Monk Botanical Gardens
Natural Beauty
WI
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Kaytie Ruesch
PROGRAM AND EVENT DIRECTOR
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Monk Botanical Gardens is an outdoor venue in Wausau, WI, that invites couples to host their rehearsal dinner or other pre-wedding celebration in a lush setting. Stretching out 30 acres, this property will serve as a serene getaway for you and your guests.
Monk Botanical Gardens was created as a public garden offering environmental education. Its ultimate vision is to connect people with plants to help build a sustainable future. Valuing inclusivity, the organization strives to create an equitable and diverse culture that welcomes people of all backgrounds. Beyond providing community activities and education, the gardens also serve as a private event space. Here, you can enjoy celebrating surrounded by vibrant greenery and florals.
Whether you envision an intimate picnic or a large outdoor gathering, Monk Botanical Gardens offers an ideal setting for wedding-related celebrations. The property offers various outdoor spaces to host up to 175 guests. For an elevated touch, you can rent out a yurt with a capacity of up to 30 people. You can also choose to host your event at the Kitchen Garden, a covered space featuring picnic tables and benches. For a unique and interactive dining experience, you can rent the venue's brick pizza oven.
Meet the team
- Kaytie RueschProgram and Event DirectorKaytie has years of experience in event planning and is ready to help make your day special in our beautiful gardens! Kaytie started her journey with Monk Botanical Gardens as an environmental education intern in 2019. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and a Professional Science Master’s Degree in Conservation Biology. Her favorite part of her job is sparking curiosity about the natural world in the children she works with. She thinks the best time of day in the Gardens is first thing in the morning, when everything is peaceful and the day’s adventures lie ahead.
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1901 N 4th Ave, Wausau, WI
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