Overview

The Activities Center
  The Gallery
  Tea Room
  The Terrace
  Solarium

Grounds Usage

Wedding Photography

Showers
The Activities Center
The Activities Center has several rooms available that can accommodate everything from small retreats of 10 people to large outside galas of up to 200. The professional staff at Ford House has collaborated with leaders of area non profit organizations and companies to create memorable events such as lobster parties, annual meetings, faculty retreats, training seminars, fashion shows, corporate holiday parties and silent/live auctions.

This unique setting offers full-service capabilities including:
  • On-site food service team to create customized menus to meet both budgetary and dietary needs
  • Diverse selection of audio/visual equipment available at no additional cost
  • No charge for available tables and chairs
  • Ample parking and handicap accessibility
  • Experienced staff to assist in creating a seamless event!
Activities Center Usage Fees

Activities Center Weekdays Weekends & Evenings
The Gallery
2,496 sq. ft.
Capacity: 160
$ 300 - Corporate
$ 225 - Nonprofit
$ 400 - Corporate
$ 340 - Nonprofit
1/2 Gallery
1,248 sq. ft.
Capacity: 80
$ 185 - Corporate
$ 100 - Nonprofit
$ 255 - Corporate
$ 150 - Nonprofit
1/4 Gallery
624 sq. ft.
Capacity: 40
$ 100 - Corporate
$ 75 - Nonprofit
$ 150 - Corporate
$ 125 - Nonprofit
Tea Room
(during non-public hours)
936 sq. ft.
Capacity: 60
$ 125 - Corporate
$ 100 - Nonprofit
$ 175 - Corporate
$ 150 - Nonprofit
The Terrace
(April - September)
3,000 sq. ft.
Capacity: 220
$ 300 - Corporate
$ 225 - Nonprofit
$ 400 - Corporate
$ 340 - Nonprofit
Solarium
Capacity: 40
n/a $ 150 - Corporate ***
$ 150 - Nonprofit ***



** Capacity will vary depending on room set-up requirements   
*** Solarium fee will be waived if both the Gallery and Terrace are contracted for usage.

Sample catering menu

To request a comprehensive packet of information on Activities Center or Grounds usage for nonprofit organizations, e-mail the events manager.

For information on corporate use, email the Group Tour Sales Director.



  


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