Mill Pond Recital Hall is offered by The Good and the Beautiful for select musical recitals up to 3 hours. No other events can be accommodated. Please read all information below regarding the rental of this facility prior to submitting the rental application found below.

Scheduling & Booking Process
  • All applicants must complete an application online at least 4 weeks prior to the requested event date with the following information:
    • Recital program and event details
    • Duration of event
    • Head count of attendees
  • Notice of acceptance or rejection will be sent no later than 3 weeks prior to the event.
  • If accepted for the applied event, a refundable deposit and signed rental agreement are due within 7 days from acceptance. A non-refundable credit card processing fee will be required for the deposit payment.
  • An on-site meeting and training will be required during normal weekday working hours 7-10 days prior to the event.
  • Cancellation:
    • If the event is cancelled by the applicant 6 days or closer to the event, no refund will be issued for the deposit.
  • Events can only be booked out 3 months in advance
Public Access Schedule
  • Normal Schedule
    • Thursday and Friday
      • 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
    • Saturday
      • 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
  • Black-out Times
    • July 15th to September 15th
    • Holidays
    • Other dates as needed
Fees
  • Mill Pond Recital Hall is available for free to use to support the community
  • A $500 deposit is required for all rentals. The deposit is refundable, less a $20 processing fee (see exceptions below).
    • The deposit is nonrefundable for no shows.
    • Funds will be deducted for:
      • Not following the cleaning or food policy
      • Not following the usage policies
      • Damage to the facility
      • Exceeding the designated time slots. Every 15 minutes past time will result in a $50 charge on the deposit

Usage Policies

All policies are intended to help keep costs down and maintain the free-to-the-public status.

  • The facility is available STRICTLY for select music recitals, vocal recitals, or instrumental performances
  • NO band performances, personal or family events, recreational activities, political events, or organizational events
  • NO food or drink permitted.
  • NO dances
  • NO outside AV equipment
  • We reserve the right to reject any music event, including but not limited to those that are not aligned with positive values and morals.
    • This includes but is not limited to music or messages that contain
      • Profanity
      • Sexual or morally questionable content
      • Racists, derogatory, or discriminatory messages

Spaces, equipment and services

  • Spaces available for use:
    • Recital Hall, lobby, and bathrooms only
  • Equipment:
    • 250 chairs and 2 long tables
    • Grand piano
    • Microphone and cables
    • Audio system
  • Services:
    • Chair and table setup
    • AV equipment training (before the event)
    • On-call staff during the event