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Monk Botanical Gardens
4.6 ★★★★★ 604 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Wausau, Wisconsin
29-acre park with themed areas such as a meditation garden, extensive trails & a treehouse.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (715) 722-4771
- Website monkgardens.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
The setting
“On Friday evening, I had the chance to experience Pizza in the Garden at Monk Botanical Gardens, and it was unforgettable.”
What couples say again and again
“Everywhere you look there’s another beautiful spot, and the natural light is incredible.”
“It was such a sweet reminder of how this space is more than just a garden — it’s a backdrop for milestones, memories, and celebrations.”
“It’s very well taken care of, and you can tell a lot of love goes into keeping it clean and beautiful.”
From the reviews
We randomly stopped here on our way to a wedding Up North - well worth it! The Hobbit-like House is very cute.
Getting married at Monk Botanical Gardens
Monk Botanical 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 Monk Botanical Gardens
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Monk Botanical 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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