Meetings & Small Gatherings

Event Space Rentals

Gather at the Arboretum

Viles Arboretum is the perfect location for your next meeting, conference, family reunion, party, or other special event. Located in downtown Augusta, Maine, the Arboretum is close to I-95, capital buildings, restaurants, shopping, lodging, and everything else Augusta has to offer.

A beautiful and convenient venue, the Arboretum offers a change of pace from the typical banquet hall or room rental. Whether you are looking to rent an event or party space, meeting or conference room, the Arboretum has a rental space to fit your needs. 

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Education Center

This beautiful timber framed barn that overlooks the gardens of the Arboretum offers a relaxing setting and will have your guests and attendees connecting with nature. 

Maximum capacity: 50 people

Rental rate starts at $70/hour and is determined by the day of week, number of hours reserved and membership level.

This rental space is available seasonally, May thru October. The space is not climate controlled, there is no heat or air conditioning.

Amenities include:

  • 6 Round tables and chairs

  • 3 rectangle folding tables

  • Private, accessible, bathroom

  • Wireless, high-speed internet

  • Presentation TV & conferencing technology

  • Option to set up an event tent

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Viles Room

The Viles Room is a diverse space, ideal for hosting parties and celebrations, meetings, or corporate gathering. Easily access the gardens of the Arboretum.

Maximum Capacity: 80 people

Rental rate starts at $60/hour and is determined by the day of week, number of hours reserved and membership level.

This rental space is available year round, every day of the week.

Amenities include:

  • 8 Rectangle tables and chairs

  • Private, accessible, bathrooms

  • Wireless, high-speed internet

  • Presentation TV & conferencing technology

  • Full commercial kitchen

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Austin Wilkins Room

This brightly lit conference and meeting space features live plants and trees as well as a large collection of unique wood pieces. A great venue for your next business meeting or gathering.

Maximum Capacity: 30 people

Rental rate starts at $35/hour and is determined by the day of week, number of hours reserved and membership level.

This meeting room is available year round, every day of the week.

Amenities include:

  • Conference table and chairs

  • Additional folding table

  • Public, accessible bathroom

  • Wireless, high-speed internet

  • Presentation TV & conferencing technology

  • Whiteboard

Outdoor Rental Spaces

Break free from the traditional room rental and host your party, celebration, or company event in our beautiful Community Forestry Collection or our Visitor Center Courtyard. We can accomodate gatherings upto 150 people.

Contact Us to Plan Your Garden Gathering




 

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Make A Reservation Today!

Check availability and make a reservation below! Click the info symbol next to each space for more photos and description.

Members recieve a discount on facility rentals! If you are a member and this is your first reservation, please reach out to us so we can set you up to receive your discounted price!

To see cost and make a reservation, find your desired date, select your desired start time, click book, and enter your email. On the new booking screen you can adjust the reservation times. At the bottom it will show you the total cost for your reservation. You can click here to open the reservation page outside of our website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Viles Arboretum does not provide event planning or coordination services. It is the sole responsibility of the renter to organize and plan all aspects of their event, this includes setup and cleanup.
Set-up, program time, and clean-up shall take place within your scheduled rental time. If you need extra time before or after your event, please include this in your booking request.
Spaces must be returned to the condition in which they were found: chairs stacked, tables wiped, floors swept, trash removed to the dumpster located in the parking lot. Any decorations, supplies, equipment, signs, handouts, or other amenities brought by your organization must be removed at the conclusion of the program. There will be a fee of $150 if the rental is left unclean.