Denver Botanic Gardens — York Street

Denver York Street / Cheesman Open in Maps

Mission-driven organizations — a long-standing favorite among our nonprofit clients.

Listed · researched, not yet produced at

Venue type

Gardens & Outdoor

Open air, weather plan

Capacity

50–300 guests

see notes

Outside AV

Outside AV welcome

Catering

Approved caterer list

Lodging

Ask the venue

Size

24-acre campus

Producer's read

What this room is

Vibe
Garden setting — daylight and greenery, with a weather plan.
Best for
Mission-driven organizations — a long-standing favorite among our nonprofit clients.
Why it works for AV
Outside production is welcome, so you control the gear list and the AV budget.

Before you call

Straight answers

01 Can I bring my own AV or production company to Denver Botanic Gardens — York Street?

Yes. Denver Botanic Gardens — York Street confirms outside AV and production teams are welcome. Outside vendors are routine. The sound policy limits amplification outdoors — read it before you quote live production.

02 Can I bring my own caterer to Denver Botanic Gardens — York Street?

Partly — Denver Botanic Gardens — York Street works from an approved caterer list, so you choose from their vetted vendors. Approved caterers; no bring-your-own alcohol.

03 How many guests does Denver Botanic Gardens — York Street hold?

Denver Botanic Gardens — York Street holds 50–300 guests. Handles 50–150 easily across several indoor spaces

The fine print

Details & policies

Event spaces
Mitchell Hall, the Orangery, West Terrace, Annuals Pavilion, Solarium
Size
24-acre campus
Capacity
50–300 guests Handles 50–150 easily across several indoor spaces
Outside AV / production
Outside AV welcome. Outside vendors are routine. The sound policy limits amplification outdoors — read it before you quote live production.
Catering
Approved caterer list. Approved caterers; no bring-your-own alcohol.
Lodging
Not confirmed — ask about room blocks or partner hotels.
Production notes
Review the sound policy first. It is the single thing that surprises producers here.
Published rates
Hourly rental model; 10% nonprofit / member discount
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1 of 6 confirmed

AV specs

Partial by design — we publish only what the venue or our own site knowledge supports. "Confirm on walkthrough" is the honest answer and the reason producers do site visits.

Power

Confirm on walkthrough

Load-in

Confirm on walkthrough

Rigging

Confirm on walkthrough

Ceiling

Confirm on walkthrough

Acoustics

Published sound policy limits amplification — read it before quoting live production.

Internet

Confirm on walkthrough

Ash'Kara Denver

Denver · 2005 W. 33rd Ave.

  • Capacity — ask
  • AV: Confirm
  • Catering — ask
Vibe
Dedicated event building — built for this, not converted into it.
Best for
Straightforward events in a purpose-built room.
Details & policies ↓ Hide details ↑
Why it works for AV
We haven't confirmed the AV policy here — it's the first question to ask.
Outside AV / production
❓ Confirm with venue
Catering
❓ Confirm with venue

AV specs

Power
Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in
Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging
Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling
Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics
Confirm on walkthrough
Internet
Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

Avanti F and B

Denver · 3200 Pecos St.

  • Capacity — ask
  • AV: Confirm
  • Catering — ask
Vibe
Dedicated event building — built for this, not converted into it.
Best for
Straightforward events in a purpose-built room.
Details & policies ↓ Hide details ↑
Why it works for AV
We haven't confirmed the AV policy here — it's the first question to ask.
Outside AV / production
❓ Confirm with venue
Catering
❓ Confirm with venue

AV specs

Power
Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in
Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging
Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling
Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics
Confirm on walkthrough
Internet
Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

Black American West Museum

Denver · 3091 California St.

  • Capacity — ask
  • AV: Confirm
  • Catering — ask
Vibe
Museum backdrop — the room itself is the talking point.
Best for
Receptions and donor events that want a backdrop guests remember.
Details & policies ↓ Hide details ↑
Why it works for AV
We haven't confirmed the AV policy here — it's the first question to ask.
Outside AV / production
❓ Confirm with venue
Catering
❓ Confirm with venue

AV specs

Power
Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in
Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging
Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling
Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics
Confirm on walkthrough
Internet
Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

BurnDown

Denver · 476 S. Broadway

  • Capacity — ask
  • AV: Confirm
  • Catering — ask
Vibe
Dedicated event building — built for this, not converted into it.
Best for
Straightforward events in a purpose-built room.
Details & policies ↓ Hide details ↑
Why it works for AV
We haven't confirmed the AV policy here — it's the first question to ask.
Outside AV / production
❓ Confirm with venue
Catering
❓ Confirm with venue

AV specs

Power
Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in
Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging
Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling
Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics
Confirm on walkthrough
Internet
Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

  • 50–200 guests
  • AV: Flexible
  • Approved caterers
Vibe
Historic character — the architecture does the work.
Best for
Nonprofit fundraisers looking for a story as well as a room.
  • 🌿 Gardens & grounds
Details & policies ↓ Hide details ↑
Why it works for AV
Outside teams work here in practice — get the terms in writing before you contract.
Event spaces
Event rooms and grounds
Outside AV / production
City-run — outside vendors; confirm terms.
Catering
📋 Approved caterer list
Production notes
A genuinely quirky landmark with a nonprofit-friendly mission.

AV specs

Power
Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in
Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging
Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling
Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics
Confirm on walkthrough
Internet
Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus

Denver · 2121 Children's Museum Dr.

  • Capacity — ask
  • AV: Confirm
  • Catering — ask
Vibe
Museum backdrop — the room itself is the talking point.
Best for
Receptions and donor events that want a backdrop guests remember.
Details & policies ↓ Hide details ↑
Why it works for AV
We haven't confirmed the AV policy here — it's the first question to ask.
Outside AV / production
❓ Confirm with venue
Catering
❓ Confirm with venue

AV specs

Power
Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in
Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging
Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling
Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics
Confirm on walkthrough
Internet
Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

Shortlisting Denver Botanic Gardens — York Street?

Tell us the headcount and the date. We'll sanity-check the room against your program — power, rigging, sightlines, and what the AV policy does to your budget — before you sign.