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Gentle House

Wedding Ceremonies, Receptions, and Socials

 

Rates

Reservations and Fee Payment

Equipment and Set up

Catering Kitchen

Rules and Regulations (candles, decorating, alcohol, etc.)

 

Historic Gentle House

Wedding ceremonies and receptions have been held virtually everywhere on the beautifully landscaped grounds. Think of a special location which looks appealing to your bride and groom…under the fir trees, on the front steps of the original house, in the gazebo, under the walnut trees facing the lovely established grape arbor. The possibilities are endless at Gentle House! Ask our staff for ideas.

 

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Rates

 

June 1st to September 30th

Day 7 Hours 9 Hours Extra Hours

Saturday or Sunday

$825.00

$1045.00

$100.00/hr

Friday

$675.00 $895.00 $75.00/hr
Monday-Thursday $425.00 $495.00 $50.00/hr

 

October 1st to May 31

Day 7 Hours 9 Hours Extra Hours

Saturday or Sunday

$625.00 $845.00 $75.00/hr
Friday $425.00 $495.00 $75.00/hr
Monday-Thursday $425.00 $495.00 $50.00/hr

 

 

Equipment and Setup

Reception on Gentle House LawnThe renter is responsible for setting up tables and chairs for the event and then returning them to their storage location following the event unless prior arrangements are made. The Gentle house Staff can be hired to do this. We would need a diagram of your desired set up at least 2 weeks prior to the event.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equipment

8

18

5

8

 

Plastic Round Tables 5'Diameter-Seats 8

White (6' x 2.5') Seats 6-8

Brown Laminate (6' x 2.5 ') Seats 6-8

Brown Laminate (5' x 2.5')

Great for gift tables or food tables!

50

250

59

Padded indoor chairs

White plastic outdoor chairs

Metal folding chairs

 

 

 

Reservations and Fee Payment

Reservations for a specific date will be held up to seven days without payment of a deposit.

 

A confirmed booking will require a non-refundable deposit of $200.

One month after date of booking, 50 percent of the balance is due.

The unpaid balance must be paid four months prior to the rental date.

All fees are payable to "WOU Foundation", which owns the Historic Gentle House.

 

Failure to complete payment four months prior to the event will result in our canceling your use of the facility and forfeiture of the deposit and any other payments that have been made.

 

A separate check or credit card deposit of $200 is required as a damage deposit at the time of booking. This deposit is refundable after your event, providing there are no damages or excessive clean up

 

Last-minute rentals are accepted, depending on availability.

 

Catering Kitchen

You can hire any caterer you wish or do your own food. Foods that require cooking must be cooked off site and then brought in. There are two ovens that can be used for re-heating.

 

 

Ovens and fridges in Gentle HouseCatering kitchen in Gentle House.

Contact

Gentle House 503-838-8673 | or e-mail: gentlehouse@wou.edu

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