Host an Event

Host an Event at GM

Big or small, we do it all -

• Anniversary Parties • Art Shows • Auctions • Birthday Parties • Brunches • Charity Events • Clubs • Class Reunions • Class Trips • Concerts • Conferences • Dinners • Family Reunions • Food Festivals • Fundraisers • Gala Dinners • Graduation Parties • Holiday Events • Proms • Kick off Events • Lectures • Meetings • Networking • Orientations • Picnics • Presentations • Receptions • Retirement Parties • Reunions • School Sponsored Events • Seminars • Small Groups • Talks • Team-Building Events • Vow Renewal • Weddings • Workshops

↓ Inquire about an event you'd like to host at Garten Marketplatz! ↓

Frequently Asked Questions

We get a lot of questions, so we'll try to stay ahead of the game and answer them here!

What is your capacity?

Indoor seated events can fit 150 people. In the winter months, we limit indoor capacity to 100.

Open House Style -

Due to our expansive gardens and outdoor spaces, we are capable of hosting larger open house style events during the warm weather months. (For example: Open house graduation parties, or food trucks vs sit-down catered meals)

Can we bring our own food?

Food products are encouraged to come from a licensed and insured caterer or kitchen to eliminate the Client’s liability of food borne illnesses. Prepackaged food, restaurant food, and grocery store food is included in catered items. If hiring a caterer, they are required to have a valid Certificate of Insurance and Catering License on file with us.

Do you serve food or alcohol?

Nope! We have an open catering policy. You select your favorite licensed caterer/kitchen/bar service that fits your budget. OR change it up and hire food trucks! Ask us who we recommend as we've had many great vendors provide amazing service at our venue.

Are kids allowed?

While we are an events center, we are also a garden center. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times. We have a playground and we encourage our clients to have planned activities for kids to do with an adult assisting.

Can we host small events at your farm?

Certainly! We have small event pricing. This is great for clubs that meet here regularly, as well as one-time small events.

Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter?

The Carriage House is both heated and cooled. Ample parking is available Spring-Fall. Winter parking may be limited due to snowfall. Shuttles to transport your guests are welcomed!

How far are you from Rochester?

Not far at all! It takes about 15 minutes to drive here from downtown Rochester or 10 minutes from the edge of town. We're located about 10 minutes from the Rochester International Airport as well.

Do you sell bouquets and cut flowers for weddings and events?

At this time, we do not. If your event is held at our facility, please feel free to coordinate flowers with your favorite local florist.

General Layout

The Grounds at Garten Marketplatz

We have plenty of parking both in the grass and gravel. We also have a designated parking area for handicap parking. By the way, we're handicap accessible, in case I haven't mentioned that yet.

There are several places you can host your event, as you can see in these photos. The Carriage House tends to be the most popular, with the front garden being a close second. The "Big Tree" has also hosted its fair share of exciting events. Around the fountain and gardens you'll find more spaces for activities, photo ops, and open space for lawn games.

Weddings

Not pointed out in this photo, we also have a bridal suite and a corn crib for getting ready for your big day. But if you're here inquiring about a wedding rather than hosting an event, you should visit our wedding page.

Inquire about Wedding

Event Pricing

This is NOT the pricing for weddings/receptions. Click Events > Weddings

All rental rates include:

Access to and use of our beautiful gardens, pergola, restroom facilities, onsite parking, head table, 6' gift table, and cake table. Our staff will set up your tables and chairs. We have 150 outdoor chairs & 150 indoor chairs, 16 round tables & 15 rectangular tables.

Host a Class

$15/person

$100 minimum + garbage/recycling fee dependent on class size.

[2 hour blocks]

Extra Small (up to 15 people)

$15/person

$100 minimum + $25 garbage/recycling fee
[2 hour blocks]

Small Event (16-35 people)

$150/hr

2 hour minimum + $25 garbage/recycling fee

Medium Event (36-60 people)

$200/hr

2 hour minimum + $50 garbage/recycling fee

Large Event (61-90 people)

$250/hr

3 hour minimum + $100 garbage/recycling fee

X-Large Event (91-150 people)

$350/hr

3 hour minimum + $150 garbage/recycling fee

$500 damage deposit refundable after event

To reserve a date and time, client must sign and return a rental agreement contract and pay a non-refundable, non-transferrable deposit of 50-100% of total cost depending on date of event. 3% fee applied to credit card, no other hidden fees.

Now booking events for 2023!

Now booking events for 2023!

Now booking events for 2023!

Now booking events for 2023!

Now booking events for 2023!

Now booking events for 2023!

Host an Event at GM

Big or small, we do it all -

Frequently Asked Questions

Get a sense of our venue!

General Layout

The Grounds at Garten Marketplatz

Weddings

How it goes...

Catering

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Drinks

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Timeline

Catering

Timeline

Event Pricing

This is NOT the pricing for weddings/receptions. Click Events > Weddings

All rental rates include:

Host a Class

Extra Small (up to 15 people)

Small Event (16-35 people)

Medium Event (36-60 people)

Large Event (61-90 people)

X-Large Event (91-150 people)

Want to host an event at GM?

Tell us a little bit about it. Then, we'll reply and let you know if our venue is available. It's okay if you don't have exact numbers!

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