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Porter Hall / Reception Garden

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Porter Hall

Reception Garden

Rental includes 693 sq. ft. in the historic Porter Home, which has wood floors, beamed ceilings, decorative fireplace and a lovely glassed-in porch. Adjoining Porter Hall is the Alice Holsclaw Reception Garden / Patio.

The outdoor patio is surrounded by trees, a water feature and a vine covered gazebo. Perfect for weddings, formal events or catered parties.

The Gardens supplies 60 inch round dining tables, a 48 inch round cake table, white padded folding chairs, 6 and 8 foot banquet tables, set-up snd tear-down , and premier catering by Acacia.

Changing areas available for wedding parties for $200, must be reserved at time of booking rental.

PORTER HALL / ALICE HOLSCLAW RECEPTION GARDEN FEE

Wedding Rates
Daytime available on Sundays only (up to 50 people max) $1,200                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Evening – 3:30pm – 10:30pm- (up to 120 people max) $1,900

Corporate Rates
Daytime – 8:30 am – 4:30pm – (up to 50 people max) $600
Evening – 3:30pm – 10:30pm- $1,200

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