DEPOSITS

                A minimum deposit for lodging and conference space will be assessed at the time the event is booked and will be equal to fifty percent (50%) of the estimated, applicable lodging and conference charges unless modified by the owner. Food service requests and  final participant numbers should be provided a minimum of two (2) weeks in advance and will incur an additional deposit equal to fifty percent (50%) of the estimated food charges. Based on the menu selected, The Inn will try to accommodate additions to the final food service numbers if at all possible. If outside services are requested (e.g., chairs, tents, tables, linens, catering, music, photographer, etc.), payment in full for these services will be required in advance of the time of rental unless otherwise specified by the vendor providing such services.

SERVICE CHARGES

          The Inn reserves the right to assess a service charge of twenty percent (20%) against the charges of all outside vendors who bring products or services onto the Inn's property. The Inn will arrange or assist the event sponsor with  such outside services. All outside vendors must be acceptable to The Inn. NSF checks will incur a twenty five dollar ($25) service fee. Failure to pay any amounts due to The Inn within fifteen (15) days of billing will incur an additional service charge at the rate of eighteen percent (18%) annual percentage rate, at the discretion of the owner.

DELAYS IN SERVICE

                Events should reasonably start and end at the appointed time. Should an event or meal service be delayed for greater than a half hour by the host or their party, the Inn reserves the right to add a labor charge equivalent to $15.00 per hour for each staff member scheduled for the event (Chef, server, kitchen help, etc.). The Inn cannot be responsible for the quality of food which is delayed greater than thirty (30) minutes beyond the scheduled start time.

CANCELLATIONS

                Cancellation of Whole Inn or Conference rentals or blocks of rooms in excess of five (5) must occur a minimum of six (6) weeks in advance of the scheduled event date, or two (2) weeks for Conference, Banquet or Block Room Rentals.  Failure  to cancel in a timely manner will result in a cancellation fee equal to fifty percent (50%) of the rental rate for lodging or conference space, fifty percent (50%) of the estimated food service charges, and 100% of any cancellation charges assessed by vendors for outside rentals and services plus a vendor service charge of twenty percent (20%) assessed by The Inn.

NO SMOKING ENVIRONMENT

          The Inn is a non-smoking environment. For those that feel the urge to smoke, the front porch has a large receptacle and each of the guest room balconies and patios has a small container to properly dispose of wastes. Should smoking occur within The Inn, a charge will be assessed to the event sponsor or their designated responsible party for the appropriate restoration of the surroundings and any lost revenue from areas deemed to be non-rentable as a result of smoke contamination until such time as they can be properly cleaned and deodorized. The minimum charge will be seventy-five dollars.

LOST, STOLEN or DAMAGED ITEMS

                The Inn will NOT be responsible for lost or stolen items. All charges relating to the repair  of  damage of the Inn or its contents, replacement of items beyond repair,  or item stolen will be assessed to the event sponsor or their designated responsible party..

REFUSAL OF SERVICE

                The Inn reserves the right to refuse service at its discretion. Should one or more individuals on premises prove to be a distraction or a threat to other guests, staff or the facility, the Inn reserves the right to have them removed from the premises. Any charges or payments due or deposits received for services provided or to be provided to such removed individuals will NOT be waived.