5 Hour rental of historic Queset House at the Ames Free Library
Item Number: 191
Time Left: CLOSED
Description
One time use of the beautiful and elegant Queset House for a five-hour event, for up to 100 guests. Rental subject to dates and times available.
This historically elegant facility is part of the Ames Free Library complex and named for the stream which meanders through its beautiful grounds. Built in 1853-4 by Oakes Angier Ames, it is a stone English Gothic style house, with several elegant rooms, a kitchen, and a bathroom, as well as beautiful walled gardens, sloping lawns and a restored path to the recently restored Italianate Queset Gardens. It is ideal for small to medium-sized events.
Ames Free Library
508-238-2000
*Note Lions print certificate.
Special Instructions
Date and time must be arranged through Marion Wingfield or Ian Dunbar.
PICK UP INSTRUCTIONS:
Winning bidders must pick up their items on the day of the Celebration of Easton Auction broadcast, March 7, from 7:30-9:00 pm, at the Richardson Olmsted Cafeteria, 101 Lothrop Street, Easton, MA. To the extent that you cannot pick up an item on March 7th we have three delivery options. Packaging & shipping charges will be applied separately:
- Certificates and gift cards: $3 per household mailed to USPS address (same charge for 1 or more certificates).
- Physical items for Easton residents only: $5 per item (e.g., if three items won, total charge is $15), items will be hand delivered by a Lions courier.
- Physical items to non-Easton residents: Cost will vary by item and distance. Please email auction@eastonlions.org to discuss details for your item of interest. Fragile items may cost $30 or more to ship.