
RENTAL FAQs
Basic Usage Fees by Location:
UPSTAIRS:
Great Hall $25/hr Non-profits ; $35/hr Individuals
Meeting Room $15/hr Non-profits ; $20/hr Individuals
DOWNSTAIRS:
Art Room $20/hr Non-profits ; $25/hr Individuals
Kitchen $35/hr Non-profits ; $35/hr Individuals
(the kitchen is a high-impact space which is why the prices are the same for it)
ENTIRE BUILDING $125/hr Non-profits ; $250/hr Individuals
*includes exclusive use of the entire building (all spaces reserved for your event)
Arrangements must be made to account for current artist-in-residence who lives in the building.
The Sanctuary exists to creatively connect people with resources, experiences, ideas, and each other. Everyone who enters this historic building shares in a collaborative art piece that inspires and facilitates creative work, artful living, environmental stewardship, community health and well being. By renting any part of the space for your event, you are participating in furthering these goals.
Things to know:
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Insurance coverage is a flat rate of $50, unless supplied by the renter
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The deposit fee schedule is as follows:
- $350 <20 or more participants and/or access to equipment
- $175 <10-20 participants
- $50 >less than 10 participants
(returned in full providing the Sanctuary has been left clean and undamaged ).
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If your event has more than 20 participants, you may be required to rent both the great hall and the meeting room to encompass the entire upstairs.
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Day rates are available for events lasting 8 hours or more.
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Rentals must be confirmed with a signed rental agreement & deposit no later than 2 weeks before the event date.
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There is a 3 hour minimum for one time events.
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A point person from the Sanctuary's staff will be available by phone, email, or appointment to process event details and help renters prepare for the event.
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An onsite host will meet new renters on the day of the event to provide an orientation to the space, answer questions, ensure safety, and maintain that agreements are being met. If further assistance is required, Sanctuary staff are available to assist at your event for $20/hour.
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Upon arrival, a document will be provided to renters that contains information about preparing the space and cleaning up.
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The Sanctuary strives towards Zero Waste by providing upstairs and downstairs water stations, reusable dishes, cups, jars, utensils, and a washing station upon request.
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The Sanctuary does not process the garbage from rentals, so renters are required to "Pack It In, Pack It Out."
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The Sanctuary will distribute any promotional materials provided by the renter, one month prior to their event, via the Sanctuary's monthly newsletter, Facebook page, website, and 3 posters placed around the building if material is provided by the deadline.
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All amplified sounds must end by 10 pm.
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A Daily License Application from the ABC is required to sell alcohol.
To confirm calendar availability, please email:
together@sanctuaryarcata.org
Download contract
Resources
Record
The Great Hall is equipped with a recording studio, based around a vintage 16-channel Yamaha mixing board. The hall can be used to record a solo artist or large ensemble, with musicians spaced throughout the room. A collection of different microphones capture the sounds, and the recordings are made and mixed on a Macintosh computer running Logic. Additionally, there is an Otari 4-track 1/2 inch tape machine that can be used for tracking and mixing.
To listen to music created at the Sanctuary, visit soundsofthesanctuary.bandcamp.com
Gear List
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5 dynamic microphones
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Steinway upright piano
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Hammond Organ
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Yamaha M1516 16 channel mixing board
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Otari MX5050 4-track reel-to-reel deck, 1/2 inch tape
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Berhinger interface
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Macbook
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3 wide diaphragm condenser microphones
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2 small diaphragm condensor microphones
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1 ribbon microphone
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Vox tube guitar amplifier
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Roland cube bass/keyboard amplifier
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Ernie Ball electric bass
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vintage upright bass
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Danelectro electric guitar
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Taylor dreadnought acoustic guitar
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Flinthill 5-string banjo
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Lira accordion
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Micro-korg synthesizer
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Various vintage keyboards
Research
The Sanctuary is proud to house the American Traditional Music Library, which began in 2015 when our neighbors Brooks and Carolyn Otis generously donated their collection. The Library contains histories, biographies, sheet music, CD's, & LP's, telling the story of jazz, blues, folk, country, and everything in between. There are listening stations in the Great Hall beside the bookshelves, and in the Dining Room downstairs, where recordings can be enjoyed and studied.
Musicians interested in researching American musical history, learning tunes, or hearing source material will find a wealth of valuable information in this collection.
