The Meeting Hall at Tree of Life is the perfect midsize venue for weddings, conferences, workshops, and concerts. The Hall can accommodate up to 150 wedding guests, or allow you to customize the room with tables for conferences and workshops. The Meeting Hall is equipped with a full sound and video system just right for community events and concerts.
The Lounge ~ Adjacent to the Meeting Hall is the Lounge equipped with a serving bar and enough space for vendor tables or a small reception.
Location ~ Tree of Life is located in the heart of Palmer. Our downtown location puts you within walking distance of all Palmer has to offer.
To check availability, contact Paul Steiner via email @ paul@treeoflifepalmer.com.
Get started on your reservation by downloading the facility use agreement and contacting Paul today.
General Information
Access:
- Access to the facility is allowed from 7 AM – Midnight on the facility use date stated on the application.
- Facity use may include Main Hall, Lounge, restrooms, and common areas. No office or nursery spaces are available for use.
- No animals, birdseed, sparklers, or bubbles are allowed in the building.
- Smoking is not permitted in the building.
Sound System/Projection
- A sound system and projector are available for use for a separate fee. See the Facility Use Fee Schedule for rates. A sound technician is included in the separate Sound Use Fee.
- No computers or musical instruments may be included in the facility usel, but a projector with VGA hookup is provided.
Decorating, Tables & Chairs
- All temporary decorating must be pre-approved by the church staff. All decorations must be removed immediately after the event. Do not hang decorations from sprinkler system pipes.
- Repairs due to any damage to walls from decorations (tape, push pins, tape, etc.) from decoration will be charged against the damage deposit. For this reason, we strongly recommend you do not affix decorations to the walls.
- Tree of Life has no decorations available for use.
- Platform/stage: The current stage and decorations may be altered with prior approval by church staff. If the user group wants the stage cleared of instruments, sound equipment, or decorations, arrangements must be made at least two weeks in advance.
- The coffee pot & water dispensers may not be used. All beverage & refreshment items must not be used.
- Tables and chairs are included in the facility use fee. All tables and chairs must be returned to their storage room after use. Failure to return tables and chairs will result in a $50 fee charged against your damage deposit.
Cleaning
The applicant is responsible for ensuring the facility is clean and undamaged at the end of the facility use period. To protect you and your guests from theft, do not allow the general public to use the bathrooms. Contact the Palmer Police Department at 907-745-4811 or 911 for emergencies.
Tree of Life will inspect the premises before and after the facility use date. Upon inspection, if Tree of Life determines additional clean-up or repair is necessary, charges will be deducted from the Damage Deposit at a rate of $75 per hour plus materials. If the deposit is not adequate to cover damages, the applicant will be billed for time and materials.
Cleaning Checklist is provided below. You may pay a $200 cleaning fee to have Tree of Life clean up after your facility use period. Any repairs for damage will be billed at the normal rate of $75/hour plus materials.
Alcohol Questionnaire & Special Regulations
If alcohol is to be sold on the premises, the facility user shall comply with all laws of the State of Alaska, including without limitation AS 04.11.230. The facility user shall hire a person holding a valid caterer’s permit for the event. Not less than five (5) days before the facility use date, the caterer’s insurance agent must deliver to Tree of Life Church a Certificate of Insurance verifying the caterer’s Liquor Liability insurance in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 and General Liability insurance in the minimum amount of $1,000,000. Tree of Life shall be listed as an additional insured for both policies.
If alcohol is to be on the premises, whether sold or not, the facility user shall assume all responsibility for and hold harmless, indemnify and defend Tree of Life from and against any and all liability, claims, or causes of action for any and all bodily injury or property damage arising out of or related to in any way the consumption of alcohol on the premises. Tree of Life is not responsible for or liable for monitoring alcohol consumption or sales. In addition, to the extent allowed by law, the user assumes all responsibility and liability for guests and their actions that may result in harm to themselves, others, or the property of Tree of Life Church or of others.
If the facility user is an organization or group, then the signer, individually, is jointly and severally liable with the organization or group for the facility user’s obligation to Tree of Life Church.
Facility Use Fee Schedule
| Room | Suggested Donation Rate |
| Main Hall Daily Rate. Includes lounge | $500 |
| Main Hall Multiple Days Rate. Includes lounge (min. 3 days) | $400 |
| Lounge Only Hourly Rate | $40/hr (2 hr min) |
| Lounge Only Daily Rate | $160 |
| Audio/Video System | $50/hr |
| Cancellation Policy | |
| 30 Days or More | Full refund |
| Less than 30 days | One half-full rate |
