How do I start? Please email maverickcarterhouse@gmail.com with all your questions.
Do we provide rentals? We do not provide tables and chairs. Please contact your rental company or caterer for these items.
May I choose my own caterer? We must meet with the caterer to make sure they understand the rules in the home. They all must provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance naming the Aline B. Carter Foundation as an additional insured.
Serving alcohol? All bartenders provided by your caterer must be TABC licensed for serving alcohol. The caterer must supply a liquor license/TABC certification documents. It is recommended for 1 bartender per 75 or 100 guests.
Smoking? The entire property is a smoke free environment.
Time needed for set up and take down? Your vendors may have access up to 4 hours prior to the event. They will have 2 hours to clean up and remove all trash and rentals. There is risk of losing part of the deposit if the property is not totally cleaned.
How many people can the inside of the home hold? Inside standing for a cocktail event, the home may hold up to approximately 100. Seated inside, the tables and chairs could be configured to hold up to approximately 75. Outside grounds may be configured to hold up to 250 or more seated and up to approximately 500-600 with some seating and standing.
Tents and electrical outlets outside? There are several dedicated 120 volt and one 220 volt electrical outlets for caterers and bands throughout the grounds. There are areas appropriate to place tents in the front and back of the house.
Deposit? The deposit is half of the rental rate of an event which includes saving the date and will be refunded if the event is canceled 14 days before the date. In addition, there is a refundable damage deposit of $500.
Discounted Events? Military and some non-profits may have discounts for events.
Noise Restrictions? The premise is located in the River District and is under Downtown Zoning. In this area the city ordinance imposes a maximum decibel level of 72 dBA.
Educational Programming Events? Free with a refundable damage deposit only when they meet our mission statement criteria for music, poetry, art and astronomy.
Parking? Parking off Taylor St. is available in the south lot next door to the Maverick Carter House. The Tobin Center parking garage is across the street as well.
Tour Parking? First come, first serve on available spots at the Maverick Carter House back yard on Auditorium Circle. Otherwise, some street parking on Broadway and there is paid parking next door and across the street.
Self-Guided Tours? Self-guided tours are from 10:00-2:00 on specific days. Please check the website for the available tour days as well as closure days for holidays and events. All tours are free with a suggested donation of $10. The house is closed unless it is a tour day.
Guided Tours and Group Tours? Guided tours are available by request only and by emailing maverickcarterhouse@gmail.com. Maximum of 10 persons per guided tour. Always check the website for tour closures due to events or holidays. These tours are free with a suggested donation of $10.
Wheelchair accessible? The first floor only is wheelchair accessible with a manual crank lift over the stairs. Please make prior reservations for the lift to be available for a tour or an event through our online contact page.