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Hershey Gardens
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,796 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Garden park offers 23 acres of flowers, rare trees, a butterfly house & a children's garden.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (717) 534-3492
- Website hersheygardens.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–6 PM |
The setting
“The butterfly atrium was awesome.”
“A large variety of roses and plants with so much to do we didn’t have time to explore everything.”
“The Japanese Garden was a highlight—especially the meditation spaces, which provided such a peaceful atmosphere.”
Amenities couples mention
“A large variety of roses and plants with so much to do we didn’t have time to explore everything.”
“The Japanese Garden was a highlight—especially the meditation spaces, which provided such a peaceful atmosphere.”
“There were some ponds that I’m sure are nice during the spring and summer seasons.”
“The grounds are extremely well maintained and I believe all areas have accessible paths.”
What couples say again and again
“A beautiful experience to see a bunch of different species of butterflies.”
Getting married at Hershey Gardens
Hershey Gardens 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 Hershey Gardens
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Hershey Gardens — 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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