Facility Rentals

          The Steppingstone Museum pavilion is available to all persons without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability.

           Reservations will be on a first come first serve basis. All rentals will be handled through the museum office with the reserving party acknowledging pavilion policy responsibilities.

          The pavilions and grounds may be rented on Saturdays, Sundays, weekdays and evenings May through October. Normal rental hours must fall between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. The use of the farmhouse and courtyard for the wedding ceremony is also included in the rental.

           Please call for rental rates, must be a museum member for rentals.

           A contract between the Steppingstone Museum and the reserving party must be signed, accompanied by the security deposit and half of the rental fee at the time of reservation. The balance must be paid one week prior to the event.

             The pavilion and the museum grounds must be left in the same condition as they were found. The security deposit will be refunded within one-weekend after the event, provided the pavilion/grounds are found in the same condition, as meets the approval of the museum director.

             The museum provides only the site for your event. All arrangements for catering, equipment, rental, music and other amenities are the responsibility of the reserving party. The museum also provides restrooms and a facility for trash removal.

              The museum is open to the public 1 to 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays from May to October. A staff member will be present at the farm house during the time of your ceremony to insure privacy. The farmhouse will be locked promptly at 4pm when the rest of the museum closes to the public. Therefore, all personal items will be removed from the house at that time.

               The museum retains the right to cancel, postpone, or change the location of any function with proper notice and explanation.

Steppingstone Rental Frequently Asked Questions

What Caterers can we use?     

A.     You may choose any caterer you would like for your event.  A list of caterers who have previously catered at our site may be obtained from the office.

Q.  May we have alcohol on the premises?

A.     Yes, but please drink responsibly!

Q.  Do you have tables or chairs available?

A.     We do not supply tables and chairs for events; therefore, you would need to rent them from a rental company.    A limited number of picnic tables are available in the pavilion if you would like to use them.

Q.  What if it rains?

A.     Unfortunately we do not have indoor facilities.  The pavilion is the only covered area.  You may rent tents for your event, and the office can supply you with a list of rental companies. 

Q.  What if I need more than five (5) hours for my event?

A.     Additional time may be allotted for a charge of $100 per hour.

Q. How many people can the pavilion hold?

A.     The pavilion holds about one hundred (100) people.  If you need more space, you may opt to rent a tent and place it next to the pavilion.

Q.  Where do my guests park?

A.   A parking lot is located on the premises that provides ample room for your guests.

Q.  Is there a limit on the number of people I can invite?

A.     No!  The more the merrier!

Q.  Are we in charge of the trash?

A.     We provide trashcans, and there is a dumpster on the grounds.  It is the renter’s responsibility to provide trash bags and to put all trash bags into the dumpster.  Or the renters may work this out with their caterer.

Q.  Will we get our security deposit back?

A.   Steppingstone allows renters to place signage on the property to direct their guests to various locations and decorate only those areas being used for the event.  We do ask that you remove all litter and take down all decorations according to the terms of your contract. If the Steppingstone property is left in its original condition, and nothing is damaged, your security deposit will be returned.

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