FAQs

Once you have selected an available date (see our availability calendar), please submit a reservation request. We will confirm availability and send you virtual rental contract to complete. Your reservation will be finalized after we receive your signed contract and credit card number for the $500. The deposit is only charged in case of cancellation, damage or fines. Your full rental payment will be charged to the same card 30 days prior to your rental unless you provide an alternative form of payment.

Blakely Hall is ideal for groups of about 150 or less at one time. 120 guests can be seated comfortably at round tables. For a more intimate gathering, the wall between the Studio and the Great Room can be closed.

Unfortunately, we are not able to hold dates. Reservations are accepted on a first come, first served basis. Your reservation is not finalized until we have your signed contract and credit card information and have confirmed with you in writing.

We are happy to schedule an appointment for you to see the space during business hours. Weekend appointments are not available, as the hall is reserved for private rentals. Please email info@blakelyhall.com to schedule an appointment with a staff member.

In order to keep the rental price fair and as low as possible for everyone, we do not offer any discounts on rentals, except for our recurrent rental discount.

All cancellations must be made to and confirmed by Highlands Council staff in writing. Cancellation fees are as follows:

• Reservations canceled outside 90 days of the rental date: loss of deposit or 50% of the contract fee, whichever is less.
• Reservations canceled 30-90 days before the rental date: loss of deposit or 50% of the contract fee, whichever is greater.
• Reservations canceled within 30 days of the rental date: loss of deposit or full contract fee, whichever is greater.

Contract date changes will be accepted one time per contract to within six months of the original date. Additional date changes will require cancellation of original contract (cancellation policy applicable) and re-booking with a new contract. If a date change is made, the renter is responsible for the following financial penalties:

• Change requests placed more than 90 days out: no penalty.
• Change requests placed 30-90 days out: transfer fee penalty of $250 or 50% of the contract fee, whichever is less.
• Change requests placed inside 30 days: transfer fee penalty of $250 or 50% of the contract fee, whichever is greater.

No, we do not staff private rentals. Prior to your rental, we will send you a Facility Orientation video showing you how to access the building, where everything is located, and how to close up when you’re done. Once the Facility Orientation Addendum is signed, we will create your unique access codes only valid during the time of your rental.

Yes, Highlands Fiber Network provides free Wi-Fi at Blakely Hall. No password is required.

We do not have a parking lot, but there is ample street parking around Blakely Hall on Northeast Park Drive, including the Village Green Circle, and on 25th and 30th Avenues (and adjacent side streets).

The rental areas within Blakely Hall are fully accessible. There is a designated accessible parking space available behind the building, with ramp access to the patio space and front door. Please reach out with any specific concerns.

Blakely Hall has a central heating system, as well as our giant fireplace in the Main Hall to keep you warm and cozy. The hall is air conditioned in the summer.

Yes! Feel free to choose your caterer or bring your own food.

The Blakely Hall kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, double ovens, stove and microwave for your use. You may use any of the other items provided in the kitchen, however, we can’t guarantee availability, so we recommend bringing along everything else you need. If you do choose to use anything, it must be washed and put away before the end of your rental time (not left in the dishwasher). The cleaning service included in your rental contract does not include dish washing.

Yes, alcoholic beverages are permitted with the applicable permit/license from the WA State liquor control board, if required by law. If you serve alcohol, you agree to do so only in accordance with state and federal law and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Highlands Council from any liability related in any way to the service of alcohol. Learn more at https://lcb.wa.gov/licensing/special-licenses-and-permits.

You are responsible for setting up for your event during your contracted rental time, including the table and chairs provided with your rental. After your event, you may leave the table and chairs out; however, we ask you take any decorations or personal items with you, place trash in the provided receptacles, and be sure   any kitchen items are cleaned and put away.

Absolutely! We just ask that you don’t affix anything to the walls or use any materials which might cause damage. Blue painter’s tape is recommended but must be removed at the end of your event. Helium balloons and confetti are not allowed in the building under any circumstances. Please do not allow anything to touch the gallery artwork or hang anything over it or the gallery lighting.

We provide folding chairs and tables, but we do not provide any linens. Here’s a summary of what tables are provided and the sized tablecloths that work best:

Our Studio Room off the Great Room and Kitchen is uncarpeted and makes a great dance floor, but you are welcome to bring in a portable dance floor from a party rental company as well.

Yes! We offer a basic speaker/microphone system equipment for an additional fee, or you are welcome to bring in your own. DJs are also welcome, keeping in mind Blakely Hall is in the middle of a residential neighborhood and renters must adhere to the Issaquah city noise ordinances and avoid any noise that “unreasonably interferes with the peace” anytime, especially between 11 p.m. and 7a.m.