Facility Rental

Plantations facilities are available for weddings and other gatherings.

The Guy Nearing Summerhouse in our Botanical Garden is not available at this time due to construction of our Brian C. Nevin Welcome Center.

We offer space in the F.R. Newman Arboretum that can accommodate larger groups.

To reserve an area for your event:

Call us at 607-255-2400 (Mon-Fri, 9:00-4:00) to reserve a date.
If use of Plantations' facility is for a private (non-Cornell) event, insurance may be required. You will need to contact Cornell's Department of Risk Management & Insurance by phone 607-254-1575, fax 607-254-8000, or e-mail risk_mgmt@cornell.edu
Submit our Facility Rental Form
Submit a Use of University Property form
Submit the rental fee. Reservations are not considered firm until paid in full. Payment is currently only accepted with a credit card over the phone, 607-255-2400.
If your plans include the use of a tent, the Town of Ithaca requires permits for tents larger than 20 ft x 20 ft or tents with sides. It is the renter's responsibility (not the caterer's) to pay the appropriate fees to the Town of Ithaca. Contact Town of Ithaca, Code Enforcement/Site Work at 607-273-1783 for more information.

NOTE: Refunds are unavailable once a site has been reserved. However, the event can be rescheduled if the site is available.