Because the Botanical Garden Society of the Ozarks is a private, nonprofit organization that relies on private and corporate donors as well as event venue revenue for its income, we cannot host other organizations’ fundraising events. We can, however, partner with area organizations in the use of our event space for their meetings or other non-fundraising events. Becoming an organizational member of the Garden helps us support our ever-expanding educational programs, our continued development of the Garden’s ecosystems, and the Klingaman Arboretum.
The Garden and the Totemeier Event Hall, kitchen, and conference room make a wonderful location for hosting a retreat, a meeting, or other organizational event. Its central location between Springdale and Fayetteville also makes it an attractive location for many organizations.
No Membership – one free meeting, other meetings being $50 each per meeting (up to 3, one per quarter), using Garden tables, chairs, Totemeier Event Hall or conference room, and kitchen. The organization will set up and tear down and may bring its own refreshments. Meetings are limited to 2 hours on weekdays.
Level 1 – $180 per year. Level 1 membership includes 6 meetings, using Garden tables, chairs, Totemeier Event Hall or conference room, and kitchen. The organization sets up and tears down and may bring its own refreshments. Membership includes admission to the Garden at each meeting for all members present and one Garden tour per year. Meetings are limited to 2 hours on weekdays.
Level 2 – $300 per year. Level 2 membership includes 10 meetings, using Garden tables, chairs, Totemeier Event Hall or conference room, and kitchen. The organization sets up and tears down and may bring its own refreshments. Membership includes admission to the Garden for all members present and one Garden tour per year. A staff member will be present to assist and secure the building. Meetings limited to 2 hours on weekdays or weekday evenings.
Level 3 – $500 per year. Level 3 membership includes 12 meetings, using Garden tables, chairs, Totemeier Event Hall or conference room, and kitchen. Garden staff will set up and tear down each time. The organization may bring its own refreshments. Membership includes admission to the Garden at each meeting for all members present and one Garden tour per year. A staff member will be present to assist and secure the building. Meetings are limited to 2 hours on weekdays or weekday evenings.
Other amenities include:
- LCD project and screen are available, with setup done by Garden staff member.
- Level 2 and 3 members may schedule additional evening meetings for $30 without setup assistance or $50 with Garden staff setup.
- Member organizations may be asked to present one program per year at the Garden with tickets sold to Garden members. Money from ticket sales would go to the Garden.
- Organizations may also present programs with tickets sold to the general public. For those events, the organization would split any profits with the Garden after paying expenses for the program.
- BGO would promote member organizations’ programs in electronic and print media and in mailings to members when tickets are sold to those programs. Garden-related member organizations may submit annual calendars to the Garden for listing in Garden publications.
- BGO reserves the right to limit the number of evenings that can be rescheduled for meetings. BGO reserves the right to decline scheduling meetings that may conflict with Garden events and meetings or when staff is not available.
Please call or email Liz Esch or Angie Albright at the Garden if you would like more information or if you would like to join. We’d love to see you and your organization at the Garden!
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