Capacity:16 Guests
New York | New York City
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A Treehouse for Dreaming

New York, New York City • 
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A Treehouse for Dreaming, otherwise known as the Dene Summerhouse, is our secret weapon for ceremonies. Situated on the outskirts of Central Park, this private gazebo is perfect for your ceremony of 15 guests or less.
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Accessibility & Venue Details

A Treehouse for Dreaming, also known as the Dene Summerhouse, is an enchanting gazebo located in Central Park, offering a secluded, dreamy setting for your ceremony:

• Accessibility: The venue is wheelchair accessible, with a short, paved path leading up to the Treehouse, making it suitable for elderly guests.

• Capacity: Accommodates up to 16 guests (20 people total, including the couple and vendors). It is perfect for intimate gatherings.

• Facilities: No on-site bathrooms are available, so guests should plan accordingly.

What to Expect

A Detailed Example of How Your Day Could Be Arranged

07:00 AM
Your Hair and Makeup artist will arrive for your session.
11:30 AM
Hair and makeup session ends.
12:30 PM
Couple meets with transportation.
01:30 PM
Couple meets the photographer at the Wall Street Bull to begin the portrait session. The couple continues to travel with their transportation cab.
02:30 PM
Couple travels to Times Square with their transportation and photographer.
03:30 PM
Couple and the photographer are dropped off at the venue. Transportation departs.
03:45 PM
Couple arrives at the venue with their marriage license in hand.
04:00 PM
Ceremony begins with your officiant, violinist, and the portrait session continues with the photographer.
04:30 PM
Ceremony ends. The officiant and violinist depart, and the photographer continues with additional portraits.
05:30 PM
Portrait session ends.
05:31 PM
Celebrate your marriage!

You Will Love This Venue If:

  • You seek a romantic, hidden gem in Central Park, away from the bustling crowds.
  • You want a year-round location that provides both a charming gazebo setting and the natural beauty of Central Park’s greenery.
  • You prefer a picturesque location that’s easily accessible on foot, with bench seating available for guests.

Must Know

  • Permits: A permit fee of $150 is required, which Simply Eloped will coordinate. The permit allows the ceremony to be held at the venue for the allotted time but does not guarantee exclusive use of the space.
  • Timing: The venue can get very busy during peak season (summer and fall, especially on Saturdays). Couples should be prepared for onlookers.
  • Transportation: There is no direct parking available. Taxi, Uber, or a horse carriage to the park entrance at 72nd Street & 5th Avenue is recommended.

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Good to Know Before You Elope Here

It takes longer to get anywhere in NYC than you’d expect. Even if Google says half hour, we advise leaving 30 minutes or more than you’d think you’d need to! There’s always traffic, an unexpected delay, a car crash, a delayed subway, etc. Definitely plan ahead on time! If for some reason you have a car, we suggest you leave it behind. Taxi, Uber or Lyft are our top suggestions for ways to get to the park. Reminder not to carry too much. You don’t want a bunch of bags, etc in your photos. In the case of rain, we can duck under Bethesda Arcade, wait for the weather to pass or plan for another day. Touch base with us in that case! If you want to stick around for a rainy photo session (which always turns out stunning!) we are down for that, too. Bring walking shoes if you intend to wear high heels in your ceremony. You won’t regret the flats, I promise! Speaking of tips, we highly recommend them for your team! $30/person is customary and means a lot for the work they put in! Lastly, don’t forget to have fun. This is a day you’ll remember for the rest of your life (in the special way). Breathe, relax and enjoy. You got this. ;)