Deposits, Payments, and Rental Fees:
What is the amount required for a deposit?
Currently, there is a $300.- fully refundable deposit required to reserve your date.
When is the deposit due?
The deposit is due at the time of booking, which includes a signed contract.
What type of payment do you accept?
Our preferred method of payment is check made payable to Land Conservancy of Elkins Park; however, we will accept cash, money orders, and credit card payments as well. Please note that there is an additional 3% processing fee for any credit card payments.
What is included in our usage fee?
Your fee includes exclusive use of our upper and lower court, the ballroom, library, smoking room, breakfast room, outdoor terrace and lawn for five (5) hours. Bridal and groom suites are available for use for three hours leading up to your event. And additional $5,000 fee is required to reserve the Music Room or to serve food or drinks in the Smoking or Breakfast Rooms.
Are chairs, tables, and linens included in your rental price?
The rental fee covers the space only and an estate liaison, which will be present for your event to handle custodial duties such as lights, bathrooms, etc. Natural wood Chivalry chairs are available for a reduced rental fee of $4.00 per chair. Your tables and linens will be coordinated and paid for th rough your caterer and provided exclusively by Party Rentals, Ltd.
What is the cost for additional hours for my reception?
The fee for additional time for your reception is $500.00 per additional hour.
What are the months of your off-season?
Our off-season is November the rough March. Pricing varies depending on which off-season month you choose, and some special pricing incentives may be available. Please call to discuss off season discounts.
Are there additional fees for parties over 200 guests? $2.00 per person will be charged for a party of over 200 guests to help cover the cost of additional wear and tear on the Estate (i.e.: 300 guests @ $2/person = $600.00 surcharge).