Question 1

How do I reserve a date for my event?

Accepted Answer

A deposit equal to $3,000 and a signed contract are required to hold the date for your event. This amount is non-refundable and will count toward your final bill.

Question 2

What is included with the facility fee?

Accepted Answer

You will have full access to the facilities during your event and two hours beforehand for set-up. The fee also includes tables, chairs, linens, silverware, china, professional service staff.

Question 3

What is included with the ceremony fee?

Accepted Answer

White garden chairs set-up at the ceremony site and a day-before rehearsal.

Question 4

Can we bring in caterers for food and wine?

Accepted Answer

All food (excluding dessert) must be provided by the Hollins House. Our executive chef is very flexible with menu options and is willing to customize the menu to your needs. You may bring your own wine; however, there is a $25 corkage fee per bottle. Any alcohol brought to the Hollins House must be agreed upon ahead of time. Any alcohol brought to the property without prior arrangement with the Hollins House is subject to a fine. No hard alcohol may be brought by the hosts or their guests.

Question 5

Should I have a plated or buffet meal at my event?

Accepted Answer

Plated meals are offered for up to 80 guests and buffets are offered for parties ranging from 30–180 guests.

Question 6

What is the food minimum?

Accepted Answer

We require a $90 per person food minimum. This price is inclusive of all appetizers, entrées and desserts.

Question 7

How are beverages priced?

Accepted Answer

We have a beverage minimum of $40 per person, $32 for beer & wine, $8 for non-alcoholic beverages. Depending on your budget and the type of wine or other beverages you’d like to provide, our event team will create an estimate for your hosted drinks. On the day of your event, we will not exceed your predetermined limit without consulting you first. The cost of any unconsumed alcohol, over the minimum beverage price, will be refunded to you after your event.

Question 8

Is the $35 beer & wine minimum all you can drink?

Accepted Answer

No, the $35 beverage minimum is the minimum amount you must spend on beer & wine for your reception. Once you select the beer & wine you would like to serve, we estimate at least a half bottle of wine & one beer per guest.

Question 9

Can we bring our own alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you may provide your own wine and will be charged a corkage fee per bottle opened. Any alcohol brought to the property without prior arrangement with the Hollins House is subject to a fine. No hard alcohol may be brought in by the hosts or their guests.

Question 10

I don’t drink alcohol and don’t want it served at my event.

Accepted Answer

Not a problem! We will be able to create mocktails for your wedding or special event with a sparkling cider toast and the beverage minimum will be lowered to $20 per person.

Question 11

Can I schedule a menu tasting?

Accepted Answer

If you book a wedding and reception at the Hollins House, you will be invited to a complimentary tasting for two. We schedule tastings with a fixed menu every two months, which allow our couples to try some of our menu offerings. We will do our best to accommodate most of our client's availability and menu requests but we cannot guarantee either.

Question 12

Can I bring my own wedding cake?

Accepted Answer

Yes! The Hollins House also has a dessert list if you’d like to have something else accompany your cake, or forgo it entirely.

Question 13

When are payments due?

Accepted Answer

A deposit of $3,000 is required to secure your event date. Three months before your event, a 50% payment is due with your menu selections. Final payment and final guest count is due 14 days before your event. Any additional costs incurred during your event are due within 72 hours of the conclusion of your event. Any refunds will be distributed after the event concludes.

Question 14

What happens if it rains?

Accepted Answer

The ceremony will be moved indoors into our Hollins Room or under the veranda outside for guest counts of 80 or less. For parties of 100 people or less, the reception will be moved into our Main Dining Room. For groups exceeding 100 people, the host will need to rent a tent.

Question 15

Do you handle the clean-up?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Hollins House will be responsible for cleaning up everything except any decorations you bring. Those must be removed from the property the day of your event, after it concludes.

Question 16

Can I bring leftovers from the buffet home?

Accepted Answer

According to California State Law, food shall be maintained at or above 135°F, or at or below 41°F (CRFC Section 113996). Because of this, food displayed in a buffet must be consumed immediately or thrown out once the temperature falls within the “danger zone.” For this reason, the Hollins House does not allow leftovers from buffets to be taken home as we cannot insure the food will be handled safely and will not induce illness. The Hollins House makes buffet portions according to the number of guests attending your event so leftovers are minimal.

Question 17

Is golf included?

Accepted Answer

No, however discounted golf rates are available to Hollins House brides and grooms.

Question 18

Can I have a wedding ceremony only at the Hollins House?

Accepted Answer

Our wedding ceremony site is not available for use without also booking a wedding reception. You may, however, have your ceremony off-site and reserve the Hollins House for your reception only.

Question 19

What are the Hollins House minimum total cost requirements?

Accepted Answer

In May–October, the minimum cost to have an event on Fridays & Saturdays is $20,000 and is $14,000 on Sundays.

Question 20

Do you have on-site parking?

Accepted Answer

Yes, complimentary.

Question 21

What is your peak season?

Accepted Answer

Peak season May- October

Question 22

What is your off-peak season?

Accepted Answer

Off Season is November- April

Question 23

Do you have accessible facilities?

Accepted Answer

Yes we are ADA accessible!

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