EVENT SPACE INFORMATION

We love hosting gatherings in the garden.  We also happen to think that there is no better place in Central Arkansas to host an event. If you would like to bring together people in a relaxing and beautiful setting you are in the right place. If you are interested in renting the garden please fill out the form below and we follow up with you regarding your event. If you’re interested in using Dunbar Garden for a shorter gathering, like a fieldtrip or a meeting contact us here and let’s talk about it!

Garden Amenities Include:

  • 2+ acre fully fenced functioning garden

  • 110 & 220 electrical outlets

  • Limited on site storage

  • Ample free parking for evening and weekend events

  • Lots of open space for setting up tents

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Conditions and Responsibilities of the Renter

Security – Dunbar suggests security for all events that will charge admission, or be handling cash on site.

You can bring in your own security or we can hire them for you at the rate of $15.00 per hour. Due the night of the event.

Insurance – Event Liability Insurance is recommended. The insurance must be provided by the renter at the limits listed on our sample insurance form. If your organization carries insurance for events, please provide a certificate of liability. There are several companies that provide event insurance, you can check with your insurance provider or do a search online.

If alcohol is to be served, please make sure your coverage includes Host Liquor Liability. Insurance can be purchased through Dunbar Garden.

Caterers, food trucks, and other vendors are responsible for their own coverage. We will not regulate third party vendors.

Kitchen Policy - Dunbar does not have a kitchen for public use.

Cleaning – We require the space to be clean within 1 hour of the end of the event unless other arrangements have been made with the garden staff.

Load in and Load Out – All load in and out must take place within the designated time frame agreed upon in the contract. We do this for scheduling purposes, not to be difficult!

Entry and Exit – Renter agrees that Dunbar Garden staff may enter and exit the premises during the course of the event.

Lost and Found – Dunbar Garden takes no responsibility for items left on premises during or after an event. We will make every attempt to return an item to its owner. We will hold items for 30 days after an event.

Images – If you would like images of the garden to use to promote your event, simply ask. We would also like to use your images in the promotion of our event space. We understand professional photographers have limitations and we will abide by them.

Final Guest Count – Please provide your Dunbar Garden contact with a final guest count 3 days prior to your event. This helps us to prepare for your needs.

Live Music/Noise – Dunbar Garden encourages music and dancing! However, please be aware that the garden is in a residential area and neighborhood noise regulations do apply. In the event that the renter’s event creates a disturbance due to high noise volume, a Dunbar Garden representative has full authority to ask the renter, DJ, or live music artist to turn down or turn off the source.

Loud music must end by 9PM on week nights and 10 PM on Friday and Saturday nights.

Privy – Dunbar Garden provides a single port-o-potty. We are civilized but not fancy. This is sufficient for groups of 150 or less. Groups of 150 or more will be required to provide another port-o-potty.

Rates:

  • Rental rate $100 hr for event $50 hr for set up

  • A signed contract and date-hold deposit in the amount of 25% of rental rate must be received to reserve your date.

  • A copy of your Event Liability Insurance is due no later than 10 days prior to your event unless other arrangements are made.

The deposit is non-refundable within 1 week of the event, in the event of inclement weather we will work to reschedule your event.

If you are ready to move forward, please fill out the form below. There is no obligation until you pay a deposit.

NONPROFIT RATES:

  • Rental rate $50 hr for event $25 hr for set up, we are open to creative ideas if this rental rate is beyond the reasonable rate for your nonprofit organization. (Hint: We like volunteers)

  • A signed contract and date-hold deposit in the amount of 25% of rental rate must be received to reserve your date.

  • A copy of your Event Liability Insurance is due no later than 10 days prior to your event unless other arrangements are made.

The deposit is non-refundable within 1 week of the event, in the event of inclement we will work to reschedule your event.

If you are ready to move forward, please fill out the form below. There is no obligation until you pay a deposit.

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