Please contact Susan Azoulay with your specific questions and party plans at
410-730-4610 or email.

1. Can a date be held?
Once you have seen the facility, we can hold a date for one week without any exchange of money.

2. Will there be other parties taking place at the same time that mine is?
No. We only allow one event at a time.

3. What rooms will I have use of when I rent The Other Barn?
The lobby, the restrooms, the kitchen and The Loft. If you have contracted for the Smithy/Tack room then that area would replace the Loft.

4. Will I have use of the Courtyard when I rent The Other Barn?
The Courtyard is a public area but if you are planning to hold a ceremony in it then you would need to provide insurance and a contract will be drawn up for this space. No fees are charged for the use of the Courtyard.

5. Where are the restrooms located?
The restrooms are located on the main floor of The Other Barn.

6. Do I receive extra time for setting up?
All setting up, decorating, and delivering of supplies must be done within the contracted time.

7. Can I drop off my decorations earlier in the day or even the day before?
We do not have places to store items and there may be other events taking place before yours, so we can not have things brought in before your event.

8. Can I serve alcohol to my guests and do I need a liquor license?
You may serve alcohol to your guests as long as you are not charging a fee for the drinks or for your event. There is no license required to do this.

9. Can I have live music at my event?
Yes

10. What restrictions are there at The Other Barn?
We do not allow helium balloons in the Loft. Air filled balloons only, may be used. No red wine, red or grape juice or punch is allowed. Rice or birdseed is not allowed to be thrown in the building. Confetti is not allowed to be thrown or sprinkled on the tables.

11. Can I use candles at my event?
Candles my be used on the tables only and the flame must be lower than the top of the glass container that they are housed in. We must be informed that you plan to use candles in advance of the event date.

12. What type of decorations can I use for my event?
Decorations that sit on the tables or freestanding ones may be used. Nothing may be applied to the walls or woodwork or hung from anything.

13. Is there a fee for parking and is there adequate parking at The Other Barn?
There is no fee for parking and there is plenty of parking surrounding The Other Barn.

14. Is there a Bridal Room?
Yes, there is a room that is perfect for the Bride to prepare in.

15. How many people can be accomodated at The Other Barn?
The Loft can hold up to 220 people and the Smithy/Tack Room can hold up to 65 people.

16. Can I rent more than one room for my event?
If you wanted to include the Smithy/Tack Room along with the rental of The Loft, that certainly can be done for an additional fee.

17. What time must my event end by?
All events must end by 12:30am on Friday and Saturday nights. This is then followed by 1 hour for clean up. On Sunday the event must end by 10:00 pm.

18. Are tables and chairs provided and who sets them up and takes them down?
We provide the tables and chairs for your event. We set them up in the format that works for you and we then take them down at the end of your event.

19. Are linens, dishes and glassware provided?
No, you or your caterer are responsible for providing all of these things.

20. If I were to rent equipment, when can it be delivered to The Other Barn?
Generally, equipment that is coming in from a rental company must be delivered during your set up time and picked up during your clean up time.

21. Is there someone from your staff on duty during my event?
We always have a staff person on duty during the entire time that you and/or your caterer are in the building.

22. Can I bring in my own caterer?
You may certainly bring in a caterer of your choice. We do require that the caterer provide us with a copy of their insurance.

23. Can I bring in my own food?
You are welcome to provide the food yourself. We require that you provide us with a copy of your homeowner's or renter's policy. If you do not have one, you can purchase insurance for the day on a web site that we can give you.

24. Can I sell tickets for an event that I am holding at The Other Barn?
We do not allow any tickets to be sold at the door - all tickets must be sold in advance of the event. If tickets have been sold, than a one day liquor license is required. You must be a non-profit organization in order to obtain this. The only other avenue for selling tickets and serving alcohol would be to hire a caterer who has a Howard County liquior license and have them supply the alcohol.

25. How can I reserve a room?
Once you have made the decision that you would like to hold your event at The Other Barn, we will then need to obtain information from you that is needed for the contract. The contract is then written up and put together with all of our policies and it is ready for you to come in to read over everything. If you agree to all of the terms, the contract is then signed, the security deposit is paid and the date is yours.

26. When is the rental fee due?
The rental fee is due 3 weeks before the event unless your event takes place in December. During holiday time, the rental fee is due 2 months before the event.

27. What happens if I cancel my date after I have signed the contract.
If you must cancel once you are under contract, you will be responsible for a certain amount of either the security deposit or the rental fee. All of these terms are described on the contract.