The Capen House at the Polasek

2x award winner, Rehearsal dinner and bridal shower, Indoor and outdoor spaces

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Starting at $6,774 for 50 Guests

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Starting at $6k for 50 Guests
Starting at $6k for 50 Guests

Venue capacity

up to 350 guests

Starting price

$6K to start

Services

Ceremony / Reception / Rehearsal Dinner / Bridal Shower
Indoor / Outdoor

Awards

Award 2020Award 2016

The Capen House at the Polasek Overview

The Capen House is Winter Park’s premier boutique event venue located on the lakefront property of the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens. Situated on the pristine grounds of the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens in beautiful Winter Park, Florida, the Capen House offers the perfect Central Florida backdrop for any type of special event; from engagement parties, corporate events, bridal showers, baby showers, meetings, and anniversary parties to graduation parties, birthday parties, holiday parties, and celebrations of life. Capen House Event Amenities: -Over 2,500 square feet of event space -Three-and-a-half acres of manicured grounds and lakefront gardens for outdoor meetings and celebrations, including tenting capabilities -Exquisite Hospitality Suite -Charming architectural details, vintage light fixtures, and original 1885 heart pine floors -Indoor veranda overlooking Lake Osceola -Expansive lakefront patio -Boat dock for relaxation, extended entertaining space, or creative arrivals and departures -Convenience to downtown Winter Park hotels, restaurants, and shops -Audio/visual equipment and wireless internet -Catering prep kitchen -ADA/ Wheelchair Access to grounds and 1st level interior Contact our Event Coordinator for more information and to schedule a private tour: event@polasek.org or 407-603-8949 ext. 2003

Venue Notes

The rental fee ranges from $1,500 to $3,000 for a ceremony and reception and includes 8 hours of rental time including set up and clean up time. Additional hours can be arranged for a fee of $350/hr. A refundable security deposit of $750 is required. Capen House Summer Special: 30% OFF all Evening and Weekend Rentals during the months of July, August, and September. Book now for an extraordinary event!

Amenities And Requirements

Amenities

Bride's dressing area
Complimentary bridal suite
Dance area
Day-of coordinator
Groom's dressing area
Kitchen for prep only
Large parking lot
Venue set up and clean up

Requirements

- Alcohol must be served by licensed bartender/caterer- Amplified music OK indoors only- BYO alcohol- Choose from a list for catering- General liability insurance required- Music must end by 9:00PM- No rice, birdseed, confetti, etc.- No smoking- Valet is required for more than 35 cars- Valet parking or shuttle service required- Venue must approve all decorations