Green Villa Garden

Green Villa Garden is the seasonal outdoor half of Green Villa, a family-owned, community-rooted wedding venue in Independence, Oregon that has hosted events for 25 years. The property was revitalized in 2001 when owners Joost and Charlotte VanderHave began hosting weddings on the land, and the venue has grown from there into two distinct settings: the historic Barn and the open-air Garden. The Garden is open for events from mid-June through mid-September and accommodates up to 300 guests. The grounds are lined with hydrangeas and rose bushes, centered on a white gazebo with a chandelier and a rose-covered arbor. A white tent structure with chandeliers covers the buffet area, and a separate 1,800-square-foot covered reception area, strung with perimeter lights and three chandeliers, anchors the dance floor and DJ space. The rental includes a garden cottage for the bride with two restrooms, a full kitchen, and air conditioning, along with a separate groom's changing room, outdoor restrooms, and a granite bar area. Tables, chairs, and buffet linens for up to 200 guests are included in the rental, along with tan patio umbrellas for shade.