Dyck Arboretum of the Plains
Wedding venue in Hesston, Kansas
About Dyck Arboretum of the Plains
Dyck Arboretum of the Plains offers outdoor ceremony locations among prairie gardens, with indoor ceremony and reception options in its two rental buildings. The grounds include the willow tree, amphitheater and buffalo grass lawn; the changing prairie landscape and pond provide a natural setting. The Visitor and Education Center and Prairie Pavilion are connected by a patio and overlook the pond and meadows. The Visitor Center meeting room accommodates approximately 125 guests seated in chairs or 60–70 at tables. The larger Pavilion accommodates approximately 250 seated in chairs or 150 at tables. Wedding packages include different combinations of building and grounds access, with full-day and half-day options. Facilities include restrooms, kitchen access in the Visitor Center, and room-specific tables, chairs and sound systems. Alcohol and tobacco are prohibited, and renters are responsible for cleanup.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 250 guests
- Price
- $500–$2,250
- Pricing note
- Wedding rental packages range from $500 to $2,250. Full-day package rates vary by weekday and Saturday timing; peak season is April through October, with a 20% discount for weddings from November through March. Half-day packages are five hours and include grounds access plus either the Visitor Center or Pavilion for restrooms and weather backup. A refundable $250 damage deposit is required to reserve a date; it is not a rental fee.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Kind of place
- Garden
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach Dyck Arboretum of the Plains
- Website: dyckarboretum.org
- Phone: (620) 327-8127
- Address: 177 W Hickory St
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