is available for private rental events from mid-morning to
11pm, during late-April thru mid-Dec.. (Closed during Winter).
The facility serves well as a venue for:
Weddings Receptions Showers
Anniversaries Parties Dinners
Meetings Luncheons Recitals
Classes Art
Shows Exhibits
Musical Events Theatrical
Events
Role-playing Events Fund-raising
Events
Capacity: Great Hall
(lower floor) - 100 row-seated guests, or approx.70-80 banquet-seated guests.
Over-looking Balcony (upper floor) can be used to
accommodate 30-50 additional guests (this option, however, requires advance
special arrangements/fees).
A Few Very Important Facts:
The Castle has central-heat but NO air-conditioning.
The lawn area surrounding the Castle is public space &
is often host to picnics and recreationers; such visitors, however, generally
respect private Castle functions.
A NO-ALCOHOL Policy
is strictly enforced-no exceptions.
NO Smoking is allowed inside the Castle.
A $75-surcharge for heat applies to Nov.& Dec.Rentals.
How to Proceed:
If you wish to rent the Castle, you must speak with a
Foundation Representative (ph.# below) regarding plans & facility
availability. Request rental
contract & return with your
50% rental fee deposit and a $100.-- damages deposit in order to reserve your
date.
This damage-dep. is in addition to the rental fee.
Damage-dep. + 50% rental fee due at time of contract
Both deposits are NON-Refundable if you CANCEL
(if no damages occur to the Castle & its property during
your tenure, your damage deposit will be returned to you by mail within 30-days
following your event. A bill will be issued for damages exceeding the deposit
amount).
To discuss renting:
Call (978) 521-1686
To view Castle call our Caretaker (978) 469-0438
Send all Rental Correspondence to:
Winnekenni Foundation
Inc.-Rentals
PO Box 403
Haverhill MA 01831-0503
Additional Information:
The Castle and Grounds offer many options with regard to the
staging of your celebration. The
Castle's Great Hall, Outer Deck and Grounds are all available for your
use. As the Castle interior yields
an intimate setting, it is frequently used as a Wedding Chapel, often followed
by an outdoor tent-reception on the Grounds. Ceremonies are also held both on the Deck and on the Grounds
as the Castle lends a picturesque backdrop/setting, while its interior serves as
a gathering spot, receiving room or banquet area. Please visit the Castle to determine how the facility might
best meet your event needs.
Our Rental Rates are Very Affordable:
Prime-Time Rates (Fri., Sat., Sun. & All Holidays):
$150.-- per Hour
there is a 2- Hour Minimum Booking
Off-Peak Rates (Monday thru Thursday-all non-holiday)
up to 4- Hours $175.—(flat rate)
All time beyond 5paid hours is charged at discount rate of
$75. per hour to be arranged with staff & paid up-front.
(Premises must be vacated by 11pm, incl. all belongings.)
CALL for: Special Rates/Schedules. for Non-Profit Orgs.
and for all Income Generating Events.
Rental Notes:
Rentals allow for ONE Hour of Set-Up and ONE Hour of
Break-Down time. Rental charges
will apply to any occupancy beyond the contract terms.
Wedding Rentals offer 45-minutes of Free rehearsal time,
subject to Castle & Staff schedules, date+time to be arranged & agreed
upon approximately 10-days prior to your event; it is up to you to initiate
this scheduling. (You must RENT
your Rehearsal Date if you require advance security of a particular date/time).
FULL Rental fee/balance is DUE 90-days prior to your event
and is NON-Refundable from that point.
ALL set-up, decorating, and activity plans must be fully
disclosed & approved by the Caretaker or Staff. (Notes: Holes shall not be
made in any surface and the use of Tape is not permitted, as it damages
finishes. Open-flame Candles are
not permitted, shielding globes must be used --no exceptions).
Deliveries/Pick-ups must be coordinated with the
Caretaker's/Castle's schedules (no storage is available).
The Castle and its amenities provide affordable elegance and
simplicity while enabling you to put personal touches on your special occasion
ranging from the subtle to the extravagant. The Foundation imposes no restrictions on your choices
regarding Event-Planners, Caterers, Florists, Photographers, Equipment
Suppliers., Musicians /Entertainers, etc…We offer an enchanting setting
where you can create your own "dream-come-true!"
Equipment:
The Castle has tables and chairs for 130 guests. Our Caretaker will set up our furniture
for you inside the Castle, and/or on the Outer-Deck in good weather. Our furniture is not permitted out on
the lawn. You may privately rent
furnishings for this purpose, however, the Castle is unable to assume
responsibility for their care, safety or set-up. Castle tables require you to
furnish/use tablecloths & heat-shielding trivets.
A Baby-Grand Piano graces the Great Hall.
You are permitted to contract a professional musician to
play the Piano during your event. The Piano shall otherwise remain covered
& locked. Our Piano is tuned
annually. Additional tuning expenses (by our approved tuner only --should a
tuning be desired) will be the responsibility of the renter. To preserve its tune, the Piano shall
not be moved or relocated.
Kitchen Facilities
(limited) are available for your use:
Our kitchen provides space for storing, heating chilling & washing;
a range and refrigerator are available.
You / your Caterer will need to furnish all other appliances, utensils
& supplies as needed.
Caterers: are
required to contact & speak with our Caretaker about the facility &
their plans, and an advance site-visit will be mandatory. You will have a nicer
result if your caterer is fully-prepared.
About our Caretaker:
The Caretaker is our facility's groundskeeper, custodian, property supervisor & protector. While not an event-planner or attendant, he is available prior to your event for related schedulings, info., advice, and during your event for questions or emergencies. He will help establish traffic flow/parking scheme