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The Arboretum at Gustavus Adolphus College

Wedding venue in Saint Peter, Minnesota

About The Arboretum at Gustavus Adolphus College

The Arboretum at Gustavus Adolphus College offers indoor and outdoor wedding settings on the edge of campus in St. Peter. Wedding rentals include the Melva Lind Interpretive Center and Arboretum grounds. Outdoor backdrops include lawns, formal gardens, ponds, prairies, woodlands, a vintage cabin, labyrinth, and orchard. The Center provides a gathering and preparation space, with air conditioning, exposed beams, wood-paneled walls, patio doors, a wood-burning fireplace, two single-use restrooms, and a kitchenette. It comfortably seats up to 60 for intimate receptions and dinners; the listed room arrangements accommodate 36 seats typically or up to 72. Gustavus Dining Service may cater events, and alcohol must be provided by Dining Services. Visitor parking is available in lots M and N near the entrance, and the Center has no steps.

The facts

Guests
Up to 72 guests
Pricing note
Wedding rentals require a separate refundable $300 deposit. Part-day ceremony rental (8 a.m.–2 p.m. or 3–9 p.m.) is $800; full-day ceremony or reception (8 a.m.–10 p.m.) is $1,200; full-day ceremony and reception (8 a.m.–10 p.m.) is $1,500. An outdoor tent grounds fee may apply; the page gives both $100 and $150, so the amount is unclear.
Setting
Indoor & outdoor
Kind of place
Park · Garden
Last updated
October 2026

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