Special Event Venue Brochure

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CITY OF SANTA ROSA

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R E C R E AT I O N & PA R K S C IA E VN E NT E SK S R E C RS PE EA T LI O & V EPNU AR SPECI AL EVENT VENU ES

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A VARIET Y OF BEAUTIFUL VENUES F OR YOUR SPECIAL DAY.

SPACE TO REALIZE YOUR EVENT VISION Located in the heart of scenic wine country, Santa Rosa is an ideal destination to celebrate any occasion. The City of Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks Department boasts an array of well-appointed, unique, versatile, and affordable settings perfect for your special event. From historic sites and expansive modern locales to the natural beauty of the city’s outdoor settings, explore each property to see the potential to customize a location and realize your vision.

VERSATILITY OF OUR PROPERTIES Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks Department has an ideal space for every kind of event: • Dinners and luncheons • Meetings and conferences • Weddings and receptions • Anniversaries and baptisms • Cocktail and theme parties • Fund-raisers and auctions • Fashion shows • Film and photo shoots • Screenings and performances • Birthdays and quinceañeras • Memorials and celebrations of life

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DETURK ROUND BARN Nestled in the charming historic West End neighborhood, the stunning DeTurk Round Barn is among California’s oldest truly round buildings. Isaak DeTurk, one of the county’s first winery owners, built the barn in 1891 as a horse stable for his prize-winning stallion. A renovation in 2011 has brought this historic building into the current century.

AMENITIES

The barn features hardwood floors with radiant heating, two redwood serving bars, small prep kitchen, elevator, audiovisual system, iPod dock with built-in surround sound, flat-screen televisions, Wi-Fi, lush rose garden, and lawn area.

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CAPACITY 200 seated

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DeTurk Round Barn 819 Donahue Street | Santa Rosa, CA 707.543.3295 | rentdeturkroundbarn@srcity.org www.srcity.org/deturkroundbarn

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CHURCH OF ONE TREE Located in downtown Santa Rosa and adjacent to beautiful Juilliard Park, this magnificent venue was built in 1873 from a single 275-foot-tall redwood tree. Restored in 2009, the church maintains much of its beautiful original structure, while boasting modern upgrades.

AMENITIES

The church features exquisite stained-glass windows, cathedral ceiling, hardwood floors, unique lighting, Bose sound system, iPod dock, Wi-Fi, dressing room, neighboring park setting, and gorgeous encompassing redwood groves.

CAPACITY 200 theater-style, 150 banquet-style

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Church of One Tree 492 Sonoma Avenue | Santa Rosa, CA 707.543.3295 | rentchurchofonetree@srcity.org www.santarosarec.com

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FINLEY COMMUNITY CENTER Finley Community Center has been designed with versatility as the central theme. This modern, multipurpose facility is a perfect location for a variety of events and gatherings and features a diverse array of spaces where you can bring your event to life.

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PERSON AUDITORIUM

This well-equipped space includes sprawling hardwood floors, sound system, theatrical stage lighting, and double door access to a beautiful outdoor courtyard. Full-service commercial kitchen, dressing rooms, restrooms, and lobby are immediately adjacent.

CAPACITY 300 theater-style, 250 banquet-style THE COURTYARD

A soothing granite water fountain with a sweet sculpture that depicts beloved Peanuts characters at the center creates the focal point of this serene and enclosed setting. Trees provide natural ambience and are dotted throughout. The space can be rented separately to host a beautiful outdoor event or in conjunction with another room.

CAPACITY 100 theater-style, 80 banquet-style LIVE OAK ROOM & VALLEY OAK ROOM

Both Oak rooms have hardwood flooring, high ceilings, oversized windows with views of surrounding park or courtyard, and can be combined and rented as one great auditorium space or divided with a wall partition into two separate rooms, each more than 1,500 square feet. Š Bruce Morrison

CAPACITY

Combined rooms: 200 theater-style, 180 banquet-style Single room: 100 theater-style, 90 banquet-style

ADDITIONAL SPACES

Four additional rooms in a range of sizes are available for meetings and other special gatherings, including Cypress, Manzanita, Willow, and Maple. A fully equipped commercial kitchen is adjacent to the Cypress and Manzanita rooms.

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Cypress: 90 theater-style, 80 banquet-style Willow: 40 theater-style, 34 banquet-style Manzanita: 30 theater-style, 20 conference-style Maple: 25 theater-style, 22 conference-style Finley Community Center 2060 West College Avenue | Santa Rosa, CA 707.543.3737 | rentfinley@srcity.org www.santarosarec.com 9

PERSON SENIOR WING The Person Senior Wing is an expansive and elegantly designed 25,000-square-foot addition to the Finley Community Center, featuring several spacious, well-appointed rooms suitable for a variety of occasions.

AUDITORIUM

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A beautiful space with massive windows that feature views of the surrounding park, hardwood floors, intricate wood detailing, small performance stage, and oversized double doors that open to a circular outdoor patio, the Auditorium also has direct access to a well-equipped catering kitchen.

This is a perfect space for receptions and large social or business gatherings.

CAPACITY 150 theater-style, 96 banquet-style, 120 banquet-style with patio

FITNESS/DANCE STUDIO

ADDITIONAL SPACES

Several additional rooms are available for a wide range of uses, including a fitness/dance studio, multipurpose room, conference room, and small meeting rooms.

CAPACITY

Meeting (Room 1): 42–48 Fitness/Dance (Room 3): 48–64 Multipurpose (Room 4A): 24–40 Multipurpose (Room 4B): 24–40 Multipurpose (Room 4A & 4B): 48–80 Meeting Room 20: 10–24 Meeting Room 21 & 22: 24–40 Fitness Dance Room 25: 10–24 Conference Room 28: 10–18 Large Consulting Room 2: 4–12

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Person Senior Wing 2060 West College Avenue | Santa Rosa, CA 707.543.3745 | rentfinleyseniorcenter@srcity.org www.santarosarec.com

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STEELE LANE COMMUNITY CENTER The Steele Lane Community Center boasts the Dohn Room, a large event space with hardwood floors, cathedral ceiling, performance stage, and adjacent lobby perfect for making the grand entrance. Other rooms include DeMeo, a spacious room perfect for parties or large meetings, and Room 6, which offers space for group meetings and trainings. A serving kitchen is immediately adjacent to the DeMeo Room.

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BENNETT VALLEY CENTER

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Dohn Room: 200 banquet-style DeMeo Room: 80 banquet-style Room 6: 40 theater-style, 25 conference-style Room 4: 30 theater-style, 20 conference-style Steele Lane Community Center 415 Steele Lane | Santa Rosa, CA 707.543.3295 | www.santarosarec.com

BENNETT VALLEY CENTER Conveniently located near downtown Santa Rosa and the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, the Bennett Valley Center is host to a number of rooms available for rent. Both auditoriums are bright and spacious. The Nevada Room boasts a beautiful wood dance floor and a platform stage. The California Room features an art-deco theme, performance stage, and a gorgeous mural. Three additional smaller rooms are also available for reserving.

CAPACITY

Room 19 Auditorium: 150 theater-style, 130 banquet-style California Auditorium: 100 theater-style, 75 banquet-style Room 18: 60 theater-style Room 17: 20 conference-style Room 16: 25 conference-style

BENNETT VALLEY CENTER

STEELE LANE COMMUNITY CENTER

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Bennett Valley Center 704 Bennett Valley Road | Santa Rosa, CA 707.545.8608 | www.santarosarec.com

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Santa Rosa is bursting with striking outdoor park venues. The most popular include Howarth Park, the “jewel” of the city, Finley Park, and Juilliard Park, which is adjacent to the Church of One Tree and features a rose garden and small tranquil ponds. Many other beautiful local parks are available for special events and large gatherings as well.

Santa Rosa Parks Park Events: 707.543.3294 Picnic Reservations: 707.543.3753 | rentparks@srcity.org

PIONEER MEMORIAL PARK (commonly known as Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery) Located near the historic McDonald neighborhood, this picturesque location is filled with local history, shaded by towering oak trees and includes a vibrant and flourishing Memorial and Habitat Garden sprinkled with a plethora of seasonal blooms.

Pioneer Memorial Park Intersection of Franklin Avenue and McDonald Avenue | Santa Rosa, CA 707.543.3279 | rentparks@srcity.org www.srcity.org/ruralcemetery

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Luther Burbank Home & Gardens is located in the heart of Santa Rosa. Its flourishing gardens, winding brick pathways, blossomentwined archways, and nineteenth-century greenhouse create a breathtaking backdrop perfect for outdoor special occasions.

Luther Burbank Home & Gardens 204 Santa Rosa Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 707.524.5445 burbankhome@lutherburbank.org www.lutherburbank.org

JUILLIARD PARK

BENNETT VALLEY GOLF COURSE

PIONEER MEMORIAL PARK

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MANY PARKS, SPECIAL PLACES

LUTHER BURBANK HOME & GARDENS

Located at the base of Bennett Peak, where Matanzas Creek meanders throughout the tree-lined course, is the Bennett Valley Golf Course. Native oaks, redwoods, and pine trees further enhance the course’s beauty and natural setting. A spacious and beautifully appointed banquet room is located within the clubhouse. Wide doors open off the banquet room to an expansive patio, where you can take in the gorgeous course views. A front room is also available for hosting large events or parties.

Bennett Valley Golf Course Legends Sports Bar & Grill 3330 Yulupa Avenue | Santa Rosa, CA 707.523.4040 info_request@legendsbennettvalleyevents.com

LUTHER BURBANK HOME & GARDENS

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OUTDOOR EVENT SETTINGS

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