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Hardeman's Secret Garden
4.7 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Dover, Florida
Beautiful venue for weddings and garden parties, boasting an orchid house and a waterfall.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (813) 675-7100
- Website hardemanssecretgarden.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The setting
“They also added a amphitheater outside, for a ceremony site as well, the orchid house is stunning and we used that for our reception, as it has AC.”
Amenities couples mention
“They also added a amphitheater outside, for a ceremony site as well, the orchid house is stunning and we used that for our reception, as it has AC.”
What couples say again and again
“The venue its absolutely magical and our guests could not get over the natural beauty and uniqueness of what this venue offers.”
“Another wedding tip is that while Kahmeel is an expert on the venue, she is not your wedding coordinator!”
From the reviews
We got married on 11/25/23 at Hardeman's Secret Garden and it was beyond what we could have dreamed. The venue its absolutely magical and our guests could not get over the natural beauty and uniqueness of what this venue offers. There is nothing like it!
My husband and I got married at Hardeman's on March 12, 2023. The venue was absolutely gorgeous! Kahmeel was so easy to work with every step of the way, she was transparent about the limitations and contingencies of the venue, and she was very friendly and personable. Our guests absolutely loved the venue.
Hands down the most beautiful place I have ever experienced! My husband and I got married here on 3/27/2021 and is absolutely satisfied with the venue, the workers of this place (communicating with all vendors), and the owners are absolutely amazing and so respectful!
We got married on December 2nd, 2023. The amphitheater was a lovely space for the ceremony, and the orchid house made for a beautiful reception. We made sure to use every last scenic space in the venue so our guests had a reason to explore and take in the beauty of the property!
Getting married at Hardeman's Secret Garden
Hardeman's Secret Garden comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at Hardeman's Secret Garden
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Hardeman's Secret Garden — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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