Rent the Historic Lyford house for your wedding or Event

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Fees, Availability & Capacity

lyfordView100% of your fees go towards supporting the conservation and education programs of the Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary. Because you are receiving a service for your fees, they are not tax deductible.

50% of the rental fee is required to reserve your date. The rental balance and a refundable $200 security deposit are payable 45 days prior to the event. Overtime charges are $600/hour for Lyford House and $150/hour for Blue Classroom and Rosie’s Cottage.  

  Rental Fees Availability Capacity
Lyford House, Terrace and Meadow $3,500
up to 55 guests,
8 hrs.
$4,000 
56-100 guests,
8 hrs.
$4,500
101-150 guests,
8 hrs.
May to October
Fri - Sat
9am-9pm
Mon-Thurs
9am-5pm
Closed Sundays
150 max seating on meadow,  
60 max on terrace, 25 max for inside Lyford House
Terrace and Meadow Only
non-food event
$1,500
up to 100 guests,
5 hrs.
    May to October
Mon - Sat
9am-5pm
Closed Sundays
100 max seating on meadow 
Blue Classroom $750
8 hrs.
$475
5 hrs.
$200
2 hrs.
Year Round
Mon - Sat
9am-5pm
Closed Sundays
60 max seating theater style, 25 max classroom style
Rosie’s Cottage $750
8 hrs.
$475
5 hrs.
$200
2 hrs.
Year Round
Mon - Sat
9am-5pm
Closed Sundays
25 max seating