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2026 Social Events Guide

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Let’s Party DALLAS ARBORETUM SOCIAL EVENTS


HOST WITH US No where else in Dallas will your guests find a perfect blend of nature, history and ambiance. Select your ideal setting from one of our four diverse indoor and outdoor venues spanning 66 acres of Arboretum charm. Our experienced team stands ready to assist you in executing memorable birthdays, joyful baby showers, or any other party you envision. From beautiful blooms to festive holiday decor, parties at the Dallas Arboretum are magical.


A Tasteful Place

A Tasteful Place features a view of the iconic Dallas skyline overlooking White Rock Lake. The colorful garden outside a glass-walled, culinary pavilion is woven in a beautiful tapestry of ornamentally displayed fresh fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers. A Tasteful Place was inspired by the movement toward growing and eating sustainable fresh, locally grown food. This indoor venue is the perfect spot to host birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, as well as chef-driven dinner experiences.

Daytime and evening rentals Monday - Sunday. The venue holds up to 150 guests for a seated meal, or up to 200 for a cocktail style party. Evening Rental Fee Friday - Saturday (6 hour rental: 4pm - 10pm) $7,300. Evening Rental Fee Sunday - Thursday (6 hour rental: 4pm - 10pm) $6,200. Daytime Rental Fee Saturday (4 hour rental: 9am - 1pm) $4,800. Daytime Rental Fee Sunday - Friday (4 hour rental: 9am - 1pm) $4,100. You must use one of our 6 approved caterers for food and beverage service. Prices subject to change during festival seasons.


Rosine Hall

Rosine Hall, one of our two indoor venues, is the perfect setting to host a larger celebration. The floor-to-ceiling windows give views of the charming terrace and plaza areas, which afford magnificent vistas unique to the Dallas Arboretum. Windows inset in the pitched roof, exposed natural beams, and the atrium’s openness further amplifies the expansiveness of the hall. With an airwall that divides the room, the hall can accommodate any sized party. Rosine Hall is perfect for your celebration.

Daytime and evening rentals Monday - Sunday. The venue holds up to 350 guests for a seated meal, or up to 500 for a cocktail style party. Evening Rental Fee Friday - Saturday (6 hour rental: 4pm - 10pm) $8,500. Evening Rental Fee Sunday - Thursday (6 hour rental: 4pm - 10pm) $7,500. Daytime Rental Fee Saturday (4 hour rental: 9am - 1pm) $6,400. Daytime Rental Fee Sunday - Friday (4 hour rental: 9am - 1pm) $5,200. You must use one of our 6 approved caterers for food and beverage service. Daytime catering services are provided by our exclusive vendor partner Proof of the Pudding. Evening events are welcome to choose from our approved vendor list. Prices subject to change during festival season and/or if the guest count exceeds 250.


DeGolyer Loggia & Estate

The Loggia is the back brick patio of the DeGolyer Estate. Host your celebration nestl ed in the trees, with gorgeous views of White Rock Lake. Whether open air or in a beautiful garden tent, DeGolyer Loggia parties are show stopping.

Evening rentals Sunday - Friday. The loggia holds up to 200 guests for a seated meal, or up to 250 for a cocktail style party. Evening Rental Fee Thursday - Friday (6 hour rental: 4pm - 10pm) $7,000. Evening Rental Fee Sunday - Wednesday (6 hour rental: 4pm - 10pm) $5,900. You must use one of our 6 approved caterers for food and beverage service. Garden tents and outdoor lighting are provided by our exclusive vendor partner Big D Party Rentals, and can be arranged through your sales manager. Lighting is required and is an additional fee. The garden tent is optional and is an additional fee. Prices subject to change during festival season. The serving of red wine is not permitted inside the DeGolyer Estate due to the historical nature of the home. Birthday’s and Baby Showers are not permitted in the space due to certain limitations.


Alex Camp House Estate

Looking for an intimate party, but with all the bells and whistles? Host your party inside the Alex Camp House. With it’s historic charm and breath taking views, you’re sure to wow your guests as soon as they step foot into the house. Greet your guests with a glass of champagne or a cute bouquet making station. The Alex Camp House is perfect for any celebration.

Daytime and evening rentals Sunday - Friday. The venue holds up to 70 guests for outdoor seated meal, or up to 100 for a cocktail style party inside the house and on the terrace. Evening Rental Fee Friday (6 hour rental: 4pm - 10pm) $5,700. Evening Rental Fee Sunday - Thursday (6 hour rental: 4pm - 10pm) $4,600. Daytime Rental Fee Sunday - Thursday (4 hour rental: 10am - 2pm) $3,500. You must use one of our 6 approved caterers for food and beverage service. Permanent, lit tent on the terrace patio during March-June & September - December. Garden tents and outdoor lighting are provided by our exclusive vendor partner Big D Party Rentals, and can be arranged through your sales manager. Lighting is required and is an additional fee. The garden tent is optional and is an additional fee. Prices subject to change during festival season.


Alex Camp House Lawn

The Alex Camp House overlooks lush lawns and the tranquil White Rock Lake. The Alex Camp House is a fully furnished white brick, two-story home with outdoor terraces facing the lake. The private entrance and dramatic circular drive can accommodate valet parking for evening parties. It is the ideal venue for a breath taking garden party.

Daytime and evening rentals Sunday - Friday. The venue holds up to 180 guests for a seated meal, or up to 250 for a cocktail style party. The inside of the house is included in the rental. Evening Rental Fee Friday (6 hour rental: 4pm - 10pm) $8,600. Evening Rental Fee Sunday - Thursday (6 hour rental: 4pm - 10pm) $7,400. Daytime Rental Fee Sunday - Thursday (4 hour rental: 10am - 2pm) $6,200. You must use one of our 6 approved caterers for food and beverage service. Permanent, lit tent on the terrace patio during March-June & September - December. Garden tents and outdoor lighting are provided by our exclusive vendor partner Big D Party Rentals, and can be arranged through your sales manager. Lighting is required and is an additional fee. The garden tent is optional and is an additional fee. Prices subject to change during festival season.


WHAT’S INCLUDED EVENT SALES MANAGER Your event manager is your single point of contact who provides a set up consultation and coordination of facility management on the day of the event.

TABLES AND CHAIRS Tables and chairs are included for both indoor and outdoor events. Rosine Hall - 72" round tables, oak chivari or banquet chairs, 12-6ft rectangle tables, 1-48" round table, 3cocktail tables A Tasteful Place - 60" round tables, oak chivari chairs, 12-6ft rectangle tables, 1-48" round table, 3 cocktail tables DeGolyer Loggia - 60" round tables, white garden chairs, 12-6ft rectangle tables, 1-48" round table, 3 cocktail tables Alex Camp House - 60" round tables, white garden chairs, 12-6ft rectangle tables, 1-48" round table, 3 cocktail tables. All tables require linens, linens are not provided.

EVENT FACILITATOR An event facilitator (EF) is included on the day of the party. He/she will oversee vendor load in, setup and strike of vendors. The EF can assist with venue lighting, window shade adjustments, and fireplaces (dependent on venue used).

SECURITY Security is provided for parties serving alcohol.

ADDITIONAL FEES AND AD ONS TENTING In the event of inclement weather, Alex Camp House Lawn and the DeGolyer Loggia will need a tent as a rain plan. This tent is optional. This is an additional charge, custom priced based on the size and style of the tent.

LIGHTING Alex Camp House Lawn and the DeGolyer Loggia require lighting. This is required with the rental and an additional charge, custom priced based on style and amount of light needed.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE Any food service needing the use of the venue kitchen will have to be provided by one of our six approved caterers. Beverage Service will need to be provided by our exclusive bar vendor: Proof of the Pudding.

PARKING Please contact your sales manager for more information.


Approved Vendors We have four vendor categories that are exclusive to the Arboretum. You must use the vendors on the following pages, for these four services: Catering, Valet, Outdoor Lighting, and Tenting. We require you to use these vendors in these categories to ensure quality of product and service as well as keeping our public guests safe during daytime installation.


Valet Contact your sales manager for a quote.

Tents BIG D PARTY RENTALS Emily Schrimsher 214-239-3054 emily@bigdpartyrentals.com www.bigdpartyrentals.com *For tent quotes, contact Big D directly, they will send the quote to your sales manager.

Outdoor Lighting BIG D PARTY RENTALS Emily Schrimsher 214-239-3054 emily@bigdpartyrentals.com www.bigdpartyrentals.com Big D is our exclusive outdoor lighting vendor for Alex Camp House and DeGolyer Loggia. *For tent quotes, contact Big D directly, they will send the quote to your sales manager.

ABSOLUTE DFW Dave Von Blohn 214-871-9900 dave@absolutedfw.com www.absolutedfw.com


Catering & Bar ALL BAR SERVICES MUST BE BOOKED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH PROOF OF THE PUDDING

PROOF OF THE PUDDING Fallon Marshall fmarshall@proofpudding.com www.proofpudding.com

BEYOND THE BOX CATERING Marci Wenrich 469-687-2895 mwenrich@foodbeyondthebox.com www.foodbeyondthebox.com

CULINARY ART CATERING Vivian Morgan 972-744-0660 info@culinaryartcatering.com www.culinaryartcatering.com

VESTALS CATERING Jourdan Meester 972-803-3806 jourdan@vestalscatering.com www.vestalscatering.com


Suggested Vendors On the following pages are our suggested vendors. While we highly recommend them and they know our gardens well, you are not required to use them.


Event Planners CONFERENCE DIRECT

MODERN PARTY

Julie Hicks, CMP Director of Global Accounts 214-802-8000 julie.hicks@conferencedirect.com www.conferencedirect.com

Lisa Pierce Owner & Lead Designer 281-840-3008 info@modernpartycompany.com www.modernpartycompanyevents.com

HELMSBRISCOE

SOCIAL LLAMA

Carol Holmes Director, Hotel Site Selection 214-505-3249 cholmes@helmsbriscoe.com www.helmsbriscoe.com

Macy Pulliam Owner & Creative Director 214-960-1151 hello@socialllamaevents.com www.socialllamaevents.com

INNOVATX EVENTS

STEVE KEMBLE EVENT DESIGN

Kara Adams Account Manager 407-280-1749 kara@innovatx.com innovatxevents.com

Steve Kemble Owner & Event Planner 214-683-0773 Steve.kemble@airmail.net www.stevekemble.com

LAMONT ASSOCIATES

TOTAL EVENTS DFW

Tim Lamont, CMP CEO 303-229-1655 tlamont@lamontco.com lamont-associates.com

Renee Hart Owner & Event Planner 469-898-8800 renee@totaleventsdfw.com www.totaleventsdfw.com

Performers B3 ENTERTAINMENT

FOUR DAY WEEKEND

Actors/Dancers/Artists/Entertainers 972-429-7015 info@b3talent.com b3talent.com

Improv 817-226-4329 boxoffice@fourdayweekend.com fourdayweekend.com

BRAVO! ENTERTAINMENT

SCOTT WILLIS

Immersive Experiences 972-960-2525 info@bravoentertainment.com bravoentertainment.com

Pianist 214-534-3116 scott@scottwillispiano.com www.scottwillispiano.com


Musicians - Bands SPECIAL EDITION BAND

JORDAN KAHN MUSIC COMPANY

972-345-2984 john@congruentmusic.com www.thespecialeditionband.com

972-345-2984 bookings@jordankahnmusiccompany.com www.jordankahnmusiccompany.com

EMERALD CITY & EC BANDS

ROYAL DUKES & SOUND SOCIETY

469-316-5797 will@ecbands.com & carl@ecbands.com www.emeraldcityband.com www.ecbands.com

INTENSITY 972-694-1010 info@intensitybands.com www.instensitybands.com

940-594-2219 info@royaldukesband.com www.royaldukesband.com

ABSOLUTE DFW Dave Von Blohn 214-871-9900 dave@absolutedfw.com www.absolutedfw.com

Musicians and DJs DJ CONNECTION

MATT THELEN

DJs 918-481-2010 www.djconnection.com

Musician/DJ Matt@mattthelen.com www.mattthelen.com

MARQUISE PRO Musician 817-480-7632 booking@marquisepro.com www.marquisepro.com

Indoor Lighting & AV ABSOLUTE DFW

BIG D PARTY RENTALS

Dave Von Blohn 214-871-9900 dave@absolutedfw.com www.absolutedfw.com

Emily Schrimsher 214-239-3054 emily@bigdpartyrentals.com www.bigdpartyrentals.com *For tent quotes, contact Big D directly, they will send the quote to your sales manager.


Illustrations and Artists THE ORIGINAL BUTT SKETCH

CHAPMAN CALLIGRAPHY

214-943-2888 kobena@buttsketch.com www.buttsketch.com

469-337-1518 hello@chapmancalligraphy.com www.chapmancalligraphy.com

CHAPMAN CALLIGRAPHY

CARICATURES BY BOB O’BRIAN

469-337-1518 hello@chapmancalligraphy.com www.chapmancalligraphy.com

817-267-5804 • bobobrianart1@att.net www.bobobriancaricatures.com

Rentals LAWSON EVENT RENTALS

SEAT BY DESIGN

Tabletop/Furniture/Linens 972-803-5113 info@lawsoneventrentals.com www.lawsoneventrentals.com

Linens 972-395 7389 richard@seatbydesign.com www.seatbydesign.com

PERCH EVENT DECOR

SIMPLY CHIC EVENT RENTALS

Lounge Furniture/Chairs 214-663 8007 info@perchdecor.com www.perchdecor.com

Linens/Signs/Faux Florals 469-407-8418 rentals@simplychicrentalshop.com www.simplychicrentals.com

CENTER STAGE FLOORS Stages/Dance Floors 469-317-7694 cesia@centerstagefloors.com www.centerstagefloors.com

TOP TIER EVENT RENTALS Tabletop/Furniture/Linens 214-819-4556 sarah@top-tiereventrentals.com www.top-tier.com

Branding BIG D PARTY RENTALS 214-239–3054 info@bigdpartyrentals.com www.bigdpartyrentals.com Exclusive Tenting Provider for Private Events

SOCIAL LLAMA 214-960-1151 hello@socialllamaevents.com www.socialllamaevents.com

SHAG CARPET PRODUCTIONS 214-753-8790 charlotte@shagcarpet.com www.shagcarpet.com

GAME ON! 214-744-5200 info@gameondallas.com www.gameondallas.com


Florists LAVISH EVENT DESIGN

EN FLEUR

214-606-8733 Tina Hernandez www.edibleideas.com

214-563-3908 Kristee Rouse kristeerouse@enfleurdallas.com www.enfleurdallas.com

DR. DELPHINIUM

BLACKHOUSE BLOOMS

214-522-9911 Caylen Gray caylen@drdelphinium.com www.drdelphinium.com

703-282-8338 Alethea Armstrong alethea@blackhouseblooms.com www.blackhouseblooms.com

21 PARC

HAUTE FLORAL

972-982-2311 John Holstead john@21park.com www.21parc.com

214-578-5046 Kristen Wolchik info@hautefloral.com www.hautefloral.com


Contact us for more information: Facility Rental Inquiry Form

www.dallasarboretum.org


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