Guidelines for Use of The Bowen House

 

The name, Bowen House, when used in this document refers to the entire property, including the house and grounds.

The user assumes liability for the actions and omissions of all its guests, hired agents and their employees while in/or about The Bowen House.

Stipends for use are as follows with a required deposit of 1/2 of the cost prior to use:

Rental by the hour                                             $25.00

(Rehearsal Dinner, Family Gathering, Baby Shower etc.) 

Wedding/large gathering                                $400.00

(The Bowen House is opened to the public Tuesday –Saturday but will be closed to the public for the event.) 

Discounted Sunday and Monday                    $300.00

 

Set up time is contained in rental hours unless otherwise specified in the contract. The key to The Bowen House may be picked up two days prior to rental.

Movement of furnishings in The Bowen House is not allowed unless specified in the contract. The piano is not included in the rental fees and must never be moved. Use of the piano is allowed (at no additional cost) upon request.

Linens are not provided by The Bowen House. No candles or smoking are allowed in The Bowen House at any time.

Decorations that are used must be removed by the user. Do not use tape on any painted surface.

Alcoholic beverages are permitted, but nothing illegal or immoral will be tolerated such as public drunkenness, sale of beverages without permit, or drinking by minors, etc. Outdoor consumption of alcohol is limited to the porch and yard at the east side of the house. No glass beverage containers are permitted outside. The user must supervise these matters with their own guests, otherwise The Bowen House is legally charged to do so.

No rice is to be thrown on or around the property. Birdseed may be used at curbside only.

The Bowen House has limited off-street parking. Users are asked to refrain from using The First Presbyterian Church\'s parking area but may obtain permission from the Mutual Federal Savings Bank for use of that parking lot.

Use of The Bowen House is agreed upon with the understanding that the user must put the house and grounds back in proper order immediately after use: grounds cleaned of litter, chairs, tables and furniture the way it was found, floors swept, spills mopped, tables and countertops wiped, doors closed and locked. 

The Bowen House must be vacated by 10:00pm and doors must be locked at this time.

Abuse of The Bowen House will result in full damage charges and subject refusal to book further engagements.

To rent The Bowen House contact Frankie Stewart at (740) 385-0344