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The Good Neighbor House invites community groups, classes, book clubs, worship or prayer groups, local organizations–just about anything you can imagine–to use our spaces. We look forward to sharing our home with you!

We have two categories of building use:

Events open to the community are for community enrichment and operate on a donation basis. These may be one-time events or regular weekly or monthly gatherings.  If your group welcomes anyone from the community to attend, you may use the building on a donation basis.  When you set up your event we will discuss with you how your group can contribute financially or by doing a project together to benefit our cause. Examples of groups open to the community are the Heart of Texas Storytelling Guild, a scouting troop, the Quaker Worshipers, and Crafternoons.

Private events and parties are closed and include only the people you invite. Our fee for Private events is $25 per hour. Our spaces nicely accommodate celebrations such as birthdays, family reunions, showers, recitals, and quinces. Businesses and churches have used our space for retreats, committees, and board meetings. Please note the fee is for use of the space; it does not include set up, decorating, or clean-up and put away items you use (tables, chairs, kitchen utensils). If your event is more than 4 hours  (including set up and clean up) please contact us for prices.

Reserving Space(s)

Before you complete the Reservation Request Form (link below), please do the following. (The reservation form will ask you for specific information related to the first four items):

• Begin by reviewing our policies for using the Good Neighbor House and our policy on usage fees and guidelines for donations. When you submit your reservation request, you are acknowledging that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by these guidelines and policies.
• Check our Events Calendar (link opens in new browser window) to ensure that the dates, times, and rooms are available
• Decide which room(s) you want to use (link will scroll down to space descriptions).
• If you request to use the kitchen, please tell us on the form how you plan to use it.
• Complete and Send the Reservation Request Form (link opens in new browser window).

Within 48 hours after we receive your request, Good Neighbor will send you an email to confirm that the day(s), time(s) and space(s) are available and provide further details about using Good Neighbor, including the following:

• Meeting your host on the day of the event
• Parking and access to the house (front door, back door, access ramp)
• Using the kitchen
• Reminder about arrangements for paying usage fee or donating (depending on your event)
• Contact information if you have further questions

We try to respond to requests within 48 hours. (If you don’t hear back within 2 days, send a text message or call: 254-716-3079.)

Cancellations:

• If you need to cancel your event, please contact us as soon as possible. Send an email to [email protected] or call / text 254-716-3079.
• On the extremely unlikely chance that we would need to cancel your reservation, we will give you notice as soon as we know.

Descriptions of Spaces: Use the tabs below to see descriptions and photos of each of our spaces. Most of the house has central air and heat, and WiFi is available throughout the house. In addition to the space you choose, you have access to restrooms, and you can arrange to use the kitchen, too. You can also call to ask specific questions or (COVID permitting) arrange a visit to see the house / space for yourself.