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Woman’s Club of Palo Alto
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475 Homer Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Contact: Rental Coordinator
Phone: 650/321-5821
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Why We Like This Place
On June 20, 1894, 24 women gathered together to formally organize the Woman’s Club of Palo Alto. Their goals were friendship, self-improvement, and community involvement, and they didn’t waste any time fulfilling them. Within the first four years of the club’s existence, they’d founded the city’s first reading room and library, as well as its first elementary school and high school.
Their dream of having their own clubhouse, however, was not realized until 1916. After twelve years of continuous fundraising they’d managed to raise $5,300, and their Tudor-Craftsman-style “home” was built. At the time, they worried that it was too far removed from the center of town, but its location in a quiet residential neighborhood has proved a felicitous one.
Weddings are held in the Ballroom, a simply designed space with grand proportions. On two sides, tall windows flood the room with light, which reflects off polished maple floors. Eight brass-and-glass fixtures suspended from the high ceiling, and dark wood wainscoting and trim throughout add period character. Have your ceremony on the stage, which is framed by a red velvet curtain and illuminated by footlights. There’s even a pair of baby grand pianos for musical accompaniment. Buffets are usually set up in the adjacent Fireside Room, aptly named for its tiled fireplace, and joined to the Ballroom by folding French doors.
The founders of the Woman’s Club of Palo Alto may not have envisioned their clubhouse being used for matrimonial celebrations, but today its spacious airy interior and ample kitchen facilities make it a popular spot for weddings. And besides, it’s one of the few places we know of that has twice as many restrooms for women as for men. Good planning, ladies.
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Max. Seated Indoors: 160 Max. Seated Outdoors: Max. Standing Indoors: 200 Max. Standing Outdoors: |
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Fees & Deposits
For weekend special events or weddings, the full-day rental fee is $1,800 plus a $500 security deposit and a $100 janitorial fee. Half the rental fee and the security deposit are due with your signed contract; the balance is payable 2 weeks prior to the event.For weekday meetings and multi-day bookings, the rental fee runs $100–300/hour depending on usage.
Availability
Year-round, daily, anytime.
CateringBYOAlcoholBYOSites UsesCeremoniesWedding Receptions Special Events, Parties Business Functions/Meetings Rehearsal Dinners Services/AmenitiesCatering: BYOKitchen Facilities: fully equipped Tables & Chairs: some provided Linens, Silver, etc.: BYO Restrooms: wheelchair accessible Dance Floor: on stage, in Ballroom Bride's Dressing Area: yes Meeting Equipment: wi-fi Parking: on-street and nearby lots Accommodations: no guestrooms Telephone: no phone Outdoor Night Lighting: access only Outdoor Cooking Facilities: BYO BBQ Cleanup: caterer or renter View: residential neighborhood |
Amplified MusicIndoorsw/ Restrictions Wheelchair AccessWheelchair AccessibleSite ViewsGardenLandscaped Grounds Site TypePrivate ClubHistoric/Landmark Building Ballroom Banquet/Events Facility RestrictionsAlcohol: BYO, CBW onlySmoking: outdoors only Music: amplified OK indoors only until 11pm Wheelchair Access: yes Insurance: not required |
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