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Packages and Rental Rates

 Evening Rental Rates

(Prices are based on a 4-hour event with attendance of up to 250 guests.  Evening events must begin after 6:00 pm and end by midnight.)

Mr. & Mrs. L. Dudley Walker Lecture Hall Package

  • $250 Friday or Saturday
  • $150 Tuesday through Thursday
  • Capacity: 100 People (Lecture Style); 90 reception style; 64 people (table seating)
  • Square Feet: 925

The Harvest Foundation Great Hall Package

  • $1,000 for Friday or Saturday
  • $750 Tuesday through Thursday
  • Capacity: 190-250 people (seated)
  • Square Feet: 3,300  plus the adjoining patio area

All Facilities Package

  • $1,500 for Friday or Saturday
  • This package includes The Harvest Foundation of the Piedmont Great Hall, the Mr. and Mrs. L. Dudley Walker Hall, and the museum grounds.

Suzanne M. Lacy Education Center Rental Rates

Claude Moore Foundation Classroom
Classroom #1

  • Fee: $100
  • Classroom Style Capacity (tables and chairs): 36 adults or 44 children
  • Lecture Style Capacity (chairs): 60 adults or children
  • Square Feet: 981

Charity League Classroom
Classroom #2

  • Fee: $75
  • Classroom Style Capacity (table and chairs): 24 adults or 32 children
  • Lecture Style Capacity (chairs): 40 adults or children
  • Square Feet: 712

Combined Classrooms
Classrooms #1 and #2

  • Fee: $175
  • Classroom Style Capacity (table and chairs): 60 adults or 76 children
  • Lecture Style Capacity (chairs): 100 adults or children
  • Square Feet: 1,693

Distance Learning Center

  • Fee: $100
  • Classroom Style Capacity (table and chairs): 20 to 30
  • Lecture Style Capacity (chairs): 40
  • Square Feet: 908

Main Conference Room
2nd Floor - Adminstration

  • Fee: $100

Additional Information

  • During business hours, the Great Hall is available on a limited basis.  Public areas are not available for rent before 5:00 pm.
  • The Gift Shop may be opened and staffed for $100
  • Additional Security for attendance over 250 people, $25 per hour
  • A 25% discount will be offered to state and government agencies and 501(c)3 non-profits (opy must be attached to contract)
  • A 25% discount will be offered to military personnel
  • Valet Parking is available upon request.  Call Black Tie Valet for price quotes (226) 806-7728 or (276) 666-0118
  • Tour guides can be requested (if available), $25 per hour
  • A 10% discount will be offered to Small Businesses (Corporate Level - $250)
  • A 10% discount will be offered to Smithsonian Members
  • A 15% discount will be offered to Dogwood Members
  • A 20% discount will be offered to Cardinal Members plus 1 Free Rental (Walker Lecture Hall)
  • A 25% discount will be offered to Tiger Swallowtail Members plus 1 Free Rental (Walker Lecture Hall) with program

Deposits and Refunds

  • A non-refundable deposit of one half of the total rental charge and signed contract are required to confirm facility rental   Remainder of all rental fees (including rental equipment) is due one month prior to the event.
  • A damage deposit of $500 is due with the signed contract.  The deposit is held with event paperwork and returned following the event if there has been no damage to the facilities or grounds.
  • In the event of cancellation of two months or less from the event date, the entire rental fee paid to date and the damage deposit will be forfeited.
 
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