Rent the “Garden Cottage” at Hershey Gardens!
Whether it’s a child’s birthday or a special event, celebrate it surrounded by beauty at Hershey Gardens! Bring your group to enjoy the picturesque Garden Cottage and its quaint patio, which sits on a hill overlooking the gardens.
- Recommended maximum capacity is 30 people.
- Rental fee is $400 ($350 for members). Admission is charged for each guest: $11.50 for juniors (ages 12 and under) and $14.50 for adults/seniors in the party.
- The rental fee is required when making reservation. Deposit is refundable if reservation is canceled at least 48 hours in advance.
- The rental fee includes use of the Cottage from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Tables and chairs are provided: five 5-ft round tables, and two 6-ft rectangular tables and one 4-ft table. Renter may bring table coverings.
- Event guests are welcome to visit the Butterfly Atrium and explore the Gardens during and after the event, during normal operating hours.
- Renters may bring their own food and beverages. Please note that all food items must stay inside the Garden Cottage.
- Optional Add-On: Invite a Zoology Zone animal or insect to your Garden Cottage event! Our animal handler may bring frogs, snakes, lizards or tarantulas for a 30-minute information session. Also includes optional guest handling of Madagascar hissing cockroaches. $75 fee.
The following items are not permitted:
- Balloons and glitter
- Sports equipment and toys
- Alcoholic beverages
Email or call Vera Kolstrom for more information or to check availability:
[email protected] or 717.508.5970.
