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Palmetto Collegiate Institute
The Palmetto Collegiate Institute and Leonard L. Price Gardens provide a beautiful location for parties and wedding receptions. The renovated building was a school from 1881 until 1911 and then served as a private residence. The Town of Lexington restored the building and held its grand opening in 2008.
Pricing (Effective July 1st, 2023)
Group / Residence Status | Rental | Deposit |
In-Town (Residents / Business) | $652.00 | $750.50 |
Out-of-Town (Residents / Business) | $1,275.00 | $750.50 |
Non-Profit Status (Must provide 501c3 documentation) | $326.00 | $750.50 |
Palmetto Collegiate Institute Rental Details
(150 Maximum Capacity)
Includes:
- (17) – 60” Round Tables
- (9) – 6’ Rectangular Tables
- (6) – 8’ Rectangular Tables
- (10) – 24” Cocktail Tables : can be set for 36” or 42”
- (120) – White wedding chairs
- If lessee requires any additional tables and chairs they must be rented independently through an outside rental company
- If lessee requires a tent on the lawn or any additional decorations they must be rented independently through an outside rental company
General:
- Each Lessee renting Town facilities will appoint one person to be responsible for making arrangements. The appointed person will be issued a key by town staff the day before the event.
- During the key exchange, instructions will be given on where to return the keys by the following Monday morning at 8:00am.
- Each weekend rental will be available from Friday morning until Monday morning at 8:00 a.m.
- Rental agreement is only for one event on specified date and time. If more than one event is being held, additional fees and rental agreements are required.
Payment:
- In order to reserve the meeting space, a signed rental agreement and a payment of ½ of the rental fee are required.
- The remaining rental fee and deposit must be paid thirty (30) days prior to the event.
- Refundable deposits will be returned 5-7 business days after the event upon satisfactory inspection by the Town.
- Applicants canceling reservation more than thirty (30) days in advance of event will receive a refund of fee paid and security deposit. Cancellations made less than thirty (30) days in advance will result in loss of security deposit.
Decorations:
- Decorations are limited to free-standing displays or floral arrangements
- Hanging or applying anything to walls, ceiling or other surfaces is not permitted
- The following items are prohibited:
- Candles and any other open flame
- Smoke machines
- Confetti, rice & glitter are not permitted inside or outside
Catering:
- Lessee may choose their own caterer
- If the caterer has not worked a function at the Lexington Municipal Complex, a scheduled appointment is required in order to review policies
- All vendors and caterers must have a current Town of Lexington Business License to operate at Town facilities or anywhere inside the Town limits. The licenses must be provided at least 30 days prior to event
Alcohol:
- If alcohol is to be served, Town approval is required in advance
- Lessee must provide a certificate of insurance for the event and a $1 million liability coverage is required
Cleanup
- Lessee is responsible for cleanup, removal of temporary decorations, and leaving the inside and outside of property as it was at key exchange
- Chairs and tables must be properly placed back in appropriate storage room
- Additional responsibilities are outlined in rental agreement