Meeting Reservations
Thank you for thinking of The 577 Foundation to host your event. We understand that there are multiple facilities to choose from and your decision to hold your upcoming event at our facility is appreciated. Educational programming stands as the cornerstone of 577’s mission, fostering understanding and appreciation for science, art, craft, history, culture, ecology, and the environment. We sincerely thank you for standing with us in this mission. Please be aware that, in accordance with our commitment to education, classes will always receive precedence over rental requests. Your support through meeting reservations contributes significantly to the success of 577’s educational programs, and for that, we express our heartfelt gratitude.
Types of Meetings & Events
577 offers two historic spaces, the Cottage and Virginia’s House, to community organizations, schools, governmental organizations, and community-minded corporations for strategic planning, trainings, and retreats.
Because these spaces are shared for educational and community benefit, they are not available to be used for personal social gatherings like parties, showers, reunions, or weddings. These spaces are not to be used for sales, commercial, or promotional purposes including fundraising events.
577 is now offering personalized class experiences designed for groups of all ages and skill levels. A variety of workshop options are available to add a class to your rental reservation or as a standalone experience. Contact us at hello@577foundation.org for more details.
The Cottage
The Cottage is a cozy private meeting space for up to twelve people. It offers a meeting space around a large table, one bathroom, a kitchen, and one breakout room with comfortable furniture. This historic building is not currently wheelchair accessible due to a step up into the building and narrow doorways, as was typical for houses built circa 1914.
History
The Cottage was originally occupied by Col. George P. Greenhalgh, an artillery officer in WWI and his wife Marie, the niece of Edward Drummond Libby, around 1914. This cozy space now hosts classes and private meetings.
This historic building is not currently wheelchair accessible due to a step up into the building and narrow doorways, as was typical for houses built circa 1914.
The Cottage’s features include:
- This historic meeting space features a Dining Room with two tables and chairs, a Living Room with two couches, two cushioned chairs, and a small table with three chairs, and a Kitchen with a coffee station, fridge, stove, and a small table for light refreshments to catering.
- The space also offers a private bathroom and parking in close proximity.
- Wifi and limited AV equipment (screen) are available. The space is heated and air-conditioned.
- The picnic area adjacent to the Cottage is available to all visitors on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The maximum capacity for the Cottage is 14, though a limit of 12 is recommended for optimal comfort.
The Cottage is not available to be used for personal social gatherings like parties or showers.
Virginia’s House
Virginia’s House hosts dozens of classes for the community each month. The House is also utilized as a semi-private meeting space that can accommodate between four to twenty-five people. Most areas of the first floor are wheelchair accessible. The space also offers a private bathroom and parking in close proximity.
History
In 1935, Duane Stranahan and Virginia Secor Stranahan purchased the property and built the house they named Needmor, where Virginia lived until her death in 1997.
Virginia’s House now hosts dozens of classes for the community each month. The House is also utilized as a semi-private meeting space that can accommodate up to thirty people. Most areas of the first floor are wheelchair accessible. The space also offers a private bathroom and parking in close proximity.
This historic meeting space features multiple rooms available for rent. Wifi and limited AV equipment (screen) are available for use in the Library and Dining Room. All spaces except for the Screened Porch are heated and air-conditioned.
The Screened Porch offers a semi-private space and view of the Maumee River. Three tables and a conversational seating arrangement make this space perfect for short gatherings. Use of this space may be added to a rental reservation for $25.
Rental Rates
The Cottage Rental Rates
Rental rates vary based on the type of group, with considerations for non-profits, government agencies, schools, community organizations, and corporate or business groups. Our goal is to be flexible and meet the needs of the community. While availability to adjust is limited, we aim to accommodate adjustments based on your needs and budget constraints, if possible, ensuring the best possible experience for everyone. After reviewing the rates, please reach out for further discussion to explore how we can best meet your needs.
WHAT IS A STANDARD RENTAL:
- Availability: Monday–Friday (excluding holidays) between 8:00am and 5:00pm (4:30pm on Fridays)
- Minimum Rental Time: 2 hours. Rentals are booked in hourly increments only.
- Setup & Cleanup: Rental time must include all time needed for setup and cleanup.
Standard Rental for Non-Profit/Government Agency/School: $25 per hour
Standard Rental for Community Organization/Business/Corporate: $50 per hour
WHAT IS A SPECIAL HOUR RENTAL:
- Limited Availability: May be available upon request.
- Hours: Monday–Friday, after 5:00pm (4:30pm on Friday); all-day Saturdays & Holidays
- Minimum Rental Time: 2 hours. Rentals are booked in hourly increments only.
- Setup & Cleanup: Rental time must include all time needed for setup and cleanup.
Special Hour Rentals for Non-Profit/Government Agency/School:
- Monday – Thursday after 5:00pm: $50 per hour
- Saturday between 8:30am to 4:30pm: $40 per hour
- Friday & Saturday after 4:30pm: $60 per hour
Special Hours Rentals for Community Organization/Business/Corporate:
- Monday – Thursday after 5:00pm: $80 per hour
- Saturday between 8:30am to 4:30pm: $70 per hour
- Friday & Saturday after 4:30pm: $100 per hour
Please note reservations are not available for personal social gatherings like parties or showers.
Virginia's House Rental Rates
Virginia’s House features multiple rooms available for rental, providing flexible options to meet your needs. Due to the shared use of Virginia’s House for educational and community benefit, availability for reservations is limited. Our program calendar is scheduled several months in advance, so we recommend submitting requests with ample notice.
Rental rates vary based on the type of group, with considerations for non-profits, government agencies, schools, community organizations, and corporate or business groups. Our goal is to be flexible and meet the needs of the community. While availability to adjust is limited, we aim to accommodate adjustments based on your needs and budget constraints, if possible, ensuring the best possible experience for everyone. After reviewing the rates, please reach out for further discussion to explore how we can best meet your needs.
WHAT IS A STANDARD RENTAL:
- Availability: Monday–Friday (excluding holidays) between 8:00am and 5:00pm (4:30pm on Fridays)
- Minimum Rental Time: 2 hours. Rentals are booked in hourly increments only.
- Setup & Cleanup: Rental time must include all time needed for setup and cleanup.
Available Monday–Friday (excluding holidays) between 8:00am and 5:00pm (4:30pm on Fridays)
- Library Only: $40 per hour
- Dining Room & Kitchen Only: $50 per hour
- Dining Room, Kitchen, & Library: $75 per hour
- Add-on Screened Porch (seasonal): $25 per rental
- Library Only: $65 per hour
- Dining Room & Kitchen Only: $80 per hour
- Dining Room, Kitchen, & Library: $100 per hour
- Add-on Screened Porch (seasonal): $25 per rental
- Limited Availability: May be available upon request.
- Hours: Monday–Friday, after 5:00pm (4:30pm on Friday); all-day Saturdays & Holidays
- Minimum Rental Time: 2 hours. Rentals are booked in hourly increments only.
- Setup & Cleanup: Rental time must include all time needed for setup and cleanup.
Special Hour Rental for Non-Profit/Government Agency/School
Available Saturdays & Holidays between 8:30am to 4:30pm
- Library Only: $50 per hour
- Dining Room & Kitchen Only: $60 per hour
- Dining Room, Kitchen, & Library: $80 per hour
- Add-on Screened Porch (seasonal): $25 per rental
Available Monday – Thursday after 5:00pm:
- Library Only: $60 per hour
- Dining Room & Kitchen Only: $75 per hour
- Dining Room, Kitchen, & Library: $90 per hour
- Add-on Screened Porch (seasonal): $25 per rental
Available Friday & Saturday after 4:30pm
- Library Only: $65 per hour, minimum 2 hours
- Dining Room & Kitchen Only: $85 per hour
- Dining Room, Kitchen, & Library: $100 per hour
- Add-on Screened Porch (seasonal): $25 per rental
Special Hour Rental for Community Organization/Business/Corporate
Available Saturdays & Holidays between 8:30am to 4:30pm
- Library Only: $75 per hour
- Dining Room & Kitchen Only: $100 per hour
- Dining Room, Kitchen, & Library: $125 per hour
- Add-on Screened Porch (seasonal): $25 per rental
Available Monday – Thursday after 5:00pm:
- Library Only: $80 per hour, minimum 2 hours
- Dining Room & Kitchen Only: $105 per hour
- Dining Room, Kitchen, & Library: $130 per hour
- Add-on Screened Porch (seasonal): $25 per rental
Available Friday & Saturday after 4:30pm
- Library Only: $95 per hour, minimum 2 hours
- Dining Room & Kitchen Only: $115 per hour
- Dining Room, Kitchen, & Library: $150 per hour
- Add-on Screened Porch (seasonal): $25 per rental
Please note reservations are not available for personal social gatherings like parties or showers.