Founders Lodge - Event Rental - Front Entry

Rent the Founders Lodge At Beach Park Event Center

The Founders Lodge event venue, immersed in nature, is just 30 minutes from Seattle and Tacoma. With mature trees to the south and Des Moines Creek flowing below, look west over our grassy meadow to the pristine Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains.

Retreat-like rental space for small parties and all sorts of small family and business events.

From the wrap-around deck, enjoy views of the meadow, Puget Sound, and the Olympic Mountains.

Rental includes a kitchen, two side rooms, and a wrap-around deck. Features two walls of windows with French doors to a wrap-around deck. Photo credit Alan Alabastro.

Looking into the Founders Lodge from the French doors; 650 sq. ft of indoor event rental space.

Reception set up. Perfect for small family and company celebrations and events.

Event rental includes full use of the kitchen. Use any caterer or self-cater.

The wrap-around deck where party guests mingle and employees refresh during breaks.

On the side deck, enjoy mature trees, listen to birds singing, and watch the Des Moines Creek flow under the Founders Lodge. Photo credit Alan Alabastro.

Please note at this time the Founders Lodge is currently under renovations and is not currently available for rentals.

Please stay tuned for reopening.

With a capacity of 80, the 650 sq. ft. lodge is an ideal event space for small family and corporate events: elopements, small weddings, birthday parties, retirement parties, graduation parties, baby and bridal showers, company training, business meetings, seminars, retreats, and more.

This charming event space features floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors to a wrap-around deck. The rental includes the main room, a wrap-around deck, a small kitchen, and two small side rooms. Self-cater or bring in any caterer. The open layout accommodates many table/chair layouts and decorations. There is plenty of nearby parking.

360-Degree Photos of the Founders Lodge

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Founders Lodge Floor Plan

Size

Fire code capacity: 80
Reception seating: 80
650 sq. ft. indoors plus an outdoor wrap-around deck

Fee Schedule

$200.00 per hour (3-hour minimum)
$180.00 per hour ( 3-hour minimum City of Des Moines Resident Rate)
50% discount on rental rate ONLY for rentals Mon, Tues, Wed, and Thurs, 8 am–5 pm
$1,000.00 refundable damage deposit for groups serving alcohol
$500.00 refundable damage deposit for groups NOT serving alcohol
$200.00 non-refundable booking fee
$160.00 Janitorial Fee
The rental fee includes one (1) on-site facility attendant for your entire rental period to answer questions about the facility, manage parking before and after your event, provide routine restroom checks, locate all amenities, and walk through the facility and event checklist with your team member before and after your event rental.

Included

48 in. Round reception tables (10)
6 ft. x 30 in. Rectangle banquet tables (8)
Black chairs (80)
Highboy tables (3)
Kitchenette
Dressing rooms (2)
WiFi