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Rent the most unique venue in Vail, Colorado for your wedding or next big event. The Gardens could be the backdrop to your most memorable event. We have several gathering spaces that can be used for a cozy welcome party, group photos, or an intimate small ceremony like a wedding or elopement. Picturesque and serene, the Gardens is just a short walk from Vail Village, with easy access to Vail hotels, lodging and restaurants.
Hosting your event at the Gardens directly supports the mission of Betty Ford Alpine Gardens. All proceeds from venue rental go to support Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, a 501c3 corporation.
Located above the Gardens’ Education Center, this open-air space offers spectacular views of Gore Range, Gore Creek and Golden Peak. It also features privacy, shade, a green roof and manicured retaining wall gardens. A venue like none other, this space will be sure to wow your guests, create an unforgettable experience and make cherished memories.
Available beginning of June to beginning of October, 9 am to 9 pm.
Perfect for:
Please review our Rooftop Terrace Policies & Pricing.
If you are interested in hosting your special event at Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, please fill out the request form below. Please allow at least 5 business days for a member of our team to respond. Thank you!
Interested in using the outdoor garden for a special moment? Fill out the request form below.
We do not host ceremonies in the Gardens. We are located within an active public park that regularly hosts sporting events and concerts, and we’re unable to control surrounding noise or restrict public access to portions of the Gardens.
Perfect for:
Note: We cannot guarantee quiet or privacy due to our close proximity to an amphitheater and sporting field. Noise levels and foot traffic depend on time and day of the week.
Please review our Gardens Use Policies.
Looking for a moment to exchange vows in the Gardens with a few loved ones?
Includes:
A moment to ask your loved one to marry you in the Gardens. Photography included $125. For a proposal including more, please see Elopement.
Settle in for hands-on fun with nature-inspired tabletop activities! Children can enjoy coloring pages, puzzles, and worksheets that encourage creativity, curiosity, and learning about the natural world.
A: Yes. The Gardens has several caterers we work with often that are familiar with the logistics of having an event in Ford Park and at the Gardens. Other caterers are permitted as long as they are familiar with the venue. Our team will provide a list of preferred vendors; it is highly encouraged to use a caterer from this list.
The Gardens does not have a full kitchen and access to counter space and refrigerator may be limited or unavailable.
Vendor access is restricted to 2 vehicles allowed into the park to unload/pick up. Cars then have to be moved to the parking lot.
A: Rental hours are available from 9am – 9pm. Rental time is booked by the hour. Rates change based on time of day and guest count. Please see the policy document above. Additional rental hours may be added on to your package should you find you need more time, availability contingent.
Please include the time you or your team needs to setup/breakdown the event as part of your rental time.
A: Parking is available at Ford Park parking lot which is about a 5 minute walk to the venue. Town of Vail enforced rate of $2/hour, first hour is free, max $10 per day. In the summer, there is a $20 parking fee during events being held in Ford Park. Check the Town of Vail Event Parking schedule.
The Gardens are located in Ford Park to the east of the Vail Village parking structure, and is about a 10-minute walk. Town enforced rate of $2/hour, first hour is free, max $10 per day. Free after 3pm.
Designated vendors can unload/load for 15 minutes at the venue via Betty Ford Way and then park in Ford Park parking lot.
Your hotel may have a shuttle that could drop your guests off at the Ford Park bus stop. The Gardens are accessible by the free in-town buses, as well.
More information is available to plan your visit.
A: We are currently growing our list of event planners that are intimately familiar with the Gardens.
Eventique Productions & Sarah Siegel
Sarah@eventiquepro.com
(303) 349-1534
Elevated Events by Priscilla
ElevatedEventsbyPriscilla@gmail.com
(970) 471-1968
A: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater is located directly next to the outdoor botanic gardens. Because of this, we do not host ceremonies in the outdoor gardens as there will likely be performances, soundcheck or practicing occurring at any time of the day as well as large crowds in the park. We are unable to coordinate designated quiet times. Please see the Ford Amphitheater’s calendar for their show schedule and note that it is continually updated.
The Rooftop Terrace, located above the Education Center, is further away from the Amphitheater and less affected by sound and is a private area.
A: Short answer, no. The Rooftop Terrace in an open-air venue. It is mostly covered by a shade structure with a section of dropdown walls. Under the shade structure stays dry. Guests are able to wait out inclement weather in the Education Center, but no event set up is permitted.
Events early or late in the season could have chilly weather and less light. Heat lamps are permitted on the Rooftop Terrace and can be rented by Event Rents.
Events must be cleared and cleaned up by 9pm.
A: You must hire a TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures) certified bartender. You may purchase your alcohol and then a TIPS trained bartender is required to serve the alcohol to your guests. This is a State of Colorado alcohol service law.
A: You are able to start setting up for your event at the beginning of your rental time. Tear-down and clean up must be completed by the end of your rental time with rental items being returned to original placement and condition to avoid additional fees. You are responsible for the set-up and tear-down of the tables and chairs. It is possible your caterer or planner does the set-up and tear-down for you. The amount of time you need for set-up prior to when guests will arrive and tear-down after your guests have left varies on the details of your event.
