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RCH Lake Merced Club

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"If you've never been to the forested fringe of San Francisco, you might want to take a little trip out to the RCH Lake Merced Club. Set on five and a half wooded acres, a stone's throw from Lake Merced, this quiet, relaxed facility is a refreshing place for wedding receptions and private parties.

The Main Hall is a very large room, made light and airy by roofline windows all around the perimeter, a wall of glass overlooking the lake, and a bank of skylights along the lake side. A high, open beamed ceiling only increases the feeling of spaciousness. In winter and on cool summer evenings when the fog rolls in from the ocean, a blazing fire adds warmth and intimacy to the space.

Thanks to its size and openness, the Hall can be set up in a variety of ways. During wedding receptions, couples often put the head table on the lake side of the room, where they have the best view of Lake Merced through a grove of eucalyptus trees. A raised, hardwood stage is the perfect spot for the band, and a pulldown screen, piano, and an excellent sound and lighting system give you plenty of options for creative enterainment ("this is your life" movies of the bride and groom are always a hit!)

The hall is also a favorite for meetings, private parties and other functions. During very large events, such as fund raisers, crab feeds and casino nights, it's frequently used in conjunction with the adjacent auditorium. Guests usually gather in the auditorium for the banquet, games or other activities, then flow into the Hall for dancing and mixing. Additional rooms in the complex are available for smaller meetings.

Everyone who hosts an event here appreciates the easy access, abundance of free parking and, of course, the trees all around. There is one more perk, however: the satisfaction of knowing that all funds acquired from rentals are funneled back into wonderful programs that RCH runs for children and adults with disabilities. So, go ahead and have your reception, your gala or your seminar--while you're having the time of your life, you'll also be making an important contribution to the community."

CEREMONY CAPACITY: The Auditorium holds 400 seated, the main hall 400 seated.

EVENT- RECEPTION CAPACITY: The Main Hall can accomodate 300 seated (250 seated with dancing) or 400 for a cocktail reception. The adjoining Auditorium holds 400 seated or 500 standing. Both rooms combined, hold 750 seated or 900 standing

MEETING CAPACITY:

Room	Theater Style	Classroom Style	Conference Room
Main Hall	450	350	300
Auditorium	450-500	400	200

FEES AND DEPOSITS: To secure your date, a $300.00 non refundable deposit is required. The rental fee for the main Hall is $1,200 of Saturdays, $1,000 for Sundays; for both Hall and Auditorium, $1,500. The rnetal balance and a $500 refundable security/damage deposit are payable 1 week prior to the event.

Catering is provided by The Event of the Season Caterers. All menus are customized; luncheons start at $35.00/person, dinners at $40/person. Tax is additional.

AVAILABILITY: Year round; Saturdays 9am to 2am, Sundays 9am to midnight.

SERVICES-AMENITIES:

Catering: provided
Kitchen facilities: n/a
Tables and Chairs: some tables, chairs
Linens, silver, etc: through caterer
Restrooms: Wheelchair acessible
Dance floor: provided
Bride and Grooms's dressing area: CBA
Meeting Equipment: sound system, microphone, podium, screen
Parking: on and off street parking
Accomodations: no guest rooms
Telephone: pay phones
Outdoor Night Lighting: access only
Outdoor Cooking Facilities: through caterer
Cleanup: Caterer
View: Lake Merced

RESTRICTIONS:

Alcohol: BYO, service by caterer
Smoking: outside only
Music: amplified OK indoors
Wheelchair access: yes
Insurance: not required
Other: no confetti; auditorium requires rented floor covering

Excerpted from the HERE COMES THE GUIDE

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