Rates include set-up and take-down Rental fees do apply to your reservation. Rental rates are done only by the hour and not by the half hour. Rental fees are as follows: Pere Marquette DepotWaiting Area & Catering Kitchen please call for rates Available Holidays:Labor Day, Memorial Day,Good Friday, New Year's Eve & New Year's Day Minimum 3 hour use Your date is not officially reserved until the deposit and the rental contract are returned in person or via U.S. mail to the Depot Facility Coordinator. Remember, full payment for your rental is due at least 90 business days in advance of your contract date. For rental fee information contact our staff at 989.893.4596. Rental rates may change, without notice, at any time, for any reason. The cost of renting the facility includes the following: All furniture provided in the waiting room only: (100) folding chairs, (7) 8' long tables, (3) regular height round tables which are 40" in diameter and (3) cocktail size tables.
A limited number of white table linens are available for a rental fee. Access to the catering kitchen: includes warming oven, coffee maker, refrigerator and prep space Comfortable seating for up to 150 guests Plentiful, clean, modern restrooms Beautiful, historic background for photos Ready-room for bridal parties 3 Steps to Reserve Your Date 1Obtain the application: the Facility Request form is available for download and at the Depot upon request. A non-refundable deposit holds the date for you. The deposit is equal to half of the first hour's rent or $100 (whichever is more). The balance is due 90 days prior to the event. 2Complete the application: complete the Facility Request and submit it to us. Once we receive your form, we will check availability and contact you. Your reservation cannot be finalized until we receive this form and the deposit by check or money order made out to GLCF.. 3Submit the paperwork to Great Lakes Center Foundation, Attn: Depot Facility Coordinator, 1000 Adams St. Suite 200;
Very comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen with all the necessary utensils and plenty of towels for the beach. It was fun exploring the treasures displayed on every wall in every room! There was a variety of cozy places to just sit and read or watch nature both inside and outside the house.. Camp Luke Charles has secure internet and cable television, phone service (Sprint) was spotty at... “Lake Superior/Sand River Hideaway” This was a great place to use as our home base during a recent family reunion in the UP...such a treat to be so close to Lake Superior and the Sand River. Camp Luke Charles was very well appointed with a great kitchen and lots of space to hang out with your family. It is very private and nestled in the woods with an amazing view of the Sand River. Paul and Annie (owners) were... Review posted to wrong locationThe Pere Marquette Depot offers the best of both worlds; old-world charm and elegance combines with modern technology and conveniences. Treat your guests to a venue that is out of the ordinary.
We are proud of our high quality event facility and look forward to working with you soon! View the information below to learn more about our facility. Visit our Rental Information section for guidelines and use guidelines. A sound system is available at the Pere Marquette Depot for an additional per event fee. The sound system includes a microphone and also includes a USB port to allow for pre-recorded music to be played through the sound system. Please inform the Depot Facility Coordinator if you would be interested in utilizing this system for the additional fee. Our facility has an established maximum occupancy. Fire and Building codes prevent us from allowing users to exceed this limit. The Bay City Fire Marshall has established a maximum capacity of 180 persons for the 1904 Room (2,063 sq. ft. area where passengers used to await arriving trains) Note: Occupancies change according to space setup. The Pere Marquette Depot offers beautiful backdrops for your photos.
From the moment your guests step foot on the Depot's Terrazzo floor, they will know this is no ordinary venue. Imagine having your wedding photos taken on our sweeping oak staircase; your event photos taken with Italian marble wainscoting in the background and the gorgeous glow of the natural light coming in through the abundant windows. We offer a separate room at no additional fee for the female members of the bridal party to utilize as a "ready room" prior to wedding ceremonies. Please inform the facility coordinator if you would like to use that room prior to your ceremony. The Pere Marquette Depot is situated in an almost park-like setting in the center of Downtown Bay City. Our grounds provide a place for photos, walks, and additional activities. Complimentary parking is available on-site in our visitor parking lot, south of the building on a first-come, first-served basis. Your facility reservation does not include guaranteed or reserved parking. There are several adjacent streets that offer parallel parking if you require additional parking.