About Dunwoody Nature Center
The Dunwoody Nature Center is a serene 22-acre woodland oasis that aims to inspire a love of nature and environmental understanding through educational programs and activities. The nature center, open from sunrise to sunset, offers a picturesque setting for various events, including weddings, corporate functions, and community gatherings. The glass-encased Northwoods Pavilion provides an elegant indoor space that allows guests to enjoy the surrounding natural beauty. The Austin Lane area offers an intimate and secluded venue for ceremonies, while the lower meadow and sun porch are ideal for cocktail hours and receptions. The nature center can accommodate groups of over 100 guests with ample "behind the scenes" space for event staging. Reviewers praise the Dunwoody Nature Center for its stunning outdoor setting, which allows for simple yet beautiful decorations, and its helpful and accommodating staff. The venue is described as a "gorgeous, outdoor" option that is both affordable and supportive of a local non-profit organization, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a unique and picturesque event location. The nature center also offers well-maintained trails, a stream, and opportunities for exploring and learning about the natural environment, making it a great destination for birthday parties and family outings.
The Dunwoody Nature Center is such a peaceful spot. It offers plenty of options — from walking the trails to enjoying the picnic areas and playground. It really feels like its own little oasis, perfect for getting your steps in or just taking a moment to unwind.
There’s also an event center on the property, which makes this a great location if you’re planning an indoor/outdoor event with a natural backdrop. Parking is limited, so depending on the time of your visit, you may want to plan ahead. Overall, a beautiful and relaxing escape right in the area.
Dunwoody Nature Center served as the venue for our Farewell Wedding Weekend Brunch. The Northwoods Pavilion was an incredible venue and experience for our guests.
Event Sales Manager, Abigail Reid gave us a tour and helped us coordinate everything we would need form a venue standpoint. When we arrived, Abigail's team had already set up all chairs, tables, started fans, and had the room ready to go. The vendor we used from the recommended list, Savory Bites Catering, was also excellent and worked well with the venue. The venue also was cable of holding over 100 guests and had a large outdoor patio to keep the space from feeling over-stuffed.
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What a wonderful place to host a party! The Northwood Pavilion is a beautiful, intimate spot in the trees. It has air conditioning making it suitable for any season and is set off to the side so that other guests at the nature center don't inadvertently join. The catering kitchen makes it so easy. There is plenty of parking on the weekends with the elementary school lot there.
Abigail was so easy to work with: very prompt with emails, friendly, and helpful even at the last minute when we were technologically illiterate. They are generous to provide a speaker and microphone in addition to having a large TV mounted inside the pavilion. And the staff take care of...read full review