Armanasco House: Historical villa for hire - events, parties, meetings & workshops.

The Centre is proud to offer a place to meet, gather, connect and belong for our local community. We are always open to new ideas, events, activities or groups wishing to start up in the Bay.

Armanasco house is a unique and historic venue for small gatherings. It is nestled at the top of Gitto's domain between the main shopping street and a bush walk down to the beach. It was lovingly restored by volunteers and contains antiques and ornaments from its era (1890). It is a flexible space that would work well for small intimate functions, private meetings, training and workshops, team away days, music practice or small recitals. It would also be a special wedding venue for a small celebration. This venue is not suitable for childrens birthday parties.

Some example events we have held in the house are a 90th birthday high tea, smaller yoga groups, majong and piano lessons.

Included in the space hire is:

• Tables & Chairs

• Heating and fans

• Use of the kitchen

Available at extra cost:

• Modern piano hire

• Projector hire

Rates

There are two basic rates:

Private: To be used for private events like parties or commercial or profit making events e.g. a ticketed speaking engagement or a business meeting.

Community: To be used if your hire is for a not for profit community event or group.

If you are booking this Space for a function you will be charged a Bond (Space Protect) of up to $500.00. This will be held against your nominated card from the 4 days prior to your function and released 3 days after your function.

PRICES

Private: $25 per hour

Community: $20 per hour

To use the community rate, select your time and date. Use the discount code BHBCOMMUNITY to receive the $5 per hour community discount.

Catering & Alcohol

You are welcome to self cater or use external caterers in our hall & kitchenette space. The kitchen space has a hot water urn, bench, fridge and an oven.

There are no utensils, pans, crockery, cutlery or glassware provided as part of the hall hire. You or your caterers will need to bring in everything you wish to use to cater your event. The kitchen must be cleaned and left as you found it. Any clean up or prep time must be included in your hireage. All rubbish must be removed.

You may serve but not sell alcohol on our premises. If you wish to sell alcohol, you must procure a licence from Auckland Council and provide proof of this to us.

Music & Sound

You’re welcome to play music as part of your booking. The sound needs to be turned down after 11pm and off by Midnight due to neighbourhood noise regulation.

Access

During our normal office hours (Mon-Fri 9am-3.30pm and evenings by appointment only), someone on reception will be available to let you into the hall. This is a 5 minute walk from Armanasco House. If your booking is outside of these times, you can pick up a key in advance from reception.