The Bennett House may be rented for special occasions.  Minimum  cost is $150 House set-up fee which includes linens, plates, cups, napkins, etc.  ALL FOOD IS PREPARED IN HOUSE.

*WEDDINGS-  We can host small to medium intimate weddings.  Maximum number of people is 50 inside the house.  The Gazebo in the backyard also serves as a beautiful backdrop. 
Wedding Brochure (PDF)   Wedding Policies (PDF)   Reception & Culinary Delights (PDF)

*SHOWERS-Invite up to 50 people for a relaxing up-scale bridal or baby shower.  Get two or three friends to help host the event.  We do the work, You provide the memory!  Choose from a morning brunch 10am-noon, afternoon 2-4 pm or 3-5pm or evenings 7-9.

*LUNCHEONS-Honor the bride-to-be or special guests in traditional Southern hospitality. Private luncheon prices range from $12.95- $15.95 plus the $150 house fee.  Menus are personalized to your group.

*DINNERS OR SPECIAL FEASTS-we can seat up to 40 guests comfortably for plated, up-scale meals. $ 25 per person minimum plus $150 house fee.  Great for wedding rehearsal dinners, bank board meetings, birthday galas, anniversary celebrations, once-in-a- life time events.

*ENGAGEMENT, ANNIVERSARY, RETIREMENT OR BIRTHDAY RECEPTIONS-A great way for guests to drop by and honor that special couple, individual or group.  We do all the work—set-up, serve and clean-up.  A wonderful once-in-a-lifetime way to  say “we care”.  (add PDF reception) 

*BUSINESS RETREATS OR OFFICE STAFF-Retreat to our facility for a quite, relaxing get-a-way.  No phones, no interruptions.  Get the creative juices flowing!  A great way to reward your employees and chart your company’s course for the future. Food, beverages and snacks available.

*GIRL FRIEND GET-A-WAY-Get your friends together for a long weekend (or weekdays) of scrap booking, quilting, sewing, painting, antiquing, spa treatment or just hanging out!  3 bedrooms available in the Bennett House plus two suites in the Taylor Cottage.  Call or e-mail for price quotes to plan your special time away.

*ENGLISH AFTERNOON TEA-English Tea is served to the public on the first Saturday of each month (except Jan and July).  Seatings are available at 11am, 1 pm or 3 pm.  The menu varies each month and includes sweets, savories, scones and lemon curd.  Bennett House Teas are described as casual elegance.  Fresh flowers, fine china and crisp linens make the tea (luncheon) time a special occasion.

Reservations are required and seating is limited.  For reservations, call early (859) 623-7876.

Raise a cup of tea as a toast to good health!  Tea drinking is a delightful habit to cultivate.  Not only does the ceremony of teatime lift spirits, the health benefits are yours to enjoy as well!  Tea helps relieve fatigue, lift the spirit and stimulate the mind.