Mansion Usage & Guidelines Information

The following regulations are put in place to protect this historic and valuable property as well as minimize the costs of potential maintenance and repair to Red Berry Mansion (RBM). It is our goal to preserve the estate and to ensure its use by the public for many years to come.

A security deposit of $500 is required for any event hosting 50 people or less. A $1000 security deposit is required for any event hosting 51 people or more or any event serving alcohol. The security deposit will be returned in full after the event as long as there is no damage to the home, property or its content.

On-site Facility Manager fee of $200.00. Manager will be on property during your entire event to make sure the facility is operating properly as well as coordinate all maintenance, security and parking personal.

Security guards are required for any event hosting 100 people or more or any event serving alcohol. One security guard is required for each 100 people in attendance. The guards will be charged at a rate of $25 per hour per guard.

Parking attendants are required for any event parking 50 cars or more. A parking attendant is required for each 50 cars. Parking attendants are billed at a rate of $15 per hour per attendant. Maximum parking capacity is 250 cars. For any event parking over 250 cards, off-site parking with shuttle service is available. The shuttle expense is the responsibility of the renter.

You must obtain and use the list of exclusive vendors for RBM. We also recommend that you use our preferred vendors. These vendors are familiar with the Mansion’s use and regulations and help to ensure the event is a success and that there is no damage to the property.
A 15% service fee for Red Berry Mansion will be added to you food catering bill.

Alcohol must be served by your contracted RBM caterer’s TABC licensed bar tenders. Please discuss your options for alcohol at your event with your caterer to determine what is best for your event.

No furniture or antiques within the house are to be used or moved without prior approval from RBM. Caterers are not to use any existing tables for food service without prior approval from RBM. Nothing is to be attached to the walls, furniture or fixtures in any way within the Mansion. Outside décor must be pre-approved by RBM to ensure proper attachment materials are being used.

If you feel your event requires anything more than basic electrical needs inside or outside the Mansion please present your electrical needs in writing to RBM two weeks prior to event. RBM will review your needs and inform you in writing whether or not we can accommodate them. In the event that we cannot, a generator will be necessary and will be the responsibility of the renter.

All rental equipment (tables, chairs, etc.), food and beverages must be removed immediately following your event. The Mansion does not have the facilities to store these items overnight.

NO SMOKING is allowed in the Mansion. Smoking is allowed outside in designated areas only.

Because of the potential harm to the animals on the property the use of rice, confetti, glitter, potpourri is strictly prohibited. Birdseed may be used outside the Mansion.

The renting client will be held responsible for any damage to the property as well as the conduct of their invited guests.