Special Events in The Garden
Special Days deserve a Special Setting

The beautiful gardens and historic home of the Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden offer the perfect backdrop to celebrate. We welcome intimate gatherings of up to 50 guests in the heart of Old Palo Alto, including:

• Bridal showers
• Baby showers
• Engagement parties
• Birthday parties
• Anniversary parties
• Retirement parties
• Graduation parties
• Holiday parties
• Bar and Bat Mitzvahs
• Proposals
• Rehearsal dinners
• Celebrations of Life

We offer picturesque locations such as the Carriage House and Patio and  Tea House and Patio for your special day. Our event coordinator can help you plan your perfect event.

Rental Details

Our event coordinator will advise you with the planning of your special event. Gamble Garden accommodates events with up to 50 guests and is available Monday – Friday evenings and Saturday and Sunday for rentals.

When you select Gamble Garden for your special event, you and your guests will enjoy a section of the Gamble grounds, roped off for your private use. Select from the following: Carriage House and Carriage House Patio,  Tea House and Tea House Patio,  Rose Garden, the Allée, and Wisteria Garden. All areas are ideal for photos throughout the year.

Please call  650-460-1431, and leave a detailed message for David Eastman. He will return your call between 10 am -4 pm on weekdays.

Our Rental Contract (weekends and evenings) and Vendor List are below.

We require event insurance that meets our minimum requirements for every rental (more information in this google doc).
– The Event Helper – Book through our partner link and your paperwork will automatically be sent to us.
– HUB International, eventinsure.com – Preferred vendor of The City of Palo Alto.

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Testimonials
“We celebrated our wedding at Gamble Garden and it was the perfect venue; we will treasure our memories forever. There were so many gorgeous photo opportunities. Truly it was the perfect spot for a garden wedding.”
– A Happy Bride