Social Events

Creating Everlasting Memories

Celebrate your social occasion at Lakewold Gardens, a unique historic estate surrounded by 10-acres of lush gardens. We are located on the shores of Gravelly Lake in Lakewood, WA and just minutes from I-5 and downtown Tacoma. Although we are near the hustle and bustle of the city, it feels worlds away.

Lakewold is a premier garden estate created with formal and natural settings that lends a beautiful and unique environment for any type of event. Amidst the garden sits the historic Wagner House that offers a variety of space that can be utilized in many ways – from an intimate luncheon to an entertaining birthday bash – an event held at Lakewold is unlike any other.

To ensure the best services for your event, Lakewold Gardens has contracted the following caterers that are trusted partners. Please select from the following list for your event:

Please call our Events Coordinator at 253.584.4106, x108 for more detailed information about our social event rentals or to schedule an individual appointment to discuss your event.

We encourage you to visit Lakewold Gardens and discover why we are one of the premier venues in the Puget Sound area. Admission is always complimentary for our inquiring renters, and you are welcome to view the gardens and the Wagner House whenever we are open to the public.

Lower Conference Room This room is the former living room of the Wagner House, and provides a great deal of flexibility in accommodating breakout sessions. The three French doors in this large room open out to the Wisteria Terrace. The adjacent former Dining Room opens off the Living Room and may be used for a grand buffet.

The Lower Conference Hall is available year-round and comfortably accommodates up to 40 people (with tables and chairs) or up to 80 (theater style). In-house beverage service is available for $75 with a limit of 20 people. Box lunches or a buffet may be purchased from one of our exclusive caterers. Rental costs (including setup by Lakewold staff): Half-day (4 hour) $200; Full-day (8 hours) $300.

Upper Conference Room This room is located on the second floor of the Wagner House and provides a spectacular view of the gardens as well as Gravelly Lake. It is best suited for small groups and board-style meetings and retreats. The Upper Conference Room is available year-round and comfortably accommodates up to 20.

In-house beverage service is available for $75. Box lunches may be purchased from one of our exclusive caterers, please call for approved self catering options. Rental costs (including setup by Lakewold staff): Half-day (4 hours) $100; Full-day (8 hours) $150.

Sunroom The Sunroom (also known as the Atrium) is a glass-framed room that provides the easiest access to the gardens and a northern view along the brick walkway towards the Belvedere. The Sunroom is only available for rental on days when Lakewold is closed to the public (May through September: Mondays)

The Sunroom comfortably accommodates up to 20 people (with tables and chairs). In-house beverage service is available for $75. Box lunches or a buffet may be purchased from one of our exclusive caterers. Rental costs (including setup by Lakewold staff): Half-day (4 hours) $150; Full-day (8 hours) $200.

Please note that evening and weekend rentals vary. Please call the Events Coordinator at 253.584.4106 x108 for additional information or to schedule am appointment to view the facilities and discuss your event.