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  • VISITthe Preserve
    • Plan Your Visit
      • Purchase Tickets
      • Hours and Admission
      • Directions
      • Map
      • Visitor Center
      • Tips for Visitors
    • What’s in Season
      • Spring
      • Summer
      • Fall
      • Winter
    • Things to See and Do
      • Calendar
      • Follow the Trails
      • For Kids & Families
      • For Birders
  • EXPLOREthe Grounds
    • A Sense of Place
      • Virtual Tour
      • Geology
      • Historic Land Use
      • History of the Preserve
    • Special Habitat Areas
      • Meadow
      • Aquetong Meadow
      • Penn’s Woods
      • Heritage Forest
      • Limestone Habitat
      • Founders’ Pond
      • Pond
      • Pidcock Creek, Dam & Mill Race
      • Green Labyrinth
    • Historic Elements
      • Stone Arch Bridge
      • Log Cabin
      • The Captain James Moore Pavilion
    • News
      • Twinleaf Newsletter
      • In the News
      • Accreditations & Affiliations
  • GROWNative Plants
    • About Native Plants
      • What is a Native Plant?
      • What is a Plant Community?
      • Why are Native Plants and Plant Communities Important?
      • Plant Stewardship at the Preserve
    • Native Plant Nursery
      • Buying Native Plants
      • Native Plant Catalog
      • Grow Houses
      • Plant Grants
    • Garden with Natives
      • Why Native Plants Matter
      • Native Plant Benefits
      • Understanding Plant Communities in Your Garden
      • Attracting Birds, Bees and Butterflies
      • Transitioning Your Garden
      • Get Started
      • Native Plant Profiles from A to Z
      • Right Plant, Right Place
      • Maintaining Your Garden
      • Invasive Species
      • What Threats Do Invasives Pose to Our Native Plant Communities?
    • Living Museum Collection of Native Plants
      • Curation & Acquisitions
      • Partnering with the Community
      • Contributing to Our Plant Collection
  • LEARN& Discover
    • Calendar
    • Tour the Preserve
      • Guided Wildflower Walks
      • Self-Guided Walks
      • Group Tours
    • Talks, Walks, & Lectures
      • Exploring Nature
      • Thursday Night Nature
      • Winter Lecture Series
      • Knowing Native Plants
      • Growing Native Plants
      • Specialty Walks
      • Workshops & Events
        • Ecology & Conservation
        • Art, Health & Nature
        • Birding Programs
        • Penn State Extension Programs
    • Kids & Family Programs
      • Children’s Summer Reading
      • Nature Buddies
      • Nature Explorations
      • Schools & Scouts
        • School Group Tours
        • Off-Site Programs
        • Scout Tour and Badge
    • Become a Naturalist
      • What is a Naturalist?
      • Ask a Naturalist
      • Naturalist Training Overviews
      • Core Training
      • Advanced Training
      • Supplemental Learning
      • Naturalist Fulfillment
    • Conferences & Symposia
      • Land Ethics Symposium
      • Land Ethics Award
      • Native Plants in the Landscape Conference at Millersville
    • Videos
  • PEOPLEof the Preserve
    • Our Story
      • Our Mission
      • What Makes Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve Unique
    • Our Board & Advisors
      • Board of Trustees
      • Advisory Council
    • Our Staff
    • Our Volunteers
    • Voices of Our Volunteers
  • SPECIALEvents
    • Spring Wildflower Gala
      • About the Gala
      • Gala Sponsors & Sponsorship
      • Gala Auction
    • Your Event at the Preserve
      • Wedding & Event Venues
      • Policies & Fees
  • JOIN US& Support
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      • Levels of Membership
      • Join Now!
      • Library Pass Program
    • Become a Volunteer
      • Opportunities for Everyone
      • Opportunities for Teens
      • Naturalist
      • Corporate Groups/Service Groups
      • Special Projects
      • Volunteer Application
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Give a Gift
      • Annual Fund
      • Endowment Fund
      • Memorial & Tribute Gifts
      • Bequests
      • Form 990
    • Become a Sponsor
      • Land Ethics Symposium
      • Native Plants in the Landscape Conference Millersville
      • Spring Wildflower Gala
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Your Event at the Preserve

Wedding & Event Venues

The Pond

The Pond is a wonderfully rustic spot to host a unique wedding ceremony or an outdoor party for your closest friends or most important clients.

Rental includes use of the stone patio as well as the surrounding lawn. The open area will accommodate up to 200 guests.

Rental Fees: Call for Information
*Rental fee requires insurance and security deposit and includes general admission for guests.

For rental policies or to make a reservation contact the events coordinator: events@bhwp.org


The Moore Pavilion

The Moore Pavilion accommodates up to 200 people and is a scenic venue for unique, DIY wedding ceremonies, family reunions, picnics, group and corporate meetings.

Rental includes use of fourteen picnic tables, a wood-burning fireplace and restrooms. Guests are welcome to make other seating arrangements to create their own memorable event.

Moore Pavilion rental included the use of the surrounding lawn and parking area subject to the rules and regulations listed below. The adjacent meadow is accessible for your enjoyment but remains open to the public

Rental Fee: Call for Information
*Rental fee requires insurance and security deposit and includes general admission for guests.

For rental policies and more information or to make a reservation contact the events coordinator: events@bhwp.org

Photo: Anna Long
Photo: Anna Long

Gazebo in the Woods

A rustic gazebo secluded in a lovely wooded setting is available to rent for small ceremonies. This unique site can accommodate a max of 50 people.

Rental Fee: Call for Information
*Rental fee requires insurance and security deposit and includes general admission for guests.

For more information, contact the events coordinator: events@bhwp.org


Auditorium (Closed until further notice)

Enjoy beautiful views from our bird observatory through a wall of windows overlooking the forest canopy while hosting your meeting or gathering. Conference tables and chairs are provided for up to 60 people.

*Rental fee requires insurance and security deposit and includes general admission for guests.

For more information, contact educational coordinator at education@bhwp.org


The Stone Bridge

The stone bridge over Pidcock Creek is available to rent for small ceremonies. This unique site can accommodate a max of 50 people.

Rental Fee: Call for Information
*Rental fee requires insurance and security deposit and includes general admission for guests.

For more information, contact the events coordinator: events@bhwp.org


Rental Policies & Fees

Hosting an event at the Preserve is a privilege reserved for our Business Partners and members at the family level and above. Please visit our membership page to learn more about the benefits of membership and how to join, or contact Membership Coordinator at membership@bhwp.org.

Guided Tours of the Preserve may be available for an additional fee. For more information contact Education Coordinator at education@bhwp.org.

Rental Rules and Regulations

Moore Pavilion rental guests are entitled to use of the pavilion, surrounding lawn and parking area subject to the rules and regulations listed below.

Please note that the adjacent meadow is accessible for your enjoyment but remains open to the public.

  1. In the meadow, as within the deer fence, all Preserve visitation rules apply (stay on trails, no picking or collecting plants or seeds, no picnicking except under the Moore Pavilion, and no pets within the fenced area, etc.)
  2. Should the facility, or any part of the facility become hazardous for public use due to weather, water, fire or unforeseeable circumstances, the area may be closed to the public with full refund to affected rental parties.
  3. Maximum rental capacity for the facility is 200 people.
  4. There is an additional fee of $100.00 for removal of the picnic tables.
  5. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
  6. Enclosed candles only.
  7. Decorations may not be stapled, screwed, nailed or affixed in any way that would leave a lasting impression or mark to any existing structure at the Preserve.
  8. Alcoholic beverages may be served only by an approved caterer with adequate liability insurance. Please call our event coordinator at 215-862-2924 to discuss our alcohol policy.
  9. Parking is limited to parking lots and is on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is absolutely no driving or parking vehicles on any lawn/grass area. Food trucks may park on the small paved side street that is next to the Pavilion.
  10. Trash from all venues is to be disposed of in the dumpster located in the upper Pavilion parking lot.  Leave the area in a tidy condition. If all trash does not fit in the dumpster, the excess trash must be removed from the property.
  11. Fires are permitted in the fireplace. Open fires are prohibited. Grills are not provided, but may be used with caution and due care. Ashes should be placed in fireplace or removed from property. Ashes may NOT be discarded in trash bins or dumpsters.
  12. All pets must be on leashes, under the control of the handler, and are permitted in the pavilion and surrounding lawn area only. Pets are NOT permitted inside the fence. Please clean up after your pets.
  13. Damaging, defacing, improper use, or removal of any plant, sign, structure or equipment is prohibited.
  14. Hunting, fishing, trapping, camping, horseback riding, and collecting firewood are prohibited.
  15. Audio and public address systems are permitted provided they are not excessively loud and do not disturb neighbors.
  16. Off-road vehicles, including trail bikes and snowmobiles are NOT permitted.
  17. Cancellation Policy - $100 of each reservation is non-refundable. If a cancellation occurs less than 120 days prior to the reservation date and we are unable to rent the facility there is no refund.

We will make every effort possible to re-book and refund reservation amount paid less the $100 non-refundable portion.

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