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Wedding Packages 2011/2012

All four hour off-peak* wedding packages include:

Continuous Premium Open Bar Butlered Hors D’oeuvres Cheese & Vegetable Tray

Champagne Toast Choice of Soup or Salad Wedding Cake

Each entrée is accompanied by fresh seasonal vegetables and chef’s potatoes,

Fresh baked artisan breads with whipped butter, coffee, tea and non-alcoholic beverages.

House floral arrangements, cloth napkins and table linens are included.

Choose two entrees, third for any vegan, vegetarian or kosher. Please ask for vegetarian menu.

*Peak days, add $10 per person. Peak days: Saturday evenings May 1 through October 31, All holidays.

Wissahickon $85

Grilled Ribeye with mushroom demi-glaze

Pan seared salmon fillet with lemon caper butter sauce

Chicken breast, stuffed with Black Forest ham & three cheeses

Chicken breast, sautéed with carmelized red onions, mushrooms, Marsala wine sauce

Roast tenderloin of pork with a cranberry, apricot chutney

Creisham $92

Roast Cornish game hen, with a cranberry, walnut, & spicy apple sausage stuffing

Grilled tuna loin with a roast vegetable salsa

Grilled NY sirloin served with an exotic mushroom jus

Roast duckling served with a tart cranberry, apple & wild flower honey sauce

Chilean sea bass with a pistachio coating topped with a ginger-cilantro hotel butter

Prime Rib of beef served with au jus and horseradish cream sauce

Chicken roulade with exotic mushrooms, boursin cheese & baby spinach

Whitemarsh $99

Dover sole topped with crabmeat with a fresh dill beurre blanc

Roast veal chop stuffed with sundried tomatoes, roast red peppers & boursin cheese

One and a half pound Maine lobster, steamed & served with drawn butter & fresh lemon

Pan seared filet mignon served with a brandy peppercorn sauce

New Zealand baby rack of lamb, with a wholegrain mustard breading, served with a port wine sauce

Wissahickon Duets

Surf & Turf, Five ounce lobster tail and petit filet mignon served with béarnaise…$105

French cut chicken breast and jumbo shrimp in a saffron & white wine supreme sauce…$100

Provencale herb pheasant with a red onion & apple chutney & lemon herb prawns in a yellow pepper coulis…$103

Filet mignon rolled with lump crabmeat & Flounder Florentine served with a lemon caper sauce…$103

Bayou surf & turf; Blackened sirloin topped with a Creole sauce & Seafood Jambalaya…$103

Veal tenderloin in a Riesling sauce with morels & pearl onions & Jumbo shrimp in a saffron cream sauce…$100

Please see “Additional Banquet Options & Selections” for your selections of Soups, Salads, Hors D’oeurves and Trays

Room charges may apply. Prices do not include state & city sales tax. Tax & gratuity are in addition to all listed prices.

Specially tailored menus also available in addition to the above.

Day Time Wedding Packages 2011/2012

All four hour off-peak* wedding packages include:

Continuous Premium Open Bar Butlered Hors D’oeuvres Cheese & Vegetable Tray

Champagne Toast Choice of Soup or Salad Wedding Cake

Each entrée is accompanied by fresh seasonal vegetables and chef’s potatoes,

Fresh baked artisan breads with whipped butter, coffee, tea and non-alcoholic beverages.

House floral arrangements, cloth napkins and table linens are included.

Choose two entrees, third for any vegan, vegetarian or kosher. Please ask for vegetarian menu.

Wissahickon $75

Grilled Ribeye with mushroom demi-glaze

Pan seared salmon fillet with lemon caper butter sauce

Chicken breast, stuffed with Black Forest ham & three cheeses

Chicken breast, sautéed with carmelized red onions, mushrooms, Marsala wine sauce

Roast tenderloin of pork with a cranberry, apricot chutney

Creisham $82

Roast Cornish game hen, with a cranberry, walnut, & spicy apple sausage stuffing

Grilled tuna loin with a roast vegetable salsa

Grilled NY sirloin served with an exotic mushroom jus

Roast duckling served with a tart cranberry, apple & wild flower honey sauce

Chilean sea bass with a pistachio coating topped with a ginger-cilantro hotel butter

Prime Rib of beef served with au jus and horseradish cream sauce

Chicken roulade with exotic mushrooms, boursin cheese & baby spinach

Whitemarsh $89

Dover sole topped with crabmeat with a fresh dill beurre blanc

Roast veal chop stuffed with sundried tomatoes, roast red peppers & boursin cheese

One and a half pound Maine lobster, steamed & served with drawn butter & fresh lemon

Pan seared filet mignon served with a brandy peppercorn sauce

New Zealand baby rack of lamb, with a wholegrain mustard breading, served with a port wine sauce

Wissahickon Duets

Surf & Turf, Five ounce lobster tail and petit filet mignon served with béarnaise…$95

French cut chicken breast and jumbo shrimp in a saffron & white wine supreme sauce…$90

Provencale herb pheasant with a red onion & apple chutney & lemon herb prawns in a yellow pepper coulis…$93

Filet mignon rolled with lump crabmeat & Flounder Florentine served with a lemon caper sauce…$93

Bayou surf & turf; Blackened sirloin topped with a Creole sauce & Seafood Jambalaya…$93

Veal tenderloin in a Riesling sauce with morels & pearl onions & Jumbo shrimp in a saffron cream sauce…$90

Please see “Additional Banquet Options & Selections” for your selections of Soups, Salads, Hors D’oeurves and Trays

Room charges may apply. Prices do not include state & city sales tax. Tax & gratuity are in addition to all listed prices.

Specially tailored menus also available in addition to the above.

Vegetarian Menu

Penne Pasta

Penne Pasta with fresh seasonal vegetables, fresh spinach with roasted Garlic Olive oil

Vegetarian Pot Pie

Assorted Fresh Seasonal Vegetable stewed with a fire roasted tomato sauce topped with Rosemary Butter biscuit

Vegetarian Black Bean Cakes

Pan fried Black Bean Cakes with Guacamole and fresh tomato salsa

Grilled Mushroom “Steak”

Balsamic Marinated Portabella Mushrooms with Roasted Corn Salsa and a Roasted Red Pepper Coulis

Risotto Cakes with Mushroom Ragu

Risotto cakes pan seared with assorted Mushrooms cooked with red wine rosemary

Creamy Polenta and Ratatouille

Classic Italian style creamy polenta topped with Ratatouille which is a combination eggplant zucchini squash peppers onions tomatoes stewed together with fresh basil

Roasted Vegetable Strudel

A combination of tofu, spinach & spices, artichoke hearts, roasted peppers grilled portabella mushroom. Served with our marinara sauce.

Buffet Brunch Wedding Packages $64

All Four hour off-peak* wedding packages include:

Continuous Premium Open Bar Butlered Hors D’oeuvres

Cheese & Vegetable Tray Champagne Toast

Choice of Soup or Salad Wedding Cake

Unlimited mini muffins, and pastries, mini bagels with garnish, home fries, tomato garnish, sausage or bacon. Fresh baked artisan breads with whipped butter, coffee, tea and non-alcoholic beverages.

House floral arrangements, cloth napkins and table linens are included.

Choice of two entrees

Brie Stuffed French Toast

Challah Bread stuffed with an imported French double cream cheese brie cheese,

Topped with a banana & walnut maple syrup

Pecan Belgian Waffle

Belgian waffle coated with pecans and served with warm maple syrup.

Topped with seasonal accompaniments & powdered suger

Berry Belgian Waffle

Belgian waffle served with fruit coulis and topped with whipped cream

Fruity French Toast

Challah bread stuffed with apples and pears topped with berry compote

Eggs Benedict

Poached eggs served on a Canadian bacon and fresh baked croissant, topped with hollandaise

Smoked Salmon & Scrambled Eggs

Farm fresh eggs, scrambled and folded with smoked Nova Scotia salmon

The Eggs-cellent Burrito

Farm fresh eggs, combined with peppers, onions, tomatoes, fresh spices, served inside a spinach

Corn tortilla & combined with melted cheeses, served with salsa and sour cream.

Smoked Salmon Benedict

Poached eggs served in a fresh homemade croissant, topped with hollandaise, smoked salmon & caviar

Choose one entrée

Smoked Gouda & Chicken Ravioli

Served with a roast garlic olive oil, tomatoes & sautéed baby spinach, shredded parmesan

Chicken Quesadilla

Grilled chicken breast, onions, peppers and cheeses, tucked inside a hot tortilla, served with salsa & sour cream

Black-eyed Crabby

Pan Seared Crabcake served on a toasted Challah with poached egg. Topped with hollandaise & caviar

Steak and Eggs

Grilled eight ounce NY sirloin cooked to your preference, served with eggs any style

Filet Benedict

A tender, grilled four ounce filet, served over a flaky croissant, topped with two poached eggs & hollandaise

Lobster, Shrimp & Scallop Hash

Two poached eggs, positioned atop a lobster, shrimp, scallop and potato hash, topped with a Cardinal sauce

Omelet Station $12.50 per person

Tomatoes, Smoked Salmon, Cheddar Cheese, Muenster Cheese, Swiss Cheese, Philly Steak, Grilled Onions,

Red peppers, Fresh salsa, Green peppers, Apple smoked bacon, Mushrooms, Seafood, Canadian bacon

Wedding Options & Selections

Please select one soup or Salad, Wedding Cake or dessert

Potato-Leek

Caesar Salad

Soup Selections

Exotic Mushroom Hearty Vegetable

Spinach Salad

Chicken Corn Chowder NE Clam Chowder Manhattan Clam Chowder

Salad Selections

Chicken Noodle

Gazpacho (seasonal)

Fresh Fruit Medley

House salad with choice of dressings: Blue cheese, Balsamic or Thai vinaigrette, Honey Mustard

Cranberry Walnut Torte

Dessert

Apple Crumb Tart Tiramisu Chocolate Truffle Torte

Chocolate Mousse Assorted Dessert Tray Ask about our seasonal features!

Butlered Hors d’oeuvres

Hors D’Oeuvres are served for one hour. Choose four items. (six pieces per person)

Spanikopita

Chicken Satay

Gruyere Cheese puff

Scallops wrapped in bacon

Chicken Shao mai

Pigs in a blanket

Belgian Endive with prosciutto & parmesan

Tomato & roast pepper bruschetta

Fresh mozzarella with roast pepper & basil

Cornbread rounds with smoked salmon & cream cheese

Mushroom caps stuffed with Boursin cheese

Mini quiche

Vegetarian Spring Rolls Mini Egg Rolls

Specialty Butlered Hors d’oeurves...add $5 per person

To upgrade your butlered hors d’oeurve package, choose two of the following in addition to your four from our standard package. (total of eight pieces per person-4 specialty, 4 regular, or as specified)

Filet Mignon Puffs Shrimp Rolls

Country pate en croute

Seared beef tenderloin kebob

Mushroom caps stuffed w/shrimp & cheese

Mini baked brie w/...wild berry compote

Specialty Trays (prices based on 50 pieces)

Fresh oysters on the half-shell…$130

Mini crabcakes, remoulade sauce…$150

Shrimp with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges…$140

Grilled shrimp kebobs with Thai dipping sauce…$140

Jingle Bell Peppers stuffed with boursin cheese…$90 Mushroom caps stuffed with shrimp & crab…$90

Baby lamb chops, wholegrain mustard & herb breading…$225

Trays (each tray serves approximately 25 quests)

Fresh seasonal Fruit…$35

Assorted cheese & Crackers, fruit garnish…$50

Assorted fresh vegetable crudite with dip…$30

Vegetable terrine with crackers & traditional garnish…$75

Country pate with crackers & traditional garnish…$90

Side of Smoked Salmon with capers, red onions, & traditional garnish…$150

Seafood terrine with salmon, shrimp & whitefish, traditional garnish…$125

Wedding Bar and Beverage Packages

Four Hour Open Premium Bar (Includes House & Premium)

If you want to upgrade to Supreme bar it is an additional $5 per person

Fifth hour is an additional $5 per person

Champagne Toast

Additional champagne and wine selections are available from the wine list at a charge based on a tabulation of bottles poured.

Fruit Punch $30

Punches (priced by the gallon)

Champagne Punch $50 Mimosa Punch $50

Vodka

Whiskey

Dry Vermouth

Gin

House Bar Liquor

Scotch

Amaretto di Amore

Rum

Bourbon

Apricot Brandy

Tequila

Sweet Vermouth

Peach Schnapps

Triple Sec Assorted DeKuyper Schnapps

Miller Lite Bottles Rolling Rock Bottles Coors Light Draft

House Wines

Yuengling Draft

Budweiser Bottles Budlight Bottles

Absolut Vodkas

Tanqueray Gin

Jim Beam

Canadian Club

Premium Bar Liquor

Stoli Vodkas

Bacardi Rum

Wild Turkey

Jack Daniels

J&B Cutty Sark

Ameretto di Saronna Baileys

Guinness Draft Smithwicks Draft

Smirnoff Vodka

Captain Morgan Rum Malibu Rum

Old Granddad Southern Comfort

Seagrams 7

Dewers

Kahlua

Harp Draft

Beefeaters Gin

Seagrams VO

Cuervo Tequila

Sambuca

Seasonal Draft

Supreme Bar Liquor

Belvedere Vodka Grey Goose Vodka

Bombay Sapphire Mt. Gay Rum

Maker's Mark

Bushmills

Courvoisier

Crown Royal

Chivas Regal

Oban

Chambord

Irish Mist

Ketel One Vodka Bombay Gin

Myers Dark Rum Knob Creek

Hennessy

Jameson

Remy Martin VSOP

Tullamore Dew

Johnny Walker Red

Macallan

Cointreau

Johnny Walker Black Glenlivit

Cuervo Gold Cabo Wabo Blanc

Frangelico

Choice of up to 4 specialty sommelier wines

Grand Marnier

Prices do not include state & city sales tax. Service charge will be added to all food & beverage totals.

Items, Prices and availability are subject to change without prior notice

Standard Wedding Cake Selections

Traditional Butter Pound Cake

With Confection Icing

Sour Cream Chocolate Chip

With Confection Icing

Raspberry Swirl

With Confection Icing

Lemon Pound Cake

With Confection Icing

Combined Butter Pound and Gourmet Flavors

Additional $.50 per person

Optional Extras

Rolled Fondant

Add $1.25 per person to cost of pound cake

Liquor Washes

Fruit Filling

Gum Paste Flowers

Pearls

Beads

Stands

Pillars

Please contact Bredenbecks at 215-247-7374 to set up a tasting and design consult!

Valley Green Inn Reference Sheet

Florists:

Robertson’s Flowers, 800-242-6002

Rothe Flowers, 215-352-3260

Valley Green Florists, 215-628-3550

Penny’s Flowers, 215-844-9130

Fleurish Florist, 215-438-3841

Organized Chaos, 610-279-6052

Marriage Officiates

Journeys of the Heart , Marguerite H. Sexton

877-936-2779/www.journeysoftheheart.org

Henry M Liss, Senior District Justice

215-917-0039

Cantor Ellie Shaffer, www.interfaithwedding.com

215-885-7326 or 215-885-7326

Transportation Services:

Global Limousine , 610-604-4449

Elizabeth S. Frumin , M.Ed., M.A., M.Th

610-667-8353

Eagle Limo and Motor Coach, 800-669-5460 Photographers

Philly Trolley Works , 215-923-8516

Celebrity Limo.

610-651-2800

Classics Limousine Co . 215-752-5570

Empire Valet, 610-567-3203

Royal Valet, 484-645-1960

Entertainment

Siena Strings

Photos by Todd

David Difuntorum Photography, David

, Todd Zimmerman

267-847-6134/www.picturesbytodd.com

847-571-7090/www.daviddifuntorum.com

Gilbertbrowning Studios , Kirsty & Jason

215-232-5994/www.gilbertbrowning.com

Leap Frog Studios, Geoffrey Horowitz

610-627-9233/www.leapfrogphoto.com

215-355-7421/ www.siena-strings.com

Shaw Strings

Fairmount Photography, Matt Godfrey matt@mattgodfrey.com

, www.natalienigito.com

1-800-383-6775/ www.weddings-deval.com

MasterpieceMusic , Nicole Lambert Videographers

215-530-2210/www.masterpiecemusic.org

Avalare Strings , Diana Vuolo

484-888-6865/www.avalarestrings.com

No Macarena, Kim

J. Christopher Rodgers jchrisrodgers@hotmail.com

Jim Ingalls

215-886-5804/jwingalls@hotmail.com

215-232-8126/ www.nomacarena.com

Silver Sound DJs , Paul

610-640-0838/www.silversound.com

Marlin DJs , Dave

215-855-7688/www.marlindj.com

The Pros , DJ, Photography, Video

1-800-THE-PROS/www.thepros.com

Peter Delaplane Guitarist & Musician

Hotels

Springhill Suites/Marriot Courtyard

Ed, 610-940-0400

Double Tree Suites

Mary Pack, 610-834-8300

Chestnut Hill Hotel

Mike, 215-242-5905

215-266-8658/ www.peterdelaplane.com

Cara Mia Event Music , Mary Holleger

610-202-9968/www.yourcaramia.com

Welcome to the Party, Todd Horton

215-351-9913/www.welcometotheparty.org

Other Services

Simplyou Design , Jessica Siegfried

570-575-5426/simplyou.design@yahoo.com

Etsy , Handmade Invites & Craft Marketplace

www.etsy.com

Cheekadee Makeup Artists , Emily Aznavourian

215-917-2497/www.cheekadee.com

Drop Dead Gorgeous Cosmetics , Jodie

215-847-1280/www.ddgcosmetics.com

Hilton City Line

Yolanda, Randy or Chris, 215-879-4000

Crowne Plaza

Rebecca or Maura , 215-477-0200

Hampton Inn

Donna, 610-567-0900

Bride Check List from Valley Green Inn:

Brides Name ____________________________________________

Need 10 days after booking the Event

Date:___________

______

Special Events Contract dated and signed

_______Spreadsheet signed and dated

Need 30 days after booking the Event

Date:______________

_______10% of estimated total charges due

Need 10 days before the Event:

Date:________________

________Final payment if with personal check

________Final decision on food selections

________The total amount of adults

________The amount of children ages 11-20

________The amount of children ages 3-10

________How many vendors (photographers, musicians, ext…)

Need 5 Business Days before Event :

Date: ______________

________How many for the ceremony

________Schedule of Events

________Sheets that tells who is eating what and where they are sitting

________Table chart (given sheet)

________The total amount paid if by credit card or cashiers check

________If having a ceremony, the location of the ceremony

________Location of gift table

________Location of cake table

________Location of card table

________Place cards

Need at least One Day before Event:

Date:________________

________Any goodies to put on tables

________Champagne flutes

________Cake cutting utensils

Need Day of Event:

Date________________

_______Any cost that was not accounted for (addition of people, addition of time at bar ext….)

Any Special Instructions?

Special Events Contract:

Customer Name:___________________ Initials:________________

Balance Due: Any party over $2,500, 10% of the estimated total charges is due a month after booking the event.

The balance due must be paid at least five (5) business days prior to the function by certified check or money order unless otherwise expressly agreed to by the Valley Green Inn. A personal check will be acceptable if paid ten (10) days prior to the event. Any party under $2500 is due the day of the event. Any charges over a $1000 on a credit card will be charged a 3% increase INT. ______

Deposits and Cancellations: If the customer cancels this function, any sums which have been deposited by the

Customer are not refundable and will be retained by the Valley Green Inn. Upon a cancellation, the Valley

Green Inn reserves the right to make use of any rooms and facilities without obligation to refund any part of the deposit. Cancellations must be in written form. No verbal cancellations will be honored after a banquet contract has been signed.

Guarantees: Exact attendance for all banquet functions must be made by the group representative ten (10) business days in advance unless otherwise expressly agreed to by the Valley Green Inn. Saturday is not considered a Business Day. This count is not subject to reduction after the ten (10) business days. The Valley

Green Inn will setup and be prepared to serve 5% over this guarantee. If no guarantee is received, the Valley

Green Inn will assume the guarantee to be the number of guests shown at the signing of this agreement.

INT.______

Banquet Menus: Room arrangements and other details pertaining to functions must be submitted to the banquet manager 10 days prior to the function date.

Entrée Selection: On all banquet menus, choice is limited to two entrée (three entrées if there are any vegan, vegetarian or kosher) for parties of 20 and more unless expressly provided for by the Valley Green Inn. Full cooperation with the banquet manager is necessary in order to serve two entrees. Purveyance of liquor in shot form (with or without ice) is prohibited.

Place Cards: Any party over 40 people need to have place cards. Two entrée choices (or more) require Denoted

Place Cards and a Table by Table Count of entrees with ten (10) business days of the party. INT____N/A__

Cash or Host Tabulated Bars: Drinks will be priced in accordance with the Valley Green Inn’s established banquet bar price schedule. Established set-up fees are applicable for Cash or Tab bars.

Food & Beverage: Food and beverage, of any kind may not be brought into, or taken from the Valley Green Inn by the Customer, guests or invitees excepting wedding cakes. The

Valley Green Inn will not be responsible for Food or Beverage taken from the Valley Green Inn premises.

Special Menu & Dietary Requests: All special menu requests must be made within four (4) weeks of the scheduled date of the event. No special menu requests will be honored on the day of the event unless specifically instructed by the Customer. There will be a $10 per person surcharge added for special requests on the day of the event. This includes, but is not limited to; special instructions for cooking, dietary restrictions, vegetarian preparation, food allergy specific instructions for preparation.

Weddings: Additional hours: Additional hours are subject to terms within Schedule of Room Charges/Facility

Charges. Rehearsal times for weddings are not guaranteed.

The Valley Green Inn reserves the right to refuse admission or eject any person violating facility rules; local, state or federal law; or whose conduct is deemed illegal, disorderly or offensive by management. The Valley Green inn will not be responsible for any personal items left or lost at the Valley Green Inn by the Customer and/or guests of the Customer.

Children: Children of the Customer and/or guests of the Customer are the responsibility of the Customer. The

Valley Green requires supervision for children 14 and under to be provided by the Customer.

Premises: The Valley Green Inn is not responsible for the conditions of the Park surrounding the Inn. The

Valley Green Inn does not guarantee the weather and will not be responsible for inaccurate forecasts. The Valley

Green Inn is not responsible for guests parking in unauthorized areas within Fairmount Park. All guests are expected to follow the rules and regulations set forth by Fairmount Park.

Wedding Tasting Meals:

Food tasting is provided to allow you to get a feel for the food and ambiance at the Inn. We can not guarantee that entrees on the banquet menu will be offered on the A La Carte menu. You are welcome to come in

Wednesday through Friday evenings for a tasting dinner. One appetizer and entrée for the bride and groom will be complimentary. If you are interested in a brunch wedding, we ask that you come in on Sunday afternoon where up to two brunches will be complimentary. In either case, we ask that you make reservations and let the banquet manager know when you will be coming.

Bar/Bat Mitzvahs: are required to have ample security for the entire length of the function. The banquet manager will need to know who to report to for security purposes.

Linens: Linens are included in the wedding packages, as well if the party is being held in the clubroom or fireplace room. Linen costs will be $20 per table (60” round) for standard white/ivory linens for any parties on the patio that are not using a pre-set package. INT____

Parking: Parking is available directly in the lot North of the Valley Green Inn. No parking is permitted by the

Inn itself. Customers and/or guests of the customers who park in unauthorized areas of the area surrounding the

Valley Green Inn may be subject to ticket and/or towing. The Valley Green Inn is not responsible for lost or stolen articles from Customers and guests of the Customers vehicles. Valley Green Inn recommends any party over 30 guests to rent a shuttle service, to shuttle from lot #9 (Top lot Chestnut Hill side) to the lower lot, closest to the Inn. Please ask for references. INT______

Smoking: The Valley Green Inn is a non-smoking historic facility. Smoking is not permitted within any foodservice area of the Valley Green Inn.

Entertainment: Entertainment is the responsibility of the Customer. The Valley Green Inn provides outlets in numerous locations for dj’s and/or band setups. Any additional requirements are the sole responsibility of the

Customer and/or entertainer.

The Valley Green Inn is not responsible for anything left behind after a party. All items (gifts, cake top, glasses, cutting utensils etc.) are the guests responsibility.(INT)__________

Customer Signature:___________________________ Date:_______________

General Information & Special Occasion Policies

General Description of Facilities

The Valley Green has been a part of Philadelphia history for more than two centuries and a part of it’s folklore for more than 300 years. Legend has it that the Inn was established in 1683 and was frequented by the locally prominent lawyer and first mayor of Germantown, Francis Daniel Pastorius, and was also a favorite source of

“victuals” for Wissahickon Valley millers and farmers. Specialty of the day: creek catfish an waffles.

The documented history can be traced to the following; The Valley Green Inn is built on land that was part of a several hundred acre tract purchased from William Penn in 1685. It had absentee owners in England and Ireland until 1791 when it was bought by the Livezey family who ran a large grist mill downstream.

In about the year 1850, Thomas Livezey rented to Edward Rinker about three acres of land on the Wissahickon

Creek below and adjoining the stone arch bridge. He was to build a house and had the privilege of having boats on the stream to accommodate picnics. He paid two years rent January 2, 1852 of $50. More information on our website. (www.valleygreeninn.com)

The Valley Green operates as a restaurant year round for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. The inside of the

Valley Green has two dining rooms which can seat 30-35 guests. We have recently added the Wissahickon Patio on the South end of the Inn. This structure is covered from the elements and has the ability to host functions from 40 to 156 guests year round. From the flagstone floor to the opaque roof, your guests will enjoy the natural surroundings of the Wissahickon Valley with the comforts of being inside. Sides may be added to enclose the patio from the elements and heat is available for the colder months of the year.

We have an outdoor covered porch which overlooks the Wissahickon Creek. The front porch can seat 50 guests.

Porch enclosures and an entry marquis (with heaters if necessary) are available to ensure that during a period of inclement weather that all your guests are comfortable. During the Spring, Summer and Fall season, the enclosures can be ordered on a “standby” basis until the five day weather forecast is posted. Use of the enclosures must be confirmed no less than four days prior to the event. We cannot be responsible for inaccurate forecasts or inclement weather.

The Valley Green has hosted parties ranging from 20 to 200 guests with a wide assortment of menus and special requests. From the annual luncheon for the Daughters of the American Revolution to an intimate wedding ceremony along the Wissahickon with the bride and groom arriving in a flower laden horse drawn carriage, the

Valley Green looks forward to making your special occasion very memorable and unique.

Typical Arrangements for a Special Occasion at the Valley Green

Use of one of Valley Green’s dining rooms for special occasions of 15-30 guests

In the instance where your Special Occasion is between 15-30 guests, then you will require one of our dining rooms to comfortably accommodate all of your guests. Depending on the season and the style of your Special occasion, you may also use the front porch for cocktails and hor d’oeurves.

Use of Valley Green’s dining rooms for Special Occasions of 40-120 guests

In the instance where your Special Occasion is between 40-120 guests, then you will require the use of our

Wissahickon Patio to comfortably accommodate all of your guests. The Patio is an outside room which has flagstone floors, with a large trellised roof to shield you from the elements. In case of inclement weather, the patio may be enclosed and heated at no additional cost. The daytime time slot is that you can start at anytime, but must be out by 4pm,. The evening can time slot can start earliest at 5:30pm.

Use of Valley Green’s dining rooms for Special Occasions for more than 130 guests

In the instance where your Special occasion is more than 130 guests, then you will require use of the entire Inn.

Depending on the style and nature of the Special Occasion, porch enclosures or tent facilities may be required.

Guarantees & Menus

Upon signing a Special Occasion Agreement, the Customer is responsible for the greater of a minimum of 90% percent of the total estimated charges of the Food and Beverage Minimum, regardless of the final counts provided. Exact attendance for all banquet functions must be made by the group representative 10 business days in advance unless otherwise expressly agreed to by Valley Green. Saturday is not considered a business day.

For all Special Occasions, Valley Green requires entrée counts 10 days in advance of your gathering. If entrée counts can not be provided, there will be $5 per person charge unless otherwise agreed upon by Valley Green.

We will setup up and be prepared to served 5% over the guaranteed counts. If no guarantee is received, Valley

Green will assume the guarantee to be the number of guests shown at the signing of the Special Occasion

Agreement.

Ceremonies

The Wissahickon Valley provides a beautiful backdrop for ceremonies. A $250 fee for ceremonies applies. This includes setup of chairs, tables (if required). This fee also includes an aisle runner and an arch which can be decorated.

Dance Floor

Our flagstone patio is ideal for many applications, including dancing! However, many guests prefer a wood dance floor. We can arrange for a dance floor for you special occasion. Sizes range from approximately 10x10 up to

20x25. A charge of $250 or more (depending on size) applies for dance floor rentals.

Parking

Valley Green is located in the Wissahickon Valley of Fairmount Park along Forbidden Drive. There are 2 lots in close proximity to the Inn. The Valley Green is located in Fairmount park in the Wissahickon ravine. Due to the natural surroundings, parking may not be available in these two lots at peak times (usually only on

Sundays) There is, however, additional parking on Springfield avenue which is only a few minute walk.

Traffic restrictions to car traffic and no parking signs may or may not be prominently posted and any parking or moving violations by the Customer or any guests or invitees are not the responsibility of the Valley Green.

Customer may arrange with Valley Green to have a parking attendant restrict access to the lot nearest the Valley

Green. This is for an attendant only and not valet parking. Should you require valet parking, this can be arranged through the Valley Green with a fully insured service. A parking attendant for special occasions is available at $25 per hour with a three hour minimum. Any damage, theft or unforeseen circumstances are not the responsibility of the Valley Green Inn.

Food Preparation

Our chef prepares entrees for parties the guideline of medium rare-> medium for all meats. Seafood, game and poultry are prepared according to accepted standards according to classical guidelines. All attendees are served based on this guideline. Special requests on the day of the event by attendees of the party will not be honored unless specifically requested by the host. Any special requests will incur a $10 per person charge.

Dietary Restrictions and Special Menu Requests

Any special dietary needs or special menu requests must be made a minimum of 10 business days prior to the event. The Valley Green is not responsible for serving special dietary meals, special requests to any attendees if prior notice is not provided.

Outside Vendors

Entertainers, decorators and any other outside vendors contracted for by the Customer are the sole responsibility of the customer. Any special set up arrangements must be made with the Banquet Manager at least 10 business days prior to the event. The Valley Green is not responsible for *any* setup required by outside vendors.

(including, but not limited to: wiring, tables, a/v requirements, etc…) ALL vendors must park in Upper Forbidden drive parking lot. ALL outside vendors *must* have setup in place at least 1/2 hour before ceremony scheduled to start.

Personal Property

The Valley Green is not responsible for any personal property of the customer or guests including but not limited to gifts, flowers, apparel and vehicles.

Room Charges/Facilities Charges/Food and Beverage Minimums

When hosting Special Occasions, close to the public one of our two dining rooms or in some cases, the entire Inn to accommodate your Special Occasion. For this reason, we have room rental charges which allow you to use the designated dining room(s) or entire facility.

The Inn has a full liquor license and a diversified wine list. We can either served drinks butler style or set up a bar depending on the size and nature of our Special Occasion. Open Bars and fees information are on our “Bar and Beverage Packages” information sheet.

Horse Drawn Carriages

A horse drawn carriage is available for your special occasion. Please contact the Inn for vendor information.

Carriages are also available for romantic forays into the park, historical tours and as well as a diversion for corporate retreats.

Food & Beverage

No food and beverage of any kind may be brought into or taken from the Valley Green by the Customer, guests or invitees. The sole exception are wedding cakes. Valley Green is not responsible for food and beverage taken from the premises.

Gratuity and Tax

A 20% gratuity will be added to all special banquets. This gratuity applies solely to food & beverage. Tax and room/facilities fees are not included in the gratuity fee. Sales tax of 8% and Philadelphia Liquor tax of 10% will be applicable. (example: Wedding package@ $72 pp. $52 taxable food, $20 taxable liquor.)

Deposit and Payment Information

A $250 deposit shall hold a date for 10 business days. The contract is due 10 days after booking the event. A month after signing the contract 10% of the estimated total charges shall be due. Parties which exceed $2,500 in total charges are required to pay in full 5 business days prior to the date of the event. All deposits are Non-

Refundable. All prices reflect a cash discount of 3%. Credit card payments over $1000 will reflect non-cash discount pricing.

Cancellations

If the Customer cancels their function for any reason, any sums which have been deposited by the Customer are not refundable and will be retained by The Valley Green. Upon cancellation, The Valley Green reserves the right to make use of any room and facilities without obligation to refund any part of the deposit. A written note is needed for cancellation of an event.

ADA

We have recently added a handicap ramp and wheelchair accessible bathrooms in accordance with ADA standards. Although the building is a designated historic structure, we chose to retrofit the structure to ensure all of our guests may enjoy the Valley Green Inn. Handicap parking is available in designated spots in the lot closest to the Inn.

Schedule of Room/Facility Charges

Rental Time Period

Single Room

Club & Fireplace Room

Club & Half Porch

Wissahickon Patio

Entire Facility

Number of Hours

2

2

2

4

4

For each additional hour, add 50% of scheduled room charge. Holidays: Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day,

Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve. All holidays, add 50% to the regularly scheduled charges.

Lunch Monday-Friday

Single Room

Club & Fireplace (no porch)

Club & Half Porch

Nov 1– April 31

$50

$350 n/a

May 1– Oct 31 F&B Minimum

$100

$500

$250

$500

$1500

Wissahickon Patio

Entire Facility

Lunch Saturday

Single Room

Club & Fireplace (no porch)

$350

$1000

Nov 1– April 31

$100

$1000

Club & Half Porch

Wissahickon Patio n/a

$500

Entire Facility

Dinner Sunday-Thursday

Single Room

Club & Fireplace (no porch)

$1500

Nov 1– April 31

$100

$1000

Club & Half Porch

Wissahickon Patio n/a

$500

Entire Facility

Dinner Friday Night

Single Room

Club & Fireplace (no porch)

Club & Half Porch

$1500

Nov 1– April 31

$150

$1000 n/a

Wissahickon Patio

Entire Facility

$500

$1500

May 1– Oct 31

$250

$1500

$750

$1000

$2500

May 1– Oct 31

$150

$1500

$250

$750

$2500

May 1– Oct 31

$350

$1500

$500

$1000

$2500

2500

5000

2500

5000

1000

1000

1000

5000

7500

Dinner Saturday Night

Single Room

Club & Fireplace (no porch)

Club & Half Porch

Wissahickon Patio

Entire Facility

Brunch Sunday

Single Room

Club & Fireplace (no porch)

$1500

Nov 1– April 31

$150

$1500

Club & Half Porch

Wissahickon Patio

Entire Facility

Nov 1– April 31

$250

$1000 n/a

$750 n/a

$500

$2500

May 1– Oct 31

$500

$1500

$1500

$1000

$3500

May 1– Oct 31

$350

$2500

$1250

$1000

$5000

1200

1200

1200

7500

10000

2500

5000

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