Barkley House Events

We are now offering a special rate for events inside the Barkley House. This rate is perfect for bridal showers, baby showers, engagement parties, birthday parties, retirement celebrations, cocktail receptions, and intimate dinners. This rate includes the use of the pink room and blue room on the first floor of the house and the porches. Interior only events may not set-up outside on the grounds. Additionally, please note that items including tents may be set-up on the grounds from events happening the day before. These items may not be used for interior only events. 

Once the Event Coordinator has received a completed rental agreement, they will contact you about making payments. The first half of the rental fee plus tax is due once the rental agreement has been received. The remaining half of the rental fee plus the $300.00 refundable security deposit is due two months prior to the event. Payments can be made with a credit card or by check. The Event Coordinator will provide additional payment instructions after the rental agreement has been received.

A refundable security deposit is required for all UWF Historic Trust venues and it is due two month prior to the event. The security deposit will be refunded after the event provided no damages have occurred, the venue is left clean and in acceptable condition, all rules and requirements are followed, and time limits are not exceeded. An invoice will be sent following the event in the case that damages, cleaning fees, or additional hours exceed $300.

Yes, for each venue that is rented, liability insurance must be provided to cover major damages that may happen during the event. This type of insurance can be purchased from many different insurance companies. Proof of insurance must be submitted to the Event Coordinator at historicevents@uwf.edu at least one month prior to the event. Additional information on the insurance requirements can be found in the rental agreement. 

The 50% initial payment – less a $200.00 administration fee – is refundable should you cancel your reservation with a written notice via email to historicevents@uwf.edu at least six months prior to your scheduled event. Cancellation request submitted less than six months prior to the event will not be refunded. Venue rentals are not transferable to other venues or dates.  

The current rental period ends on December 31, 2024. The rental calendar for 2026 will open in January 2025. The calendar view for any dates after 2024 is not accurate and should not be used for planning events.

Requests must be submitted at least one month prior to the event. 

*Please note, most Sunday availability will be for interior-only rentals.

**Dates are not held without a completed rental agreement and initial payment. Please contact us at historicevents@uwf.edu to confirm availability and the start the reservation process.