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Outdoor wedding ceremony
fall themed indoor wedding reception at Avalon Keep Botanical Gardens

Avalon Keep Botanical Gardens & Avalon Hall

Avalon Keep Botanical Gardens is a stunning Arkansas event venue near Mena, AR. Avalon Keep offers ten unique outdoor ceremony sites plus an all season indoor reception facility and ballroom in a private yet accessible setting.

The perfect banquet reception is provided by Avalon Hall with seating for up to 225. An adjacent covered terrace provides space for an additional 75. The Hall may also be set for ceremony in the event of inconvenient weather. Transition to reception is made easy by our highly experienced staff.

Centrally located between Little Rock and Oklahoma City in Mena, Arkansas, a paved scenic highway with panoramic mountains, waterfront gardens and historic forestland is sure to thrill your guests. International airline connections, Amtrak and interstates 30, 40 and 49 are less than 90 minutes.


What they say!

We love helping guests celebrate in a stress-free environment.

An amazingly beautiful and peaceful place for a wedding or other event. These grounds are so well kept and the hosts are most gracious and welcoming. Michael is a wonderful photographer as well. So many people don’t even know that it exists just outside of Mena. I highly recommend that you check it out before booking elsewhere.

Linda Sidell Johnson

A day I will absolutely never forget… the day I married my best friend. 
I would also like to say a HUGE “thank you” to Michael Cate at Avalon Keep Botanical Gardens for not only access to his irreplaceable venue, but for both coordinating AND photographing all throughout the big day. I would’ve had it no other way; thank you, thank you, thank you.
-Jaci L.

Mike and his wife were great! They helped make my big day as stress-free as possible!

This is also a gorgeous place to have any kind of photos taken, and Mike does great with the assistance of his wife!

Olivia Self

 “I was absolutely blown away with Avalon Keep!! I could not believe this venue was in Mena, Arkansas. Michael and Melinda were incredible in every way! They were so easy to work with and they helped and advised us in our wedding plans. Thank you so much for making our wedding a perfect night!” — Dr. G McDonald

Awesome owners and venue! Michael not only takes great care of his brides and customers, but also his vendors. We (385 Events) continue to rave about his attention to detail and ease to work with. By far the best venue in Mena that has you covered from A-Z. If you want your special occasion to be remembered for years to come book with Avalon!

Yonny Flores

Contact Us

For inquiries or booking, contact Avalon Keep Botanical Gardens today!