The enchanting historic Anderson Family Homestead is a wonderful place for wedding receptions, small conferences, and other special events. The exposed beams and all wood interior take you back to a slower paced time. The open floor plan is conducive to mingling cocktail parties, intimate rehearsal dinners or receptions. The cottage contains a full size kitchen with an oven, microwave, refrigerator, sink, and industrial size icemaker. The floor plan includes a foyer area with men’s and women’s restrooms, one large room (dimension: 24ft x 29ft) with double doors leading to the back porch, a small conversation area, a dining nook that is often used for a buffet line, and an upstairs private room which is great for a bridal changing area.
There are 55 folding chairs and 10 six foot rectangular tables available for use. Alcoholic beverages can be served on a limited basis with a required permit. No liquor is allowed on the premises. The renter is responsible for set-up and clean-up and is expected to leave the cottage in the same condition it was at the start of the rental. Maximum occupancy is 70 people.
*Sorry, the use of candles, luminaries or other flames of any kind are strictly prohibited.
The cottage is available to rent daily between 8 am and 11 pm at a rate of $275 for a four hour block and $60 for each additional hour. A $75 refundable damage deposit is required in addition to the rental fee. Reservations can be made up to one year in advance, but must be made at least 3 weeks in advance. The are 20 parking spaces located next to the cottage. All other vehicles will need to park in designated parking spaces.
The caretaker is available to keep the gate open for parking during your event or to shuttle guests to and from the cottage if needed at a rate of $20 per hour. This must be arranged and paid for at least three weeks prior to your rental.
Please call the park office for more information, to set up an appointment to visit the cottage, or to make a reservation at 919-807-8461.
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For More Information Contact:
Mary-Marshall Boone
Nature Program Specialist
Parks and Recreation Department
2401 Wade Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27607
919-807-8461
