Valentines in the Garden Event Guide

Welcome to Valentines in the Garden! Admission begins at 6 p.m. The event ends at 10. Bars close at 9:30.
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Your Story Begins

In the Hardin Visitor Center, pick up the storybook that will guide you through your experience, one per person. Grab your swag bag, which includes your drink ticket, storybook, a double chocolate brownie and a keepsake Garden valentine. Make your way through all five food locations, getting stamped in each line. Have your photo snapped and printed by ShutterXpress on the Great Lawn or Lanier Terrace for a keepsake of your experience.

Know Before You Go

  • Parking is $15 per vehicle, card only, and may be limited. Using a rideshare service is highly recommended for the fastest entry.
  • Doors open at 6 p.m.
  • Guests 21 and older may purchase cocktails throughout the Garden. Garden bars accept debit/credit cards only. IDs will be checked at each bar. Limit two drinks per ID. Alcohol service ends at 9:30 p.m. The event ends at 10.
  • This event is rain or shine. No refunds will be issued.
  • The Garden and its parking facility are credit card only.
  • The Garden prohibits smoking, including vapes.

Specialty Cocktails + Bar

Locations: Hardin Visitor Center, Longleaf, Mershon Hall, Day Hall, Skyline Robinson Gazebo, Magnolia Bistro

Specialty Cocktails • $15

KISS FROM A ROSE
Vodka, rose liqueur, lychee syrup, lemon juice, sparkling wine

LET’S STAY TOGETHER
Tequila, lime juice, cranberry juice, grapefruit soda

TIME AFTER TIME
Gin, black cherry syrup, lime juice, ginger beer

Mocktail $6

YOU’VE GOT THE LOVE
Black cherry syrup, lime juice, ginger beer

Cocktails $14
Wine $11
Local/Craft Beer $7
Domestic Beer $6
Boxed Water $4
Coca-Cola Products $4

Please have your ID ready. Limit two drinks per ID. Bars close 30 minutes before the event ends.

Tonight's Entertainment

The Off Centered Project roaming the Garden

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King Street Band in Mershon Hall

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Infinity Show Band in Day Hall + Joseph Wenzler, Emcee

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Live DJ by Amp'd Entertainment in Robinson Gazebo + DJ/Saxophone Combo in Longleaf

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Atlanta Wedding Crashers in the Fuqua Orchid Center Atrium

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Vow Renewals in Day Hall at 7:30 and 9 p.m., plus song dedications throughout the night, culminating in the prom-style superlatives announcement at 9 p.m.

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Floral Bar by Bold Catering & Design in the Skyline Garden Robinson Gazebo

Tonight's Entertainment

Complimentary ShutterExpress Photo Booth on Lanier Terrace and the Great Lawn

Culinary Chapters
(included with admission)

Choose your own adventure in whatever order you’d like! One serving per guest, please.

Day Hall • Bold Catering & Design

CHICKEN SUPREME (gluten free, nut free)
Champagne cream sauce, buttered green beans and duchess potatoes

CHICKPEA À LA KING (gluten free, dairy free, nut free)
Creamy herb sauce with mixed vegetables and rice

FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE TORTE WITH RASPBERRY COULIS (vegetarian, gluten free)

Day Hall • Proof of the Pudding

BRAISED SHORT RIB AU POIVRE (gluten free) 
Buttered parsnip-potato mash, Burgundy-braised onions and mushrooms, natural jus, finished with parsley gremolata

SWEET POTATO & GOAT CHEESE WELLINGTON (vegetarian, gluten free)
Balsamic-glazed baby carrots, red wine shallot reduction, toasted pistachio dust and micro thyme

MINI STRAWBERRY CREAM PUFF (vegetarian) 
Filled with strawberry chantilly, lightly dusted with powdered sugar

Mershon Hall • Affairs to Remember

FRIED RICE WITH CRISPY ORANGE CHICKEN & SPRING ROLL
Vegetable fried rice topped with crispy fried chicken bites in a zesty orange sauce finished with a spring roll

VEGETABLE FRIED RICE (vegetarian)

FRUITY CRISP POPS (vegetarian)
Fruity Pebbles cereal treats dipped in white chocolate

Longleaf • LowCountry Catering

SCATTERED, COVERED, SMOTHERED & CHUNKED HASHBROWNS
Potatoes, cheese sauce, grilled onions, pork belly

SCATTERED & SMOTHERED HASHBROWNS (gluten free, vegan)
Potatoes, grilled onions

DUBAI CHOCOLATE WAFFLE (vegetarian, contains nuts)
Topped with chocolate ganache, crushed pistachios and kataifi

Skyline Garden, Robinson Gazebo • Party Execs

DESSERT BAR
PEANUT CHOCOLATE BUTTER BARS (gluten free)
LEMON BARS
POUND CAKE
CHEESECAKE BARS
CHOCOLATE-DIPPED STRAWBERRIES (gluten free)
VALENTINE’S DAY CANDY BAR (gluten free and vegan items available)

Concessions for Purchase

MAGNOLIA BISTRO

Sandwiches

SUNBUTTER & STRAWBERRY JAM $9
CLASSIC CHICKEN SALAD $11
VEGGIE PESTO $12
TURKEY & CHEDDAR  $12
THE ITALIAN  $13

Sides

FRUIT CUP  $8
PESTO PASTA SALAD  $9
KALE CAESAR SALAD  $9

Bentos

HUMMUS (vegetarian) $10
HAM & CHEESE $10

Snacks

COTTON CANDY $3
CHIPS $3
PICKLE BITES $4
CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES $5
ASSORTED PASTRIES $5
POPCORN
CHARCUTERIE SNACK PACK $8

Fuqua Orchid Center Plaza

VANILLA CREPES • $16 

Savory:

Chicken, Bacon, Onion, Italian Herbs & Cheese
Mushroom, Onion, Italian Herbs & Cheese 
Turkey & Cheese

Sweet: 

Strawberry, banana and Nutella
Cheesecake and strawberry 
Nutella 

ART, PASSION & COFFEE

12oz. Americano or black coffee $6.50

12 oz. Cappuccino or latte (hot or iced with oat, almond or dairy milk) $10.50

Flavors:

The Creation
Red fruits and black chocolate

Dream of a Summer Night
Pineapple and white chocolate

Starry Night
Caramel and white or black mocha

The Pearl
Vanilla and caramel

Monalisa
Cinnamon and caramel

The Scream
Hazelnut and caramel

Botero’s Lady
Tiramisu and black chocolate

The Rising Sun
Coconut and white chocolate

The Garden
Mango and white chocolate