Broad Run Park
The more we poked around this section of Broad Run Park, just north of the Cliffside Center, the more we fell in love with this forested hillside and decided to preserve it as a woodland garden. We planted thousands of shrubs and ferns and native perennials like mayapple to create spaces within the undergrowth that feel like rooms. Sit inside one of these alcoves and marvel at Kentucky’s living woodland.
A sun-and-stars rondel gateway, a shade-dappled ring of stone slabs, pockets of gardens winding off the main path — the varied spaces of this garden present a dramatic balance of intimacy and immensity. The foliage layers and aural subtleties make the Moss Gibbs Woodland Garden the perfect setting for an hour spent in contemplation, a stroll past understory trees like redbuds and dogwoods, or an intimate elopement ceremony.
To preserve the garden’s beauty and delicate plantings, this space is best suited for very small gatherings with fewer than 20 guests and is not appropriate for larger celebrations or events.
Due to the nature of the garden, which is carefully curated and protected, food and beverages are not permitted, decorations are extremely limited and must be approved in advance, and there is no access to electricity. Guests are asked to pack out anything they bring in to help maintain the integrity of this special place. Contact our team for details.
There’s a lot of ground to cover at The Parklands, so before you head out here, feel free to use this video to get the bird’s-eye view of our venues.
Host your event with us and feel good about choosing The Parklands, since funds generated from facility rentals support the annual operations of this donor-supported public park. Read up on the permits required for large group use or commercial activity use.