Terms and Conditions

Booking rates include full access to the public areas, excluding the restaurant, of Rutherford House and its rounds for one and a half hours. Guests are welcome to book longer sessions for an additional hourly fee of $150. If additional hours are requested after the booking has been finalized, the rate will be $200 per hour, and will e subject to the availability of the House and event staff. An additional damage deposit in the form of a cheque or bank draft for $500.00 is also required upon signing of contract. This deposit is not cashed unless necessary. Photography sessions can take place both inside and outside the house. Rutherford House operates as a museum daily until 5:00pm, so all photography sessions occurring during museum hours will be shared with the public. House staff will be onsite to facilitate all guests so your booking is seamless. The house is also available for photography bookings after museum hours.

Terms and Conditions

Rutherford House operates as a museum daily until 5:00pm, so all private events must take place after 5:30pm to allow our team a half hour to prepare the space for your event. Due to the limited storage space onsite, all catering, décor, and other event deliveries must arrive after 5:00pm. We are happy to discuss these details with you further during your walk-through or before booking your wedding. Wedding ceremonies can take place both inside or outside of the house, and can accommodate up to 55 guests for cocktail receptions. Booking rates include full access to the public areas of the Rutherford House and its grounds for up to three (3) hours, along with 30 minutes of setup and teardown at the beginning and end of your event. Our event staff will be responsible for setting up all tables, chairs, linens, and the bar area (if required). If additional hours are needed, we can add them at a rate of $150 per hour. If additional hours are requested after the booking has been finalized, the rate will be $200 per hour, and will be subject to the availability of the House and event staff. Civil Ceremony: $200.00 This booking package can accommodate up to 12 guests for either a standing indoor or outdoor wedding ceremony, along with time for photographs. You will be allotted up to 1 hour and a half for the ceremony and photographs. Seating will be provided for guests who require it. Ceremony Only: $550.00 This booking package can accommodate up to 55 guests for either a standing indoor or outdoor wedding ceremony, along with time for photographs. A 30-45 minute wedding rehearsal is also included in the rate, and must be booked in advance. Seating will be provided for guests who require it. Reception Only: $700.00 This booking package can accommodate up to 20 guests for a formal sit-down dinner or 55 guests for a cocktail reception, and applies to any ceremony that requires catering services. It also includes setup and tear down, linens, and assistance from our event coordinator.* Complete Wedding: $800.00 This ultimate wedding package can accommodate up to 55 guests for the ceremony, and either 20 guests for a formal sit-down dinner reception or 55 guests for a cocktail reception, and applies to any ceremony that requires catering services. It also includes setup and tear down, linens, and assistance from our event coordinator. A 30-45 minute wedding rehearsal is also included in the rate, and must be booked in advance.* *Please note that Vintage Fork at Rutherford House provides catering and/or liquor services for any event/ ceremony that takes place onsite. Catering costs are above and beyond the rental fee, and will be arranged and invoiced separately through Vintage Fork.

Terms and Conditions

Booking rates include full access to the public areas of the Rutherford House and its grounds for up to three (3) hours, along with 30 minutes of setup and teardown at the beginning and end of your event. Our event staff will be responsible for setting up all tables, chairs, linens and the bar area. If additional hours are needed, we can add them on at a rate of $150 per hour. If additional hours are requested after the booking has been finalized, the rate will be $200 per hour, and will be subject to the availability of the House and event staff. Simple Event: $475.00 This booking package can accommodate up to 55 guests, and applies to events that require no catering and minimal setup. Small Event: $600.00 This booking package can accommodate up to 20 guests, and applies to events that require catering services.* This package includes access to the museum as well as an Interpreter to answer any questions. Large Event: $800.00 This booking package can accommodate up to 55 guests, and applies to events that require catering services.* This package includes access to the museum as well as an Interpreter to answer any questions. *Please note that Vintage Fork at Rutherford House provides catering and/or liquor services for any event that takes place onsite. Catering costs are above and beyond the rental fee, and will be arranged and invoiced separately through Vintage Fork. A minimum 50% non-refundable deposit will be required at the signing of your contract. The remainder of your payment of 100% is required no later than 2 weeks prior to your event date. The event deposit is refundable up to two months prior to your event date. An invoice will be provided upon receipt of payment. An invoice will be issued for any additional hours incurred. A $500 cheque or bank draft will be required for damage deposit, which will not be charged unless damages incur.