The Water Conservation Garden
Wedding venue in El Cajon, California
About The Water Conservation Garden
The Water Conservation Garden is a nearly six-acre garden on the Cuyamaca College campus, with themed displays including native-plant and vegetable gardens. It rents spaces for weddings and other celebrations, with outdoor ceremony and gathering settings and an indoor event option. Spaces include the White Gazebo, Amphitheater, Plaza, Lodgepole area, and Samuel M. Cicatti Education Center; capacities vary by space from 50 to 350, while the Complete Garden Rental is listed for up to 250. The garden also identifies photography locations throughout the grounds.
The facts
- Guests
- 50–350 guests
- Price
- $350–$6,000
- Pricing note
- Listed rental amounts range from $350 for a 3-hour daytime Lodge Pole children's-party rental to $6,000 for the nighttime Complete Garden Rental. Rates vary by space, rental duration, and time of day; save-the-date and damage deposits are additional fees, with amounts not stated.
- 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)
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach The Water Conservation Garden
- Website: thegarden.org
- Phone: (619) 660-0614
- Address: 12122 Cuyamaca College Drive West
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