Gamble Garden

Meetings and events may be catered, self-catered, or order delivery. Please see attached file for list of approved caterers and vendors. Alcohol restrictions: Hard liquor is not allowed. White wine, champagne, beer, red wine, and soft drinks will be allowed if served by a licensed and insured caterer. Alcoholic beverages must not be served to minors. Kegs of beer are not allowed in the Main House.

Music is limited to: string instruments, classical flute, and piano played acoustically without amplification. No battery operated or electrically enhanced sound equipment, speakers, microphones, or any electrical connections whatsoever. DJs, MP3 Players, and CD Players are not permitted. No drums, horns (including woodwinds), keyboards, party horns, poppers, or noisemakers are allowed.

All guest parking should be on-site in the parking lots where possible. Street parking is discouraged. The parking lot adjacent to Embarcadero Road with an entrance on Waverley Street is for guests. The parking lot on Churchill Avenue should be reserved for caterers, staff, and the rental party. Blocking access to the parking lot is prohibited. Obstructing vehicles are subject to towing. Payment of towing charges is the responsibility of the owner of the vehicle towed.

All tables in the Main House and Tea House may be used. Tables must be protected from heat, moisture, and scratching by the use of a table pad and cloth to cover the entire surface of the table used. Permission must be granted to move any furniture. The piano may not be moved. All furniture, including rental equipment, must be moved by lifting, not sliding. Furniture must be returned to its original position.

The size of the group and number of events scheduled each month are prescribed by our Use Permit from the City of Palo Alto. A maximum of twenty-five (25) persons is allowed for meetings, retreats, or similar events during the weekday, daytime hours. (Persons are defined as the renter, invited guests, and children over 18 months old.

Gamble Garden is located in a residential neighborhood and sound restrictions are strictly enforced, as required by the Use Permit granted by the City of Palo Alto.

Cancellations must be in writing. Refunds of rental fees will be handled as follows: (a) Cancellation dates will be determined by postmark or date of email. (b) Once the cancellation has been received in writing, the date will be released. If the date is rebooked,one half of the site fee will be refunded as well as the security deposit and insurance fee. If the date is not rebooked, the site fee is forfeited; the security deposit and insurance fee will be returned.

Our annex storage room is small: therefore we cannot accept and store lounge furniture, “farm” tables or benches and chairs that do not fold or stack.

Premises should be left clean and orderly. The renter/caterer is responsible for removal of all decorations and special arrangements. Caterer is responsible for removing from the premises all garbage, glass, and debris in garbage bags that they have provided. The renter/caterer must check with the Site Supervisor for a final inspection before leaving the property. Garbage bags must be lifted and carried away - not dragged. Self-catered rentals – Gamble Garden will be responsible with fee.

Please see attached file(Contract) for Insurance information.

We offer a non-profit discount.