Book your next event at Bloomhouse

Bloomhouse is a beautiful space for East Palo Alto organizations and community members to use for free events.

It can be used for community events, sit-down dinners, screenings, live music, workshops and trainings, service projects, and more. If you are interested, review the information below and fill out the reservation form linked at the bottom of this page.

Our reservable space includes the following indoor and outdoor spaces:

Community Room

A large indoor space with community mural, projection system with several connection points and 4 microphones.

Possible configurations (estimated)

Standing room
350
Theater-style seating
250
Dinner-style seating
112

Patio

A covered outdoor space with a stage area, large lights, a sound system connected with the indoor system and a stage area.

Possible configurations (estimated)

Standing room
200
Theater-style seating
80
Dinner-style seating
40

Conference Room

An indoor conference room set up with Zoom capabilities.

Possible configurations (estimated)

Conference chairs around table
12
Chairs not at table
20

Other Amenities provided or that can be made available:

Parking
35 on-site paved spots, incl. one ADA-accessible stall (inquire about additional parking, if needed)
Kitchen
Refrigerator, sink and counter space to prepare food or drinks (no stove or other cooking tools)
Restrooms
ADA-compliant
Lactation room
Please notify staff if the lactation room may be needed.
Podium
AV System
Projector and large screen, indoor and outdoor speakers, 4 microphones (4 handheld + 2 lapel). (Please indicate if you will be using the projector)
Chairs / Tables
We can provide up to 100 chairs and 10 tables (3’ by 4.5’ rectangle). You will be responsible for set-up and arrangement.
Dumpster access
You will be responsible for transporting your trash to the dumpster at the end of your event. We do not have janitorial staff for weekend events, unless pre-arranged.

Availability Calendar

Check to see if your desired dates are available.

Policies

Approval

Events are approved based on the information entered into our Space Use Inquiry form. Last-minute changes to your event can lead to cancellation of your booking.

Booking window

Bookings must be requested 3 weeks in advance, but no more than 4 months out.

Availability

The space is available 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday – Saturday, depending on space and staff availability. Hours can be flexible per event needs.

Cancellation policy

Please let us know if you must cancel your event, so we can give other community members the opportunity to use the space.

Events must be free

Events at Bloomhouse must be free to attendees.

Eco-friendliness

Help us keep a low carbon footprint by using recyclable and/or compostable products when possible.

Murals

There are many murals in the indoor space—please do not touch or lean anything against them.

Restrooms

Restrooms are available on site—please treat them with respect. Please do not remove any products out of the restrooms including soaps, lotions and bathroom sprays.

Shared space

Please respect that this is a shared space. We have staff and facilities on-site which also utilize the parking, restrooms, and kitchen.

Children

Children must always be supervised while on site.

Frequently asked questions

What size tables do you have?

3’ by 4.5’ rectangular tables only. If you would like other tables you will need to supply them.

What event supplies do you offer?

We do not provide table cloths, signage or any other event supplies. Please let a staff person know if you need to use the site's kitchen supplies.

What kind of support do your event staff provide?

We do not have event staff. We will have someone meet you during your event set up to orient you to the site. You will need to set up, run, and take down your event.

Can we bring our own lighting, caterer, speakers?

Of course! Please coordinate with site staff to coordinate load-in times.

Can we decorate the space?

Yes, but do not attach anything to the walls, or touch the murals. The space must be returned to its original state after your event.

Request a Reservation

Interested in using the space? Fill out the reservation form linked below, or email us at info@bloomhouseepa.com with any questions.

Please note: Reservation requests are not automatically confirmed. Someone will contact you to schedule a walk through of the space, and you will receive a Space Use Agreement to confirm your event booking.