Ruth's Garden

Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $600

Guest capacity

Up to 110 seated guests

About this venue

Ruth's Garden is the newest venue in historic downtown Gastonia. The Garden is a secluded and serene space, perfect for your next event. The venue has the capacity for a maximum of 60 people. This is an intimate, warm, and cozy venue. You can also have your event memorialized with engraved bricks or pavers! Since Ruth's Garden is a part of The Animal League of Gaston County, a non-profit organization, we can offer a competitive rate compared to other venues in the area. All proceeds from your event will be directed towards programs and staff that support dogs and cats in Gaston County. By selecting Ruth's Garden, you will be supporting a life-saving mission that promotes animal welfare through programs that aid pets and owners in greatest need.

Seated guest capacity

  • 5-110

Venue type

  • Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

  • Covered Outdoor
  • Outdoor
425 W Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28052

Our event spaces

Ruth's Garden

The Garden is a secluded and serene place, perfect for your next event.

The Garden is perfect for intimate weddings, Birthday celebrations, receptions, photo shoots, business socials, Quinceaneras, class reunions, social gatherings, Halloween parties, and graduation parties.

Guest capacity

10-110 Seated

10-110 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

- Lighted gazebo and walkway - the purchase of pavers and/or bricks to memorialize your special day is available. - Parking lot for your guest on premise.

Room cost

$600 for 3 hours. $200 per hour for each additional hour. this includes cost of host or hostess

Ruth's Garden

The Garden is a secluded and serene place, perfect for your next event.

The Garden is perfect for intimate weddings, Birthday celebrations, receptions, photo shoots, business socials, Quinceaneras, class reunions, social gatherings, Halloween parties, and graduation parties.

Guest capacity

10-110 Seated

10-110 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

- Lighted gazebo and walkway - the purchase of pavers and/or bricks to memorialize your special day is available. - Parking lot for your guest on premise.

Room cost

$600 for 3 hours. $200 per hour for each additional hour. this includes cost of host or hostess

Available services that can be provided by Ruth's Garden

Services & amenities

  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Pet friendly
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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1 review

  • EM

    Emma M.

    Rating: 5
    •Jun 4, 2025

    Perfect Garden Wedding

    Ruth's Garden was the perfect venue for our wedding. From the beginning, their communication was thorough, making them easy to get a hold of and very kind throughout the process. The space they provided for us to get ready was beautiful, and the overall venue was gorgeous, quiet and affordable - exactly what we were looking for. I would 100% recommend this venue to any couple, as it was the perfect backdrop for our special day.

May, June, July, August, September, October, and November
Yes, we have free parking
Yes
We require a minimum of 2 hours for one booking. $150/hour.
In the event of a cancellation of the event within 7 days of the reserved date, all payments made to date are non-refundable.
We are 14 miles from Charlotte Airport (CLT).
Yes. Alcohol is permitted. The Client(s) is solely responsible for the safety of all their guests. Alcohol may not be served to minors. Must NOT be sold on premise. Must have Liquor Liability Insurance coverage. Certificate of Insurance must be provided 7 days before the event.
No, our venue is fully insured.
January, February, March, April, and December

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