Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center

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Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $3,000

Packages

Prices start at $865

Guest capacity

Up to 150 seated guests

About this venue

Bamboo Brook is a beautifully restored estate, meticulously brought back to its circa-1945 splendor. Designed by one of America’s pioneering female landscape architects, this enchanting venue offers a timeless and romantic setting for your wedding. From its charming natural swimming pool and babbling brook to the serene reflecting pools reminiscent of Italian landscapes, every corner exudes elegance. A grass tennis court, rolling hills, and lush gardens bursting with vibrant colors create breathtaking vistas at every turn. Celebrate your special day surrounded by nature’s beauty, with an idyllic garden backdrop that sets the stage for a truly magical wedding. Whether under a perfectly appointed tent or beneath the open sky, Bamboo Brook offers an unforgettable setting for your fairy-tale celebration.

Seated guest capacity

1-150

Venue type

Venue setting

Covered Outdoor
Outdoor

170 Longview Rd, Far Hills, NJ 07931

Our event spaces

Sunrise Vista Lawn

Available May – October.

From May–October, the Sunrise Vista Lawn offers a stunning outdoor setting for tented weddings, with views of gardens and rolling fields. This peaceful, scenic space includes exclusive access to the Music Room inside the historic Hutcheson House—ideal for prep, cocktails, or a private retreat. With its blend of natural beauty and timeless charm, Bamboo Brook provides an unforgettable backdrop for your celebration.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Square footage

10,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

- Use of the park for a one-day event - 1 hour for a ceremony with chairs in a garden - 1 hour for a cocktail reception in a garden - 5-hour reception under tent - Dedicated portable flush toilet with sink

Room cost

$3000 for 1-day event; includes vendor access 2 days before and after for setup/cleanup

The Music Room

Whether it's getting ready, or decompressing after the guests have gone, the Music Room provides a covered, indoor space steps away from the gardens.

The last part of the historic Hutcheson House to be built was the Music Room. It features the original family's 1913 Steinway grand piano, large bay windows overlooking the gardens and grounds, and bookcases lined with botanical reference volumes. A warm wood-beamed ceiling ties in with a massive stone fireplace, creating a calm, cozy retreat amidst the bustle of a wedding day.

Guest capacity

1-40 Seated

1-40 Standing

Square footage

672

Ideal for

After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

- 30 banquet chairs (indoor use only) - Several 6' folding tables (indoor use only) - A couple dozen garden chairs for outdoor use - Heating/AC - 2 indoor restrooms

Room cost

$160-210/hr, 4-hr minimum, does not include garden use

The Gardens

Exchange vows in an idyllic outdoor setting.

Set on 687 acres, this historic garden offers a magical setting for intimate ceremonies and photos. Once home to landscape architect Martha Brookes Hutcheson, the restored 1945-era gardens reflect her vision—blending formal vistas with natural terrain. Elegant garden “rooms,” lush plantings, native materials, and peaceful water features create a timeless, harmonious atmosphere for your special day.

Guest capacity

1-30 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

- Use of gardens for photography or small ceremony rental - Standing room only with no props or chairs permitted

Room cost

$150-200/hr