- <a href="/live/image/gid/240/width/650/87524_Estate_Gardens_Exterior_6.jpg" class="lw_preview_image lw_disable_preview" tabindex="-1"><picture class="lw_image lw_image87524"><source media="(max-width: 500px)" type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/240/width/500/height/240/crop/1/87524_Estate_Gardens_Exterior_6.rev.1614969750.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/240/width/500/height/240/crop/1/87524_Estate_Gardens_Exterior_6.rev.1614969750.webp 3x" data-origin="responsive"/><source media="(max-width: 500px)" type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/240/width/500/height/240/crop/1/87524_Estate_Gardens_Exterior_6.rev.1614969750.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/240/width/500/height/240/crop/1/87524_Estate_Gardens_Exterior_6.rev.1614969750.jpg 3x" data-origin="responsive"/><source media="(max-width: 800px)" type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/240/width/800/height/383/crop/1/87524_Estate_Gardens_Exterior_6.rev.1614969750.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/240/width/800/height/383/crop/1/87524_Estate_Gardens_Exterior_6.rev.1614969750.webp 3x" data-origin="responsive"/><source media="(max-width: 800px)" type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/240/width/800/height/383/crop/1/87524_Estate_Gardens_Exterior_6.rev.1614969750.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/240/width/800/height/383/crop/1/87524_Estate_Gardens_Exterior_6.rev.1614969750.jpg 3x" data-origin="responsive"/><source media="(max-width: 1200px)" type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/240/width/1200/height/575/crop/1/87524_Estate_Gardens_Exterior_6.rev.1614969750.webp 2x" data-origin="responsive"/><source media="(max-width: 1200px)" type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/240/width/1200/height/575/crop/1/87524_Estate_Gardens_Exterior_6.rev.1614969750.jpg 2x" data-origin="responsive"/><source media="(min-width: 1201px)" type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/240/width/1440/height/690/crop/1/87524_Estate_Gardens_Exterior_6.rev.1614969750.webp 2x" data-origin="responsive"/><source media="(min-width: 1201px)" type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/240/width/1440/height/690/crop/1/87524_Estate_Gardens_Exterior_6.rev.1614969750.jpg 2x" data-origin="responsive"/><img src="/live/image/gid/240/width/1440/height/690/crop/1/87524_Estate_Gardens_Exterior_6.rev.1614969750.jpg" alt="West Estate Gardens area featuring Reflection Pool, Wisteria Arbor, and rear view of Manor House." width="1440" height="690" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/240/width/1440/height/690/crop/1/87524_Estate_Gardens_Exterior_6.rev.1614969750.jpg 2x" data-max-w="3035" data-max-h="2285" data-optimized="true"/></picture></a><div class="hero-full_image_caption collapsable-caption"><em>West Estate Gardens area featuring Reflection Pool, Wisteria Arbor, and rear view of Manor House.</em></div>
Lewis & Clark offers distinctive venues, experienced coordination, and thoughtful stewardship for events of all kinds—set on a historic 137-acre campus in Portland.
From weddings and estate celebrations to conferences, performances, meetings, and campus programs, we support events that bring people together while honoring the academic mission, community values, and operational realities of the institution.
Find the Right Path for Your Event
Camps, Conferences and External Programs
Information for summer camps, conferences, concerts, academic programs, and retreats—including guest lodging, dining coordination, and event support.
→ Plan Your Program
Celebrations of Life / Memorial Services
Supportive guidance for planning memorial services and celebrations of life in the Agnes Flanagan Chapel and Diane Gregg Pavilion. We offer an architecturally distinctive, thoughtfully maintained setting where family and friends can gather to honor a loved one. These services are held on Sundays and scheduled based on chapel availability.
→ Learn About Celebration of Life Services
Filming and Photography
Information for commercial filming, photography sessions, and academic or student projects held on campus. Learn about location guidelines, approvals, insurance requirements, and scheduling coordination.
→ Explore Filming and Photography at L&C
Weddings and Estate Gardens
The historic Fir Acres Estate Gardens offer a distinctive setting for intimate celebrations. Learn about availability, capacity, and booking for weddings, galas, and other special events.
→ Explore Estate Gardens
L&C Faculty, Staff and Student Events
Resources for campus community event planning, including space reservations, required approvals, and coordination with Facilities and campus partners.
→ Plan Your Campus Event
Spaces and Venues
Browse meeting rooms, outdoor spaces, performance venues, athletic facilities, and historic locations—with capacity details and accessibility information.
→ Explore Our Spaces
Our Role at Lewis & Clark
As part of Facilities Services, the Conferences and Events office coordinates the operational planning, resource deployment, and day-of-event execution required to support events across the institution.
We work with Facilities trades, Campus Safety, Bon Appétit Dining Services, and other campus partners to ensure events have what they need—from space allocation and setup coordination to guest services and emergency response protocols.
We manage both auxiliary revenue programs (conferences, weddings, summer camps, external rentals) and common services for the campus community (academic events, student organization programs, departmental gatherings).
→ Learn More About Our Role
Information for Event Guests
Staying on Campus
Visiting for a conference, summer program, or camp? Find guest lodging, dining, parking, and safety information.
→ Guest Information
Contact Us
Questions about event planning, space availability, or guest services?
→ Get in Touch | events@lclark.edu | 503-768-7235
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
What Our Clients Say
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“Your behind-the-scenes organization of all facets of this complex event are very much appreciated.”
“You folks went out of your way to help, and I wanted to be sure you know I appreciated it.”
“Thank you for all your great work and expertise in making the symposium a big hit. Could not have made it without your help, support, and patience with my last minute-changes and requests.”
“Your experience at thinking out the details really shows. Thank you for the expert work!”
“Has anyone told you that you rock? Wow, 5-star service!”
“I want to tell you how wonderful a job we all think you’re doing! Things are addressed in an extreme timely manner, with the utmost professionalism.”
“You constantly exceed my expectations. Thank you for doing such a good job!”
“I am grateful for the wonderful care you gave to our group, especially considering all of the other meetings and events you are involved with.”
Conferences and Events is located in Facilities on the Undergraduate Campus.
email events@lclark.edu
voice 503-768-7235
fax 503-768-7106
Director Sherron Stonecypher
Conferences and Events
Lewis & Clark
615 S. Palatine Hill Road
Portland OR 97219
