Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens: Center for Sustainable Landscapes, 1 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA

Max Standing: 350

About Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a historic Victorian glasshouse and botanical garden in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood, set on 15 acres within Schenley Park. Established in 1893, the conservatory encompasses a 14-room glasshouse and 23 distinct gardens, giving planners a single site that pairs formal indoor display rooms with open-air garden settings. Ceremonies and receptions can be held together in one location. The estate-style Outdoor Garden, a classic four-tiered garden, accommodates up to 200 seated guests under seasonal tents with a dance floor, with room for up to 250 with additional rentals. The Broderie Room, a French garden evocative of Louis XIV-era chateau landscaping, offers a more intimate setting for ceremonies, private dinners, proposals, and photo sessions. The Special Events Hall pairs floor-to-ceiling glass walls overlooking the Tropical Forest and Oakland skyline with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, and the 12,000-square-foot Tropical Forest Conservatory — featuring a meandering path, treetop lookout, waterfalls, and fish pond — suits corporate networking events and social mixers. The full conservatory, all 14 glasshouse rooms, can also be booked for retreats, receptions, and galas. On-site dining is available through Café Phipps, and the conservatory's planning guide reflects its ongoing commitment to sustainable, "green" event practices.