In 1907, the Keeler Tavern property was purchased to be used as a summer residence by noted American architect Cass Gilbert (Woolworth Building, NYC, Supreme Court Building Washington, D.C.).
He designed and built the Garden House on the property behind the former Tavern about 1915.
Features:
White clapboard building with French doors on three sides
Classic white room (25' x 50' x 20') with extensive crown molding
Sheltered brick terrace accessible through French doors.
Brick-walled garden with seasonal plantings and flowers.
Reflecting pool with fountain for seasonal use
Fireplace for cold weather use
Adjoining rooftop flagstone terrace available for warm weather use. Tents are permitted on the terrace.
Disabled accessible through north entrance
Disabled accessible rest rooms.
On site parking and a parking
attendant provided
Onsite event supervisor provided
Catering:
Pantry appliances for warming of
pre-prepared meals only
Large refrigerator with freezer
compartment
Stovetop,two full size ovens and
microwave oven for warming
Referrals for professional caterers familiar with the premises available upon request
Set-up and Tear-down:
Items and equipment must be removed within 1 hour of the end of the event or by 9:30 PM, unless
arrangements have been approved for next morning pickup.
Overtime charges will be applied if items are not removed by deadline stipulated in contract.
Services and Equipment:
Acoustical Ceiling
Wi Fi available
Screen
Private
• Inexpensive Rentals
Seats 90, 100chairs provided
6 72" long rectangular tables
10 36" square tables
Room can be configured to
fit your needs
Fireplace
Heat and air-conditioning as needed.
Coat alcove with hangers.
Referrals for professional party suppliers, familiar with the premises, available upon request
Garden:
The Garden House faces a formal garden with brick walls, arched
pathways and a reflecting pool with fountain.
Maintained by a Museum Garden Committee, it contains seasonal
plantings. Guests may explore the garden area while at the event, but no furniture or tents are permitted.
