Available Venues

Founders Hall Art Gallery presents a variety of exhibitions throughout the year. The two-story, 8,000-square-foot Art Gallery offers a spacious feel and features hardwood floors and windows. Depending on the type of your event, the first floor can accommodate up to 300 people and the second floor can accommodate up to 200 people. Special events held in the Founders Gallery include cocktail receptions, banquets, fundraisers, corporate dinners, lectures, holiday parties, and reunions. (Image courtesy of Lin and Jirsa Photography).

The Founders Hall Meeting Room located on the third floor is a pristine, elegantly decorated room available for meetings, lectures, and concerts. The room can seat up to 200 people theater-style.

Events can be held in the Founders Hall Atrium located on the first floor just outside the Art Gallery. The Atrium is surrounded by flags of all the countries represented by our students and a view 98 feet up to the domed ceiling. Small receptions, lectures and event registrations are suitable events to hold in this special area of Founders Hall.

The area is conducive to a variety of daytime events as it offers beautiful views for those in attendance. We look forward to hearing, from you, with the hopes that we can assist you with your lakeside event needs.(Image courtesy of Lin and Jirsa Photography).

Your special event can also be held outside Founders Hall at Peace Fountain which is located in front of Peace Lake. The fountain may be turned on or off for events. A wedding ceremony at Peace Fountain with a view of the beautiful lake is the perfect start to any evening. (Image courtesy of TNK Photo).

The garden sits at the edge of the property with a spectacular 180-degree view of the canyon. It's a beautiful location for an afternoon lunch or reception at sunset. Be sure to check the availability of this site, which is sometimes closed during maintenance.

Adjacent to the magnificent Athenaeum building with its Tuscan-style architecture, the courtyard will add a special ambiance to your event. (Image courtesy of Matthew Morgan Photography).

The gazebo is located nearby and may accommodate very small, intimate weddings and special occasions.

A variety of events can be planned in this location including large parties, high school events, concerts, dance competitions, gymnastics meets, karate tournaments, large conferences, and various sporting events. State of the art audio visual equipment and spotlights are already installed and available for your event. A stage can be installed at one end as well. Depending on the type and set up of your event, the gymnasium can accommodate up to 2,300 people with bleacher and floor seating or 500 seated at round tables.

The Recreation Center also has an Olympic-sized pool available for rental.

The track and field are available to rent for athletic events and other outdoor events.

The tennis courts are available for competitions, athletic events, lessons, and more.