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The Greenhouse Event Pavilion
4.5 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · Greenhouse wedding venue in Valparaiso, Indiana
Outdoor pavilion available for weddings and other events, with catering, and mini-golf.
Plan your tour
- Climate “While the building is considered a ‘Greenhouse’ it has very nice air conditioning inside as well, which is very comfortable!” (5★ Google review by Dakota) — ask how it holds up on a full summer afternoon
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (219) 477-8480
- Website zaoisland.net — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
The setting
“If you are looking for a beautiful venue for your ceremony and/or reception along with a cocktail hour that is one you will NEVER forget, you want to book The Greenhouse.”
Amenities, with proof
“While the building is considered a ‘Greenhouse’ it has very nice air conditioning inside as well, which is very comfortable!”
“The doors and windows allow for an abundance of natural light which is perfect for photography.”
“We had a wedding of about 175 and fit so comfortably with room for a dance floor and a bar.”
What couples say again and again
“The doors and windows allow for an abundance of natural light which is perfect for photography.”
“If you are looking for a beautiful venue for your ceremony and/or reception along with a cocktail hour that is one you will NEVER forget, you want to book The Greenhouse.”
“Lauren, the coordinator that we had the pleasure of working with, was incredibly understanding of our every need and went above and beyond to execute our perfect day to a tee.”
“Lauren, the coordinator that we had the pleasure of working with, was incredibly understanding of our every need and went above and beyond to execute our perfect day to a tee.”
“The food from the catering company they use was delicious.”
Why it's listed — and what we can confirm
- Glass / botanical setting — “The Greenhouse Event Pavilion”
- Hosts weddings or events — “Wedding venue”
- Hosts weddings — “We recently held our wedding reception at The Greenhouse and had a great experience overall with the venue and staff.”
- Climate-controlled — “While the building is considered a ‘Greenhouse’ it has very nice air conditioning inside as well, which is very comfortable!”
- Natural light — “The doors and windows allow for an abundance of natural light which is perfect for photography.”
From the reviews
I had my wedding at The Greenhouse this May and let me tell you it was wonderful!! We had a wedding of about 175 and fit so comfortably with room for a dance floor and a bar. Lauren, who assisted us with our whole wedding process from booking the venue to day of set up is absolutely AMAZING!
We had our wedding reception on these grounds after a service at Ogden Dunes Community Church. We got to the reception after the guests because we were shooting wedding photos at the church. When we got to Zao, we thought nobody came to the reception. Once people saw we were there, they came out from everywhere.
I drive by Zao and go there quite often. During this time I have experienced the growth and development of the building; which came to be the “Greenhouse.” A building for weddings, receptions and events of all kinds. Not to mention just the general atmosphere of Zao itself. Once completed, I had to check it out.
If you are looking for a beautiful venue for your ceremony and/or reception along with a cocktail hour that is one you will NEVER forget, you want to book The Greenhouse. The venue managers/coordinators will go above and beyond to make your day perfect.
Getting married at The Greenhouse Event Pavilion
The Greenhouse Event Pavilion comes up for weddings, going by their listing and couples’ reviews. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the glass house at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — the light pouring through the panes at golden hour is the whole reason to book one, but a greenhouse at noon in July feels very different from one at dusk in October, so ask about temperature and shade for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring the questions that only matter for a glass venue: is it heated and air-conditioned (the single most important question), what months do they actually book, is there shade cloth or diffusing glass for midday glare, what's the humidity like in summer, are candles or open flame allowed near the plants, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Glass venues are intimate and popular dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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