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Centrally located in San Rafael, Falkirk is the ideal place for weddings, parties, meetings, and retreats.
The estate's eleven acres include wooded hillsides, lush rolling lawns, a ceremonial rose garden, private wedding lawn, and a spacious verandah for outdoor dining.
The Lowdown
Type
Estate / House / Mansion / VillaGardenHistoric BuildingMuseum
Views
ForestGardenLandscaped Grounds
Style
Elegant
Garden Party
Victorian
Vintage
Best type of Celebrations

Venue Setting

Falkirk Cultural Center is owned and operated by the City of San Rafael and is listed on the National Register of Historical Places.

Centrally located in San Rafael, California and just minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge, Falkirk is the ideal place for weddings, parties, meetings, and retreats.

The estate's eleven acres include wooded hillsides, lush rolling lawns, a ceremonial rose garden, private wedding lawn, and a spacious verandah for outdoor dining.

The 1888 Queen Ann Victorian offers large sun-filled rooms, exquisite coffered ceilings, rich wood paneling, decorative fireplaces, and floor-to-ceiling stained glass windows.

Capacity

Seated
125
Buffet
125
Standing
125
Fees
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
Price range

Does this include catering fees?

No

Additional charges

Refunbdable security deposit $500
Private security $35 per hour
Liability Insurance required

Insurance

Additional Insurance Is Required To Host An Event At This Venue

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Event Logistics and Amenities
(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)
Celebrations hosted here since
1974
Curfew
12 AM
Venue spaces
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Catering
Client Can Select The Caterer Of Their Choice
Alcohol
BYO Permitted – You Can Bring Your Own Alcohol
Music
Indoors & Outdoors
Smoking
Designated Smoking Areas Only
Accommodations
Private dressing rooms
Eco/Green Events
Yes
Pet-Friendly Events
Yes
Kid Friendly Events
Yes
Handicap Accessible
Yes
Amenities
  • Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
  • Street Parking
  • Wifi
  • Ample Parking Onsite
  • Dining Chairs
  • Dining Tables
Venue Features
Extra perks:
80 mahogany folding chairs with padded seats
8 banquet tables
Kitchen facilities
Awards & Notables
Awards, recognitions, or noteworthy achievements associated with the venue.
Falkirk is a National Historic Place
Featured in Marin Magazine
"Best Wedding Venue in the North Bay 2013" by North Bay Bohemian readers and writers
Celebration Locations
This section outlines the various spaces available within the venue for different types of events.
Wedding Lawn
Private wedding lawn
Rose Garden
Ceremonial Rose Garden and Certified wildlife Habitat Garden.
Falkirk Mansion
Historic 1888 Queen Anne Victorian mansion, stained glass, high cielings, extensive woodwork interior
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