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Noerenberg Memorial Gardens, Wayzata The Noerenberg Memorial Gardens were formerly the residence of the Noerenberg family and, at their request, the estate was donated to the Three Rivers Park District and transformed into a garden, presently open from May 1 through mid - October. The garden includes unusual annuals and perennials, plus a large daylily collection and a gazebo over- looking Crystal Bay on Lake Minnetonka. Sixdifferent sites are available for events, with capacities up to 200. Canopies are allowed in most of the areas. Temporary restrooms are located on -site, and electrical access and a total of 50 parking spaces are available. Planners should note tile restrictions on food and beverages; terms from tile donation of tile garden to tile park district prohibit eating and drinking on tile property. Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, St. Paul It's hard to beat the convenience of the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. The St. Paul -based zoo boasts both manicured outdoor and spacious indoor options, making Como a perennially popular choice for events. The Marjorie McNeely Conservatory and adjacent Visitor Center (which expanded this spring to include such additions as The Ordway Gardens, a $2.8 million wing to tile conservatory) offer a setting among lush greens in tile convenience of a sheltered venue, which is used as a backup venue during inclement weather. Options include several serene outdoor garden spaces, such as tile butterfly- attracting Enchanted Garden with a capacity for 250 seated, or the indoor Sunken Garden, home to seasonal flower shows. The Covered Porch inside tile Visitor center with floor -to- ceiling windows over - looking the lily ponds has a 500 person reception -style capacity. Plummer House Gardens, Rochester A notable tourist attraction, the gardens at Rochester's Plummer House of the Arts have been the site of parties, weddings, receptions and meeting for up to 100 guests. Formal gardens, careful landscaping, a bird trail, quarry, two foundations, a water tower and a picturesque stairway that leads from the lower garden and wraps around the back of the Plummer House are just some of the features on the 11 acres are also used during events. The first two floors of the Plummer House are available for guests on the date of the garden rental. Get Connected; COMO PARK ZOO & CONSERVATORY 651.487.8200// comozooconservatory.org MINNESOTA LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM 952.443 14 00 // arboretum. umn.edu MU REL SA HLIN ARBORETUM 651.792.7106 / /cityofroseville.com NOEREN BERG GARDENS 763 559 6700H threeriversparks.org PLUMMER HOUSE O F T H E A RT S 507328 2525 // rochestermn.gov More Gardens in Minnesota; LINNAEUS ARBORETUM ATGUSTAVUS ADOLOPHUS CO LLEGE Saint Peter // 507.933.6181 // gustavus.edu /arboretum LY NDA LE PARK GARDENS M inneapolis // 612.230 6400 // minneapolisparks.org NORMAN DALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE'S JAPANESE GARDEN Bloomington // 952.358.8200// normandale.edu THE ROSE GARDENS OF LEIF ERICSON PARK Duluth// 218730.4300// duluthmn.gov /parks MN M +E H Minnesota Meetings + Events >> Summer 2013