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Lind House Association – House Rental Guidelines

Capacity

* Sit Down Meal: 48 guests Informal Gathering: 125 guests

* Available for use: Five round tables seat 6-8; one 8-foot oak dining room table seats up to 10

One 6-foot collapsible table seats 6-8

Two plastic round tables seat 4-6

5 waist-high cocktails are available to rent for $50.

During good weather the porch & patio may be used – furniture included

Alcohol

* Beer, wine, and liquor may be brought in and offered to guests, but it can’t be sold. It must be given away.

* Cash bar is permitted only with a valid City of New Ulm liquor license, obtainable through the City of New Ulm.

* State & local laws governing the use of alcohol must be complied with, including no serving of minors.

Smoking

* Smoking IS NOT permitted in the house or on the front porch.

* Smoking is permitted on the back patio or gardens – please pick up butts and place in sand receptacle.

Candles

* Candles must be in glass-enclosed containers in the house. Candles are not permitted on the porch or patio.

Food Service & Kitchen Equipment

* Renters may bring their own food. If a caterer is hired, be sure to ask if they will wash the dishes.

* Lind House kitchen has a stove & oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, sink, microwave, and coffee makers.

* Dishes, glassware, silverware, punchbowls, coffee pots, water carafes, and utensils are available.

* The Lind House does not have pots, pans, roasters, or crockpots, but they may be brought in by renter.

* The Lind House has creamers & sugars and salt & pepper shakers which renter may use.

* Renters need to bring their own coffee and ice.

Table Linens and Dishtowels

* Tablecloths and cloth napkins are in closet by the side entryway.

* Place used linens in laundry baskets – no wet linens, please. Drape damp dishtowels over kitchen counters.

* If messy food (like barbecue ribs with sauce) is served, it is suggested that the renter bring paper napkins.

* Badly soiled cloth napkins & tablecloths may result in a forfeiture of all or part of damage deposit

Clean-up

* All dishes, glassware, and utensils should be washed and put away, and counters & tables wiped clean.

* Unless renter has paid for services, tables, chairs, and table linens should be put away as instructed.

Garbage

* Garbage bags with renter’s refuse should be placed in large can in back entry or on patio.

Recycling

* Bottles, cans, plastic, etc, should go in designated receptacles, either in kitchen, back entry, or patio.

* Cardboard – Beer and soft drink cases, and other cardboard items must be taken apart, flattened and placed in a recycling receptacle or stacked neatly in back entry. Pizza boxes DO NOT go in recycling.

Decorations

* The House is decorated for Christmas by the Lind House staff from mid November through January 31.

* House is decorated for fall from late September through early November.

* House is decorated for spring and summer from April through early September.

* Renter may bring decorations; but nails, tape or adhesives are not permitted.

Restrooms

* Handicap accessible restroom is located on the 1st floor and general use restroom is on the 2nd floor.

Handicap Lift

*Lift is located in the back entryway. Please advise Lind House staff if you will need to use the lift.

Parking

* The driveway is shared with the neighbor to the north. Please use only the right (south) side of the driveway.

Damage Deposit Refund depends on whether or not the above criteria are met, and whether damage to the Lind House or its furnishings has occurred. Please sign the contract acknowledging your understanding of all Guidelines.

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