Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary
Facility Rentals at Long Pasture
With its magnificent views over Barnstable Harbor including the dunes and lighthouse of Sandy Neck, Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary provides an unforgettable venue for your ceremony, celebration, special event, or meeting. Facility rentals are available for Mass Audubon members, nonprofit organizations, municipalities, community groups, and businesses during the sanctuary’s regular visitor center hours. The sanctuary will remain open to visitors during private events.
Discovery Center Auditorium
The Discovery Center auditorium provides a peaceful setting for organizations to host meetings, small conferences, retreats, and networking events.
- Capacity: 45 seated guests with tables, 75 without tables
- Food/Entertainment: Renters may bring and serve prepared food during the event
- Amenities: Chairs, tables, AV equipment, and internet access are available
Harbor Overlook Lawn
The expansive lawn overlooking Barnstable Harbor offers a stunning location for wedding ceremonies, engagements, and anniversaries.
- Capacity: Up to 75 guests
- Food/Entertainment: We are unable to accommodate receptions or parties. No food, party tents, or music permitted.
- Amenities: Chairs and tables are available
- Availability: May 1–October 30
Nature Play Area
Long Pasture’s Nature Play Area encourages young children to enjoy the outdoors and use their imaginations while adults relax on picnic tables and benches adjacent to the play area for birthday parties and community meetups.
- Capacity: Up to 50 guests
- Food/Entertainment: Renters may serve prepared food or bring a portable propane grill to use during the event. No caterers, party tents, music, balloons, or inflatables permitted.
Outdoor Pavilion
The outdoor pavilion offers a tranquil space for organizations and private parties to host meetings, workshops, community forums, and parties.
- Capacity: Up to 50 guests
- Food/Entertainment: Renters may serve prepared food or bring a portable propane grill to use during the event. No caterers, party tents, music, balloons, or inflatables permitted.
- Amenities: Chairs, tables, and electricity are available
Rates
| Rental Rates & Specifications | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Center Auditorium | Harbor Overlook Lawn | Nature Play Area | Outdoor Pavilion |
| $350 per hour | 2-15 guests: $650 16-75 guests: $1,200 | $300 | $300 |
| 3 hour minimum | 3 hour maximum | 4 hour maximum | 4 hour maximum |
Discounts are available for area non-profits and community groups. Discounted rates do not apply for weddings. Please email [email protected] and someone will reach out to you to discuss availability and rates.
Please Note: A nonrefundable deposit is required to book a rental. Dates cannot be held for bookings without a deposit on file.
Parking
Onsite parking is available year-round. The parking lot is approximately 400 feet from the Parker House, Discovery Center and the Harbor Overlook Lawn. Parking space numbers will vary depending on the season and time of rental due to sanctuary hours of operation.
Reserved accessible parking spaces are available and marked nearest the Parker House. Long Pasture staff is not responsible for vehicle parking.
Additional Amenities
Two and half miles of nature trails, an accessible All Persons Trail, extensive gardens, sandy beach, and patio. Adaptive mobility equipment is available upon request.
Contact Information
For complete details on rental rates, requirements, and availability please call 508-362-7475 or email [email protected].