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

Monday, June 2

Mondays in June at Noon CST, we’ll gather to discuss The Shoe Bird, Eudora Welty’s only children’s novel, along

Wednesday, June 4

Help Tend the Welty Garden!

Wednesday, June 4
Thursday, June 5

This summer’s Storytime on the Side Porch series celebrates 100 years of the Welty House

Monday, June 9

Mondays in June at Noon CST, we’ll gather to discuss The Shoe Bird, Eudora Welty’s only children’s novel, along

Wednesday, June 11

Wednesday, June 11
Thursday, June 12

This summer’s Storytime on the Side Porch series celebrates 100 years of the Welty House

Saturday, June 14

Monday, June 16

Mondays in June at Noon CST, we’ll gather to discuss The Shoe Bird, Eudora Welty’s only children’s novel, along

Wednesday, June 18

Wednesday, June 18
Thursday, June 19

This summer’s Storytime on the Side Porch series celebrates 100 years of the Welty House

Monday, June 23

Mondays in June at Noon CST, we’ll gather to discuss The Shoe Bird, Eudora Welty’s only children’s novel, along

Wednesday, June 25

Wednesday, June 25
Monday, June 30

Mondays in June at Noon CST, we’ll gather to discuss The Shoe Bird, Eudora Welty’s only children’s novel, along