The historic Cope House features high ceilings and walk-out windows that open onto a wrap-around porch, multiple elegant parlors, landscaped gardens, and a seasonal tented bluestone patio.
Amenities include indoor and outdoor meeting space as well as ample space for breakout sessions and socializing. Nearby, winding trails invite guests to stroll through the peaceful landscape further immersing themselves in the restorative power of nature.
Rental includes:
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The Cope House is available for public rental on weekdays (Mondays-Thursdays) during both the daytime and evening. The weekday capacity for The Cope House is 50 people.
Interested in weekends or an event with more than 50 people? Please contact Peachtree Catering for full service event management.
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Please note: Neighbors living within one mile and nonprofits: 25% discount
Additional $200 Security Deposit
(1) Inquire: Reach out to rentals@awbury.org to inquire about specific dates and availability
(2) Book: The Awbury Rental Coordinator will email you a Cope House rental contract form. Complete and submit the form, including payment. You may either pay the deposit, or the full balance + deposit.
(3) Pay Balance: Your total balance-which includes the venue fee, any rental furniture fees, and fee if working with a nonpreferred band/DJ-is due one month before your event.
The Cope House rooms are generally empty of furniture and require setup/cleanup, with flexibility for your group to set an arrangement that best suits your event.
Awbury owns an inventory of tables, chairs, and other items which you are welcome to rent:
You may bring in additional furniture and equipment from outside vendors; please arrange delivery with the Awbury staff.
If you would like to have a full-service catering experience, including staffing and on-site food arrangement, please contact our premier catering partner, Peachtree Catering. They provide personalized menus, planning support, and day-of-event management.
If you are having food/beverage delivered or are bringing it yourself, you may work with any vendor. For your convenience, we have assembled a list of excellent, local catering options:
Awbury Arboretum offers free parking. The lot adjacent to the Cope House accommodates up to about 8 cars. Overflow parking for approximately 20 cars is also available on Station Road, a short walk from the Cope House, and there is also ample parking on the streets surrounding the Arboretum (Chew, Haines, and Ardleigh.)
Renters are welcome to hire a bus or shuttle service. If you choose this option, please notify the Awbury staff so they can coordinate with the vendor.
The rental timeframe includes all setup and cleanup.
Clients are responsible for their own setup and cleanup, including tables and chairs. We will arrange for a staff person to be on-site during your event to welcome your team, direct you towards rented areas and items, and answer questions, but they are not responsible for setup or cleanup.
– General Liability: $1,000,000 occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, naming Awbury Arboretum as additionally insured
– Automobile if driving a commercial vehicle on the premises: $1,000,000
– Automobile, if driving a non-commercial vehicle on the premises: $15,000/$30,000/$5,000
– Workers Compensation, if any employees will be on the premises: $500,000/$500,000/$500,000
Amplified music
Decorations: Due to the historic nature of the house, the following items are prohibited
Cancellation policy
Other
Contact rentals@awbury.org today to inquire about availability!