Top Meridian Venues

• Spaces for 100-150 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Historic Spaces
• 2 Total Spaces

The Bishops' House is a Queen Anne Victorian landmark in Boise, Idaho, built in 1889 as the official residence for the Episcopal Diocese of Idaho's successive bishops. Saved from demolition by community advocates, the structure was relocated and restored to its current form by The Friends of The Bishops' House, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to historic preservation. The house offers both interior and exterior event spaces suited to weddings, receptions, meetings, seminars, conferences, retreats, fundraisers, and private celebrations. The main floor — encompassing a foyer, front parlor, dining room, music room, and service kitchen — accommodates up to 100 guests, while the landscaped grounds with a gazebo, rose garden arch, and shade garden with rock wall host up to 125. The second floor includes a turret Bride's Room with floral wallpaper, lace curtains, and a chandelier, alongside a Groom's Room appointed with period furniture and artwork. Wedding rentals run 12 hours and include banquet tables and folding chairs.

• Spaces for 26-125 Guests
• 2 Wineries
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Meeting Space

Sawtooth Winery has been crafting wines in Idaho's Snake River Valley since 1987, operating across 470 acres at Sawtooth Estate and Skyline Vineyard. The region — Idaho's first American Viticultural Area — sits at roughly 3,000 feet elevation, where long summer days and ancient volcanic soils produce the grapes behind Sawtooth's award-winning Riesling, Syrah, and Tempranillo. The winery's work has earned recognition in Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Food & Wine, and other national publications. For private events, Sawtooth accommodates celebrations ranging from intimate gatherings to groups of 125. The Canoe Room seats up to 26 guests for private dining or meetings during business hours, with access to a private patio. Full buyouts of the facility — encompassing the main tasting room, Canoe Room, and outdoor patio — are available after hours for up to 125 guests. Catering and rentals are coordinated through the winery's preferred vendor network.

• Spaces for 200-400 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Garden

Fourth Street Gardens is a fully outdoor wedding and event venue located in Emmett, Idaho, just outside Boise. Set on a property established in 2000, the gardens feature a Victorian-era estate originally built in the 1910s, now surrounded by multiple landscaped areas that provide an abundance of natural shade — a quality the venue's owners consider a genuine asset for both guests and photographers. The venue accommodates up to 200 guests and offers a 10-hour facility rental that includes tables and chairs for ceremony and reception, bistro lighting throughout both spaces, two wedding suites, onsite restrooms, guest parking, a venue representative present on the day, and full setup and teardown services. Couples can bring their preferred vendors, provided catering and bartending vendors are licensed and insured. An optional wedding coordination add-on, starting at $2,000, is available for those who want planning support from booking through event day. Beyond weddings, Fourth Street Gardens hosts other private events and provides custom quotes on request. The venue operates seasonally from May 1 through October 31 each year.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Vineyard
• 1 space at this venue

Fox Canyon Vineyards is a family-owned outdoor wedding and event venue set on the rim of the Snake River canyon in Marsing, Idaho, within the state's Snake River Wine Region. The property spans over 10 acres of manicured grounds, featuring century-old cottonwood trees, a working vineyard, a waterfall, a rock garden, and panoramic views from 200 feet above the Snake River and surrounding valley. The venue accommodates events ranging from 50 to 300 guests across its outdoor ceremony and reception spaces. Couples have the flexibility to select from a curated list of licensed caterers and to bring in their own vendors for a personalized event. Included with rental are setup and teardown staff, standard tables and chairs, an XL dance floor, onsite restrooms, a prep kitchen, golf cart service for guests, and on-site parking with attendants.

Blazek Event Center is a simple, elegant space that lends itself well to events of up to 35 people. The open, airy space is perfect for community gatherings, business meetings, workshops, or family celebrations. The affordable rental fees include tables, chairs, and table linens. A small, additional flat fee includes access to a kitchenette, dishes, serving ware, and more. Flexible accommodations – bring in your own food or work with the caterer of your choice. The Blazek team is on hand to help you make your event memorable and stress free!

• Spaces for 70 Guests

• Spaces for 1 Guests

• Spaces for 70-300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space
• 2 Total Spaces

Eagle Hills Golf Course has served as one of the Treasure Valley's leading event venues since its founding in 1967. Situated in Eagle, Idaho, the course sits against the backdrop of the Boise mountains, and the facilities draw on more than 40 years of professional catering and event experience to support weddings, charity galas, corporate gatherings, celebrations of life, and class reunions. The venue offers both indoor and outdoor settings suited to a range of guest counts. The Cedars Banquet Room brings a distinctly elegant atmosphere indoors, with vaulted ceilings, crystal chandeliers, white wainscoting, and a wood-burning fireplace. Outside, the Rose Garden Pavilion accommodates up to 200 guests beneath a covered structure alongside an adjacent open lawn that works for ceremonies, additional seating, or lawn games. Eagle Hills provides in-house catering and full bar service for all events, along with a dedicated event coordinator to guide planning from initial booking through the day itself.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Winstead Park is an 11-acre public park on the Boise Bench, managed by the City of Boise Parks and Recreation Department. The park features open play areas, a playground, tennis courts, sports fields, and a covered picnic shelter that can be reserved for private events. The reservable shelter makes Winstead Park a popular choice for outdoor gatherings, weddings, and celebrations in the Boise area. Reservations are accepted from April 15 through October 15; outside that window, the space operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Restrooms are available year-round.

• Spaces for 50 Guests

Cassia Park is a 14-acre recreational site situated in the Boise Bench neighborhood, managed by the City of Boise Parks and Recreation Department. The park centers on a reservable picnic shelter and offers a range of outdoor amenities including a walking path, softball field, four tennis courts, horseshoe pits, a playground, and open play areas. Two public art installations are also found throughout the grounds. Reservations for the picnic shelter are available from April 15 through October 15, making Cassia Park a well-equipped option for outdoor gatherings, community events, and casual celebrations in a neighborhood park setting.

• Spaces for 25-100 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Garden
• 1 Park

The Nampa City Rose Garden is a reservable outdoor venue nestled within Lakeview Park, Nampa's oldest and most scenic park spanning over 44 acres. The Rose Garden features a gazebo surrounded by rose bushes, accommodating up to 25 seated guests — making it a fitting setting for intimate ceremonies, vow renewals, and small private celebrations. The venue is managed by Nampa Parks and Recreation and is available in two time blocks: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 4 p.m. to dark. Reservations can be made online or in person at the Harward Recreation Center up to 180 days in advance. The park's mature trees and open green space provide a natural backdrop for events throughout the warmer months.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Historic Space
• 2 Total Spaces

Kathryn Albertson Park is a 41-acre special use park situated near downtown Boise, Idaho, designed to provide an attractive natural habitat for resident and migratory birds and wildlife. Since opening in 1989, the park has offered wide, paved footpaths, overlooks, meadows, and a boardwalk — making it a distinctive setting for outdoor ceremonies along the Boise River Greenbelt. Two reservable gazebos serve as the park's event venues. The Rookery carries a piece of local history: its red tile roof is the original covering from the very first Albertsons supermarket, which opened in Boise in 1939, while its supporting beams came from a historic airport hangar once visited by Charles Lindbergh. The Eyrie, named after a bird of prey's nest, features stone and beam construction, a rustic cedar roof, stone benches, and sandstone fountains overlooking a pond. Both structures accommodate up to 150 guests and are available for formal ceremonies.

• Spaces for 80-300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Park

Maple Grove is a covered outdoor shelter within Lakeview Park, Nampa's oldest and most scenic park spanning over 44 acres. Situated near a duck pond with mature trees and attractive landscaping throughout, the shelter offers an open-air setting suited to ceremonies, casual receptions, and community gatherings. The Maple Grove Shelter accommodates up to 80 guests and is available for reservation in half-day blocks. Additional rentable spaces within the park include the Rose Garden — frequently reserved for wedding ceremonies — and the amphitheater, which hosts outdoor concerts and performances. Picnic shelters come equipped with power and water, and the park also features horseshoe pits and a sand volleyball court in the Maple Grove area. Reservations are managed by the Nampa Parks and Recreation Department and are accepted up to 180 days in advance on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

Ann Morrison Park is a 153-acre urban park along the Boise River in Boise, Idaho. Established in 1959, the park was purchased and developed by Morrison-Knudsen Co. founder Harry W. Morrison in honor of Ann Morrison, and today it remains one of Boise's most expansive public green spaces. The park's reservable Old Timer's Shelter is available for events, picnics, and ceremonies, with reservations accepted from April 15 through October 15 each year. The surrounding grounds include sports fields, a splash pad, a playground with accessible surfacing, a pollinator garden, and direct access to the Boise River Greenbelt — offering planners a distinctive natural backdrop for outdoor gatherings. ADA-accessible parking is available on-site.

• Spaces for 40 Guests

• Spaces for 50 Guests

Borah Park is a 13-acre community park in Boise, Idaho, operated by Boise Parks and Recreation. Established in 1965 and expanded in 2010, the park offers a mix of recreational amenities suited for outdoor gatherings, picnics, and small ceremonies. The park features a large picnic shelter available by reservation for events and ceremonies, alongside open grass areas shaded by mature cottonwood trees, a playground, chess tables, and public art. Reservations are accepted April 15 through October 15. An outdoor pool, splash pad, and community garden add to the park's offerings for guests.

• Spaces for 50 Guests

Phillippi Park is an 8.5-acre community park in Boise, Idaho, operated by the City of Boise Parks and Recreation department. With open lawns, mature Cottonwood trees, walking paths, and a reservable picnic shelter, it offers a relaxed outdoor setting for casual gatherings, cookouts, and small celebrations. The park's facilities include a universally accessible playground, sand volleyball and basketball courts, horseshoe pits, a tennis court, and a dog off-leash area. Restrooms are on-site, and parking is available in a small lot off Phillippi Street as well as along the street. The picnic shelter can be reserved for private events through the City of Boise Parks and Recreation office, reachable at (208) 608-7600 or reserve@cityofboise.org.

• Spaces for 24-150 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Event Space
• 2 Total Spaces

Beside Bardenay is a standalone event venue situated next to the Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery on Boise's Basque Block, offering more than 3,500 square feet of dedicated event space with its own private entrance. The building is fully separated from the main restaurant, giving groups the feel of a private venue while remaining steps from downtown Boise's hotels and nightlife. The venue accommodates events ranging from intimate dinners to wedding receptions, with capacity for up to 75 guests for plated dinners, 110 for buffet service, and 140 for cocktail-style gatherings. An outdoor patio is available for an additional fee. Staffing, tables, and chairs are included with the rental, and in-house catering and bar services from Bardenay's kitchen and distillery round out the offering. For smaller gatherings, The Boiler Room — tucked behind the main dining area and distillery — provides 500 square feet of intimate space for up to 24 guests, available Sunday through Thursday evenings.

• Spaces for 70-200 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Rooftops
• 1 Loft

The CW Penthouse at C.W. Moore Plaza sits nine stories above downtown Boise, offering an indoor event space that opens directly onto a rooftop terrace. Together the two areas span nearly 4,000 square feet, with views of downtown Boise, Tablerock, and the foothills stretching beyond the terrace railing. The indoor room accommodates up to 70 guests for a seated dinner, while combining both spaces brings capacity to 125 seated or up to 200 for a reception-style gathering. The interior floor is suited for dancing, and the building is fully wheelchair accessible. An on-site event hostess and lobby security are included with all rentals.

• Spaces for 50 Guests

Camel's Back Park is an 11-acre public park nestled at the edge of Boise's North End neighborhood, where the city gives way to the Boise Foothills. Named for the distinctive camel-shaped hill at its center, the park offers panoramic views of downtown Boise, the Idaho State Capitol, and the surrounding mountains — a setting that draws picnics, ceremonies, and community gatherings alike. The park has served Boise since its dedication in 1965, built in large part through community donations from local organizations. Its open lawns, playground, four tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, and outdoor fitness center make it well-suited to casual celebrations and organized group activities. The reservable picnic area accommodates events from April 15 through October 15. Beyond the park itself, Camel's Back serves as a trailhead into the Hulls Gulch Reserve and the broader Ridge to Rivers trail network — a feature that makes it a natural gathering place for active groups and outdoor-oriented events. Reservations are managed through Boise Parks and Recreation, reachable by phone or online through the city's reservation portal.