Any. event you plan with us is backed by the enduring tradition of gracious hospitality at The Gardens. Unique group venue choices range from elegant five course dinners for up to 150, to buffet style menus for up to 200, to indoor receptions for 400, to tented BBQs and gourmet picnics.

Our Wedding Season runs from January 15th to March 31st every year. With the potential disruption to other visitors we must say no to all wedding ceremonies, receptions, appearance in wedding attire and wedding photography outside our Wedding Season.

We take great pride in presenting exceptional and innovative menus, using the very best ingredients from local Vancouver Island suppliers, whenever possible. Our professional staff will strive to meet all your expectations and make your event one you and your group will long remember.

The availability of venues is seasonal.

Feel free to contact us if we can be of more assistance. Our food policies guides are on-line:

• Group Services Menus/policies and pricing for 2012 through 2014 click here

_{* please note: some restrictions may apply to group bookings on Special Event days}

 

The Dining Room Restaurant

               

 

Housed in the original Butchart residence, the Dining Room Restaurant showcases events elegantly. It offers quiet, private and comfortable dining facilities with three separate rooms boasting spectacular views of the Private Garden, or the Italian Garden and Tod Inlet. Also, the wrap-around veranda overlooking the residence lawn can be used for a reception of up to 30 people. The maximum seating capacity is 124.

Room Capacities: The White Room seats 32, The Tango Room seats 28, The Breakfast Room seats 24 and The Conservatory (when available) seats 40.

Dining Room Floor Plan

Menus for February 1, 2012 through January 31, 2014:

• High Tea
• Served Blossom Lunch
• Served Lunch
• Served Dinner
• Afternoon Tea
• Beverage Services

The Blue Poppy Restaurant

Set in a flower-filled conservatory styled setting, the Blue Poppy Restaurant offers fully served or buffet style menus with a West Coast flair. It is suitable for a sit down meal dinner for 200, or a standup reception for 400 people.

General view
One of several possible layouts

Blue Poppy Restaurant Floor Plan

Blue Poppy Menus for February 1, 2012 through January 31, 2014:

• Buffet Breakfast
• Buffet Lunch
• Small Group Platter Style Meals
• Buffet Dinner
• 2012 Group Christmas Buffet
• Beverage Services

The Residence Lawn

Adjoining the Dining Room Restaurant, the Residence Lawn offers manicured lawn space for relaxed and informal picnics between June 1st and September 30th. Enjoy the carefree atmosphere with checkered cloths, and gourmet picnics presented in wicker baskets.

Menus for February 1, 2012 through January 31, 2014:

• Gourmet Picnics are available - new menu coming soon
• Beverage Services available at this location

The Fireworks Lawn

Located in a picturesque area with a view of the fireworks area, the Fireworks Lawn is suitable for groups of 100 to 200 people. It is available May 15th through September 15th (except Fireworks Saturdays). Your guests will dine alfresco under canopy tents, complete with checkered table cloths, candles, linen napkins and silverware.

General view of lawn & tent
Close-up view
General view inside tent
Close-up view

Menus for February 1, 2012 through January 31, 2014:

• Garden Barbecue
• Beverage Services available with a special liquor licence

The Italian Garden

The Italian Garden is available only after regular hours in the shoulder seasons for receptions of up to 100 people.

Menus for February 1, 2012 through January 31, 2014:

• Reception
• Beverage Services
• Floor plan

The Coffee Shop

The Coffee Shop offers a selection of sandwiches, soups, coffees and baked goods for your group to enjoy. Boxed lunches are also available. Perfect for those groups who don't have the time for a full meal.

Menus for February 1, 2012 through January 31, 2014:

• To Go" Menu
• Garden Picnics

The Carousel Room

Make any birthday age special with a Birthday Party in the Carousel Room.  Special packages are available,  for details click here or contact Group Services at 250-652-4422 (ext 320) for more information.  

The Carousel Room is also available for meetings and special events.

• Meeting Room Options