KNC kids parties include room rental as well as staff who will lead fun age-appropriate time of game(s) about nature to begin the party. The party package includes 2 hours of room use. Admission for all your guests & their grownups is included, so folks stay & explore.
Add a 15 minute Meet & Greet: Get up close and learn about amazing creatures! Animals are handled by trained KNC staff and volunteers who will be happy to answer your questions!
Turtle, snake, salamander: $30 each
Hissing cockroach, tarantula: $50 each
We offer 3 time slots available Saturdays & 1 on Sundays. (Additional times, please inquire)
Saturdays:
10 am party (9:30-11:30… 2-hr rental)
12:30 pm party (12:00-2:00… 2-hr rental)
3:00 pm party (2:30-4:30… 2-hr rental)
Sundays:
2:30 pm party (2:00-4:00… 2-hr rental)
Fees are based on occupancy of the room (kids and adults).
15 occupants = $200,
30 occupants = $275
50 occupants = $325
MEMBER DISCOUNT! Members of KNC save $25 off the above prices.
Rental includes complementary party planning guide with sample timelines and fun ideas!
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3 weeks advanced notice is preferred. No alcohol permitted during birthday party packages. Animals are subject to availability; we are committed to providing the animal ambassadors in our care with a safe and healthy environment.
Perfect location for showers, casual luncheons, and parties!
Features:
- Kitchenette with refrigerator, 3-basin sink and counter space
- Private attached 2nd floor deck set among the tree tops of mature maple trees
- Near elevator and restrooms
- 5 round tables with 4 chairs each + additional chairs
- Additional tables available for use for buffet, gifts, etc.
Capacity: 30 people - 20 seated at tables + 10 additional chairs
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Mondays – Saturdays
Full Day 9 AM – 5 PM
$300
Sundays
Afternoon 1 PM – 5 PM
$225
Evenings
First 2 hours
(earliest start 3 PM)
$225 + $125 per hour after first 2 hours
Catering Zone Only
As concurrent add-on for catering staging area during rental of another room
$120
Quiet and comfortable boardroom featuring wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows looking
onto Cooper's Glen woods and our Beech Maple Trail
Available 9 AM - 5 PM Monday - Friday
(Select weekend availability - please inquire)
Equipment Included:
- Rolling tables & chairs
- Large screen TV for A/V presentation with USB C, HDMI, and other ports as well
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Your guests’ admission to KNC for the whole rental time is included in the rental fee, we hope you’ll explore the exhibits, hike the trails, tour the sculptures in the arboretum, etc. as a part of your time here. Parking is free.
Many groups like to enjoy their lunch on the Vista Deck if the weather is nice. You can also rent the deck for exclusive access.
We welcome you to select any caterer and any vendors of your choice!
A multi-functional room with a view facing the Beech-Maple forest, the Cooper’s Glen Auditorium can be set up audience style (seating up to 150), or classroom or banquet style (up to 85). For business meetings, the room features acoustic enhancements and an integrated media system. Exterior doors in the auditorium lead out to the beautiful Vista Deck.
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Capacity = 130 seated in rows/standing or 85 at dining tables
Saturdays & Holidays:
9 AM - 5 PM = $800
9 AM - 12 PM = $300
1 PM - 5 PM = $500
Sundays:
1 PM - 5 PM = $500
Weekdays:
9 AM - 5 PM = $600
A serene room suitable for a variety of purposes, the Glen Vista Gallery features large windows overlooking the Beech-Maple forest of Cooper’s Glen. Changing exhibits of original nature-themed art by local artists grace the walls. The Gallery makes an ideal setting for luncheons, meetings, and receptions. The Gallery is located next to the Vista Deck for a close-to-nature experience.
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Capacity = 80 seated in rows/standing or 65 seated at dining tables
Saturdays & Holidays:
9 AM - 5 PM = $1000
9 AM - 12 PM = $350
1 PM - 5 PM = $650
Sundays:
1 PM - 5 PM = $650
Weekdays:
9 AM - 5 PM = $750*
The Carver House is a mid-century modern home converted to use for meetings and retreats – while retaining the character and charm. This serene getaway is set on the Stryker Nature Preserve surrounded by white pine and oak trees - yet just a stone’s throw from Oakland exit of I-94.
This space includes:
- Large meeting room with tables and chairs for 25 plus large TV
- 2 breakout rooms
- 2 accessible restrooms
- Main meeting room for up to 16 with tables and chairs and large TV
- Dining room
- Full kitchen with coffee maker, electric range, refrigerator, sink, dishwasher
- Covered deck overlooking pond with tables and chairs for 16
- Paved patio
- Cork flooring
- Outdoor lighting
- Ample free lighted parking including accessible parking and access ramp
- Walkable natural surroundings - no trails
This a different location from KNC’s main campus.
Available as full-day reservation - 8 hours of use during the typical business day. (Rentals start no earlier than 7 AM - and end no later than 6 PM.) May be available on select weekends - please inquire.
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Tables & chairs are included – the space is fully furnished, and the furniture is on wheels for easy regrouping.
We welcome you to select any caterer and any vendors of your choice!
Rental agreements are super easy - done online. When you’re ready, I can write it up and send it over. You can call our accountant and pay with your credit card, or you can mail us a check.
Our Timber Framed Barn rental includes use of the entire Camp campus including the barn, amphitheater, kitchen, changing/lounging areas, a huge lawn with an authentic restored windmill surrounded by mature trees and 3 pavilions.
We can seat 150 at dining tables inside the barn. We can accommodate up to 200 inside the barn for audience seating or standing receptions with some areas of seating. The lawn is the perfect spot to pitch a tent if you'd like to rent one to expand the capacity even more!
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Barn rental base rate is $1350 and includes 6 hours of access to the facility. Additional time is available at $225/hr for each additional hour. There is a $500 refundable security deposit due at the time of payment as well.
Indoor-outdoor celebration options!
Choose from 3 outdoor locations for your wedding ceremony to complement your reception venue!
* Arboretum Butterfly Garden
* Arboretum Amphitheater
* Vista Deck
Reception venues - both options adjoin the Vista Deck:
* Glen Vista Gallery – perfect for more intimate receptions or any cocktail hour
Capacity: 100 cocktail hour or 65 seated at dining tables
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* Cooper's Glen Auditorium – designed for great acoustics and includes built-in A/C system
Capacity: 140 cocktail hour or 85 seated at dining tables
Glen packages are priced at $1850 for the wedding and reception combination 9 AM – 5 PM with the option to add additional hours after 5 PM to keep the party going.
Wedding packages include:
*Free wedding ceremony venue
*Tables and chairs for your reception
*3 hours for your rehearsal and loading/setting up (typically 3pm-6pm or 2pm to 5pm)
*Two pre-event consultations - Meet onsite or online with our Events Manager to go over every detail and bring along your loved ones, vendors, etc., to see the venue and plan.
*Planning toolkit of online materials specific to your venue including maps, FAQ’s, seating diagrams, sample timelines, and much more
*Eco-friendly wedding vendor listings and resources
*Venue staff onsite during the entire event
*Free admission to KNC for all of your guests during the event
*A free one-year membership for the couple
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We welcome you to select any professional catering of your choice - plated multi-course meals to BBQ food trucks - all are welcome! For bar service, we allow a full bar with the exception of shots. An initial payment of 25% is due to reserve your date. The remaining balance is due 120 days before the event date.
Easy and casual! With 3 days in our wedding weekends, you have time for your rehearsal and setup the day before your wedding plus 12 hours the day of the wedding and more time the day after for loading out your items.
Our authentic timber framed barn includes use of the entire Camp campus including the barn, amphitheater ceremony location, kitchen, changing/lounging areas, a huge lawn with an authentic restored windmill surrounded by mature trees and 3 pavilions. We provide the dining tables & chairs for free, too!
Your guests’ admission to KNC for the whole rental time is included in the rental fee, we hope you’ll explore the exhibits, hike the trails, play in Nature’s Playground, tour the sculptures in the arboretum, etc. as a part of your time here.
Wedding packages include:
*Free wedding ceremony venue
*Tables and chairs for your reception
*3 hours for your rehearsal and loading/setting up (typically 3pm-6pm or 2pm to 5pm)
*Two pre-event consultations - Meet onsite or online with our Events Manager to go over every detail and bring along your loved ones, vendors, etc., to see the venue and plan.
*Planning toolkit of online materials specific to your venue including maps, FAQ’s, seating diagrams, sample timelines, and much more
*Eco-friendly wedding vendor listings and resources
*Venue staff onsite during the entire event
*Free admission to KNC for all of your guests during the event
*A free one-year membership for the couple
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We welcome you to select any professional catering of your choice - plated multi-course meals to BBQ food trucks - all are welcome! For bar service, we allow a full bar with the exception of shots. An initial payment of 25% is due to reserve your date. The remaining balance is due 120 days before the event date.