The Gardens at Heather Farm

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    Walnut Creek, CA

    The Gardens at Heather Farm is a 6.5-acre non-profit botanical garden and event venue in Walnut Creek, established in 1972, featuring the renowned Cowden Rose Garden, multiple themed garden spaces, and a full-service nursery. They offer wedding and event hosting with naturally inspiring indoor and outdoor spaces, plus extensive community programming including youth education programs, floral arranging classes, photography sessions, and seasonal events like the Teddy Bear Tea. The gardens remain free and open to the public seven days a week, while also serving as a premier venue for celebrations and private gatherings.

    Best for: Outdoor WeddingsLarge Receptions (200+)Intimate GatheringsWaterfront Events

    Ideal for: Couples seeking garden venues with natural beauty and non-profit values, community members interested in horticulture and plant education, families wanting free garden access and youth programs, event hosts looking for unique indoor-outdoor spaces

    Service area: Walnut Creek and surrounding Contra Costa County communities

    What Sets The Gardens at Heather Farm Apart

    Historic Non-Profit Mission: Operating since 1972 as a volunteer-supported non-profit, The Gardens combines event hosting with year-round community education, horticulture programs, and free public garden access seven days a week.

    On-Site Nursery & Flower School: The venue features a full-service nursery with California natives, perennials, annuals, and edibles, plus regularly scheduled floral arranging classes taught by local artists.

    6.5 Acres of Themed Gardens: Multiple distinct garden spaces including the renowned Cowden Rose Garden, children's garden, shade garden, rock garden, waterfall garden, and more provide stunning backdrops for weddings and events.

    Outdoor Ceremony SpaceIndoor ReceptionWaterfrontEvent CoordinatorCapacity 200+Intimate Capacity (<50)
    Wedding VenueBotanical GardenEvent SpaceNurseryNon-Profit
    Google Rating
    4.8 ★ (147 reviews)
    Phone
    (925) 237-1231

    Location

    Address: 1540 Marchbanks Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

    Phone: (925) 237-1231

    Website: gardenshf.org

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    Last updated April 16, 2026

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