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The Arboretum is a welcome oasis on the shores of Lake Washington. Jointly managed by the University of Washington Botanic Gardens and the City of Seattle, its 230 acres contain a dynamic assortment of plants, some found nowhere else in the Northwest. Take a walk through the Arboretum and discover this beautiful living collection. The Graham Visitors Center contains an information desk, and a gift shop managed by the Arboretum Foundation. The Japanese Garden, located at the south end of the Arboretum has an entrance fee and is managed by the City of Seattle.

The Graham Visitors Center welcomes the public for Tram Tours and also offers the rental space of Wisteria Hall and two adjacent terraces. You’ll also find public restrooms, a drinking fountain and visitor center staff to help you with directions.

The Arboretum Foundation’s offices are located in the Graham Visitors Center. The Arboretum Foundation supports the care and maintenance of the Arboretum, as well as the environmental education programs. Find out more about the Arboretum Foundation Membership program.

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Kelly R. Sent on 08/30/2022
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Beautiful Wedding Venue

We had our wedding at Wisteria Hall this summer, and we absolutely loved this venue. Our wedding had about 70 guests and felt very intimate while also not being overly crowded. The venue managers said this location can comfortably hold 100 guests, but from our experience, I think that would feel a little crowded once dancing starts. I would say this place is perfect for 90 or fewer guests.

Our pictures in the Arboretum turned out perfect and were reason enough to choose this location. The venue manager, Andrew, was also very easy to work with. He responded to our texts/emails quickly and was accommodating with any alteration to the space we requested. We met in-person to discuss potential layout options and he helped answer all of our questions with ease. Overall, we had an amazing experience with Wisteria Hall and everybody involved there and can’t recommend this space enough.
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Shera Sent on 05/21/2008
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Great value for the amount of money you spend. However, be prepared to figure out the rental spaces, layout, set up, delivery and kitchen stuff all on your own. The staff at the Graham Visitors' Center seemingly disappear after you've paid & turned in your paperwork.
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Katie Sent on 08/09/2018
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We made an appointment to view the Washington Park Arboretum on our lunch break (we both work for UW). My mom drove up from Portland to see two spaces with us. When we arrived, the event coordinator wasn't there and we were told that he hadn't put it in his calendar. Instead, an employee from the front desk who was very nice gave us a tour, but he didn't know the details about rental. The event coordinator did not call to apologize or offer any further information. I feel disappointed by this interaction after our phone encounter had been so pleasant.
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