Bill deWeese Classroom
A classroom for rent in the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center for meetings, retreats and small events.
Rental Information
The Bill deWeese Classroom in the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center offers an exceptionally pleasant setting for meetings, retreats and small events and is available for rent on an hourly basis. The room also houses the Hoyt Arboretum Library.
The classroom:
~ windows look out on colorful landscape plantings and distant conifers.
~ comfortably accommodates forty people seated lecture style or smaller numbers at tables.
~ has 6 large fold-up tables and 45 chairs that can be arranged in any number of ways.
~ is equipped with a whiteboard, overhead projector, slide projector and a large mechanized projection screen.
~ has no cooking or refrigeration facilities but meetings and events may be catered and/or outside food and drink may be brought in.
~ rental proceeds support the Hoyt Arboretum plant collections and programs.
Classroom Fees and Deposits
Non-refundable Application Fee $16.00
Refundable Security Deposit $125.00
Rental Fees
For rentals during Visitor Center Hours:
Non-profit organizations $25/hour
Weddings/others $40/hour
For rentals after Visitor Center Hours:
Non-profit organizations $35/hour
Weddings/Others $50/ hour
How to Make a Reservation
Reservations for the classroom can be made ONLY through the Arboretum. Please call or visit:
Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center
4000 SW Fairview Blvd.
Portland, Oregon 97221
Main Phone: 503.865.8733
Reservations: 503.823.1649
Visitor Center Hours: 9 am – 4 pm, Monday through Friday
9 am – 3 pm, Saturdays
Closed on Sundays and all major holidays
or e-mail svolkman@ci.portland.or.us for availability, reservations or more information.
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