Conservatory

Dickinson Family Education Conservatory

A community hub for gathering, learning and celebrating!

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Come explore the Dickinson Family Education Conservatory, a  state-of-the-art, 8,000 sq. ft. glass-enclosed facility that opened in 2019. The conservatory provides a unique public educational space and also allows the Garden to expand its plant collection to include rare and unusual tropical plants from around the world.

Plants Outside the Conservatory

As you walk around the outside of the Conservatory, you will notice rare and endangered palms, cycads, Ficus, Plumeria and bromeliads.

Plants Inside the Conservatory

As you walk into the Conservatory, look up. Above you will see six floating ‘plant islands’ hanging from the ceiling. These one-of-a-kind living ‘plant chandeliers’ – fabricated out of wood and stainless steel – were made specifically for SDBG. Epiphytic plants that naturally grow in the canopy of trees are planted in these beautiful hanging gardens, which on occasion will be lowered to the Conservatory floor for an up-close viewing experience.

Rentals

Multi-Purpose Main Hall

• Situated in the midst of tropical plants in an elegant glass and metal building
• One-of-a-kind “plant chandeliers” overhead with stunning rare and unusual plants set in unique wood and stainless steel bases
  • Can be raised to allow for more meeting space in the Main Hall
  • Can be lowered for eye-level viewing in the Main Hall
• Breakout spaces adjacent to Main Hall available for more intimate or private meetings
• AV equipment, internet access, seating and staging available

Demonstration and Catering Kitchen

• Accommodating caterers for meetings and events
• Excellent for cooking classes and farm-to-table events
• Refrigerator, cupboards and electrical outlets available for use

Outdoor Amphitheater

• Tiered seating for up to 265 guests
• Excellent for cocktail receptions, entertainment and other outdoor events
• Outdoor festoon lighting, staging, heat lamps and additional seating available

Conservatory Gallery