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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 excellence in floral education, our venue offers an elegant, all-inclusive setting for corporate gatherings, social celebrations, and everything in between.
 
Whether you're planning an intimate 10-person dinner or a lively cocktail party for 225 guests with a seated meal, ILA Penthouse provides a sustainably focused space with endless possibilities. From catering and design to full-scale planning, we bring your vision to life—with minimal waste and maximum impact.
 
Sustainability, creativity, accessibility, and thoughtful planning are at the core of every event we host. What began with FlowerSchool’s commitment to eco-conscious floral design has evolved into a holistic approach to event planning. All of our floral classes embrace environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional floristry methods.
 
Recognizing that sustainability shouldn't stop at flowers, we reimagined the entire event experience. Our mission is to make every aspect of your event kind to the planet—by providing eco-friendly solutions in a space already rooted in honoring the earth.

The ILA Experience: More than a Venue

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ILA Bar Room

Our 1,200 sq ft Bar Room offers a warm, garden-inspired setting for intimate gatherings or as a seamless introduction to larger events at the Penthouse.
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Weddings at ILA

From rooftop vows to garden-inspired details, our venue features flexible spaces, in-house catering, and romantic floral vignettes for a wedding day full of beauty and ease.
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From passed hors d’oeuvres to multi-course dinners, our in-house catering team crafts seasonal menus to suit cocktail parties, corporate luncheons, and seated events for up to 150 guests.

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Elevated & In Bloom.

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Corporate Meetings

ILA Penthouse is ideal for meetings and presentations with a vibrant social component. With three distinct areas — a meeting room, breakout spaces, a bar room, and a rooftop deck — the venue can accommodate a wide range of configurations to suit your event.
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Activations & Classes

Gather your team for a private class in floral design, mixology, or wellness — perfect for showers, team building, birthdays, and brand activations that make an impact.

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