Pricing & Sample Itineraries
Erie’s Premier Intimate Event Venue and Tavern.
Thank you for inquiring about pricing for your Wedding, Shower or Special Event at The Schoolhouse
IMPORTANT: Weddings and non Wedding events are priced separately as Weddings are on property longer and require more detailed service.
WHAT’S INCLUDED in Event Rental:
Hours on property, large farm table for food buffet, beverage table, cake table, gift benches, guest of honor area for opening gifts, teacher cabinet for decorating, chalkboards for personalizing with photos or theme, music choices from Pandora radio (connect to your Spotify Playlist), fresh cotton hand towels and candle in restrooms.
In addition, events choosing to utilize the Tavern level, all seating is included as is.
PRICING for NON WEDDING EVENTS
| EVENTS: Estimates include base rental + tables, chairs and linens. Request custom estimate. | ||
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| Event for 30 | $400-$610. $400 is for Tavern level only. $500 is Tavern & Courtyard only. $610 is Schoolroom level only and includes 3 banquet round tables, 30 Chiavari chairs, 3 ivory linens to the floor, large farm buffet table, round cake table & beverage table. | |
| Event for 40 | $400-$680. $400 is for Tavern level only. $500 is Tavern & Courtyard only. $680 is for Schoolroom level only and includes 4 banquet round tables, 40 Chiavari chairs, 4 ivory linens to the floor, large farm buffet table, round cake table, & beverage table. | |
| Event for 50 | $400-$750: $400 is for Tavern level only. $500 is Tavern & Courtyard only. $750 is schoolroom level only and includes 5 banquet round tables, 50 Chiavari chairs, 5 ivory linens to the floor, large farm buffet table, round cake table, & beverage table. +$400 for entire venue. | |
| Events for 60+ | $400-$820: $400 is for Tavern level only. $500 is Tavern & Courtyard only. $820 is schoolroom level only and includes 6 banquet round tables, 60 Chiavari chairs, 6 ivory linens to the floor, large farm buffet table, round cake table, & beverage table. +$400 for entire venue. | |
| Events with Alcohol | Showers: Mimosas served on tray by our staff to guests, add $8 each mimosa/wine plus 20%. Prosecco Cocktails, Assorted Mimosas, Bloody Mary Bar, Wines, Fresh Homemade Sangria – all may be quoted upon request. | |
EVENTS (NOT WEDDINGS): Estimates include base rental + tables, chairs and linens.
Wedding Pricing is all inclusive.
SHOWERS at The Schoolhouse
Brunch/Luncheon Showers typically book:
(10am-2pm or 11am-3pm)
Saturday or Sunday.
Couple’s Showers typically book:
“Cocktail Style” 3-7pm Sundays.
Sample Bridal or Baby Shower Itinerary:
| 10:00am | Host(s) arrive on property to load in and set up. |
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| Loading in and setting up: floral, favors, sweets, pictures, games, other decor. | |
| 10:45am | Set up complete and awaiting guests. |
| 11:00am | Guests arrive. Optional Mimosas/Prosecco Cocktails are served. |
| 11:00am-11:30am | Social time awaiting final guests. |
| 11:30am-12:30pm | Brunch/Luncheon is served by Caterer of Your Choice. (50 - 60 max seated in schoolroom). |
| 12:30pm-1:15pm | Sweets, Coffee and Gift Opening. |
| 1:15pm | Groom or Father To Be arrives to Cheers! |
| 1:30pm | Shower Ends. |
| 1:30pm-2:00pm | Pack up and Depart. |
Above quotes & sample itinerary are for non wedding events and are dependent upon whether host chooses
Tavern level or Schoolroom level. +$400 for entire venue. Alcohol additional.
Request Bar Options: Custom Mimosas, Mom-mosas, Prosecco Cocktails, Mom-Mules Homemade Sangrias. Bloodmary Bar.
WEDDINGS at The Schoolhouse
Erie’s Premier Intimate
Wedding Venue & Tavern
Sample Wedding Itinerary and Pricing Proposal for up to 80 guests with bar options. (More than 80 guests? Request Custom Estimate)
Weddings have exclusive, private use of entire property.
| 3:00pm | Bride and attendants arrive on property, photographer arrives. |
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| 4:00pm | Groom and additional family arrives. |
| 4:30pm | Guests begin arriving. Officiate arrives. |
| 5:00pm | Ceremony (Outdoor at Beech Tree or Indoor Schoolroom). |
| 5:30pm–6:30pm | Cocktail hour (4 hour bar begins) - Photos. |
| 6:30pm | Dinner Buffet (max 60 in schoolroom) and/or Food Stations (for 60-120 guests) open. |
| 7:45pm | Cake cutting and First Dance. |
| 7:45pm–9:15pm | Dancing (Last call 9:00pm). |
| 9:30pm | Reception Ends. |
| 9:30pm-10:00pm | Pack up and depart. |
ALL INCLUSIVE, SAMPLE OPTIONS for 80 GUESTS:
(Over 80 guests? Request custom estimate).
Option A: TOTAL INCLUSIVE VENUE AND GENERAL’S PACKAGE: Includes Private, Exclusive Venue Rental for 7 hours on 3.8 acre property 3:00pm – 10:00pm. Includes set up and pack up time. Includes round banquet tables, Chiavari chairs & ivory linens for up to 80 guests. Includes outdoor and indoor ceremony options. Includes large farm table for dinner buffet, beverage table, cake table, tavern level & courtyard seating, area for guest book, card box, favors and gifts. + General Package (full open bar – see below) for up to 80 guests for 4 hours unlimited with 20% gratuity. *Schedule tour to walk through the details. Estimated All Inclusive Venue, Alcohol (Full Open Bar) & Gratuity Total $8000.
Option B: TOTAL INCLUSIVE VENUE AND CAPTAIN’S PACKAGE: Includes Private, Exclusive Venue Rental for 7 hours on 3.5 property 3:00pm – 10:00pm. Includes set up and pack up time. Includes round banquet tables, Chiavari chairs & ivory linens for up to 80 guests. Includes outdoor and indoor ceremony options. Includes large farm table for dinner buffet, beverage table, cake table, tavern level & courtyard seating, area for guest book, card box, favors and gifts. + Captain Package (see below) for up to 80 guests for 4 hours unlimited with 20% gratuity. *Schedule tour to walk through the details. Estimated All Inclusive Venue, Alcohol (Wine, Beer and Spirits) and Gratuity Total $6650.
Option C: $3000 + = Includes Private, Exclusive Venue Rental for 7 hours on property 3:00pm – 10:00pm. 7 hours includes set up and pack up time. Includes round banquet tables, Chiavari chairs & ivory linens for up to 80 guests. Includes outdoor and indoor ceremony options. Includes large farm table for dinner buffet, beverage table, cake table, tavern level & courtyard seating, area for guest book, card box, favors and gifts. *Cash Bar total bar revenue will be included in total revenue to assist in reaching $4000 minimum.
BAR OPTIONS / ALCOHOL:
The Schoolhouse (1897 Events LLC) is the sole provider of any open alcoholic beverages for any and all legal guests while on property.
Per PA Law: Guests may not bring coolers or any open containers onto property. Host(s) is responsible to enforce. Violations can result in cancellation of event.
Our host(s) can control their budget/alcohol costs by choosing from a variety of options:
1. Packages (see below for Generals & Captains packages) – are fixed price, unlimited per person.
2. On Consumption – host pays bartender fee, per drink and total cost is unknown until end of event.
3. Cash Bar – host pays non alcoholic drinks, bartender fee and guests pay for own alcohol tabs.
PACKAGES
The General’s Package
is an UNLIMITED, Fixed Price Per Person for a 4 hour, premium open bar, includes our Specialty Cocktails such as Moscow Mules, Mojitos & Martinis, also includes selection bottled Beers, including IPAs, Wines & Spirits.
(Shots are not included in packages).
The Captain’s Package is UNLIMITED, Fixed Price Per Person for a 4 hour premium bar. Includes: Selection Domestic Beers, Wines, Simple Spirits, Standard Mixers and Coke Products. Includes Domestic Beer (Not IPAs).
Guests may purchase specialty cocktails – Moscow Mule or Martini – for example at their own expense.
ADD ONs:
“On The Wagon” package per person (for underage or non drinker) is $9 unlimited Coke products, Lemonade, Ice Tea & Shirley Temples.
Champagne Toast – +$3 per person may be added to any bar package above. Or $8 per person without package.
Gratuity – For all of our bar packages a 20% gratuity will be applied. Our staff gets rave reviews and often receives additional gratuity from hosts because they believe the staff has gone above and beyond to make their event EXTRA special!
Special requests for the bar may be submitted at least one month in advance of your event. We will try to accommodate, in some cases, circumstances may prevent us from doing so.
CATERING
Our guests have choices when it comes to having their event catered at The Schoolhouse. If your event is expecting less than 30 guests, you may choose to “self cater”. This is when the host becomes responsible for all the professional responsibilities detailed below for the caterer.
Our hosts may choose their own full service caterer, we do not exclude any from catering at The Schoolhouse. Each caterer should have a professional license to prepare and serve food. Each caterer must have been on property at least once prior to your event to assure they are familiar with venue. Each caterer should adhere to all food safety guidelines to maintain both hot and cold food storage. Each caterer should provide professional setup of food (buffet and/or stations) for guests with all plates, napkins, serving utensils. Each caterer should bring professional staff to provide table service (clearing/disposing of all food, plates, napkins) while on property. If caterer is not providing staff, then the Schoolhouse will hire staff to provide necessary service. Each caterer is responsible for packing up left overs food for host and finally, removal of all food waste from premises or to garbage receptacles.
See Website Menu for “Vendors” for Recommendations.
HOW TO BOOK
HOW TO BOOK your Wedding or Event at THE SCHOOLHOUSE:
1. Check Calendar for available dates on website – see “Calendar”.
2. Request Wedding/Event contract by providing email via email or text.
4. Text Gail your specific event questions and/or to book a tour text: 814-392-2192.
5. BOTH your completed contract, AND your deposit = CONFIRMED DATE.
We accept cash and check, and all major cards – some cards a 3% fee may apply.