For groups wishing to dine at their leisure, the casual, self-service Garden Café might be a good fit. Prices range from $6-$18. Please notify us in-advance at [email protected] if your group plans to dine in the Café during your visit so that we can best serve you.

Groups may also pre-order Garden Café vouchers in advance of their visit, please contact Restaurant Associates with questions or to place an order at [email protected] or 804-262-9887 x383.

The Garden can offer a reserved group dining space upon availability for $200 per hour with an hour and a half minimum. For more information please contact Facility Events at [email protected].

The group dining package is designed for groups of 15 or more and includes:

• Admission to the Garden with more than 50 acres of spectacular display gardens.

• A guided tour with a trained Garden Guide may be scheduled before or after dining; the tour time is approximately one hour – see the Guided Tour options for more information.

• Food and Beverage

• Reserved, semi-private dining in one of the Garden’s beautiful facilities (facility will depend on space available and is determined by the Garden).

• One hour and fifteen minutes of dining time, so please ensure that your group arrives on time; no adjustments to seating times are available when a group arrives late.

• Preset dining using round tables with 8 chairs or classroom style; no customized setup is offered with this program.

• Tax and Gratuity

This package is offered daily with two seating times – 11:30 am or 1:30 pm – for groups of 15 or more and is not suitable for events such as bridal showers and luncheons, wedding receptions, family reunions, meetings, or other gatherings that require a speaker or music, as you may be seated with other groups.

Click here for menu options and to see terms and conditions. To make a reservation, please call 804-262-9887 x236 or email [email protected].

Offered Monday Nights during GardenFest, these dinners include a holiday buffet dinner for your group of 15 or more, plus admission into GardenFest of Lights. Reserve an afternoon outing before the evening crowds for your group with an “Early Bird Tour.” Contact a Facility Events Coordinator to book your GardenFest Dinner today or call (804) 262-9887 x224 or x345.