Rental Request Form

Church/Pavilion Rental Rules

• A security deposit of $100 is due at the time of the event booking. If there is no damage to the building or artifacts, or no excessive cleaning is required, the deposit will be returned in full. Booking party will be held responsible for any damage to the LVHS buildings or artifacts, and for any excessive inside and outside cleanup required. This will result in the security deposit not being returned. In a booked event does not take place, the security deposit will not be returned. If a booking is cancelled a minimum of 30 days before the booking, the security deposit will be refunded by an administration fee of $10 will be withheld.
• Church/Pavilion rentals are typically available daily from Mid-May through to Mid-October. Some dates may not be available due to other events taking place on the site/
• Rental Rates are $200 per 2hrs. The Church/Pavilion are typically made available 1 hour before the booked time to permit decorating and set-up. The rate is based on the event being complete, and the building vacated by 5pm. (museum closing time). For bookings at 5pm or later, there is a rental surcharge of $100. Full payment and completed registration form are due once the booking has been confirmed.
• Rentals of other Museum buildings may be possible. Rental rates and conditions for other buildings are the same as the church.
• No furniture, displays, or artifacts may be moved without permission. No nails, may be used to attach to the church or any other surface. The use of confetti, rice, flower petals, or any other loose material is not permitted. Lighted candles or any type of open flame is not permitted in any of the Museum buildings. All decorations must be removed from the church immediately following the event.
• All members of an event party should be made aware that they are entering a Museum and a Church. The will be expected to conduct themselves accordingly.
• Food & drinks are not permitted in the Church. Water is the only exception. Please take the bottles away.
• There is no charge for parking on the site. Parking is not permitted on the lawns, but exceptions may be made for special circumstances.
• Washrooms are available on site. They are supplied with municipal potable water and are shut off and closed by the municipality during the cold months.
• Ault Parks is a public park, owned by the Township of South Stormont. There is always a possibility that other events could be taking place in the park. The buildings & contents are owned and operated by The Lost Villages Historical Society.