ONSITE LOCATIONS: COURTYARD; PERISTYLE; PARLOR; LIBRARY; SALON THE COURTYARD is a landscaped area with an Oriental fishpond, immediately outside our hallway. Climbing roses 10 feet high adorn two sides of the courtyard. Hanging pots of flowers and large potted flowers are displayed throughout the area. You can stroll down the baluster stairway, through the matching beveled glass French panel doors into the protected Courtyard. With walls and landscaping on all four sides, the space is quite intimate and the wind almost non-existent. This area was the original shuffleboard location in the 1890’s and has ornamental trees overhanging two corners. Chairs and tables can be arranged in any fashion to accommodate the wedding dinner, reception, or dancing. Music is frequently a wonderful addition to the festivities of the area with everything from a string quartet to harpist to disc jockey. The Game room, which opens into the courtyard, has windows that open onto a marble bar and is frequently used as a food or drink service area. Heaters can be added for additional comfort. All utilities are available. THE PERISTYLE is a landscaped patio area surrounded by the gabled house, the carriage house, the cottage room and an eight-foot wall. Potted dwarf citrus trees adorn the area along with rose gardens that contain a one hundred year old rose tree, many standards and floribunda.This area is ideal for receptions as it opens into the three display areas showing the six Vintage MG’s and has all utilities. It can easily be divided into three areas or be one large inclusive area. It is ideal for buffet stations. THE PARLOR has a wall of windows overlooking the crashing waves against the rocky coastline of Pacific Grove. The Parlor features lace covered tables - linen of different colors available. Food service is Victorian-style including many elegant touches, such as spoon warmers. Silver service, fine china, crystal and candelabra are available. This expansive room seats 56. THE LIBRARY is decorated with Victorian floral wall covering, borders, draperies and oak bookshelves. The floor is oak with mahogany inlay and makes a grand dance floor. There is a fireplace with burnished gold colored tile and a mahogany columned mantle. It contains a Baby Grand Piano and can be closed off with glass paneled mahogany sliding doors. Draperies on the doors can create a very private ambiance if desired. All utilities are available, including DSL. Colored balloons can be floated on the ceiling to make it even more festive. THE SALON is decorated with Victorian wall coverings, borders, and draperies. It looks out to the Courtyard through a solid wall of glass and adjoins the library through glass paneled swinging doors. It is carpeted and frequently has our “Artists on the Bay” exhibit of fine oils and watercolors by local talent. The Salon is large, airy and has entrances on three walls. Tables and chairs can be arranged for weddings, dinners or receptions. Roll-around upholstered arm chairs are also available. Hanging Victorian light fixtures and dimmers create whatever ambient light desired. The Salon is perfect for medium sized weddings, dinners, receptions and teas. OFFSITE LOCATIONS: BERWICK PARK; LOVERS POINT PARK Use of the City of Pacific Grove parks may incur additional costs and require special permits which we can assist you in obtaining. Please call the Pacific Grove Recreation Department for further details: 831-648-5730 BERWICK PARK is a city waterfront park with large Monterey Cypress trees and expansive lawn areas. It is within easy walking distance of the Inn. It can accommodate any number of guests. Our staff would set-up chairs and can have an archway ready for your florist to decorate. The slope on the lawn is slight and can handle chairs, etc easily. The Park is perched above the Monterey Bay with the waves crashing against the rocky coastline below. LOVERS POINT PARK is a city waterfront park on a rocky point about ½ mile west of the Inn that has the Monterey Bay on both sides. Large areas of lawn that are relatively flat are available for chairs, etc. It is a busy park that has a beach and breakwater. There are large Monterey Cypress trees throughout the park and stairs down to the beach. It is a frequent location for surfers as the waves roll onto the sandy beach.