Rental FAQs

There is a partially refundable security deposit of $1,500. Fees for security, staff support and cleaning may apply. Events where alcohol is sold require security be on site. Use of the sound system or stage require HOTA support staff for set up and break down. Cleaning fees are based on the type of event.

50% of the rental fee is required to save your date. Once you receive your contract, you will have 10 business days to return it with your signature and deposit. Balance is due 60 days prior to your event.

You must purchase a one-day event insurance policy. The terms and the vendor are specified in our contract. Proof of insurance must be sent to the Event Manager along with the balance due, 60 days prior to the event.

You may book your event up to 12 months in advance. Please reach out to us if your date is further out than a year.

The maximum number of guests is 250. The maximum number for seated comfortably is 156. Sample floor plans and capacities can be found here.

Hall of the Above is a private facility, and you must have an appointment to tour the property.

Renters will have access beginning at 8 am on the day of your event. Events must end by 11:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays and by 10:00 PM on all other days. Your caterer will have additional time to clean up. 

Yes. We will send you a list of caterers upon request. Note that no food trucks are allowed.

No. We have a food staging area with work tables and sinks. No dishwashing is allowed.

Open flame candles in glass containers are allowed for an additional fee. 

For a private event with no admission charge, many caterers have the necessary licensing to serve liquor. However, if you are charging admission to your event and/or selling liquor (e.g., offering a cash bar), a liquor license is required. You must provide proof of licensing prior to your event.

Also, events selling alcohol must include security personnel on site.

You must leave the building as you found it taking care to remove all food, recyclable and wet garbage, and any décor from the property. Your caterer will manage the kitchen clean up. We have a team that will come in behind you for all other cleaning.

We can provide 18 rectangular tables (3’x6’) for dining and round cocktail tables for standing, as well as 175 folding metal chairs for your use. If you’d like round tables or tables of other sizes or different kinds of chairs, they must be rented.

We have a small raised stage (8’x8’ or 8’x12’) that can be set up with assistance from HOTA support staff for an hourly rate.

No. Renters are responsible to provide linens, tableware, and glassware, all of which your caterer can rent for you.

No.

You can set up all tables and chairs based on your desired layout or our staff can set up the space for an hourly rate. We have floor plans that we can share with you.

Yes.

No. These are not allowed.

Yes. Petaluma noise ordinances restrict amplified music to indoors only. On Fridays and Saturdays, music must end at 11:00 pm. On Sundays music must end at 10:00 pm. 

No. Only certified service animals are allowed.

Yes. You may use low-tack masking tape, fishing line, or florist's wire. You may not use fastening devices that penetrate the wall surface.

Nothing may be attached to any light fixture or to the fire sprinkler piping.

Parking is on the street and in local parking lots.

No. Hall of the Above is a non-smoking facility. Smoking will need to be done outside at least 20’ from the entrance. Please be courteous to others.