Rent the Kendeda Center
Host your next community event, board retreat, wedding, or other special event at the Trees Atlanta Kendeda Center located at 225 Chester Ave, Atlanta, GA, 30316, off of Memorial Drive SE.
Rent our Venue
UPDATE: Trees Atlanta has suspended hosting rental events through 2020 for the health and safety of our guests, staff, and vendors.
We are taking inquiries for future events and encourage you fill out our Rental Inquiry form if you have an interest in hosting an event at the Kendeda Center in 2021. We will contact you to answer questions, help you learn more about our space, and update you on the current status of our venue.
A spectacular place for your special event.
If you are seeking the perfect setting for your wedding reception, corporate event, class reunion, or similar gathering, the Trees Atlanta Kendeda Center has you covered! And as an added bonus, proceeds from our venue rentals benefit Trees Atlanta and its programs. Please review the following information, and submit an inquiry using the link at the bottom of this page.
Meetings and Corporate Events
The Trees Atlanta Kendeda Center is well-suited for corporate meetings, staff retreats, team-building programs, fundraising events and more. Convenient to Downtown, Midtown, Buckhead, and the Downtown Connector, the Trees Atlanta Kendeda Center is close to many of Atlanta’s major business centers.
Weddings and Parties
The Trees Atlanta Kendeda Center is the perfect venue for weddings and receptions. Numerous wedding celebrations, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties and baby showers have taken place at the Center over the past few years, and we would love to host your event! Trees Atlanta also offers tribute trees, the perfect gift to celebrate a special event, either as a gift that the host purchases in honor of each guest, or as a gift from a guest to the honoree or newly married couple.
Available Space and Capacity at the Kendeda Center:
| Multi-purpose Space | Accommodates 125 banquet-style or 200 cocktail-style |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Dining Area | Accommodates 30 banquet-style or 50 cocktail-style |
| Board Room | Accommodates 25 banquet-style or 40 classroom-style |
* Please note that Trees Atlanta does not provide setup service for the multi-purpose space for any event. We have an inventory of tables and chairs available, which you can arrange according to your desired floor plan and return at the completion of your event.
Rates:
| Mon – Fri 5 pm* | Fri 5 pm – Weekend* | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofit (501c3) | All Others | Nonprofit (501c3) | All Others | |
| Multi-Purpose Space 125 seated; 200 cocktail style | $175/hr
$1,000/day |
$250/hr
$1,500/day |
$300/hr
$2,000/day |
$400/hr
$3,000/day |
| Board Room Only 25 seated; 35 standing |
$100/hr
$600/day |
$150/hr
$800/day |
$175/hr
$1,000/day |
$250/hr
$1,500/day |
* Day rate includes 8 hours of usage. Weekday rental rates are valid beginning Monday at 8 am through Friday at 5 pm. Weekend rental rates are valid beginning Friday at 5 pm through Sunday at 11 pm.
Other Costs – After Hours/Weekends:
| Staffing Fee | $350 | Weekend events or any event ending after 7 pm |
|---|---|---|
| Security Fee | $300 | 100+ people or events ending after 10 pm |
| Outside Catering Fee | $500 | For caterers not on the approved catering list |
Parking Capacity:
While onsite parking is limited to 30 spaces, we can make arrangements for additional parking less than 1 block south of our building at the Atlanta Habitat for Humanity lot. Our event staff will be happy to assist with coordinating valet (Eagle Parking) as well.
| Location | Spaces |
|---|---|
| Kendeda Center | 30 |
| Street Parking | As Available |
| Total | 30+ Street Parking |
Included in your event rental:
• 125 Chairs (green and grey)
• 11 – 60” Round Tables
• 20 – 2’ x 5’ tables (indoor use only)
• Patio and Pebble Garden
• Kitchen access for caterers
• Wi-Fi Access
• LCD Projector
• 1 Mic + 1 Speaker
Trees Atlanta will provide rental space, furnishings and basic audio/visual equipment listed above. Clients and/or their vendors are responsible for all set-up and break-down of event including trash and recycling removal. For more information, please download the Kendeda Center Event Rental Packet.
On-site Composting:
Trees Atlanta partners with CompostNow to support our journey toward zero waste. CompostNow transforms our food waste, compostable cutlery, cups and plates, and other biodegradable items into a nutrient-rich organic soil additive, thereby lowering our carbon footprint and overall environmental impact. For more information on CompostNow, please visit them at https://compostnow.org/.
Venue Rental Inquiries:
To check availability and receive a quote, please complete the Kendeda Center Inquiry Form, and an event associate will contact you with more details and available tour times.
