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About This Vendor
The Gardens of Castle Rock - Weddings & Events
THE GARDENS, a Minnesota Wedding & Event Center, provides a beautiful setting for outdoor weddings, receptions & special events. Located at Switzer's in amongst the beautiful display gardens and landscaping. THE GARDENS is located in the lower South Metro area, a short distance from the Twin Cities.
Amenities + Details
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Liability Insurance
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
On-Site Accommodations
Indoor
Outdoor - Not Covered
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Same Sex Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 300
Settings
Backyard, Barn, Farm & Ranch, Garden, Park, Tented
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Tents, Service Staff, Transportation, Shuttle Service
Awards and Affiliations
The Gardens of Castle Rock Reviews
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Reviewed On 8/22/2016 by Brittany H
I knew I wanted my wedding to be held at the Gardens of Castle Rock before I was even engaged; I went on to hire them the day after our engagement!
The Gardens had everything I was looking for in a venue: ability to bring in the caterer of ou...
Reviewed On 11/15/2018 by Kara M
Glenn, Michelle, Kris, Deb, and the rest of the team at the GARDENS of Castle Rock are incredible to work with! Not only did I receive emails at critical planning times but they also sat down with me multiple times to discuss timelines and layo...
Reviewed On 11/09/2018 by Devin H
We had an absolutely incredible experience with The Gardens of Castle Rock. As soon as we met with Glenn for our walkthrough we knew it was perfect for us. We absolutely loved the welcoming environment encouraging personalization and expression...
Reviewed On 10/16/2018 by Kari W
We LOVED having our wedding at the Gardens of Castle Rock. We knew we wanted to have it there right away when we toured, and we were not disappointed. It has every amenity you need, including a gorgeous new temperature controlled bridal cottage...
Reviewed On 10/14/2018 by Hilary C
The most magical venue for all weddings! We couldn't have been happier picking this location!
Reviewed On 10/13/2018 by Tracy M
Our wedding was perfect! From start to finish the staff at the Gardens were always available to answer questions, they were always polite and accommodating. They truly care about every couple that chooses their venue! They keep their property a...
Reviewed On 10/10/2018 by Dolly N
We have a long History with the Garden's dating back to when it was Switzer's Nursery. That is where my husband started his landscape career at the age of 15.
So when my son got engaged and started looking for a wedding venue, we made sure the...
Reviewed On 10/05/2018 by Tayler K
Loved the bridal suite, had everything we needed! Cozy grooms cottage, beautiful bar, amazing pizza oven. My hubs and I got married under the lathe house , so beautiful!!! Everything here is amazing, they answered all questions we had, gave us ...
Reviewed On 9/29/2018 by Lucy B
Thank you so much to the GOCR team who helped us have the best day ever. We loved the Gardens of Castle Rock since the first day we toured and fell in love with it more each time we visited. It was the only venue that we could find that ticked ...
Reviewed On 9/26/2018 by Kelly H
Wedding coordinator was very helpful and accommodating. Although when she left the owner and his wife could not have been more disgruntled to have anyone on their property. The wife was very short and snide with everyone, ex: when someone was ...
Reviewed On 9/21/2018 by Liz F
Gorgeous venue!!!! So many compliments on this place!! They went above and beyond to make sure we had a fantastic day!
Reviewed On 9/04/2018 by Martha M
I can’t say enough great things about the Gardens of Castle Rock! It is a spectacular venue for all couple’s and their visions for their wedding day. They have various wedding sites where couples can utilize the space and make it their own. Bea...
Reviewed On 8/13/2018 by Pachia V
We fell in love with this place after attending one of our good friend's wedding there and knew this was what we were searching for. We both wanted an outdoor wedding that felt intimate. We love both the rustic and yet fairy tale vibe that the ...
Reviewed On 7/24/2018 by Bidisha B
We were looking for a place that was rustic and rural, yet flexible so we could have a big Indian wedding. This was it, and we are so happy with our experience. Glenn, Kris, Deb and the whole team were the best we could have asked for. Not only...
Reviewed On 6/29/2018 by Amanda Y
Words cannot describe how happy I was after our wedding day ended that I had picked The Gardens of Castle Rock as our venue. When we discovered the location we thought it would be perfect and we weren't wrong. It was an absolutely stunning loca...
Reviewed On 6/08/2018 by Darla S
This was the only venue we looked at and it was absolutely perfect! We loved that we had the entire property for the day, could bring in our own caterer, could decorate as much or as little as we liked - it's so beautifully landscaped, it prett...
Reviewed On 5/30/2018 by Laine R
As a planner, we want to find a venue that has it all, and Gardens of Castle Rock truly does. Not only does it offer the option of 4 different ceremony locations, but they have a brand new bridal suite which is pure perfection for a wedding par...
Reviewed On 11/16/2017 by shanna v
The Gardens of Castle Rock is a beautiful venue with so many different stages for guests to enjoy. I personally LOVED that they are open to catering as long as the caterer is licensed. Coming from a traditional Asian family being able to have...
Reviewed On 11/06/2017 by Sierra D
The Gardens of Castle Rock was absolutely beautiful and exceeded our expectations. Glenn & Michelle did a great job of making our day special and working with us every step of the way. Our guests had endless compliments about the venue and the ...
Reviewed On 10/29/2017 by Rhonda L
My son and new daughter-in-law were married at The Gardens of Castle Rock on October 21st. Although the forecast for the day was rain, Kris and Glenn worked with us to ensure we would be prepared for either rain (inside the tent) or sunshine (...
Reviewed On 10/20/2017 by Caitie B
The Gardens of Castle Rock is everything it advertises! Beautiful venue, flexible choices, laid back and accommodating staff! We were married on a rainy day, and the staff were truly accommodating and worked with us last minute to make changes ...
Reviewed On 10/19/2017 by Ashley R
We had an amazing experience at The Gardens. Although it rained the majority of our wedding day, Glen and Michelle were there to help make everything perfect. They were always around to make changes and answer any of our questions. I highly rec...
Reviewed On 10/13/2017 by Julia K
You literally couldn't ask for a better venue and better people running it. Glenn puts his heart into this place and it shows.
We got married last Saturday and everything was so perfect; our guests couldn't stop raving about the venue. The ve...
Reviewed On 10/08/2017 by Erika C
Glenn and his team and GCR really made our vision of our day come together. Glenn and his staff not only will help with setting up your tables and chairs, but will help with other small details. They even had some suggestions to help with dec...
Reviewed On 9/10/2017 by Laurie K
We had an AMAZING experience with The Gardens of Castle Rock for our wedding. In addition to having 4 ceremony spaces to choose from, they also have a wonderful, large tent to hold your reception. The grounds were beautiful and Glenn and his te...
