Meeting & Event Rentals Situated on 240 acres with stunning views of the Kettle Moraine, Wade House Historic Site offers a distraction-free environment with charming historic character and contemporary conveniences. Our distinctive spaces provide a range of options for all types of events, classes, and meetings. We are conveniently located less than 20 minutes from Sheboygan and Fond du Lac and only minutes away from Elkhart Lake s premiere hotels and fine restaurants.
Wade House Visitor Center The two-level, LEED Silver-certified 38,000-square foot Visitor Center stands as a graceful gateway to the site. The Visitor Center includes two fully equipped meeting rooms, The Lawns, the Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum and the Butternut Café. You may rent the entire space, individual rooms or combinations. WALNUT MEETING ROOM Seated capacity: 165 Concert seating: 200 Built-in sound system Two projection screens Adjustable lighting Abundance of natural light Views of the Kettle Moraine Two Overhead Projectors Flexible table/chair arrangements for hosting everything from lectures to luncheons Meeting (2 hours or less) $400 $625 Half Day (4 hours) $800 $1,250 Full Day (5-8 hours) $1,500 $1,700 CHESTNUT MEETING ROOM Seated capacity: 50 Classroom seating: 34 Great staging area for large events in the Walnut Room Excellent small classroom Projection screen Overhead Projector Flexible table/chair arrangements Meeting (2 hours or less) $125 $200 Half Day (4 hours) $250 $400 Full Day (5-8 hours) $375 $600 MEETING & EVENT RENTALS WADE HOUSE VISITOR CENTER 2
WALNUT ROOM & CHESTNUT ROOM COMBINATION Meeting (2 hours or less) $450 $700 Half Day (4 hours) $850 $1,450 Full Day (5-8 hours) $1,650 $1,900 THE LAWNS Seated capacity: 350 Reception seating: 400 Concert seating: 440 Directly adjacent to the Visitor Center Provides easy transition from indoor meeting to outdoor meal or reception space Serene outdoor location Half Day (4 hours) N/A $850 Full Day (5-8 hours) N/A $1,200 BUTTERNUT CAFE Seated capacity: 20 Half Day (4 hours) N/A $350 Full Day (5-8 hours) N/A $650 Located on main level of the Visitor Center Outdoor deck overlooking lawns Natural light Indoor and outdoor café tables and chairs included FULL VISITOR CENTER RENTAL Half Day (4 hours) N/A $3,000 Full Day (5-8 hours) N/A $4,800 MEETING & EVENT RENTALS WADE HOUSE VISITOR CENTER 3
Carriage Pavilion & Meadow CARRIAGE PAVILION The pavilion offers a rustic setting for a wide range of social gatherings such as company picnics, parties, dinners, dances and receptions. Seated capacity: 300 Reception capacity: 400 Concert capacity: 400 Large, open, flexible space for a range of events and gatherings Overhead doors to let in fresh air and natural light Surrounded by open area for group activities RENTAL RATES SATURDAY FRIDAY & SATURDAY MONDAY - THURSDAY Minimum of 4 hours $1,400 $1,200 $1,000 Each additional hour is $400 MEADOW The large, quiet, lush meadow offers a great space for large picnics and other outdoor activities. Seated capacity: 300 Reception capacity: 300 Concert capacity: 300 Large outdoor space with charming, natural surroundings Away from roads and buildings RENTAL RATES PUBLIC HOURS NONPUBLIC HOURS Half Day (4 hours) $400 $750 Full Day (5-8 hours) $700 $1,100 MEETING & EVENT RENTALS CARRIAGE PAVILION & MEADOW 4
Historic Area Adding a trip to or planning your small meeting in the historic area offers a truly unique and memorable experience. Guests travel by horse-drawn vehicle through the woods and over the Mullet River, seemingly back in time. STAGECOACH HOTEL The period furnished hotel is a perfect place for inspired conversations and memorable celebrations. The taproom and dining room display the elegance and charm inherent in historic architecture and can be used for small meetings, lunches and dinners. Taproom & Dining Room in the Stagecoach Hotel Seated capacity: 30 (20 in Dining Room, 10 in Taproom) Reception capacity: 40 RENTAL RATES PUBLIC HOURS NONPUBLIC HOURS Half Day (4 hours) N/A $1,300 Full Day (5-8 hours) N/A $2,600 MEETING & EVENT RENTALS HISTORIC AREA 5
Full Historic Site Rental Make the whole grounds accessible for your event by renting the entire site. Rental includes all the options above and the unique interactive experiences below. STAGECOACH EXPERIENCE Climb aboard a reproduction stagecoach, a perfect photo opportunity. DOCKSTADER BLACKSMITH SHOP Watch blacksmithing in action, a trade, which kept carriages running and horses shoed. WESLEY W. JUNG CARRIAGE MUSEUM See and hear the history of a local thriving carriage industry and walk among nearly every kind of horsedrawn vehicle you can imagine and possibly more! HERRLING SAWMILL See a water-powered saw chisel away large logs and learn how this 1850s state-of-the-art contraption would have helped supply the lumber for building the plank road. RENTAL RATES PUBLIC HOURS NONPUBLIC HOURS Half Day (4 hours) N/A $9,000 Full Day (5-8 hours) N/A $15,000 NOT-FOR-PROFIT DISCOUNT RATES Not-for-Profit organizations receive a 10% discount on all rental rates. MEETING & EVENT RENTALS FULL HISTORIC SITE RENTAL 6
Wade House Exclusive Caterers The following caterers are the exclusive providers of food service at all Wade House events. The caterers pay Wade House 12% of the food expenses for the privilege of being an exclusive caterer. 1 EDEN CATERING Contact: Phone: Email: Jeff Duehring 115 E. Main Street Eden, WI 53019 920.477.2711 920.538.4630 info@edenmeat.com 2 THE KITCHENS OF KOHLER Contact: Phone: Email: Dylan Thomas 795A Woodlake Road Kohler, WI 53044 920.457.6570 ext. 50110 dylan.thomas@kohler.com 3 WATSON'S ELITE CATERING Contact: Phone: Email: Barb Weber 2335 Union Avenue Sheboygan, WI 53081 920.694.3418 bweber@watsonsinc.net MEETING & EVENT RENTALS WADE HOUSE EXCLUSIVE CATERERS 7
HOST BAR Soft Drinks $2 Call Selection $6 Premium Selection $7 Prestige Selection $8 Cordials $8 ½ Barrel of Domestic Beer $180 ¼ Barrel of Domestic Beer $90 ½ Barrel of Imported & Micro Beer (Price Vary) House Wine by bottle $18 * Wine that is not on House Wine list must be purchased by the case. * Subject to tax and gratuity Our Exclusive Bar Service Beverage Packages CASH BAR Soft Drinks $2 Call Selection $7 Premium Selection $8 Prestige Selection $8 Cordials $8 Glass of Wine $7 * Only House Wine is available for Cash bar. 21% Gratuity & 5.5% Tax will be added to final bill. Must be 21 years of age with a vaild ID. COCKTAIL HOUR PACKAGE 1 hour package includes Soda, Water Choice of 2 types of domestic beer, House Wine Call cocktails and Premium cocktails. $17 per guest FULL BAR PACKAGE 6 hour package includes Soda, Water Choice of 2 types of domestic beer, House Wine Call cocktails and Premium cocktails. $32 per guest LIMITED BAR PACKAGE 6 hour package includes 2 types of domestic beer, House Wine, Soda, and Water. $28 per guest Junior Guests (those under 21 years of age) soda. $5.00 CALL SELECTIONS PREMIUM SELECTION PRESTIGE SELECTION CORDIALS Gordon s Vodka Gordon s Gin Castillo Rum Kessler Whiskey Christian Brothers Brandy Seagrams 7 Crown Captain Morgan Rum Malibu Rum Johnny Walker Red Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila Absolut Vodka Tanqueray Gin Barcardi Rum Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila Dewar s White Label Scotch Maker s Mark Bourbon Aristocrat Brandy Jameson Irish Whiskey Seagram s 7 Crown Grey Goose Vodka Tanqueray Gin Patron Silver Tequila Glenlivet Scotch Knob Creek Bourbon Crown Royal Whiskey Kahlùa Baileys Courvosier Disaronno Amaretto Glassware prices vary depending on style. Please ask for pricing. Disposable beverage cups are complimentary. MEETING & EVENT RENTALS OUR EXCLUSIVE BAR SERVICE 8