Came here for a private event recently and was impressed with the stunning space. The decor is very aesthetic with high ceilings, cute pink walls lined with ceramics and pottery, and pops of greenery all around. While I didn't book the event myself, I've checked their rates, which seem relatively affordable for the area and given the unique and beautiful space. I came for a community event, but I could totally see it being perfect for a small baby shower or any other intimate get-together needing a good vibe (to give you an idea, there was a DJ event booked right after ours... the place definitely seems in demand and to cater to a diverse crowd). Our coordinator Chay was so sweet and helpful. Check this place out for your next small-to-mid-size event near Downtown/Midtown SJ! read more

My husband and I had our baby shower here and we were so glad we did. The venue was incredibly speedy and professional when it came to communicating from the very beginning, when I first inquired about the venue. On the day of the event, their associate, Chay, was on time to meet us to unlock the venue, set up our rented "baby" boxes and to show us how to use their speaker system. The lighting was incredible for a day time baby shower and because they have so many cute plants set up, there wasn't too much that needed to be done as far as decorating goes. All of my guests thought the venue was absolutely adorable. I can't recommend this place enough. It was super affordable had enough parking for all 30 of my guests and clean! I wish I could give this venue 10/5 stars. read more

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I rented this venue for my friend's baby shower last month. It's a super cute space and perfect for smaller baby/bridal showers. Prior to the event they were very responsive, and communication/payment was straightforward. You don't need to decorate much since the venue is so cute. There's a few potential downsides to consider, though: - Parking can be a little inconvenient. Even though there's a garage right next to the venue, you do have to pay. There's also street parking or you can park at the Whole Foods across the street. - Using the bathroom is a bit of a journey. The venue is part of an apartment complex, so you have to exit the door, walk to the elevator, take it up to the 3rd floor, and find the bathrooms there (no code needed). Not a huge deal, but maybe something to consider if you plan to invite people who are elderly / get confused easily lol. - You have to allot time in your rental hours for clean up at the end. It shouldn't take more than 15 minutes, I would say, since the venue is pretty small, but it is a bit of work to clean up and take out the trash. I feel like the price was pretty reasonable so it's a fair ask. read more

The Preserve was a perfect place for my 40th birthday celebration! The space is intimate and also has plenty of room. Next time I just need to make sure to add more time for the set up, but that's on me. They have WiFi that is easily accessible and a speaker you can connect to. My birthday was in June and it's always HOT so the AC was perfection. Sammy was always kind and prompt to reply through the process. I am a plant lover and chose a plant theme for my birthday so this was magical. My friends and family loved the space and had an amazing time. I highly recommend this venue! read more

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We rented this venue space for our engagement party in August 2024 and loved this plant shop venue! The space allowed us to comfortably host up to 30 guests. I liked that this was a place where we would bring all our own food & drinks making it very customizable. I came across this spot online and booked with them through the website. There were a few email exchanges and I was able to secure the date and time about two months ahead and we also booked a tour to see the space in person. My favorite parts of the venue are the plants and decor, allowing us to not have to worry as much about spending on decor since the place was already spruced up. The counter area they had was also great for setting up our mimosa bar, charcuterie boards, and cake. The venue came with 3 wooden tables (2 long ones and 1 medium/small one) we used one long one for seating with stools that were provided, and we used another table as our food and appetizers, and the last small table as our bar/drinks area. Many of our guests complimented the venue space and set up. The only downside is that the bathroom is a little far. The venue is on the first floor and you have to take an elevator to the third floor navigate a little bit to the restroom. Other than that, we didn't have any complaints and are really happy we decided to have our celebration at the preserve! read more

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Their response time is ass and they are never open. I was paying to reserve this spot for a baby shower and they didn't communicate with one another and someone else rented out the spot as I was trying to put a deposit. Very cute inside but it doesn't hold many people and the chairs included are not very ergonomic. read more

Literally the cutest space to rent for your small event! I photographed a 1st birthday party here and it was the sweetest time with their closest friends and family. Can't wait to be back here for future events! read more

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Absolutely perfect space for our small baby shower event. Communication was timely, airy space was well appointed & tidy (just set up and go), lovely & bright decor didn't require much decorating. Highly recommend! read more

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Great venue for a family party we hosted ! Beautiful plants , great lighting and open floor space. It's really hard to find a venue like this so I appreciate that the Preserve is available. It was easy to get to you and there was parking off street but they also have a parking garage next to the venue We had a great time and would highly recommend this place.! read more

Had to visit this pop up in downtown San Jose! Street parking is available but also parking at Whole Foods Market across the street. You won't miss this hidden gem since it's adjacent to an apartment complex. Great thing was that the doors were wide open, very welcoming and inviting to start. Enter into a space of greenery and minimalism. Despite it being in its soft opening stages, Preserve makes a huge difference in bringing plant lovers and cultivating a healthy relationship with the planter and the planted! Variety of plants to see with vibrant colors, books to educate yourself and that green thumb, and accessories to equip yourself for the better for planting needs. This entire space is instagrammable, and thank you to Andi for her cordial service and plant expertise! :) Can't wait to come again and see the new plant babies! read more

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I booked the venue a few weeks in advance on a Saturday night between 6:30pm - 9:30pm, with the option to extend our end time if desired. This venue was perfect for the engagement proposal I planned out, the windows are hard to see through from the outside and there is an apartment complex above the venue, so it was the perfect cover! (She thought we were going to a friends birthday party pre-game) The venue comfortably fit the 30 guests I had invited, and had ample room for food and drink, not to mention wonderful plant vibes. Would recommend to those looking to celebrate an event in an intimate space! read more

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I hosted my birthday party here and have nothing but good things to say. Booking was easy (thanks Sammy for answering all my questions) and the event space proposal provided prior to booking was very helpful. I had to make some changes prior to the party and they were very accommodating. The point of contact for the day of, Chay, sent me additional info (i.e bathroom code) and checked in with me before/after the party and Toni, who opened/closed with us, was the sweetest. As for the space itself, it is super aesthetic! The walls are pink with shelves filled with ceramics and there are plants hugging the corners of the room and adorning the hanging fixture above the bar area. We opted to add on the lace table cloth for the tables and my cousin decorated them with flowers and candles...loved it! My favorite part of the venue would be the bar area, which I utilized as a dessert station/mimosa bar. With my party size, I had enough room to fit 4 cocktail tables we got from a rental company and also had space dedicated to taking photos with my guests. I think this is the perfect event space for a small party (30 people); it's definitely an unexpected gem nestled in the busy streets of DTSJ. Parking wasn't an issue for my guests and a Whole Foods is conveniently located right across in case you need last minute items. I would highly recommend booking here! read more

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I loved it. The place was extremely accommodating. There felt like so much freedom for what I wanted to do, and it was beautiful. Would definetly recommend this place. read more

I was looking for a place to host my mom's 60th birthday party and came across this space from a TikTok! I'm so thankful that I did. I booked the venue about one month before my event and was able to tour the space beforehand. It was a beautiful venue that's already naturally decorated with all the plants and greenery so I didn't have to do too much with decor. The bar area was great for drinks and dessert display. They provide you with 2 dining tables and stools for 22 guests and 1 additional table which I used for food dispaly. You are free to arrange the furniture to your liking and bring your own food and drinks. There is guest parking available in the parking garage next door. The only thing that was slightly inconvenient was that the bathrooms were located on the 3rd floor so you need to take the elevator to get to the bathroom. The event coordinator was very prompt in both letting us start our event on time but also ending on time. Their team came back exactly at the end time. Cleanup was very simple for us all we had to do was bag our trash and they took care of the rest which was amazing. I would definitely love to host another event here! read more

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The Preserve just opened their pop-up location in DTSJ! It's located in an apartment complex right across from Whole Foods. There's street parking and in WF's lot. There's a really pretty minimalistic, clean aesthetic to the store. It's very instagramable! As a plant enthusiast, something I appreciate about the Preserve is the unique vases (similar to what you'd see in Lonefox's or Megan Batoon's home styling videos on YouTube). I also really loved the propagation station. They have a lot of common plants such as young monstera deliciosa, monstera adisoni, money trees, money plants, prayer plants, pothos, and more. I picked up a monstera deliciosa for $13. It was healthy and growing new leaves. My friend named it Monica for me so I'm happy to take Monica the Monstera home! It came with a little care card. Shoutout to Andi for her friendly service! It made the experience a delight. read more

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I reserved The Preserve for my bestfriend's Bridal Shower, and it was PERFECT. The owners/staff were so friendly and supportive both before the event and during. My favorite parts of this shop are 1) it's already decorated (basically)!!! Saved us so much time and money from extra decor, 2) the walls are PINK which is what we wanted for our theme, 3) the front doors allowed for easy air flow, 4) they provided a Bluetooth speaker on site with the WiFi info posted for everyone, and 5) parking was easy and stress free!! (: the venue is aesthetically pleasing, 100%. I definitely recommend this venue for others hosting smaller bridal showers, baby showers, birthdays, etc. read more

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I highly recommend booking this space for a private intimate event. This is a fairly new plant store that doubles up as a venue. This was a perfect space for my niece's 18th birthday, she loves plants and the aesthetics fit her personality. We checked out the venue in late November to inquire about logistics, availability etc. I booked the venue online and coordinated with Sammy. Sammy was great with responding and answering my questions. Payment was very easy to handle as well, online and only two pay transactions: deposit and remaining balance. There are party rentals available such as linens, balloon arch and more. We arrived 30 mins for set up and Sammy provided the keys and code for the restroom. The restroom is on the third floor. Some of the plants were already moved prior to our arrival. The space wasn't as cold as our November site visit. The intimate space was just right for our event and it didn't feel small either. We brought our own food and backdrop. The backspace was also used for storage and a changing room. The linens we got ourselves. The space didn't need that much decoration either. The plants were the main decor. The sound system was already provided, we just played our own Spotify. The lighting was with a dimmer and we were able to change it throughout the event. Sammy left us and came back at the end of the night. We placed the garbage in bags and her team took it out at the end of the night. There wasn't a lot of clean up to be done either. The entire space was just for our party. We weren't interrupted by customers or transients either which was great. This was one of my concerns considering it is downtown SJ. One thing I want to suggest, there should be garbage cans available for events. read more

Cute, homey shop with wide variety of plants. Amanda was really nice and helped answered any questions or concerns I had! Aesthetically beautiful shop, that can also be rented for events which I thought was super cool! read more

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Chill, cute, chic little plant shop! Perfect place to shop if you're introverted like me and don't like to talk to people. Staff is there to assist with any plant questions/ concerns you may have but don't hover around you as you browse. Plants are well worth the price and always in the healthiest conditions. They also have the best ceramic pots of you're looking for that clean modern look. read more

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Absolutely love the Preserve! I found out about them last year when they were started in pop up shops. I bought a golden pothos and in the year I had it, it thrived!! It grew to over 6ft in length and was my healthiest plant. When I heard they're opening their own store, I was so excited! Everything is absolutely stunning, their plant pots were so beautiful, and they had a great selection of plants--all of which that looked healthy and clean. I purchased a calathea orbifolia and it's soo pretty. The aesthetics is definitely *chef's kiss* and I can't wait to come back. Next time I'll ditch the husband at home read more

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The shop was very cute! My friend shared their Instagram page and I was really excited for their new store near my home. I bought 3 plants that in great health and well cared for. I loved the decor! read more

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Owner is rude and yelled at my 12 year old nephew to "get the f*** out of my way." Never returning to this establishment. Poor quality.

We hosted a bridal shower for my friend here. They were very friendly and accommodating.

Super cute, healthy house plants! This place smells/looks amazing and has everything needed to put together the perfect housewarming gift (pots, soul, fertilizer, etc.) Sam was super helpful and patient when we're finding the perfect plant. Lots of parking (street and garage). read more

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Every time coming into see the new plant babies. It always has a welcoming vibes. Amazing aesthetics and music . Friendly staff and great service , would recommend all the plant lovers to come by for your next addition of plants and pots. read more

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The Preserve shop in San Jose is now open as well as a rentable event venue and we jumped at the opportunity to have our baby shower here. The industrial modern vibe of the space is beautifully balanced by all the natural light and fresh greenery, and was perfect for our "baby in bloom" theme. The shop had everything we needed (tables and chairs, wifi, ambient music, and ample backdrops for photos) so there was very little we actually needed to bring or setup. Everyone we worked with (shoutout to Sammy, Wenting, and Chay) was so friendly and helpful. Our shower guests were even able to stay back and purchase items from the shop after the party. It was the perfect experience and we would 100% recommend. read more

The Preserve - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - San Jose, California

Hosted a surprise engagement party here for my fiancee and we loved the space! Booking the event was seamless & Sammy was very punctual with answering all of my questions leading up to the date. She was also forthcoming about an accidental overbooking (calendars didn't sync so the overlap of our party with another event was initially missed) that was caught a few weeks prior to the date and offered a partial discount to move the time of the event back vs reschedule for another day. Everyone who attended loved the shop's aesthetic and the room was quite spacious & comfortable (30-40 guests). Would definitely recommend The Preserve to anyone who is looking to host a future event! A big thank you to Sammy & the team for being so accommodating! read more

We had our gender reveal party here. The venue is beautiful and perfect for a small party of 20-25 people. The host is friendly and accommodating to any requests read more

Cute shop for houseplants. Huge selections. Associates have a ton of plant knowledge. They answered all my questions. Highly recommend everyone check it out. read more

My favorite plant store! I absolutely love the hand-picked selection and super helpful staff. I love that this place has a wide variety of healthy plants and sells a wonderful curation of home goodies! Great for gifts and feeding this plant lady's addiction. Highly recommend visiting! read more

Thank you so much to the Preserve of San Jose for allowing our team to your event space. Your team was so gracious and welcoming. Everyone said that the environment is so calming and comforting. The space was enough to host a small - mid size gathering and everyone had a great time!! read more

Chay helped me pick out a few gorgeous plants. She was very helpful and knowledgeable. I love that they tag "pet friendly" plants so I can shop worry free for my cat. I will definitely be returning. A wonderful store!! read more

I love the preserve! Ive been to many plant shops and nurseries in the San Jose / Campbell area and the preserve has consistently stood out with the level of service they provide. I've been going to their Campbell location for a while now and was so excited to hear they opened up a shop in San Jose. The staff from both locations are always so friendly and knowledgeable in their products. I've purchased several plants from both the Campbell and San Jose store and have been thriving! I've also had several of my plants repotted from the Campbell store and can't wait until they offer that at their San Jose location. If you haven't been to the preserve, I highly recommend it even if you're a novice or expert in plants. read more

The space was so beautiful with a variety of backgrounds for a photoshoot! Sammy's communication was great and she was very accommodating. The place is spacious, with plenty of parking and furniture. The natural light inside also made for beautiful pictures; would definitely book again! read more

So cute in here! Have the best reed scent diffuser!!! Plants are so cute ! You definitely have to check it out!

I rented plants from the Preserve and Sammy and their team were incredible in helping us out. They went above and beyond and provided beautiful, healthy plants that added so much to our space. I am incredible appreciative of their team. read more

Cute selection of indoor house plants and pottery, plus Wenting and Chay make it so easy to preorder something online and pickup in a reasonable timeframe (the plant looks just like the photo online). The customer service is top notch as well, so 10/10, would shop here again! read more

I walked in to a beautifully articulated plant store. Light and airy. Some beautiful indoor plants and found what I wanted immediately for my father's birthday. He loves plants. I know nothing about them. Grace with the Preserve helped me with patience and kindness, answering all my naive plant questions. I accused her of owning the store because she was so knowledgeable. She made the experience of buying a plant easy and satisfying. Some plants can be harmful to pets and she guided me away from those plants. Sweet! read more