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host your special event at SNCO

Looking for a unique and scenic venue? Our beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces are available to rent for weddings, celebrations, meetings, and gatherings of all kinds. When you host your event at Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, you're not just creating unforgettable memories, you’re also supporting local wildlife care, conservation, and science education programs. Your special day helps make a lasting impact! 

our rental spaces

The Pozzi Education Building and Kitchen 
$25 per hour / 2 hour minimum

Rental Includes:

  • Podium 

  • Large open room 19’x32’. Maximum seated capacity 50. 

  • Large internet-enabled TV with laptop connectivity 

  • Wireless pointer and slide clicker 

  • Full shared kitchen with sink, microwave, oven, refrigerator, and freezer 

  • Onsite Parking 

  • Shared Restroom 

  • Tables and chairs 

Outdoor Amphitheater Rental (Remodel Coming Soon!)
$25 per hour / 2 hour minimum

Nestled on the peaceful banks of Lake Aspen, our outdoor amphitheater offers a stunning natural setting for your special event. Ideal for lectures, performances, ceremonies, and gatherings, this open-air venue combines rustic charm with scenic beauty. 

Rental Includes:

  • Access to the amphitheater area 

  • Built-in tiered seating with a natural hillside backdrop 

  • Designated presentation or ceremony space 

  • Easy access to nearby trails and lake views 

  • On-site parking 

  • Restroom access 

  • Optional access to additional SNCO facilities (with added rental) 

interested in renting other SNCO spaces? 

Looking for a different setting for your event? We also offer rentals of our Botanic Garden, Observatory Patio, the full Observatory grounds, and even our entire SNCO property for larger gatherings. 

To learn more about availability, pricing, please contact our Operations Team at, info@snco.org or call (541) 598-4406. We’d love to help you enjoy a one-of-a-kind event surrounded by nature. 

are you a fellow non-profit? ask about special pricing.  

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