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Garden Study Center & Lath House
Garden Study Center
Renovated in 1992, the Garden Study Center is an extraordinary example of WPA architecture. Originally known as the old Potting Shed, this beautifully restored structure is one of the original brick buildings in City Park designed by the late architect, Richard Koch. Near the lily pond and the Conservatory, it has solid brick walls, a slate roof and copper gutters reminiscent of an old English cottage.
This fine facility comprises 1,620 square feet and is ideal for lectures, 
meetings and exhibits, as well equipped with audio-visual facilities. The building also includes a smaller meeting room, warming kitchen and restroom. The Garden Study Center accommodates 100 guests for auditorium-style seating, 60 guests for seated dinners or luncheons, and 50 to 75 guests for cocktail parties.
Contact City Park Sales Office at (504) 488-2896 or cpsales@nocp.org.
The Lath House
The Lath House, a Horticultural Hands-On lab, is located next to the Garden Study Center and is used primarily for the Garden's horticultural workshops and demonstrations. The restoration 
of this Lath House won the prestigious Founder's Fund Award from The Garden Club of America in 1997.
The Lath House occupies approximately 2,400 square feet and the main room is 30' x 42'. It has a translucent bronze-tone roof, open lath sides, and a stained and scored concrete floor. Combined with the Garden Study Center, the Lath House provides tremendous flexibility and opportunity for your special event 
at the Botanical Garden. The facility has restrooms and, although not air-conditioned, does have ceiling fans.
The Lath House in conjunction with the Garden Study Center accommodates approximately 175 guests for a cocktail party.
For more information, contact City Park Sales at (504)488-2896 or email cpsales@nocp.org
