About Our Venue
Beneath the peaks of majestic Mount Diablo, in the picturesque and thriving city of Walnut Creek, rests The Gardens at Heather Farm. With six acres of beautiful terrain and a variety of indoor and outdoor areas, this serene and stylish locale in the “Jewel of the East Bay” is an ideal place to host a wedding, party, meeting, memorial or other special event.
A year-round, working demonstration garden, the tree-lined property features lush, natural landscapes full of diverse plant life with pathways that wander beneath cherry blossoms, along waterfalls, and among thousands of colorful flowers. Full of rustic charm and earthy enchantment, The Gardens offers comfort and flexibility in intimate, customizable event spaces.
Venue Amenities
- Complimentary wedding ceremony rehearsal hour
- Tables and chairs (includes set-up and take-down, some restrictions apply)
- Capacity to accommodate up to 150 guests
- Complimentary on-site parking for up to 50 cars
- Hardwood-style floors indoors (perfect for dancing)
- Free wireless internet (building area only)
- Garden privacy for outdoor events
- Caterer’s warming kitchen with ice machine
- ADA accessible
Weddings
Against a stunning backdrop of lush garden scenes, wedding couples are front-and-center to enjoy their best day ever. Imagine exchanging vows at a gorgeous ceremony among thousands of roses, enjoying cocktails and conversation while wandering tree-lined garden paths, and dancing the night away in a spacious, hilltop reception hall overlooking acres of beautiful nature.
Parties
Baby or bridal shower, birthday milestone, baptism, graduation, or retirement party, your event at will be joyful and festive. Guests love the Camellia Room with its wrap-around deck perfect for taking in beautiful garden views. We’ve got a caterer’s warming kitchen on site, and we provide tables for you event (indoors only). All you need are decorations, food and cake, and you’re all set.
Corporate Events
When hosting a meeting, you want a place that’s quiet, comfortable and accommodating. Our venue offers large and small indoor meeting spaces perfect for training workshops, brainstorming sessions and board retreats. We offer furniture set-up, free wifi, limited A/V equipment and ample scenery to inspire great ideas.
Celebrations of Life
Honor your loved one in a peaceful setting with a gathering inspired by the beauty of nature. The Gazebo is a serene, uplifting location for a touching tribute ceremony, and our light-filled banquet hall, with ample views of trees and sky is perfect for sharing memories while enjoying refreshments.
Special Events Next Steps
Interested in learning more about hosting a special event at The Gardens? Use our Rental Event Inquiry Form! Whether you’re starting out with a blank slate or already have a full vision in mind, we want to hear about the event you’re planning.
Use our Rental Event Inquiry Form to provide as many details as you can and we’ll take it from there. Try to provide key pieces, such as type of event, target dates, guest counts and any other specific priorities you have for the event.
Our team strives to return each inquiry within 24 hours. Please email us at RENTALS@GARDENSHF.ORG if you have not heard back.
Rental Inquiry Form
Fill in the information below to submit an event inquiry and a member of our staff will get back to you as soon as we can. You can also always EMAIL US at RENTALS@GARDENSHF.ORG to ask any questions.
