonal annuals and a dark wood pergola.
Please note that the Event Garden is a part of our outdoor public garden, so cannot be rented itself. It is not private and cannot be blocked off, but is an optional location to hold the ceremony on the day of the wedding. Other garden guests may pass by your wedding ceremony.
Setup Sheet
Please fill out the set-up sheet for the Commons and return it to the Rental Coordinator no later than 7 days before your event. A set-up sheet is mailed to you along with the contract. Additional set-up sheets can be downloaded and/or printed below.