Policies

General rules

We are pleased that you are considering renting our property for your next event or retreat.  It is our intention that your event be seamless and a wonderful experience.  We will do our part in making your special event a memorable experience!

There are a few housekeeping and safety rules that must be communicated prior to your decision to rent our facility.  Because of the historic value of the barn and safety of our guests we do not allow the following:

• No nails, tape, staples or tacks in the walls or on the barn beams.

• NO SMOKING inside the barn, conservatory or historic home.  Smoking is only permitted in designated outdoor areas.

• Confetti or glitter

• Silly String

• Firecrackers or sparklers

• No open flame candles (fire hazard), flame-less (battery operated) are recommended

• Pets

• Swimming or fishing in the pond

• Young children unattended around the property

General guidelines

• A deposit will be required at confirmation of booking

• $1 million dollar personal liability insurance policy for the event.  This can be purchased as a rider policy through your home owner’s insurance carrier or through one of our recommended carriers (listed on our vendor page).  A certificate of coverage must be presented to us prior to the event. This normally runs $150 to $300 depending on the number of guest and type of alcohol served.

• All trash must be deposited into the dumpster and the space left in the same cleanliness as it was prior to your arrival

• Upon departure, all lights turned off and doors secured.

• There will be a contact person on premise to assist you with any questions that you might have throughout the event

• There will be a security person on premise to ensure the safety of your guests.