Rent the Hall

Rural Roots and Polished Simplicity

Tables in the Buckeye Lot for a wedding, November 2016. Photo: Julie Pepin.

Tables in the Buckeye Lot for a wedding, November 2016. Photo: Julie Pepin.

The Tomales Town Hall is a rare find: a 19th-century community building lovingly maintained over the years with a deep respect for its past.

For almost 150 years, the Hall has served the people of Tomales, providing space for occasions of all kinds. From town meetings to once-in-a-lifetime moments, the Hall has been witness to the life of its rural community.

As it continues to play a vital role for the town, the Hall is also available as a rental venue.

We invite you to experience West Marin village life in this unique space. The Hall is versatile and an authentic setting for weddings and workshops, concerts and classes, social events and seminars.

  • “ Everything was great with our rental! Tomales Town Hall is such a wonderful space for our annual meeting of members. We are grateful for all that you and your team do to keep this historic venue available for groups like ours.”
    — Anthea Stolz, Executive Director, California Artisan Cheese Guild
  • “ We had a fantastic time at our event at TTH. Everyone loved the space! It was a perfect way to start our wedding weekend.”
    — Anthony Healy-London
  • “You were wonderful to work with and very responsive. We had a great party and look forward to next time we visit Tomales.”
    — Jesse Marsh
  • “No surprise — we had a wonderful week at Tomales Hall! The stewardship and expansive vibration always is so welcoming to us.”
    — Jane Gresham, Integrated Awareness®
  • “The warm welcoming space that you provided made us feel at home. What we experienced during these two wonderful nights, will be in our hearts for ever!”
    — Socorro Romo, West Marin Community Services
  • “Our fundraiser was a success, Thank you and the board for making our event affordable. A good time was had by all.”
    — Candy Furlong, Tim Furlong Memorial Scholarship

The Particulars

The main hall (capacity 150) has a casual but well-considered aesthetic that includes Doug Fir wood flooring with radiant heat, a stage, a bar, a small anteroom, versatile lighting options, and an abundance of natural light from windows along both the north and south walls. The south side of the hall includes a generous, grassy space, partly shaded by a stately Buckeye tree, available for daytime events.

The lower level (capacity 60) is connected to the upstairs hall by an interior staircase, and also has a separate entrance of its own. It includes a utilitarian meeting room and a spacious kitchen.

Plans of the TOmales Town Hall

To view plan drawings of the Tomales Town Hall, click on the thumbnails (above).

To download PDFs: In some browsers, mouse over the enlarged image. Otherwise use these links: Plan View of Property (PDF); Plan View of Upstairs (PDF); Plan View of Basement Level (PDF).

One Grass Two Grass concert from the back of the stage in the main hall, July 2016. Photo: Pete Thoshinsky.

One Grass Two Grass concert from the back of the stage in the main hall, July 2016. Photo: Pete Thoshinsky.

Rental Options 

The following rental options, tailored to the time, size, and particulars of your event, are available:

  • Extended Rental: This 48-hour rental is recommended for large afternoon or evening events such as weddings, fundraisers, concerts and quincenearas. Have time from noon the day prior to the event for set up; come back to clean before noon on the day after.

  • Day Rental: Access and use the Hall from 9 AM to 10 PM on a designated day.

  • Half Day Rental: Access and use the Hall for a six-hour time period on a designated weekday. This option is available Monday through Friday only.

  • Week Long Rental: Access and use the Hall for seven consecutive days for a seminar or workshop.

Rental includes:

  • 18 small round tables, 30” diameter

  • 23 rectangle tables, 6’ by 2 ½’

  • 166 metal folding chairs

  • In kitchen: commercial refrigerator, freezer, gas range with grill, triple-compartment sink, stainless steel prep tables

PLEASE NOTE: All amplified music must end by 10 PM.

Photo gallery

BANNER (top): Main Hall set for a wedding.
SLIDESHOW (bottom): Views of Tomales Town Hall. Photos 1-4 & 6-9: Val Atkinson. 5: Photographer Unknown. 10: Laura Trippi. 11: Julie Pepin.