Host an Event at the Eudora Welty House & Garden

 Elegant white trellis and arbor with climbing rose, perennial flowers, green grass and lush tree line at the Eudora Welty House & Garden.

The Eudora Welty House & Garden provides a scenic backdrop 
for micro weddings, small receptions, workshops, book clubs, and garden clubs. The side porch of the Welty House seats 15, while the surrounding Welty garden can accommodate up to 50 guests for an open-air event. Events must be booked at least 60 days prior to the requested date. You can discuss rental options with our event staff during your event rental consultation.


The Welty garden, side porch, and Visitor Center are available for rental by organizations, businesses, and professional event planners.

EVENT RENTAL PRICE GUIDE

A group of seniors in semi-formal attire socializing on the Welty House lawn during an event.
A bride and groom holding a wedding bouquet in front of the Welty House at the Eudora Welty House & Garden.
An African-American woman and a Caucasian man visit with one another during an informal event on the Welty House lawn.

Want to find out more?

A staff member will consult with you to understand your needs before booking your event.

REQUEST A RENTAL CONSULTATION

Mark Your Calendar

Thursday, June 4
The Thacker Mountain Radio Hour will host a live show and TV taping in Jackson, MS on Thursday, June 4
Monday, June 8
We hope you can join us for the next Welty at Home series starting Monday, June 8 at Noon CST
Wednesday, June 10
Saturday, June 13

Join us Saturday, June 13 at noon for a special staged reading of selections from Eudora Welty’s The Ponder Heart, presented by

Wednesday, June 17
Wednesday, June 24
Wednesday, July 1
Wednesday, July 8
Wednesday, July 15
Wednesday, July 22
Wednesday, July 29
  • Eudora Welty Foundation
  • Smithsonian Affiliate
  • TripAdvisor
  • American Writers Museum Affiliate
  • Kayak