Guidelines for the Use of Our Space

Non-Meeting groups are asked to contribute to the costs associated with the space.
For individuals and groups holding free events, the rate is $15/hour, $90/day or $75/day for 3 or more dates booked at the same time.

For events at which attendees are charged a fee, rates per building are $20/hour, $120/day, or $100/day for 3 or more dates booked at the same time.

For events booked by institutional, corporate or business groups, rates per building are $25/hour, $150/day, or $125/day for 3 or more dates booked at the same time.

For large groups of 50 or more or those using the grounds, rates will be negotiated with the Scheduler.

There is no additional charge for use of the hospitality center in the Meeting House or the kitchen in the Bassett House, provided that building has been reserved by your group.

In order to support the leadings of individuals within the Burlington Friends Meeting community and to assist worthy non-BFM organizations, Burlington Friends Meeting may alter contribution rates in response to circumstances. To apply for a waiver send a written request to the Property Committee.

All fees are due and payable within 30 days to:

1. Each group must identify a contact person.

2. No smoking at any time.

3. No alcohol at any time.

4. Candles are prohibited unless mounted on a fireproof candlestick and base. Under no circumstances may candles be left unattended.

5. The hospitality center in the Meeting House may be used for light refreshments, not full meals. The kitchen in the Bassett House may be used to prepare meals. Users are free to use our plates and utensils as long as posted cleaning guidelines are followed.

6. Activities must end by 10:00pm.

7. All users of Burlington Friends Meeting buildings must park on the street. The space in front of the Meeting House may be used for temporary loading and unloading or for handicapped parking. Users must respect posted tenant parking spaces.

8. Users shall be respectful and mindful of residents living on the second floors.

9. Generally no overnight accommodation on the property is allowed. Short-term overnight visits by small groups (defined as up to two consecutive nights by groups of 30 or less) may be permitted on a case-by-case basis if the impact on the property and community is judged to be low. The Property Committee must approve all overnights.

10. Users shall leave the space clean and set up as they found it. Burlington Friends Meeting has no janitorial staff. Please leave the space clean; with the chairs, tables, etc., set up as you found them.