Built in 1815 from a plan by Thomas Jefferson and visited by such notables as Abraham Lincoln, Farmington offers a unique, centrally located rental facility. Rental events include the lovely formal gardens and use of the eighteen acre grounds. The Farmington Carriage House provides the back drop, with access to restroom facilities and a modern catering kitchen. Farmington is the perfect location for weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, showers and luncheons.

Rental Rates

Monday - Thursday

• $45 per hour with a 2 hour minimum (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
• $200 flat rate (5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.)

Friday, Saturday, & Sunday - Any 6 hour period until 10:00 p.m.

• $650 (April - October)
• $350 (November - March)

** $400 required at signing; total due 60 days prior to event

Required Charges

• $300 Refundable Damage Deposit
• $50 Nonrefundable Caretaker's Fee (weekends and evenings)

Visitors Center Conference Room Rates [40 person capacity]

• $45 per hour with a 2 hour minimum (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

Extra Fees

• $100 Holiday Rental Fee
• $50 per hour for Extra Hours
• $10 per fireplace for Stacked Fireplaces

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE RENTAL CONTRACT PRIOR TO SIGNING TO ENSURE THAT ALL POLICIES HAVE BEEN COVERED AND ALL QUESTIONS ANSWERED!

Rental of the site includes the use of the following:

The Facility: The Carriage House is a two-story building located next to the historic home. It has two large rooms (one upstairs and one downstairs), an up-to-date kitchen, restrooms, and a small room on the upper level often used as dressing room. Between the two floors, the building holds 64 people seated or 100 people standing. From April through October, the rental fee includes use of the gardens behind the historic home and the grounds where 250 – 300 people can be accommodated.

Tables/Chairs: The renter may use our eight 6' tables and 64 fold-up chairs in either the Carriage House or on the grounds. Please note that Farmington's tables and chairs cannot be placed outside if it rains and may not be set up night before. Any extra tables and chairs needed must be rented from an outside company. Tents may be set-up on the grounds. Please advise a staff person if extra tables/chairs or tents are being delivered.

Kitchen Facilities: The renter is allowed use of the kitchen in the Carriage House. Included in this use are three large garbage cans and garbage bags.

Rental Policies:

• Farmington is first and foremost an historic site. The rental event must not damage or adversely affect the site in any way.
• Smoking is not permitted in any of the buildings on site. Smoking in the Carriage House will result in the loss of the damage deposit.
• Tents are allowed on site. Delivery and set-up must be on the day of the event and pick-up of the equipment must occur by 10:00 AM the following morning. Some allowances are made for deliveries for weekend rentals. Please remember that other people rent the site and failure to notify the rental company of Farmington policy could affect the next rental event.
• Renters are responsible for set-up and clean-up. The Caretaker will be provided with a damage checklist. Failure on the part of the rental party or the rental party's caterer to return the site to pre-rental condition could result in the loss of the damage deposit. Please note: This includes tables/chairs cleaned, trash removed, counters cleaned, floors swept, etc. Farmington's tables and chairs must be returned to the Carriage House immediately after the event. Any damages will be taken out of the damage deposit.
• Farmington requires that all events use a licensed caterer, however there are no restrictions on the renter's choice of caterer. If alcohol is to be served, the caterer must have liquor liability insurance or a licensed bartender must serve. No kegs or cash bars are allowed.
• No rice, birdseed, flower petals, or any other confetti-like material may be thrown in the Carriage House. Only birdseed and flower petals may be thrown outside the Carriage House.
• Farmington is in a residential neighborhood so music must be kept at a reasonable level. The caretaker has the right to ask renters to adjust the music volume at any time.
• Parking is allowed either in the lot in front of the Visitors Center or in the adjacent gravel lot. The bridal party is welcome to stage a "send-off" (including their automobile) in the circle in front of the Carriage House. If extra parking is needed, please call Sullivan University (Charla Adcock, 451-0815) at least two weeks prior to the rental event.
• Cancellation of the rental event will result in the forfeiture of the $400 rental deposit. Any cancellations must be in writing; Cancellations made over the phone will not be accepted. Rental deposits will be refunded only if the date is re-rented.

**Please contact Rachel Fautz for more information at farmingtonassoc@bellsouth.net

Photos by: Jolea Brown