The Stone Circle is accessible via a short walk on the paved Bristlecone Pine Trail. With a backdrop of towering conifers, this location offers a quiet forested setting for small ceremonies amid Hoyt Arboretum’s global tree collection. This wedding location is perfect for the couple that wants the feeling of the deep woods with the convenience of a city park.
The Stone Circle is available to reserve for two-hour time blocks for simple ceremonies.
Limited parking (including ADA) is available at the Bristlecone Pine Trailhead parking lot on SW Fischer Lane, located approximately 1/4-mile on a paved trail from the Stone Circle. Most guests should plan to park at the Visitor Center on Fairview Blvd, less than 1/2-mile to the Stone Circle.
Location Details
- Two-Hour Time Block (10am-12pm, 2pm-4pm, or 6pm-8pm)
- Capacity for 40 people, 6 chairs
- Accessible via a paved walking trail
- No electricity, water, or restrooms
- No barbecues permitted
- All Event Rental Regulations apply
Important Note About 2026 Dates
Please note that the Stone Circle at Hoyt Arboretum will be unavailable for permit reservations during 2026 due to a trail improvement project nearby.
Stevens Pavilion will only be available weekends effective January 1, 2026, and will transition into full closure September 14, 2026.
While the Stevens Pavilion, Redwood Deck and the Wedding Meadow are still available for permit reservations, it is possible that the sound from heavy equipment may be audible on occasion on weekdays during the late spring, summer and fall. The work site is about 1/3 of a mile from the Redwood Deck and there won’t be any visual impacts of the project at the Wedding Meadow and the Redwood Deck, however equipment storage and fencing will be visible from Stevens Pavilion.
Normal cancellation and refund guidelines apply.