Stately Wooden Lath House Covered Pergola for an Elegant Outdoor Wedding Ceremony
Who would have known that over 25 years ago, when we installed the cedar pergola on the walkway right in the middle of the nursery’s retail space, that it would turn into such an important part of The Gardens of Castle Rock?
As a landscape architect, I’ve always been intrigued by how structures define a garden. A pergola is a classic “gateway”—a grand entrance that moves you from one space to the next. It’s the perfect metaphor for a wedding: a literal gateway into your new life together.
While cedar is a wonderful wood, our original structure was finally starting to show its age. When it came time to replace it, we drew inspiration from the original design, but elevated it with everything we’ve learned since.
The new Lath House Covered Pergola is a testament to our commitment to authenticity and sustainability. The structure is crafted entirely from dead ash trees salvaged from our property that were affected by Emerald Ash Borer. All of the ash trees were milled into wood right here in our own log yard. To protect the timbers from the elements, we added a roof. The subtle eyebrow arch maintains an open pergola feel while also providing shelter. Underneath the roof, the ceiling is finished in rich black walnut, creating a beautiful contrast with the lighter ash timber.
The addition of the roof enhances that “gateway” feeling, playing with light and shadow as you walk through. This structure is now one of 11 authentic timber-frame builds at The Gardens, each showcasing a different aspect of the craft we love and providing a stunning backdrop on wedding days.
We can’t wait for you to walk under it on your way to your new forever.
While cedar is a wonderful wood, our original pergola was starting to show its age. But it never stopped being a stunning backdrop on a wedding day. Photo credit: Studio 220 Photography
Drawing inspiration from the original pergola (seen here), Glenn and The Workshop at The Gardens improved the new pergola’s craftsmanship through years of experience. Photo credit: Abby Lynn Photography
Newly constructed, the Lath House Covered Pergola isn’t quite covered, but it still makes a statement on your way up the aisle to the Lath House. Photo credit: Coral Mia Photography
A subtle eyebrow arch maintains that open pergola feel while also providing shelter. Photo credit: Anthologie
A testament to our commitment to authenticity and sustainability, the structure is crafted entirely from dead Ash trees salvaged from our property that were affected by Emerald Ash Borer. Photo credit: The Gardens of Castle Rock
A pergola is a classic “gateway”—a grand entrance that moves you from one space to the next. It’s the perfect metaphor for a wedding: a literal gateway into your new life together. Photo credit: The Gardens of Castle Rock
Couples can easily hang draping from a hidden rod in the ceiling of the Lath House Covered Pergola for a pretty background and/or a breathtaking reveal. Photo credit: Brooke W Images
You’ve got time…….a aisle length of 165 feet gives you time to become present in the moment. Photo credit: Monroe Film & Photo
With 11 authentic timber frames at The Gardens, each provides a stunning backdrop for wedding days…..including first looks. Photo credit: Krista Reynolds Photography
The Lath House Covered Pergola creates a nice stopping point for ushers to hand guests the ceremony programs. Photo credit: Madeline Elli Photography
The Lath House Covered Pergola’s ceiling is finished in rich black walnut, creating a beautiful contrast against the lighter ash timber. Photo credit: Bonita Jane Photography
While the Lath House Covered Pergola is unique in itself, it can also easily align with your wedding day theme…..like this couple’s fairytale garden. Photo credit: Matthew Eberle Photography
Every piece of wood on the Lath House Covered Pergola was milled right on the property in The Workshop at The Gardens’ log yard. Photo credit: Madeline Elli Photography
From our Workshop to your wedding day. There’s nothing faux about this moment—just real wood, real craftsmanship, and 100% real love. Photo credit: Iviee Marie Photography
That feeling when you know the next step changes everything. Our new Lath House Covered Pergola adds a layer of timeless elegance to every entrance. Photo credit: Brittney Elizabeth Photography
No faux finishes here. Just real wood, real stone, and 100% real love stories. See why authenticity is at the heart of everything we build. Photo credit: Vick Photography
A view of the layers that make The Gardens unique. Here, the subtle eyebrow arch of the Lath House Covered Pergola perfectly frames the walk into the Lath House entrance, framed with grapevines. Every structure tells a story of craftsmanship and a commitment to authentic beauty. Photo credit: Bellagala
100% in the moment as the sun sets on your wedding day at The Gardens. Photo credit: The Gardens of Castle Rock
Our hand-milled ash timber frames can be personalized with drapery to create an elegant, airy entrance for your big moment. Photo credit: Vick Photography
Make an entrance they’ll never forget. The rich textures of our reclaimed ash and black walnut pergola, paired with deep, elegant drapery, create a grand gateway into forever. Photo credit: MBerglund Photography
The best kind of grand entrance is the one that leads to your new life together. Our Lath House Covered Pergola acts as a beautiful gateway, moving you through The Gardens in style. Photo credit: Bellagala
When the sun sets, The Gardens begin to glow. Our new Lath House Covered Pergola isn’t just a daytime gateway; it’s a stunning focal point for those magical evening moments, illuminated by the warmth of bistro lighting. Photo credit: Mind of Mo Photography
Framed by The Gardens Cruck Frame, the Lath House Covered Pergola leads into the Lath House and to your happily married forever”. Photo credit: Cameron & Tia Photography
