Host your next event in a lush oasis in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. From intimate weddings to conferences, the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden is a unique and memorable venue for your special occasion. Explore our spaces below.
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La Kretz Garden Pavilion (LKGP)
A stunning, bright, hybrid venue space with furniture that can be configured for a variety of uses. The furniture configuration is flexible (renter is responsible for returning furniture to original positions).
Glass exterior walls can be opened for a true pavilion style or combined with the Courtyard (Herbert Plaza) for a larger space. A divider wall can collapse to connect Room 100 and Room 101 into a single, open, curved space. Rooms can be rented individually or together.
If interested in renting the Prep Kitchen, reservation of Room 101 is required.
Capacity / Furniture
- Standing capacity: ~50 per classroom
- Classroom layout seated capacity: ~30 per classroom
- Theater layout seated capacity: 48 per classroom (maximum capacity of 100 people when both rooms are combined)
- Total furniture per classroom: 9 tables (30 inch x 60 inch), 8 tall metallic chairs, 40 white chairs.
Venue Features
- Sustainable / eco-friendly venue
- Retractable glass walls for a hybrid event experience
- Projector with audio & retractable projector screen (per classroom)
- Projectors can be mirrored across both rooms
- Indoor & outdoor audio capabilities
- Large whiteboard wall
- Furniture included
- Gender neutral, women’s, and men’s restroom
- Access to outdoor power sources
- Free Wifi
- ADA accessible
- Full access to the Garden for all guests during business hours
- *NEW: LKGP room 101 now has a 70-inch Smart TV mounted on the right-sided wall for your Zoom needs. Included underneath is a pre-installed camera with its very own built-in speakers, allowing guests to hear the other party clearly. All you need is your Zoom login information to get started! (See pictures for more.)
Venue Type
- Hybrid event venue (indoor and outdoor)
- Indoor event venue
The views to expect when visiting this venue:
- Full, luscious view of the north side of the Garden
- Herbert Plaza
Perfect for:
- Retreats, conferences, meetings, business events, wedding receptions, seminars, awards, corporate meetings, etc.
Herbert Plaza
A large circular outdoor area next to La Kretz Garden Pavilion. The surrounding areas are beautifully landscaped with a variety of native plants. The majority of the space is gravel with some concrete hardscaping near the Pavilion. Electrical outlets are available. Only available as an add on to at least one LKGP room.
Capacity
- ~ 75 guests
Venue Features
- Sustainable / eco-friendly venue
- Gender neutral, women’s, and men’s restrooms
- Free Wifi
- Full access to the Garden for all guests during business hours
- Full sun during the day, pleasantly shaded ~2 hours before sunset.
- ADA accessible
Venue Type
- Add on outdoor venue space
The views to expect when visiting this venue:
- Full, luscious view of the north side of the Garden
- Park’s Patio
