Rental FAQs
Below you will find the questions most often asked by clients looking to host an event at the Heritage Farmstead Museum, providing you with quick answers.
Reservations and Payments
Yes, in order to reserve a date, you are required to pay a non-refundable deposit that is equal to 50% of the total fee.
30 days prior to your event a $500 refundable security deposit is due, plus the remaining 50% of your rental fee. Provided that all conditions of the Rental Agreement have been met (no damage to property, etc.), the original deposit of $500 will be returned to you 30 days following the event.
If the date is available, we hold dates for a total of 48 hours. The Director of HFM, with approval from the President of the Board of Trustees may cancel any function scheduled should the activities be in conflict with the stated rules or HFM scheduled activities. HFM will always attempt to accommodate the renter by offering an alternative site, date or refund fees.
A date is secured and made unavailable when your Rental Agreement has been completed and advance deposit is paid.
30 days prior to your event a $500 refundable security deposit is due, plus the remaining 50% of your rental fee. Provided that all conditions of the Rental Agreement have been met (no damage to property, etc.), the original deposit of $500 will be returned to you 30 days following the event.
Yes, in order to reserve a date, you are required to pay a non-refundable deposit that is equal to 50% of the total fee.
You may opt to change your date within one year of the original date at no additional feel.
A full refund will be given by HFM for cancellations within 48 hours of the agreement. For cancellations after 48 hours from the agreement but earlier than 30 days prior to the rental date, the deposit will be refunded any previously paid amount except the initial fee. The full rental fee will be forfeited for any cancellations made later than 30 days prior to the rental date.
Yes. It is recommended that you call and make a reservation so that the Event Manager can meet with you and show you the grounds. Guided tours of the rental spaces will be given by appointment. We ask that you please review the information provided on our Rental Guide. Once you have reviewed this site and decide that the Heritage Farmstead Museum is the perfect place to hold your event, please contact our Events Manager, Susan Leigh, at sleigh@heritagefarmstead.org.
Additional hours are available for a fee.
Catering, Alcohol, Parking and More
You may use outside catering for your rental at the Heritage Farmstead Museum. All food delivered to The Heritage Farmstead Museum must be prepared in advance in a licensed kitchen. Use of BBQ grills with charcoal starter or deep fryers is strictly prohibited.
60 days prior to your event, 50% of your rental fee is due, with the remainder due at 30 days out. Provided that all conditions of the Rental Agreement have been met (no damage to property, etc.), the original deposit of $500 will be returned to you 30 days following the event.
The Heritage Farmstead Museum allows alcoholic beverages at rental events. You are responsible for complying with all applicable state and federal laws pertaining to the serving of alcoholic beverages and for ensuring that your caterer and other independent contractors comply with the Texas Alcoholic Beverages Commission and ordinances of the City of Plano as well. No alcohol can be sold on the premises.
Many spaces available for rent by HFM are outdoor and/or not climate controlled. HFM is not responsible for any inclement weather and a back up plan should be created by the renter.
The Heritage Farmstead Museum offers round tables, rectangular tables, chairs, and picnic tables.
Yes we do! We now offer many services and rental enhancements that you can order and add to your event. Please email sleigh@heritagefarmstead.org for more information.
The Heritage Farmstead Museum has a small parking lot with handicapped spaces available. Other parking is available up and down Pitman Street. Please do not park at Chase Bank. They may tow your vehicle.
All of the Heritage Farmstead Museum’s buildings and grounds are ADA compliant other than the top floor of the Farrell-Wilson House.
Additional hours are available for a fee.
