Any person who is a staff or faculty member of Case Western Reserve, as well as non-profit organizations with a CWRU Sponsor.
The Manor House hosts events relating to university business as well as private events with an academic focus for the Case Western Reserve University affiliated community.
Yes. The Manor House rental fee varies depending on the event. Fees can range between $500 to $5,000 and up, depending on the group affiliation, type of event, day of the event, and more. See Manor House Facility Usage Rates.
The Manor House can host events up to 40 people, with the largest room in the house accommodating a seated meal or meeting.
Please contact the farm office at 216.368.0274. We work on a first-come, first-serve basis and rent only one year in advance. In order to reserve a date, you must sign a copy of the Manor House rental agreement, pay a security deposit of $200, and receive a written confirmation from the Manor House Administrator.
The Manor House is open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday for events. Clients can choose a rental period of up to 9 hours within this time-frame.
The Manor House is shown by appointment only. Please contact the farm office at 216.368.0274 to schedule an appointment.
The Manor House provides a list of preferred caterers and asks that you select a catering group from this list, though outside caterers may be used upon prior approval from Farm staff and in compliance with the University's Catering Policy.
Alcohol is permitted at the Manor House in accordance with university/state guidelines. Alcohol may be purchased by client (with select caterer's knowledge) but must be served at designated bar station by catering staff. Please refer to the University's Alcohol Use Policy and Farm Alcohol Use Policy for more information.
The Manor House provides a list of recommended vendors who have worked successfully at the Manor House on many occasions. With the exception of caterers, clients may bring in vendors that are not on the recommended list; however, the vendors on our list are familiar with the property and are respectful of our facilities.
For events with more than 40 guests, the Manor House requires valet parking. Valet parking costs extra, and is in addition to the rental fee. For more information, please contact Chris Albu at All-Star Valet, 440.446.1095 or NOW Valet Service at 216.749.7755 or email nowandlater55@sbcglobal.net.
Although small tents may be set up on the 20-by-30 patio front entrance, it does not increase the capacity of the house. Farm Administration approval is required for all tent requests. Larger tents do not increase max House capacity.
The rental fee includes exclusive use of the facility and immediate grounds for a reservation period of up to 9 hours. We provide clients with room setups inside the house-using the event tables and chairs available-to include seating for up to 40 guests. The Manor House has a magnificent wood-burning fireplace in the large great room, three additional breakout rooms, a finishing kitchen, parlor, and changing room.
Valet parking and licensed childcare must be provided for appropriate events, at the client's expense. All other vendors, which may be selected and paid for by the client, may include florists, musicians, photographers, audio/visual rentals, tenting, and service rentals.