Make Lan Su Yours
Discover the unique, breathtaking setting you’ve been looking for
to hold your special event!
Photographer credits: Mhari Scott, Shelley Peng
Availability
Lan Su Chinese Garden is available for rent outside of public admission hours.
Peak season is June through September; Off-peak is October through May.
Spaces
Reserve the perfect location for your needs:
- Garden only
- Teahouse only
- Garden + Teahouse
Capacity
Capacity may vary by setup.
Garden
120 seated / 250 standing
Teahouse
50 maximum / 25 per floor
Photo & Video Shoots
Give your photoshoot or video production a unique backdrop that further captivates your viewers.
Corporate & Group Events
Inspire your staff, volunteers, or other organized group in the enchanting setting of Lan Su Chinese Garden.
Weddings & Special Occasions
Create lasting memories in a breathtaking setting worthy of your special moments.
Rental Types & Pricing
Event with Food & Beverages
This type of rental allows you to have food and beverages, including full-service catering. Rentals with food and drinks are only available after-hours.
Examples: Weddings, receptions/banquets, corporate retreats, networking events, social or company parties
Things to Know
- Availability: You’ll receive four hours of event time after the garden has closed (Fall/Winter – 4:30 PM; Spring/Summer – 5:30 PM).
- Access: The rental includes exclusive access to the entire garden and all pavilions, excluding Yun Shui Teahouse.
- Catering: We define catering as any serving of food and drinks, even if you bring them yourself.
- Lan Su is a unique venue and off-site catering is expensive, so we recommend contacting the caterer for a quote before booking the venue.
- If your catering company hasn’t worked with Lan Su in the past two years, we will require them to do a site walk before your event.
- Parking: Rental includes complimentary use of the designated parking lot at the Lan Su Annex next to the garden (424 NW Third Avenue) for the duration of the event, including load-in and load-out times.
- Decor: Decorative items are not permitted on the pavilion walls or garden structures. Decorative items such as lanterns must be pre-approved by Lan Su. The client is responsible for coordinating with Lan Su on hanging and taking down decorations.
- Security: A $600 security fee is required for after-hours rentals with catering. This fee is non-refundable.
Pricing
Peak (June – Sept.) | Off Peak (Oct. – May) | |
Saturdays | $12,000 | $5,500 |
Fridays & Sundays | $9,000 | $4,250 |
Monday – Thursday | $6,000 | $2,750 |
Include Teahouse (optional) | +$2,000 | +$1,000 |
Security Fee (required) | $600 | $600 |
Recommended Caterers
These are a few companies we know and love working with who can ensure your catering needs are met in our special space:
Events Without Food or Drinks
This type of rental does not allow clients to serve food or drinks, whether by a professional caterer or brought in personally.
Examples: Wedding ceremony, business meeting, workshop, book club, wellness class
Things to Know
- Availability: You can choose a two-hour event duration in the Morning (8:00–10:00 AM) or Evening (5:00–9:00 PM depending on Lan Su’s public hours).
- Access: The rental includes exclusive access to the entire garden and all pavilions, excluding Yun Shui Teahouse.
- Decor: Decorative items are not permitted on the pavilion walls or garden structures.
- Security: A $225 security fee is required for event rentals without food/catering. This fee is non-refundable.
Pricing
Peak (June – Sept.) | Off Peak (Oct. – May) | |
Saturdays | $5,500 | $2,500 |
Fridays & Sundays | $3,500 | $2,000 |
Monday – Thursday | $2,850 | $1,550 |
Security Fee (required) | $225 | $225 |
Photoshoots, Proposals, & Engagements
This type of rental does not allow clients to serve food or drinks.
Things to Know
- Availability: You can choose a 1-2 hour time period outside of normal public hours (before 10:00 AM or after 4:30-5:30 PM, depending on season).
- Access: The rental includes exclusive access to the entire garden and all pavilions, excluding Yun Shui Teahouse.
- Decor: Decorative items are not permitted on the pavilion walls or garden structures.
Pricing
Peak (June – Sept.) | Off Peak (Oct. – May) | |
Saturdays | $1,300/hour | $700/hour |
Friday & Sunday Evenings | $950/hour | $500/hour |
Friday & Sunday Mornings | $850/hour | $450/hour |
Monday – Thursday Evenings | $900/hour | $450/hour |
Monday – Thursday Mornings | $800/hour | $400/hour |
Plan Your Event with Shi Choong
Shi Choong is the founder and lead planner of Event Planner Shi, a Portland-based wedding and event planning company creating thoughtfully designed experiences throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
As a Malaysian Chinese planner, Shi has a special love for Chinese-fusion and intercultural weddings, helping couples thoughtfully blend cultures, family traditions, and modern design into a celebration that feels authentically their own. She is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and understands Cantonese, allowing her to connect with families across generations and cultures.
Beyond weddings, Shi produces corporate events, conferences, community gatherings, and special experiences. Before becoming a full-time entrepreneur, she spent more than six years at Intel and more than four years as an executive leader with TEDxPurdueU, producing sold-out TEDx events for audiences of 200 to 1,000.
At the heart of Shi’s work is a simple belief: the most memorable events make people feel welcomed, connected, and part of something meaningful.
Get 10% off your garden rental fee by booking with Shi!
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身為馬來西亞華人，Shi 從小在多元文化交融的社會中成長，因此對不同文化之間的融合有著深刻而自然的理解。她對中西融合與跨文化婚禮 有著特別的熱愛。她擅長將華人婚禮文化、家庭傳統與現代設計自然地融合在一起，讓新人既能傳承自己的文化根源，也能創造真正屬於兩個人的婚禮故事。Shi 能流利使用華語溝通，也能聽懂粵語，讓她更容易與不同世代的家人交流，理解新人與長輩對婚禮不同的期待。
除了婚禮策劃，Shi 也策劃企業活動、大型會議、社區活動及各類特別企劃。在全職創業之前，她曾在 Intel 工作超過六年，並擔任 TEDxPurdueU 核心領導及活動策劃師超過四年，策劃多場 200 至 1,000 人、門票全數售罄的 TEDx 活動。
對 Shi 而言，一場真正令人難忘的婚禮或活動，不只是漂亮或流程順利，更重要的是讓每一位參與其中的人，都能感受到被歡迎、被連結，以及這一刻背後真正的意義。
透過 Shi 預訂，即可獲得花園租賃費用 10% 的折扣！