Ijams Nature Center

Updated 10/06/21: Nature Awaits… A truly unique community resource, Ijams Nature Center offers wonderful opportunities for nature, study, and recreation—five minutes from the heart of the city! Ijams offers a beautiful venue for your next meeting or corporate retreat, or make Ijams a part of your special day by having your wedding at the historic Ijams Home Site.

Space type: Indoor and outdoor meeting spaces, performance space, wedding venue.

The Space is perfect for:

• Exhibition
• Film Location
• Meet Up
• Performance
• Photo Location
• Workshop/class
• Writing Room

Onsite amenities:

• Air Conditioning
• A/V equipment for indoor and outdoor film screenings
• Chairs
• Coffee Maker
• Full Kitchen
• Handicap Accessible
• Heating
• Kitchenette
• Load-in Ramp
• Parking on Premise
• Power Outlets
• Refrigerator
• Sink
• Tables
• Security / Alarm System
• Windows/natural light
• Wireless Internet
• Bathroom
• Van, Trailer, or Bus Parking

Minimum hourly rate: $35/hour or $30/hour (non-profit) on weekdays. Ijams members receive a 10% discount.
Deposit amount: 50% Deposit required

Require a rental agreement? YES

Accepted payment types: Cash, Check, Credit card

Space personnel: Visitor Center is staffed during regular hours. After-hours rental fees include event support staff. Alcohol service fees include a bartender ($100 for up to 100 guests, $250 for 101+).

# of parking spaces (approximate): 95, including 7 for special needs, in the main parking lot; up to 500 people comfortably using the overflow lots and quarry parking

Is parking free? YES

Is food allowed? YES

Is alcohol allowed (with the understanding that restrictions may apply)? YES

Is a stage available? NO

What kind of flooring? Variable

Allow Renters to stay set-up during multi-day reservations? YES

Renters may inquire about booking space via this website form: https://www.ijams.org/meetings-retreats-parties

Hours: 10am-6pm every day (from March-Daylight savings in November); 10am-5pm from November through February.