Grow Benzie’s Event Center is a 3,000 square foot meeting space used by our community for weddings, potlucks, fundraisers, concerts, meetings and more. Just over a decade ago, this space only had concrete floors. Renovations have since transformed this space into one of the most attractive rural community centers in Northern Michigan for events and educational classes.
Available year-round for public and private events, the hall can hold up to 200 people, is handicap accessible, and is connected to our 1,500 sqft Commercial Kitchen.
The 4-acre property surrounding the Event Center includes a grassy picnic area, gazebo overlooking the valley, pollinator gardens, and 1/4 mile of trails lined with benches, berries, flowers and learning stations.
AMENITIES INCLUDE:
WiFi (200 mbps)
8 channel sound system including 2 wireless microphones, 1 wired microphone, 2 Q8 speakers, 1 monitor
Wall projector and display screen (6')
42" HDTV w/HDMI
Meeting Owl: All-in-one, 360° camera, microphone and speaker
Tables (Ten 8' rectangle, Five 6' rectangle, Four 5' round, One 6' round)
Chairs (80)
Access to our 1,500 sq ft Commercial Kitchen
Adjacent grassy courtyard with picnic tables and covered patio
FAQs
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Once you have a date in mind for your event, meeting, or celebration please contact gaia@growbenzie.org or call 231-882-9510 to check availability. Please keep in mind reservations fill up quickly and it is recommended to make your reservations well in advance.
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Event Center rentals require a deposit. For full day rentals (8+ hours), there is a $100 deposit and $400 charge. Half day rentals are a $50 deposit and a $125 charge.
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We accept cash or check. Please make out two separate checks, or payments, for your deposit fee and rental fee. Checks may be addressed to Grow Benzie.
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Reservations and requests will be reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis. Grow Benzie will review and reserve available time slots. Confirmation of reservations will be completed following the completion of Rental Application over the phone.
If a rental is canceled less than 7 days in advance, the renter will forfeit the deposit.
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As a community space we are committed to remaining accessible. We are a low-staff, high-impact organization that needs to keep our lights on to continue to be of service to others. Financial Assistance Request forms are available on request and provide discounts from 25% to 100% of the rental cost. Please reach out to gaia@growbenzie.org or call 231-882-9510.