Monday 23rd of November 2009
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Park-like grounds and celestial views make Dyer Observatory an exceptional venue for social and business events. The library, with its domed theater, is a perfect place for weddings, corporate functions, meetings and dinner parties. Spacious exterior plazas provide an open area for larger gatherings.

Also on the grounds is the "Exploration House." Nestled among the trees, the 2,000-square-foot house offers a living room-sized meeting space, three breakout rooms, a fully-equipped kitchen, a spacious outdoor deck and patio. The house is perfect for corporate, educational and private group retreats where new ideas can be explored and new paths discovered.

Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory Space Exploration Plaza

Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory
Space Exploration Plaza

 Dyer Sunset Veranda

Dyer Sunset Veranda

 Dyer residence nestled in the trees

Dyer residence nestled in the trees

 Residence with new deck

Residence with new deck


For more information, please call Lynn McDonald at 615-373-4897 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Observatory
TheObservatory has a 24" telescope and rare antique astronomical instruments. A beautiful domed library with spacious front and backyard plazas take advantage of a secluded hilltop setting. The grounds and plazas can accommodate tents for large outdoor gatherings.

Observatory Dimensions

Library  1,345 sq. ft.
Front plaza  380 sq. ft.
Rear plaza  588 sq. ft.





Indoor Observatory Capacity

Dinner seating 65 persons (can accommodate eight 60" round tables)
Theater-style seating 80 persons
Standing reception 70 person

 

 

 

Outdoor Observatory Capacity
The observatory grounds are large enough to host 200 people with tenting and tables.

Front Plaza 32 (4 round tables seating 8)
Rear Plaza 40 (5 round tables seating 8)

 




Day (8 AM - 5 PM)
TBA
Night (6 PM - 10 PM)
TBA
Weddings (3 PM - 12 PM)
TBA



*Four hour minimum








Observatory Residence

The Dyer Observatory residence includes a great room, three breakout rooms and two handicap accessible restrooms. Amenities include a full kitchen for catering, wood burning fireplace, an overlook deck in front, wonderful brick patio in rear, raised garden and firepit with amazing panoramic views.

Residence Dimensions 2,000 sq. ft.

Residence Capacity

Standing reception 50 persons (great room and deck)
Conference capacity 30 persons
Theatre style capacity 30 persons

 

 

 

 

Day (8 AM - 5 PM)
TBA
Night (6 PM - 10 PM)
TBA



*Four hour minimum