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JC Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University

  • Address: 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Area: West Raleigh
  • Phone: 919.515.3132

About

Work, celebrate, and mark life's important moments and passages surrounded by nature when you rent at the JC Raulston Arboretum. A venue with a view! The Arboretum is a memorable gathering spot for groups of all sizes with both indoor and outdoor settings. Whether you are hosting a wedding, conference, meeting, party, or other occasion, the Arboretum is sure to be a hit with your guests.

Learn more about our venues at jcra.ncsu.edu or schedule a site visit by contacting the rentals coordinator at jcrarentals@ncsu.edu or 919-513-7457. 

  • About

    Work, celebrate, and mark life's important moments and passages surrounded by nature when you rent at the JC Raulston Arboretum. A venue with a view! The Arboretum is a memorable gathering spot for groups of all sizes with both indoor and outdoor settings. Whether you are hosting a wedding, conference, meeting, party, or other occasion, the Arboretum is sure to be a hit with your guests.
    Learn more about our venues at jcra.ncsu.edu or schedule a site visit by contacting the rentals coordinator at jcrarentals@ncsu.edu or 919-513-7457. 

  • Amenities
    General Amenities
    • Accepts Company Checks:
    • Accepts Company Debit Cards:
    • Accepts Major Credit Cards:
    • Accessible to People with Disabilities:
    • Children Welcome:
    • Free Parking:
    • Pets Friendly:
      • No Pets
    Hotel Rates & Parking
    • Type of Parking:
      • Surface Lot
  • Meeting Facility
    Facility Info
    Meeting Rooms
    • Number of Rooms 3
    • Largest Room 1,960
    • Ceiling 30
    • Theatre Capacity 200
    • Banquet Capacity 120
    • Classroom Capacity 64
    • Reception Capacity 175
    • Description Indoor venues at the JC Raulston Arboretum bring the outdoors in for your next meeting, conference, reception, or special dinner. The JCRA offers a variety of indoor options in the Ruby C. McSwain Education Center. Party with a stunning view of our acclaimed four-season garden. Floor to ceiling windows open onto a garden terrace, making our indoor venue as delightful and memorable as our gardens. Indoor venues are available to rent seven days a week from 7:00 am to midnight (later upon request). Please reach out via email jcrarentals@ncsu.edu or call the JCRA's rental team at (919) 513-7457 if you have any questions or if you would like to set up a site visit to view the various event rental options. Looking for a specific date? Check our venue availability calendar on our website at jcra.ncsu.edu.
    • Space Notes Gardens at the JC Raulston Arboretum offer stunning settings with world-famous plant collections as a backdrop for your special event. Each outdoor event location offers its own unique ambiance and features. Outdoor garden venues are available to rent seven days a week, including holidays, from sunrise to sunset.
    • Outdoor
    • Indoor
    • Any Outside Catering Allowed
    • Band Allowed
    • Chairs Provided
    • AV Equipment
    • Kitchen Facilities
    • Tables Provided
    • Wireless in Meeting Space
    • Number of Concurrent Meeting Rooms 3
    • Meeting Space sq ft 10K – 50K
    • Meeting / Exhibit Space Sq. Ft. 31120
    10 Uncovered Garden Spaces
    Ruby McSwain Education Center (Room 105)
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 644
    • Width: 23
    • Length: 28
    • Height: 30
    • Banquet Capacity: 40
    • Classroom Capacity: 20
    • Theater Capacity: 48
    • Reception Capacity: 40
    Ruby McSwain Education Center (Room 107)
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 560
    • Width: 20
    • Length: 28
    • Height: 30
    • Banquet Capacity: 32
    • Classroom Capacity: 20
    • Theater Capacity: 46
    • Reception Capacity: 30
    Ruby McSwain Education Center (Room 109)
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 728
    • Width: 28
    • Length: 26
    • Height: 30
    • Banquet Capacity: 40
    • Classroom Capacity: 32
    • Theater Capacity: 60
    • Reception Capacity: 45
    York Auditorium (Rooms 105,107 and 109)
    • Total Sq. Ft.: 1,960
    • Width: 28
    • Length: 70
    • Height: 30
    • Banquet Capacity: 120
    • Classroom Capacity: 64
    • Theater Capacity: 200
    • Reception Capacity: 175
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434 Fayetteville St., Ste. 2600

Visitor Info Center: 500 Fayetteville St.,

  • Visitor Info Center: 500 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • 1.800.849.8499