Residence Lawn

Immerse yourself in a breathtaking scene as pink blooms cascade from cherry trees, maples move through a kaleidoscope of colours, and vibrant camellias, azaleas and rhododendrons explode in radiant hues.

Bride under cherry blossom tree
Location

Residence Garden, Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah

Price

See full rate card below

Hire capacity

Up to 150 guests

Accessibility

Limited wheelchair access. See Garden accessibility for more information and venue options:

Garden accessibility
Further information

Find answers to the top venue hire questions

Frequently asked questions

Surround yourself in nature's splendour

The gentle slope of the Residence Lawn offers a picturesque location for your picnic party surrounded by the splendour of the Garden's cultivated beds.

The Residence Lawn is perfect for spread out picnic parties and family gatherings.

There is plenty of open space for the kids to run around, bordered by some of the Garden's beautiful flowers.

Book the Residence Lawn

Woman wearing traditional kimono and with a parasol, among red-leaved maples

Venue hire

Ideal for:

  • Wedding ceremonies
  • Outdoor functions

What's included?

  • Exclusive use of the venue space for your booking period, including set-up and pack-down time.

Rate card

July 2024 to June 2025

Events at the Residence Lawn

DescriptionStandard fee
Wedding ceremony (2-hour hire)$620

Ceremony package

  • Photography permit
  • Car park 3 (21 spaces)
  • Directional signage
  • Venue liaison for bump-in and bump-out (maximum 1 hour)
$365
Additional hours$155 per hour

 

Marriage proposals

DescriptionStandard fee

Proposal package

  • Venue hire
  • Photography permit
$466

 

Wedding and proposal photography

DescriptionStandard fee
2-hour permit$295

 

Security, cleaning and other fees

DescriptionStandard fee
Car park 3 $93
Supplier escort$96
Waste removal$207
Static Ranger (4 hour minimum)$71 per hour
Venue Representative (1 hour minimum) $114 per hour

 

Note:

  • The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden is open between 9am – 5pm. If you wish for your event to extend outside of these hours additional fees will apply.