Clary Gardens

Clary Gardens is a botanical garden and nonprofit event venue set on rolling hills in Coshocton, Ohio. The property traces its roots to 1907, when the Clary brothers established a greenhouse and florist operation celebrated for hothouse roses. Decades later, Elizabeth Clary sought to honor her late husband Lawrence by transforming the family land into a public garden — a vision that came to life when the gardens opened to visitors in 2001. The expansive grounds preserve two 19th-century structures — the Compton House (circa 1830) and the Garden House (circa 1850) — alongside more than thirty natural springs that flow through the hillside and sustain a landscape of roses, daffodils, magnolias, perennials, and mature trees. Wooded trails connect ceremony and reception sites to the broader botanical setting, which shifts beautifully with every season. For private events, Clary Gardens offers a covered pavilion featuring a natural-stone fireplace and built-in lighting, and a stone amphitheater carved into the hillside with terraced natural seating and a forested backdrop. Bridal and groom suites are available on-site. The venue accommodates weddings, elopements, and private receptions for guests looking for a naturally romantic setting steeped in local history.