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The Hunnewell Building, an historic carriage house at Elm Bank Horticulture Center in Wellesley, is available for four season rental. In 2001, the building underwent a state-of-the-art renovation and is fully heated and air-conditioned. A MHS Membership is a requirement for function rentals.

All rental fees include:
  • Exclusive use of the historic Hunnewell Building (2,960 sq feet event space)
  • Connected three-season tent Mid-April-1st week November (33x66 feet)
  • Catering Space
  • Coat Room
  • Podium & 10’ screen
  • Restrooms, including one wheelchair accessible
  • Hook-up for audio-visual equipment, music or theatrical lighting
  • Use of:
    • 225 green/gold cushioned chairs
    • 36 round tables (60 inches diameter seating 8-10 guests)
    • 25 rectangular tables (6 foot long)
    • 3 rectangular serving tables (8 foot long)

The Hunnewell Building Rental also includes use of the grounds, including the restored Italianate Garden, ideal for wedding photos, cocktail receptions and ceremonies

 
Room Configurations
 
 
 
 
Great Hall with round tables only
18 tables
160-170 seats
 
Great Hall with tables and dance floor
16 tables
144-180 seats
 
Seasonal Tent
15 tables
128 seats
 
 
 
 
 
Great Hall lecture style
   
 
With slide projector and podium
 
208 seats
 
Without slide projector
 
225 seats
 
 
 
 
Maximum Capacity
 
 
 
 
Sit down dinner, inside only
160 persons
 
 
Sit down dinner, including tent
275 persons
 
 
Stand-up reception, inside only
250 persons
 
 
Stand-up reception, including tent
400 persons
 
 

About the Massachusetts Horticultural Society

Massachusetts Horticultural Society LogoFounded in 1829, the Massachusetts Horticultural Society (MHS) is a member and donor-supported organization dedicated to encouraging and improving the science and practice of horticulture and developing the public's enjoyment, appreciation, and understanding of plants and the environment.
The Massachusetts Horticultural Society produces the New England Spring Flower Show annually, with proceeds benefiting MHS projects and programs, including research initiatives, horticultural education for children and adults, development and maintenance of the MHS Horticulture Center at Elm Bank and MHS Gardens on the Greenway.