Event Bookings

• Ten (10) Sleeping Rooms: The Inn can host up to 25 guests with a combination of five King, five Queen, and four single beds; the minimum number of rooms that comprise a full house rental is seven rooms and these are all located in the Main house;
• Breakfast: Menus can accommodate gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian guests; we can prepare “to go” breakfasts for those who may have to be at a salon or wedding venue for pre-event hair/make-up or for others who go golfing, antiquing, etc. in the area. If the full Inn is being rented, the host can determine the breakfast time and menu, in consultation with the Innkeeper.
• Catered Meals: Dining room and den are available to host additional meals;
• Local Transportation: Relationships with driving services to provide transportation to/from Newark Airport and local restaurants, wedding and entertainment venues;
• Advance booking: Hosts can schedule their event up to 18 months in advance with a 50% deposit (by check);
• Flexible Invoicing: Event guests can book and pay for their rooms individually (with a 50% non-refundable deposit) or the host can take responsibility for the total invoice;
• Liability Waiver: Attorney-prepared document (for guest signature) so event and Inn co-hosts are legally protected during event held at the Inn.
• One Free night: If the Ampersand Inn is contracted over a year before an event, the host may stay at the Inn on a Sunday through Thursday in the year leading up to the event to become better acquainted with our facilities and the many destinations in our community.

• Type of rental: 10 rooms (full inn) or the main house, 7 rooms; for a block of four rooms or less, no advance visit to the Inn is required. You would provide our contact information to your guests and they would book with us directly.
• Use of common space: Will there be any catering (outside caterers) on either the night preceding your event (rather than at a restaurant) or “day of” lunch (if event is later in the day). We are glad to help you identify some excellent local caterers.
• Activities: Are there activities you would like to include during "down time?" We are located in the middle of a state park -- hikes or walks? bike rides? massages? (we have a massage therapist who can be booked by individuals). Children’s activities in the area so that they are engaged for the many hours leading up to the event?
• Parking: Is there sufficient parking for the number of guests staying at the Inn (this is only relevant for parties over 22 people, some of whom may bring separate cars).
• Use of the Inn for Hair, Make-up, Photographs: Vendors are welcome to assist guests with their preparation and photography; they should provide a copy of their insurance to the Innkeeper in advance of their visit to the Inn.
• Transportation to/from the Ampersand Inn to the event venue: There are a number of private car and van services in the area, but they need to be booked in advance. Ubers are limited at this time.

1. Holding a "Block": An event host can hold up to four rooms until two months before the event, at which time these rooms would be released to the public.
2. Renting the Main House (7 rooms): If an event requires more than four rooms, the host can book the entire Main House, which is seven rooms. This is to ensure that an event does not overtake the quiet enjoyment for other guests at the Inn during that same time period. There is a two night minimum if the Main House is being booked. If there are other guests in the Carriage House, we would not be able to accommodate children in the Main House. A 50% deposit, by check, is due with the contract signing.
3. Renting the Main House and the Carriage House (10 rooms): The host can include children because there would be no disruption to other guests.

For a block of four rooms or less, no advance visit to the Inn is required. You would provide our contact information to your guests and they would book with us directly.

The host will provide the Inn with room assignments, guest accommodations, special requests and breakfast times/menu at least one week before the Rental commences.

The host is responsible for full Rental Agreement payment. A 50% rental deposit is due upon contract signing. However, if the host would like their guests to pay for their own rooms, they can be directed to contact the Inn to make their reservations and pay a 50% non-refundable deposit on their rooms. Once the rooms have been reserved with a 50% deposit, the host’s deposit can be refunded. If the host is paying for the event in its totality, the balance is due on or before the first day of the event. Price table here.

If the host is contracting with professional services for the event (caterer, hair stylist, make-up artist, etc), the host will need to provide a copy of their liability insurance to the Inn in advance of the Rental stay.

Guests are required to sign a Waiver of Liability that pertains to use of Inn bicycles, massage therapist services, Covid-19 exposure, incidents that may result from alcohol consumption on premises, and all other activities with which a guest is engaged while at the Inn.

Covid-Related Cancellations

Covid-related cancellations will be rescheduled to another date; deposits will be applied to the rescheduled date.

Animals

Only registered and trained service animals may accompany their owners to the Inn (documentation of service animal status and insurance must be provided in advance of Inn rental).

Smoking

The Inn is smoke-free, for all substances, in all rooms (smoking-area is outside the Inn).

Personal Safety

• The use of candles, incense, or other burning implements, is prohibited.
• Furniture/air conditioners in guest rooms may only be reconfigured in consultation with Inn staff.
• Swimming is at a guest's own risk; no diving is permitted. Music must be used with air-pods or headphones unless host is providing music for the event.
• No weapons, including those used for hunting, may be on the premises.
• No non-medicinal drugs may be brought to, or used, on the premises (a guest with a New Jersey drug-for-medical- use card will be asked to provide it ).

Recycling

• The Inn recycles glass/bottles/cardboard separately from general waste (including toiletry products). Guests are expected to separate recyclables from garbage.
• The Inn uses septic systems and pumps –guests will not flush wipes and personal products (including menstrual products, condoms, etc.)

There will be a $500 penalty for violation of any of the Ampersand policies. In addition, any guest who violates Inn policies may be asked to leave the premises without reimbursement of monies paid by the host or individuals.

Please write to us at connect@ampersandinn.com to discuss your event needs so that a proposal can be sent to you for consideration. After evaluating the proposal, we can schedule a date to tour the Inn, followed by signing a contract. Thank you for considering The Ampersand Inn for your event lodging needs!