Gatherings
The decor is so homey and elegant that I felt like I was in a friend's home.. maybe because the staff felt like friends. Classy, easy going, celebratory friends. I saved the best for last: the food. The crab cakes blew my mind! I can't even begin to describe them because they are lost in a delicious haze. I must have more. Who's getting married??
Gatherings is a unique event venue to hold your private parties. Whether you are interested in small destination weddings, have intimate second wedding plans, looking for rehearsal dinner ideas, or planning an engagement party, Gatherings is sure to delight you and your guests.
We are one of the newer event venues in Monterey County, and are located in the tranquil town of Pacific Grove, just off of their main street, Lighthouse Avenue, where many wonderful shops and restaurants are located, and just two blocks north of us is Lovers’ Point (a famous location for wedding ceremonies).
As our name implies, this is a place to “gather” your friends, family and clients. If your event calls for an atmosphere that is warm, inviting and intimate, with a touch of sophistication, then you have found the right place. Gatherings was originally an single family home built in the Victorian era and is a perfect boutique-type venue offering exceptional food and grand service.
The charming décor includes traditional wallpapers, faux painting, antiques, chandeliers, lovely upholstery and draperies. And, for fun, we have hanging throughout the house reproductions of some of history’s greatest and influential painters. The furnishings and area rugs are eclectic and traditional in style and there are two fireplaces, one in the Parlor and one on the Deck, all creating a warm and inviting venue for any of your special occasions. For background music, you may wish to have a musician play our beautiful Baby Grand Player Piano or we can have it play the music from a CD that can be created especially for your event. Because we have one of Monterey Peninsula’s favorite catering companies on-site, Classic Catering, we have put in a window between the Music Room and Kitchen that will allow you to view our chefs in action as they prepare for you and your guests some amazing culinary treats. Our recent renovation also allowed the addition of some technical amenities such as a Sound System with an IPod Docking Station, a Plasma TV, and Wireless Internet Connections. Last but not least, the home is wheelchair accessible!
Gatherings has a 80 guest occupancy limit which makes it a perfect fit for cherished and special occasions such as small weddings, intimate second wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, and engagement parties. We look forward to sharing our home with you and making your special event a uniquely memorable occasion.
SOME OF THE PLEASURES YOU WILL ENJOY AT GATHERINGS
- Beautifully Appointed with Antique Furnishings and Art
- Fireplace in the Parlor
- A Viewing Window Between the Music Room & Kitchen
- Outside Deck with 8 Foot Sandstone Fireplace and Custom Tented Awning with Chandelier
- Outdoor Heaters to Keep Chilly Nights Warm
- All Tables, Linens, House China, Silverware, Wine Glasses and Champagne Flutes included
- Fresh Flowers & Votive Candles
- Hand-crafted Wood Signature Portable Bar
- Your Personal and Private Service Staff
- 42”Plasma TV, DVD, CD Player and iPod Station
- Roland Baby Grand Digital Piano
- Custom Menu created just for you
- Plentiful Selection of Non-Alcoholic Refreshments