Quiet Garden on Lake Nevin

Weddings can be held 7 days a week, for a 2-hour period anytime between 7:00am until 2 hours prior to sunset. Wedding sites are public areas, and other visitors to Bernheim may be nearby during the wedding. 

Reservations and Fees: There is a $50.00 non-refundable deposit. This fee is due when the office has scheduled a tentative date. A policy will then be mailed out and the remainder of the fee and the signed policy needs to be mailed in or dropped off to Bernheim's office no later than three weeks before the wedding date. Upon receipt of FULL PAYMENT and signed agreement, the wedding will be placed on the calendar and confirmation will be sent. 

Optional: If not in use, the Garden Pavilion is available for dress and preparation only, unless otherwise scheduled by the office. Indoor rest rooms are available there, but they are not handicap accessible. Bernheim will charge an additional $50.00 to the party if there is any clean up involved inside or outside of the Garden Pavilion other than emptying trash cans. Rental time must coincide with the wedding location rental time. 

Refund Policy: Tentative reservations are confirmed upon receipt of the non-refundable $50.00 deposit. Make checks payable to Bernheim. Confirmed reservations are made when the balance is paid in full. If plans change, please notify the office as soon as possible as refunds will ONLY be made up to 1 week prior to the reserved date if a cancellation is made. A full refund (less the non-refundable $50 deposit) will be made in case of inclement weather, and ONLY if you did not use the wedding facility at any time that day due to inclement weather. Please have an alternate facility available, perhaps the site chosen for the reception. Bernheim does not have an appropriate shelter or building available.

Bernheim MUST HAVE the wedding policy signed and returned with full payment before a wedding can take place.

Please feel free to call Regina Glass (502) 955-8512 x 224, or you can e-mail her at gina@bernheim.org with any questions, and to make your reservations.

Weddings

Bernheim provides a beautiful setting for weddings.  The most popular sites are the Big Prairie Overlook and the Quiet Garden. The Big Prairie Overlook is the site of the sculpture "Let There Be Light," by the noted artist George Grey Barnard; it provides an amazing view of the Big Prairie and surrounding knobs.  The Quiet Garden is located on the edge of Lake Nevin and provides a breathtaking view of the lake and surrounding areas.  

The Magruder and Pines picnic areas are also available for wedding rentals, and provide a peaceful wooded setting for weddings and other special events.

Big Prairie Overlook

Reservation Policy for Weddings:

• Group sizes at all locations are limited to a maximum
   number of people.
• Decorations: All decorations must be approved in advance.
   Contact; Gina (955-8512 x 224) with a description
   of your intent.
• Catering: All visitors must use Bernheim's on-site caterer,
  please ask for contact information when making
   your reservations.
• Chairs: Groups are welcome to bring a maximum of 20 chairs,
   which must be placed on the pavers or bricks,
   not in the grass.
• Unloading/loading: While loading and unloading chairs,
   decorations, cakes, etc.
• Vehicles are NOT allowed on the pavers/bricks near the
   Garden Pavilion, but vehicles may drive down the
   black-top path. At the Big Prairie Overlook, vehicles are
   NOT allowed on the hill and/or pathways near the "Let
   There be Light" sculpture.
• All loading and unloading there should be done from the
   parking area.
• Music: The volume should be kept just loud enough for the
   wedding party to hear, as there are other visitors in the area.
   If there is any doubt, the ranger on duty will decide.
• Alcoholic beverages: Alcohol is NOT allowed
   on Bernheim property.