Frequently Asked Questions

Indoor seated capacity is 120, indoor standing capacity is 175.

We have 40 parking spots located on the property. You must plan sufficient transportation for your guests if you expect to exceed our parking capacity. A small amount of overflow parking is available in the grass. No parking is allowed on the road.

A $250 cleaning deposit (refundable) is required, and a retainer fee equal to 50% of the rental fee (non-refundable)

Access to the following buildings and areas of Hartlot Happening, please refer to the Hartlot Happening map which notes the below information: o The Venue is a restored 19th-century board-formed concrete barn giving it a unique and beautiful interior and exterior. o The Courtyard is available for guest use and suitable for ceremonies and outdoor dining, revelry, and warmth around the firepit. o The Veranda is a 1700 square foot outdoor space under a soaring weathered wood roof that comfortably seats 120 guests. Styled with custom lighting, this space is deal for ceremonies, dining, cocktails and dancing, and opens out onto the Courtyard. Clear panels can be opened or closed, depending on weather. o The Lot is our lawn area and is suitable for ceremonies or private dining parties al fresco. o The Parking Lot is a stone parking lot is available for your use and has a capacity of around 30 cars. The parking lot is lit with bistro lights. o The Kitchen exclusive use included with your rental of the venue. § Hourly Venue rentals include use of the kitchen during the Rental Period. § Daily Venue rentals include use of the kitchen from 9AM to 11PM the day of your event. § Weekend Venue rental includes kitchen use from 9AM to 11PM on Saturday. Kitchen use on Friday or Sunday must be confirmed with HH ahead of time. § The Kitchen must be left as you found it, no food products or trash can be left in the kitchen at the end of the Rental Period. Floors must be swept and mopped, surfaces wiped clean, all equipment must be cleaned and put away. o The Beanery is the largest building on the property and is not currently accessible to guests but makes for a great backdrop for photos. o She Rents Vintage & Unite Two Design operate out of 2 buildings on the property, these buildings are off use to Guests. · Two on-site meetings to review your event timeline and details. Assistance creating a floorplan. We will also arrange tables and chairs before the start of your Rental period. · 120 chairs · Eight 8.5’ wood tables · 2 bathrooms (1 ADA accessible) · 3 Trash, 1 recycling, and 1 compost receptacle. We provide trash removal but ask that trash is bagged and placed in the receptacles. · 8' Outdoor Rustic Beam Table · A Hartlot Happening employee will be on site for the duration of your rental period to assist with parking and emergencies. · 1 Firepit, 1 Corn hole & 1 Bocce set · Our Approved Catering Partners list: We have an excellent list of high-quality Caterer’s. We do this to ensure events run smoothly and that our Guests and property are provided with the best service and food. · Outside Vendor Choice: Besides limits to our Catering Partners, we allow guests the freedom to choose their own vendors. · On-Site Wedding Rehearsal: If you are a Daily Rental, Hartlot Happening will schedule your Rehearsal in order to accommodate other bookings the week of your event. Rehearsals will be given a 1-hour time slot.

Service Staff are not included in your fee, Hartlot Happening is not responsible for bussing tables or trash, food or bar service. Bar Service is not included. Hartlot Happening does not have a liquor license, you must work with a licensed Bartending service. Event insurance is not included in your rental fee, guests are required to purchase event insurance. Linens, napkins, and bar glassware are not included. Ice is not included and is not available on-site. We recommend getting ice through your Caterer or Bartender service. Clean-up of personal or rented items is not included.

Yes, but we ask that you work with a caterer from our preferred vendor list. We have 3 preferred catering companies all of whom offer competitive pricing and excellent menu options. Our caterers know our space and do the best job providing services to our clients.

We do not allow confetti, glitter, rice, bird seed, balloons, lanterns, or potpurri anywhere on the property (indoors and outdoors). Ecofetti, a water soluble confetti alternative, is permitted. Additional cleaning fees may apply if any of the items above are found on-site.

If you book by the hour your rental begins the hour you book. If you book by the day you have access from 10 AM to 11 PM. If you book by the weekend you have access from 10 AM on Friday until 1PM on Sunday.

Music must stop by 1000PM, all guests must be off property by 11PM.

Yes! If you have booked the whole weekend you can schedule anytime that works for your party. If you are booking for a day we will coordinate with you to ensure there is no conflict for your rehearsal.

No, to protect our tables and for safety reasons, open flames are not allowed. You are welcome to use candles that are inside of a container (votives, hurricanes, etc).