Elevating Moments,
Blooming Memories
Let us host your sustainable & perfectly appointed events at our all-inclusive, customizable venue
ILA Penthouse, or The Institute for the Living Arts, is home to the famed FlowerSchool New York. Celebrating over 20 years of education, our venue is the perfect place for your corporate gathering or social event. Our all-inclusive, sustainably focused venue can host events from a 10 person private dinner to a 225 person cocktail party with seated dinner and endless partying options. We can cook, design and plan any event with little to no waste.
Our approach to events is about planning ahead, sustainability, accessibility and creativity. Our efforts began with FlowerSchool in our floral design programs, where all of our classes adopted an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional floristry methods.
From there we realized that not just the floral component of events should be eco-friendly, but there was no reason why the entire event shouldn't be good for the planet. We decided to invest in changing the way planners and designers approached events by offering eco-friendly solutions to all event needs, in a space already home to honoring the earth.
The ILA Experience: More than a Venue
Why Choose ILA Penthouse and The Institute for the Living Arts
All-Inclusive Venue
Gorgeous 4,000sft Roof Deck
As small as 10 for dinner or 225 for cocktails
Sustainability is our business ethos
Floral event design and production expertise
The most gourmet in-house catering
Testimonials
"I hosted my birthday party at Ila Penthouse and had an amazing experience! The venue is well decorated with flowers and well structured for cocktails and dancing. The staff were amazing and so kind. The food, especially desserts were A+."
"I used ILA for my wedding reception and it was wonderful! Cal & Francesca were a delight to work with, and it was almost a one-stop shop for everything reception: Amazing florals (this place is normally a flower school), top-notch appetizers + main course + desserts, a great bar, professional staff; plates, utensils and table linens were all included. Will definitely recommend their main space & expansive rooftop to any and all of my friends looking to host large gatherings in the future."
"Did a private buyout of this space and it was not only beautiful, but working with Cal was a delight. He paid attention to detail, was hospitable and delivered above and beyond. Great space if you are looking go wow guests!"