Gyuto Facility Rental

Facilities are available for the following events:

• Group retreats
• Birthday celebrations
• Graduation celebrations
• Art & culture shows
• Group meetings
• Special receptions
• Yoga classes
• Family reunions

Main Prayer Hall

The Prayer Hall has the capacity to seat 200 and comes with cushions. Chairs are not provided for the general public in the main prayer hall, with the exception of the disabled and seniors. So that it may be available to the general public at all times, we do not rent the Prayer Hall. But you are welcome to sit and meditate in the Prayer Hall at any time during your program. No shoes, food, or drinks are permitted in the Prayer Hall. Water is permitted. If any organization wishes to use the Prayer Hall for their own special program, day-long rental of the Community Hall is required. The cost to rent the Community Hall is $500 per day.

Resident Monks: The resident monks will not be participating in your event. However, if needed, the monks will be available to help.

No items are to be removed from the Prayer Hall without permission.

Community Hall Rental

The Community Hall has the capacity to seat 120 for conference style events, with chairs and tables included. Rental hours are from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm.

The Community Hall is available to rent for a fee of $450 per day, and includes chairs, tables, and sound system. We do not rent by the hour. (Use of the kitchen is an additional $350 per day. All cookware is included, but groceries are not included. The Kitchen cannot be rented separately from the Community Hall.)

Community Hall Amenities

Basic sound system and podiums are available for no addition fee. No recording device is available. However, you are welcome to bring your own sound system and projector without an additional fee. Loud music which can be heard outside and may disturb our friendly neighbors is not allowed.

Chairs: Padded chairs and folding tables may not be used outside. White table cloths will be provided for no additional fee.

Decorations: There shall be no decorations nailed or taped on walls or ceilings. Thumbtacks are welcome. You are responsible for removal of decorations.

Use of Kitchen: Our kitchen has only basic facilities; there are no freezers or commercial dish washers in the kitchen. You may use the stove, oven, microwave, and all cookware. No items may be removed from the resident refrigerators, but you are welcome to store your items during your program. You are responsible for cleaning up any portion of the kitchen used.

Set up and Clean Up: You are responsible for all set up and cleanup of the facilities used for your event. All garbage must be taken to the garbage containers. Garbage bags will be provided. All non-monastery property must be removed by 10:00 pm. Any cleaning beyond the standard necessary after an event will be charged to you at a minimum of $100.00.

Repair of Damage: A damage deposit is required and will be held until all areas are inspected for damage. You will be charged for repairs if the facility shows damage beyond that considered ordinary wear and tear. You will be financially responsible for any damages not covered by the deposit.

Insurance

Hold Harmless Agreement: We require you to provide us with documentation of liability insurance. If no liability insurance is available, please sign as indicated below. You must understand that signing below is an agreement to take full responsibility of any incident that may occur during the event. The purpose of this agreement is to protect Gyuto Foundation from liability resulting from a claim for which Gyuto Foundation is not responsible.

Park & Land: You are welcome to use the park behind the Monastery for outdoor activities. However, cooking or any fire related activities are strictly prohibited. You will be responsible for any fire related incidents that may result during the event.

Playground: Children under 5 years of age must be accompanied by their parent or one adult in order to use the playground. Gyuto Foundation is not responsible for any accident which may occur during the use of the playground. Please be aware of poison oak around the property. Do not touch or pick up any plants if you are unfamiliar with plants or flowers.

Warning: Alcohol strictly prohibited at all times at the monastery. Smoking is only allowed 25 feet away from the Monastery building. Loud music and sports are not allowed inside or outside the building. Do not take or use any Monastery items without permission.

It is a perfect place for a group event for 120 people with tables and chairs for conference style seating. Dinnerware is also available for rent for 120 people if needed. It is $0.50 per items. If you would like to book the hall, please contact us in advance by email at info@gyutofoundation.org or by phone at (510) 926-3969 for inquiries. Payment must be made before the event by credit card, cash or by check payable to Gyuto Foundation and mailed to 6401 Bernhard Ave. Richmond, CA 94805. Memo: Hall rental.