Meeting Facilities
For more information, contact Rebecca Nestle, Community Events Manager, at (415) 749-6355 or e-mail spacerental@gracecathedral.org. To download the meetings rental request form, click here.
Wilsey Conference Center | Other Meeting Rooms | Policies and Procedures | Audio Visual Services | Food and Beverage Service
Wilsey Conference Center
The three meeting rooms of the Wilsey Conference Center have retractable walls and may be configured as one, two, or three rooms. The Center has state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems, and each section boasts individual lighting and temperature controls, high-speed internet access, and an analog phone line. There are plentiful switch plates for laptops and other power needs in each room, and high ceilings for a spacious feeling. Conference room furnishings include high-quality tables and large wooden chairs with arms and upholstered seats. Two sections have electronic screens (7 x 10 ft.) and built-in white boards.
Other Meeting Rooms
There are several other rooms sometimes available for rental. The Chapter Room is a wood-paneled room hung with black-and-white historical photographs; glass doors lead onto the plaza. The Library is a book-lined room with decorative detailing; glass doors lead onto the plaza. The Dining Room is a wood-paneled room with a grand piano; glass doors lead onto the plaza and a courtyard. There is a catering kitchen attached to the Dining Room. Gresham Hall is an auditorium with a small stage and adjoining catering kitchen.
Meeting Room Rates, Dimensions, and Seating Capacities
The rates include basic set-up and breakdown, and an on-site and on-call Grace Cathedral staff liaison. Rates are subject to change.
Policies and Procedures
Time spans are 8:00 am–5:00 pm full day; 8:00 am–12:00 pm, 1:00 pm–5:00 pm half day; and 6:00 pm–10:00 pm evening. A four-hour minimum rental is required. There is an additional charge of $100 Commercial/$50 Non-Profit for extra hours. Rates are subject to change.
Scheduling
No meetings will be scheduled in the month of December.
Parking
All-day parking validation is available from the Community Events Office for the on-site garage (entrance on Taylor Street between California and Sacramento) for $12.50 per car. Reserved parking may be arranged by contacting the concessionaire, AMPCO Parking, at (415) 346-9156. We cannot guarantee there will be space available.
Rental Fee
A reservation fee, equal to 50% of the total rental fees, is payable within five (5) business days after the date upon which a reservation is first confirmed by User. The remaining fee will be due 30 days prior to the event date.
Permitted Uses
User shall use the Premises solely for public gathering purposes, or as specified in the contract. User shall, at its own cost and expense, obtain any and all licenses and permits necessary for any such use.
Required Insurance
User must provide a certificate of liability insurance in the amount of one million dollars, naming Grace Cathedral as an additional insured. The User agrees to release Grace Cathedral from any and all liability, to the fullest extent permitted by law, from its usage of the Conference Center facilities and to abide by all building rules and regulations.
Hours of Work
User shall have access to the specified room/space rented only during specified contract times. This allocated time shall include User's set-up, decorating, clean-up, and removal of persons, personal belongings, all rental equipment, and display materials.
Housekeeping
User shall be responsible for any and all damage caused by any person or persons in attendance, ordinary wear and tear and ordinary janitorial clean-up excepted. User shall replace, repair, or reimburse the costs incurred for any fixtures, equipment, or supplies missing from the facility following the use of the facilities.
Security
The Cathedral accepts no responsibility for security. Do not leave valuable equipment or personal belongings unattended at any time.
Building Rules and Regulations
The Center is a business environment meant for meeting purposes. Otherwise, there are no specific restrictions because of the Conference Center's location within a religious institution. Alcoholic beverages may be served.
Audio Visual Services
Fees are subject to change. Please call for available equipment and rates. You may also rent equipment from an outside vendor. Grace Cathedral's preferred vendor is McCune.
Food and Beverage Service
Peet's Coffee Kiosk, located next to the Shop at Grace Cathedral, is open every day (Monday through Saturday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm; Sunday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm), and serves hot and cold drinks, breakfast items, sandwiches, salads, and desserts.
You may arrange for catering through Peet's by calling The Shop manager at (415)749-6329. Other local companies who have provided catering for events at Grace Cathedral include Occasions by Maureen, (415)586-4254; Bella Cucina Catering, (415)454-3858; Cheat A Little Catering, (650)227-1125. Whole Foods also will deliver, (415)674-0500.
