Frequently Asked Questions

What does the rental rate include?

The property rents by the hour with set minimum hours required depending on the day of the week. Weekend rates are a premium and include events booked on Friday- Sunday. When you reserve your space you need to take into consideration the pre-event set-up and breakdown hours necessary to leave the venue tidy. All events must end and guests must be off property no later than 9:00 pm, the clean up staff can stay on property until 10:00 pm.

Please note that aside from the specific rooms in the house, no furniture or rentals are included in the rental rate. All items like tables, linens, chairs, china, flatware, glassware, etc., must be rented through a third party vendor. We recommend using Encore Events Rentals, BRIGHT Rentals or Theoni Collection.

Are there any deposits due?

50% of the total rental fee must be paid upon booking the event and is non-refundable. The remaining 50% will be paid 14 days prior to the event date. The Client agrees and acknowledges that the extent of damage to the property and its buildings will be determined by The Sonoma League for Historic Preservation (the League], and if additional funds are required to repair such damage, the Client will be billed directly.

Is the property ADA accessible? 

ADA accessibility and parking is provided at the rear of the Main House, and an ADA-compliant bathroom in the Carriage House will be made available upon request to all individuals requiring such facilities at no additional charge.

How can the venue be decorated?

All decorations must be hung without the use of nails, pins, glue, tape, putty, staples. Holes in walls are strictly prohibited. This is a historically significant property. Please use extra care and respect when installing decorations. All indoor candles must be in a lantern or hurricane enclosure. Please do not set drinks or food on antique tables inside the house. Certain lights and decorations may be installed on property with prior written permission from The League.

Is there adequate out door lighting?

The property has beautiful permanent nighttime lighting which includes café lights along the perimeter of the grass, a fountain the lights up to set the mood, up lights in the vegetation, numerous light posts to illuminate pathways. Most events don’t bring in additional lights for evening events.

Can I bring in my own alcohol on property to serve to my guests?

Yes. Unlike most venues in Wine Country, the Maysonnave House does not charge a surcharge on alcohol, parties are allowed to bring in their own alcohol to serve at their event. This can be a substantial cost savings.

What types of food vendors can I use onsite?

The Maysonnave House is unique in that we don’t require individuals to utilize an in-house catering company. We’ve seen all types of food vendors from fine caterers, to barbeques and Paella prepared onsite, the property can also accommodate food trucks and specialty carts. We can accommodate most requests with just a little advance notice. If you need help in securing a vendor we have a long list of entities who have experience on property that we can share with you.

What if I need help planning my event?

The staff at the Maysonnave House has years of experience planning events and can assist in making your vision come to life for an additional fee. If you have a specific need in mind we can assist in filling the role. We can coordinate pre-event set up, post event clean up, rental delivery coordination, bartending, and securing just about any type of vendor. We can also assist in hotel reservation and room blocks, transportation and the list goes on. All of the additional services are handled under separate contract with the coordination team.