Beazell Memorial Forest & Education Center

The Perfect Setting for your Event

Benton County envisioned a new use for the historic Plunkett family barn, originally constructed in the 1930s from lumber milled on site. The barn had not been used for many years, but was structurally sound. Transformation of this barn to become the Beazell Forest Education Center began in 2005.

An ADA-compliant, structurally stable design, utilizing green materials where possible, was planned. The historic feel, simplicity and openness of the original barn were retained, and enclosed areas where light can penetrate through exterior barn planks were provided. The project involved low impact construction and maintenance, utilizing components of reduce, reuse, and recycle. Much of the original barn framework and planks were reused, and unusable parts were recycled. Barn floors and interior stalls were salvaged for reuse as railings, display partitions, and benches.

Though the Beazell Forest Education Center has a classroom, caterer's area, and a large assembly room, it maintains a barn-like appearance. When not in use, the windows and doors on the front facade are covered by barn doors.  The capacity within the Center is 85 people per fire code and the parking availability. 

For Updated Reservation Information Please Call: (541) 766-6521 

 

Tours of the Beazell Forest Education Center

Tours are by appointment only. To schedule a tour, call the Parks Office at 541-766-6521.

2023 Fees:

Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Holidays is $1,000 in addition to a $1,000 refundable deposit.  Total owed at time of reservation is $2,000.  

Monday through Thursday is $600 in addition to a $600 refundable deposit.  Total owed at time of reservation is $1,200.

Full Day Set Up & Tear Down Fee for Weekends Only (Friday-Sunday & Holiday's) is $450.

The Educational Waiver is for Schools (Grades K-12) Only.  Deposit for Waived Fee Reservations is: $250.  

Beazell Barn is Closed for Events November through February
 
   

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Beazell Entrance
Beazell Forest Education Center From Parking Lot
Front of the Beazell Forest Education Center
View of Beazell Grounds
Beazell Forest Education Center at Dusk
Night View of the Beazell Forest Education Center
Inside View of the Beazell Forest Education Center
Open Doors From Inside of the Beazell Forest Education Center
Inside View of the Forest Education Center to Deck
Looking Out the Front Doors of the Beazell Forest Education Center
Inside View Out the Back Door of the Beazell Forest Education Center
Another View From Inside to the Deck
Looking Inside Towards Classroom Area
Looking Out Doors to the Left Side of Deck
Looking Out Doors to the Right Side of Deck
Chairs and Tables That Come With Rental
Chairs Set-up Inside the Beazell Forest Education Center
View to Kitchen From the Pass Through Window
View of Counters and Sinks
Classroom View - Also Used As Dressing Room For Weddings
Plunkett House at Beazell
Additional Restrooms Outside