Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater

Schmidt House

Tumwater · 330 Schmidt Place SW, Tumwater, WA 98501

Historic house and grounds for a limited number of private events each season. Eight-hour package published; first-floor lift access, upper floors by stairs.

Type: Historic house

Rooms & rental options

House and/or Grounds

House/grounds package as named in operator facilities-use application; individual rooms are not advertised as separately priced rentals.

Capacity: 2023 packet estimates front-room dining up to 50, dining room 10–15, parlor 10; no current combined seated limit confirmed.

Access: Main first floor via lift and accessible restroom advertised; basement and upper floors require stairs. Paved grounds paths advertised.

Published rental rates
Rental option	Price	Terms & source
Up to eight hours	$2,500 / 8 hours	Current webpage package. Mandatory cleaning, refundable damage deposit and insurance extra; 2023 packet says weekdays by arrangement and Fri–Sun 8 am–midnight window, including setup/teardown. View rate source
Additional hour	$200 / 1 hour	Current webpage; 2023 packet has conflicting $150/hour paragraph. Applies beyond package, not an independently available hourly rental. View rate source
Additional hour after midnight	$400 / 1 hour	Overtime rate only; confirm current approved event hours. View rate source

Kitchen with residential stove/oven and refrigerator/freezer
Tables and chairs included; inventory differs between webpage and 2023 packet
Cocktail tables
Second-floor bridal/groom preparation rooms (stairs)
Lawn, rose garden and walking paths
Lift to main first floor and accessible restroom
Parking advertised
2023 packet estimated front room: 60 ceremony or 24 training; dining up to 50. Dining room 10–15; parlor 10; buffet about 100 depending furniture. Do not sum rooms into a guaranteed seated capacity.
2023 tent-plan areas A–E estimate 250/80/55/160/300 seats for specific tent footprints; no current outdoor legal occupancy or supplied-tent claim established.
Setup/teardown included in billed window in 2023 agreement; paid furniture services optional.

Rental policies & extra costs

Mandatory charges: Rental webpage: nonrefundable cleaning $150 under 150 guests/$250 for 150-plus; refundable damage deposit $250. Insurance premium and tax not established. Source
Optional services: Rental webpage: rehearsal $250/up to 3 hours, setup and teardown each $150–200 depending movement/guest count; alcohol charge $75 if served. Source
Payment and cancellation (dated): June 2023 agreement: half rental plus cleaning/damage at booking; balance 60 days before. Cancellation >180 days incurs $150 administration; 90–180 days forfeits 70% rental deposit; under 90 days forfeits 100%. Cleaning/damage sums refunded per cancellation clause; confirm current conditions. Source
Insurance (dated): June 2023 agreement: renter and caterer liability certificates, minimum $1 million, Foundation additional insured; documents 30 days before. Alcohol requires liquor/host-liquor coverage. Confirm current insurer wording. Source
Food and alcohol (dated): June 2023 agreement allows insured caterer choice/kitchen appliances. Beer(no kegs), champagne/wine; spirits need written permission. Banquet/server licensing paperwork and $75 venue alcohol fee apply per terms; confirm current event requirements. Source
Access and rental season: Current operator advertises first-floor lift, accessible restroom and grounds paths, upper/basement floors stairs; private rentals limited per season. Source
Cleanup (dated): June 2023 agreement requires personal food/decor/rentals removed, outside furniture returned. Routine staff cleaning included in cleaning charge; excess cleaning/damage can reduce refundable deposit. Source
Event restrictions (dated): June 2023 agreement prohibits smoking, weapons/pyrotechnics including sparklers, unsuitable flames and damaging decorations; loud outdoor music ends 10 pm. Free-standing tents only without lawn stakes. Source

Before you book, ask

Can a four-hour gathering book a shorter/lower-priced package, or is $2,500 the minimum?
What are current legally permitted seated layouts for indoor rooms and grounds?
Confirm lift dimensions/operating process, restroom route and accessible parking/drop-off.
Which current signed agreement supersedes dated accessibility, overtime and furniture conflicts?
What current deposits, cancellation cutoffs, insurance requirements, taxes and all-in fees apply?
Are weekday/nonprofit/community rates offered and which private events/seasons eligible?
Does setup/cleanup count inside eight hours; what actual rental and noise end times apply?
Confirm outside food/homemade food, alcohol permissions and kitchen limitations.

Food: Caterer choice allowed with insurance. 2023 agreement permits kitchen/appliances; beer (no kegs), wine/champagne, written permission for spirits and permit/licensing requirements. Confirm current policy.
Deposit: $250 refundable damage deposit. 2023 packet requires half rental plus cleaning/damage at booking; balance 60 days before event. Confirm current agreement.
Parking: Parking to left/right of house advertised; do not use adjacent restaurant spaces. No count or reserved accessible bays established.

Checked 2026-10-01.

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