OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS -RULES AND THINGS TO KNOW

  1. Parking:  Two spaces by the arena are reserved for the Loft.  Additional vehicles must use the gravel event parking lot near the peninsula.

  2. Pets are not allowed   

  3. Speed limit is 10 mph, vehicles will yield to pedestrians and riders.

  4. Occupants understand they are entering Gratitude Preserve at their own risk and waive any right to sue Gratitude Preserve 

  5. Number of Occupants-  A maximum of 6 individuals shall be accommodated for stays.

  6. Smoking  - Cigarette smoking is not allowed on the property.  If cigarette butts or trash are found on the property the Occupant will be fined $50 per occurrence.  Receptacles may be available for the event parking area. Vaping should be contained to areas where receptacles are placed. 

  7. 24/7 security surveillance is active on the premises excluding bathrooms and the loft

  8. Stable Rules, Waiver and Release Form must be signed before arriving. Hosts are responsible for the actions of all guests.

  9. Guest Access Area may use the patios, guest hall of thesStable, bathrooms, trails, peninsula, parking ares, and lake areas

  10. Restricted Areas Occupants shall not enter the equine section of the stables, equine pastures/paths, the arena, or equine traffic areas, or pet horses along the fence.

  11. DO NOT engage with the horses, unless our Equine Director (Sydney Croley has extended an invitation) 

  12. Designated Equine Trails - may not be accessed during open equine hours

  13. Close and Lock Doors when not in use.

  14. Drug, Firearms, & open flames are not permitted

  15. Alcohol permits are required for all events.  Alcohol use is not permitted in the communal areas

  16. Children under eighteen (18) shall never be left unattended

  17. Life vests - Children under 13 must wear DNR approved Life vests in or near water. Guests are expected to follow DNR regulations

  18. VIOLATIONS OF RULES - Gratitude reserves the right to request any person or group of people acting in contrary to the Rules and Conditions for Usage to leave the premises. Gratitude reserves the right to request assistance from law enforcement agencies if these requests are not honored immediately.

  19. Cancellation policy:  Subject GP Venue Contract & Waiver for all Events that include a stay.

  20. Events & Commercial Photography  are allowed, but must be coordinated through our events department. 

Things to Know

  • Please arrive before Dark

  • Light switches can be found on the right wall of the barn entrance directly in front of the arena.

  • The door with the Welcome sign accesses the Bridal/Guest Loft

  • Downstairs bathroom remains locked if you do not manually unlock it from the inside.  Equine manager will have to bring you a key in the morning if you lock yourself out 

  • Communal areas include: downstairs bathrooms, downstairs patios, loft guest hall, parking, walking & riding trails, and the lake areas

  • Equine Borders arrive in the morning:  please keep communal areas clean and unblocked.

  • Wifi Access is posted in the loft

  • Trash should be bagged and secured.  Overflow may be placed by the equine doors

  • Please limit Loft Guest Access to 6 people at a time

  • Two parking spaces are allotted for the loft, Event organizers and Guests may temporarily park while transporting Event items to the peninsula, but should leave their vehicles in the event parking for durations over 20 minutes