Event Venues For Rent
To further support its philanthropic mission, the SFWC&LA rents its spacious event venue to groups and private parties at reasonable rates for one-time and long-term repeated usage.
- The multi-purpose Main Room (approximately 2,300 square feet) with adjacent large kitchen is ideal for events such as lectures, business meetings, art shows, seminars, fundraising events, and family festivities like wedding receptions, graduation parties, birthday parties, memorial services and baby showers. There is a small hardwood dance floor.
- Our auditorium seats 150 and is perfect for presentations, musical performances, plays, and film screenings. It includes a baby grand piano on stage, two dressing rooms, a backstage bathroom, acoustics, and lighting. A microphone, speaker system, and projector are also available.
Please call 505-983-9455 to contact the Property and Rental Manager about renting the Club’s Main Room or Auditorium.
Please call 505-983-9455 to contact the Property and Rental Manager about renting the Club’s Main Room or Auditorium.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Rental of the SFWC & LA Clubhouse
1. What facilities are available for rent at the Santa Fe Woman’s Club and Library Association (SFWC&LA)?
The SFWC&LA has two large rooms available for rent:
A carpeted, general-purpose “Main Room” with a small dance floor section and an adjacent, well-equipped kitchen. The capacity is 95-150 people depending upon arrangement of chairs and tables. The club has 12 rectangular tables that seat six comfortably and 10 square tables that can seat four comfortably.
An Auditorium with a stage and a piano. AV is available.
2. What kinds of events are appropriate for the clubhouse?
The clubhouse’s spaces are frequently rented for birthday parties, baby and wedding showers and receptions, memorial services, business meetings, art-and-craft shows, “meet and greet” events, graduation celebrations, social gatherings, holiday celebrations, family reunions, and formal presentations or programs with speakers.
3. What are the rental rates?
Rental rates vary depending on the number of people attending and the length of an event. The minimum rental period is four hours.
Main Room
# of people 1st 4 hours Additional Hours
- 1-25 $175 $50 (Monday-Thursday)
- 26-50 $225 $50 (Monday-Thursday)
- 1-50 $250 $50 (Friday-Sunday)
- 51-100 $350 $50 (Monday-Sunday)
- 101-150 $450 $50 (Monday-Sunday)
Auditorium
- $250 Monday-Thursday (8 Hours)
- $250 Friday-Sunday AM (4 Hours)
- $250 Friday-Sunday PM (4 Hours)
Quotes for additional hours beyond the four-hour minimum, for larger groups, and for long-term rentals may be obtained from the Property and Rental Manager. A reservation is not confirmed on the SFWC&LA calendar until payment of the security deposit has been received. For more information about pricing, please see our Short Term Rental Contract and Long Term Rental Contract.
4. Is a security deposit required?
Yes. Fees for the security deposit range from $200 to $300, based on the amount of food and drink served at an event. The security deposit is paid at the time the renter submits a signed contract. It is refunded within two weeks after the event if there are no violations of the contract.
5. What hours and days are available for use of the clubhouse?
Rental space may be scheduled any day from early morning to 11:00 PM at night.
6. What are the responsibilities of a renter?
Renters must work with the SFWC & LA Property and Rental Manager to arrange time to view the facilities, discuss plans for the event, sign the necessary contract, pay fees, and arrange any special needs for the contracted event. Renters are responsible for setting up rented spaces before the event and cleaning up afterwards. In order to fulfill this requirement, it may be necessary to schedule additional time at the rate of $50 per hour. If renters need help with set-up or take down of tables and chairs, they may contract separately with the Property and Rental Manager for tables/chairs set-up ($25) and/or table/chairs take-down ($25)—total of $50 for both.
If food is served at an event, the renter is responsible for providing dishes, glassware, utensils, tablecloths, and table decorations. The club’s refrigerator and other kitchen appliances may be used.
Renters must inform their participants about any requirements and regulations about use of the clubhouse and ensure that those requirements are met. Renters having events open to the public must provide their own phone number for any inquiries from the public.
Smoking is not allowed anywhere in the clubhouse or on the premises.
Alcohol may be served inside the clubhouse and requires the use of a New Mexico licensed bartender. Security is required if alcohol is served. Security may also be required at other events if circumstances warrant. Talk to the Property and Rental Manager about any questions regarding this requirement.
7. How do I contact the Property and Rental Manager?
Leave a message for the Property and Rental Manager at 505-983-9455.
8. What additional information do I need to know about renting the SFWC & LA clubhouse?
The Property and Rental Manager can arrange visits by potential renters to view the facilities. Please call 505-983-9455 to arrange a time to visit the clubhouse.
If a meeting requires audio-visual equipment, sound system, computer access, and other such technology, renters must work out those details with the Property and Rental Manager as the contract is signed and then work with the Property and Rental Manager to set up whatever is needed.
Payments may be by check, or money orders; the club doesn’t accept credit cards.
Ample parking is available at the clubhouse. Renters will coordinate with the Property and Rental Manager if there will be a large number of cars.
The Property and Rental Manager can arrange visits for potential renters to view the facilities. Please call 505-983-9455 to request an appointment.