Nearly 24 years ago, The Gathering Place opened at Gardner Village. The Village didn’t have designated spot to host events, which was something Village co-owner, Joe Long, wanted so he got to work on this special spot. Today, Gardner Village is home to six unique event areas that you can reserve ...

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If a Village of event venue options is what you seek, look no further. With numerous spaces to choose from, including indoor and outdoor, as well as small and large, you’ve found just the place for your ideal space. From corporate events and school functions to wedding receptions and ceremonies, ...

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Shake things up this holiday season with a unique holiday party your guests will remember. Celebrations and parties at Gardner Village stand out from the typical ballroom/hotel/meeting space crowd for many reasons. Let's look at six! 1. A One-of-a-Kind Backdrop Go from a generic dining hall to a setting, rich with history ...

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The brooms are parked.    The spellbooks are unpacked. The critters are crawling. The dirty laundry is fully aired. All of this can only mean one thing… WitchFest at Gardner Village is in full swing!    A Witchy Who’s Who Some of these wacky witches have called Gardner Village their Halloween home for years. Others are just stopping ...

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Welcome to Wedding Planning Part 2! Last week, we checked many items off our list — the dress, the bridal party attire, those adorable flower girl dresses, the mother of the bride, the cake, the stationery, and, of course, the flowers. Today, we’ll dive into the remaining items on our ...

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Make Mother’s Day an around-the-clock affair with a full day of special surprises. From Brunch to bedtime snacks, Gardner Village has you covered and will help you give Mom a day she won’t forget.  WAKEUP SURPRISE Start Mother’s Day off on a high note with a bedside surprise. A flower arrangement from ...

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The recent Notre Dame tragedy in Paris serves as a painful reminder of just how small our world really is. You watch such sadness unfold right along with the rest of the globe, sharing in the stunned shock and heartbreak of it all. But for as awful as it is, ...

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It’s a regular spring scene around here. From brand new baby animals at The Farm (sooo cute!) to fresh spring decor in nearly every store, a trip to Gardner Village is a surefire way to cure even the worst case of spring fever.  With spring comes Easter prep. Whether you’re planning ...

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Easter’s a hoppenin' thing at Gardner Village. From fancy children’s frocks, darling decor, and tasty treats to photo ops, Easter brunch, and more, your hunt for a one-stop Easter spot is over.  Holiday Prep From decorating your house to dressing your egg hunters, you’ll find fresh ideas in bloom at The Village.  Easter ...

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The spring/summer wedding season is around the corner. Time to start planning. Not many know this, but I always wanted to be a professional wedding planner. Today, I get to live out that dream and show you all Gardner Village has to offer as your ultimate wedding resource. From the ...

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“Can you imagine putting your babies down to bed and they’re starving and crying?”  I could hear the pain in Angie’s voice as she asked this question. And it struck a nerve in me as well. No, I can’t imagine! I doubt anyone reading this can fully understand, which I’m sure ...

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