Beazell Memorial Forest & Education Center
The perfect setting for your event
Looking for a one-of-a-kind venue? The Beazell Memorial Forest & Education Center offers a stunning mix of history and nature. The restored 1930s barn is now Benton County’s top spot for weddings, retreats, reunions, and celebrations, surrounded by serene forest, trails, and creeks. It also serves as an enriching destination for school field trips and educational programs, with a Fee Waiver Program available to help K-12 schools take advantage of this unforgettable venue.
Location
37283 Kings Valley Highway, Philomath, OR 97370
Hours
Sunday-Saturday
Dawn-Dusk
Beazell Memorial Forest Amenities
- ADA Accessible
- Large Green Spaces
- Easy Hiking Trails
- Catering Space
- Classroom Space
- Parking, Limited ADA Spots
- Large Assembly Room
- Over 500 acres of park space
- Gazebo
- ADA Restrooms
- Historic Structures
Venue Reservations
The Beazell Forest Education Center has a classroom, a caterer’s area, and a large assembly room. The capacity within the center is 85 people per fire code, and the parking availability. Please make your reservation at least 30 days before your event. We only reserve for the current year, and requests are accepted beginning on the first working day in January.
Weekends
$1,100 Per Day ($1,000 refundable deposit required)
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Weekdays
$600 Per Day ($600 refundable deposit required)
Monday through Thursday
Education/School Rates (Grades K-12)
Benton County is proud to support educational opportunities for students by eliminating the reservation fee to the Beazell Memorial Forest & Education Center. A refundable deposit of $250 is required to secure the reservation, but there is no rental fee for eligible K–12 school groups.
Restrictions
Confetti, Rice, Silly String, Straw or Hay, Fireworks, an open flame of any kind, and Smoke or Fog Machines are prohibited from use at the park and inside the Forest Education Center (Barn) at all times. If used or any additional cleaning is required by Parks personnel, there will be a $200 minimum fine imposed plus $100 dollars an hour for
Reservation Cancellations
Cancellations are subject to a $25.00 cancellation fee and need to be made 48 hours or more from the date of the reservation in order to receive a partial refund. If Cancellations are made within 2 days of the scheduled reservation date, they are subject to forfeiture of 100% of the reservation fees paid. We do not give credit or refunds due to discomfort of nature, or weather related events.
Report a park or trail hazard
Let us know if you notice broken equipment, damaged trails or anything else that needs attention.
37283 Kings Valley Highway, Philomath, OR 97370