Property Use Policies

Please review carefully.

We welcome your interest in the rental of the Asa Whiting House and/or Barn and hope that you will take as much pride as we do in our property. We have many irreplaceable paintings and antiques of unusual value. You must take special care to avoid damage to floors, woodwork, wallpaper and similar parts of our buildings. Please understand that we will only accept users willing to protect these amenities and who will be financially responsible should unexpected damage occur. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

Most rentals are from 11 am until 11 pm and include tables & chairs. Both buildings have rest rooms and large kitchens with microwave ovens, refrigerators/freezers and commercial ranges.

Revised 01/16/2022

Property Use Policies

A security/damage deposit is due at least 30 days prior to the rental. Please note the Historical Society will do their best to return this to you providing all is left in good order. (The Historical Society reserves the right to make this decision). Some of the examples of not having your deposit returned include, but are NOT limited to, extra clean up (beyond the normal), trash left behind (unless cleared with the Property Manager), wax or other foreign residue spilled and left on the barn floor, confetti of any kind which is strictly forbidden on the property, and storage of items without clearance from the Property Manager. It is of utmost importance that renters respect our property and upon exiting, leave it with no damage “to” the Holliston Historical Society or disregard “of” our Property Use Policy. These policies outline the care and respect that must be given to the Holliston Historical Society’s unique and timeless venue.
Your rental time is from 11 am until 11 pm of the day reserved. This includes clean-up time. Do not plan to revisit the property the next day unless arrangements have been made with the Property Manager. Make sure the coordinator(s) of your event are aware of our policies and your responsibilities as the renter(s).
There are only 2 small bathrooms in the barn. You may add the rental of the house bathrooms for an additional fee.
If you have rented items such as chairs, tables, or service equipment, please make sure the rental company schedules deliveries and pickups so as not to conflict with other events. In some instances, you may be asked to move these items to another location on the property. Please remember there is a storage fee for items not picked up on the next business day. Storage and pickups must also be cleared with the Property Manager.

The maximum capacity of the barn is 100 guests. If you will be adding a tent, the number may be increased to 130.
If you wish to have a tent on the property, check with the rental manager for possible conflicts with other events. Tents are only permitted in the parking area. Renters are responsible for obtaining a tent permit from the Holliston Building Department at Town Hall. The fee is $50.

You may decorate the barn as you wish. Items can be attached to the walls and beams of the barn with push pins only – no staples, nails or screws. Do not attach items to the walls in the bathrooms or back hallway walls. And remember, it all must be removed in a relatively short period of time.
ARTIFICIAL FLOWER PETALS OR CONFETTI LIKE MATERIALS ARE ARE NO ALLOWED. This policy applies to all of the buildings and grounds.

There is no smoking in either building.
No open flames (candles, lamps, etc.) are allowed in the house or barn. Votive candles and hurricane lamps are permitted as they are enclosed. Please be sure they are placed in a safe location area where they will not be knocked over. While grills and cookers are allowed on the property, open fires or fire pits are not.
Hay is not permitted in the structures for flammability reasons.

Our Licensed, insured bartender is required at all functions where beer, wine or liquor is served. The rental manager will give you their contact information.
Alcohol is not permitted at graduation parties without adults present.
BAR SERVICE AND MUSIC MUST END BY 10 pm.
All decorations, food and trash must be removed by 11pm.

Do not park on grass, block driveways or trespass on areas not specified in your rental agreement. Except for loading or unloading, the circle in front of the house must remain clear as it is a designated fire lane.
Street parking is permitted on our side of Washington Street only.
Your caterer may unload/load on the driveway between the buildings, but there is no parking there. They may not park or drive on the grass between the buildings, even for loading or unloading. The septic tank and gas lines are located there and could be damaged by excess weight.

Please be extremely careful in the designated areas of the house where food and beverages are permitted. There are carpets and furniture which could be easily stained and damaged and will result in the loss of your security deposit.

Please control your guests. Remember that you are in a residential area and that we have neighbors. Watch music volume particularly if it is outside and/or after dark.
We ask that your guests be respectful to our gardens. They are lovely when in bloom. Smell and enjoy their beauty, but please do not walk through them or pick the flowers.
Please leave your pets at home where they will be most comfortable. They are not allowed in any of the buildings or on the grounds.

Tables and chairs will be set up for you when you arrive. If you move any outside the barn they must be return at the end of your event. You are not required to breakdown the tables and chairs at the end of the evening.

Clean-up includes removal of all decorations, food and trash
- Making sure there is not food left on counters or in sink area, this is important to deter pests.
- Stacking or moving any rental items for pickup depending on the follow days event.
RENTERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REMOVAL OF ALL TRASH, except recyclables. We do not have a dumpster. It is suggested you bring a suitable vehicle, such as a pickup truck, for removal of trash as sometimes the bags will leak. We provide trash bags. If you prefer to leave your trash, there is a $150 fee charged for this service as we must pay to have it removed. Please speak with the Rental manager to set up trash removal. Recyclables may be left in receptacles provided.

In short, everything should be left as you found it.

We appreciate you selecting our property and feel confident your time here will be special. Do not hesitate to e-mail any questions or concerns.

Revised 7/22/2023

Property Use Policies

Please review carefully.

Most rentals are from 11 am until 11 pm and include tables & chairs. Both buildings have rest rooms and large kitchens with microwave ovens, refrigerators/freezers and commercial ranges.

Property Use Policies

There are only 2 small bathrooms in the barn. You may add the rental of the house bathrooms for an additional fee.

The maximum capacity of the barn is 100 guests. If you will be adding a tent, the number may be increased to 130.

If you wish to have a tent on the property, check with the rental manager for possible conflicts with other events. Tents are only permitted in the parking area. Renters are responsible for obtaining a tent permit from the Holliston Building Department at Town Hall. The fee is $50.

You may decorate the barn as you wish. Items can be attached to the walls and beams of the barn with push pins only – no staples, nails or screws. Do not attach items to the walls in the bathrooms or back hallway walls. And remember, it all must be removed in a relatively short period of time.

ARTIFICIAL FLOWER PETALS OR CONFETTI LIKE MATERIALS ARE ARE NO ALLOWED. This policy applies to all of the buildings and grounds.

There is no smoking in either building.

Hay is not permitted in the structures for flammability reasons.

Our Licensed, insured bartender is required at all functions where beer, wine or liquor is served. The rental manager will give you their contact information.

Alcohol is not permitted at graduation parties without adults present.

BAR SERVICE AND MUSIC MUST END BY 10 pm.

All decorations, food and trash must be removed by 11pm.

Do not park on grass, block driveways or trespass on areas not specified in your rental agreement. Except for loading or unloading, the circle in front of the house must remain clear as it is a designated fire lane.

Street parking is permitted on our side of Washington Street only.

Your caterer may unload/load on the driveway between the buildings, but there is no parking there. They may not park or drive on the grass between the buildings, even for loading or unloading. The septic tank and gas lines are located there and could be damaged by excess weight.

Please be extremely careful in the designated areas of the house where food and beverages are permitted. There are carpets and furniture which could be easily stained and damaged and will result in the loss of your security deposit.

Please control your guests. Remember that you are in a residential area and that we have neighbors. Watch music volume particularly if it is outside and/or after dark.

We ask that your guests be respectful to our gardens. They are lovely when in bloom. Smell and enjoy their beauty, but please do not walk through them or pick the flowers.

Please leave your pets at home where they will be most comfortable. They are not allowed in any of the buildings or on the grounds.

Tables and chairs will be set up for you when you arrive. If you move any outside the barn they must be return at the end of your event. You are not required to breakdown the tables and chairs at the end of the evening.

Clean-up includes removal of all decorations, food and trash

Making sure there is not food left on counters or in sink area, this is important to deter pests.

Stacking or moving any rental items for pickup depending on the follow days event.

In short, everything should be left as you found it.

We appreciate you selecting our property and feel confident your time here will be special. Do not hesitate to e-mail any questions or concerns.