Seventy-five people can be accommodated at the picnic tables within the shelter, but groups as large as 150 use the shelter and surrounding area for private functions. Reservations are required. The Shelter House, picnic area and grills are available year round. Electricity and water are not provided at this site, however, drinking fountains are available spring through fall. Alcohol is prohibited on the Arboretum grounds.
Private parties are welcome.
This historic Georgian-style estate is located on 25 acres a short drive from The Holden Arboretum's main gardens. The Lantern Court estate gardens are noted for their beauty, variety, and year-round interest. Several special perennial collections are displayed here, including the Hosta, Primrose, Rock and Alpine garden collections. Lantern Court offers an elegant setting for meetings, lectures, and workshops. Guided house tours and garden tours are offered through the Arboretum class schedule and to groups reserving the facility.