facility rental
Facilities
The Smith Homestead Forest Learning Shelter and Tillamook Forest Center are located at separate sites and provide different amenities. At each, you will be welcomed by the lush, forested settings of the scenic Oregon Coast Range. The facilities available for rent include the Forest Learning Shelter at the Smith Homestead Day Use Area, and the Janet McLennan Community Room inside the Tillamook Forest Center, which can be divided into two spaces (Fireplace and River rooms).
The Forest Learning Shelter is the only facility that is available for social events. The Janet McLennan Community Room is available for meetings and non-social events. Both facilities were built with sustainability in mind and are fully ADA-accessible. Please note that internet is not available at either site. Additional information, policies, and regulations are included in the Facility Rental Packet. Please read thoroughly before filling out rental forms.
Facility Rental Documents
Vicinity Map
At a Glance
Facility Rental Packet
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Smith Homestead Forest Learning Shelter
The rustic Forest Learning Shelter at the Smith Homestead Day Use Area is located just a half mile east of the Tillamook Forest Center. This space is great for workshops, family gatherings, meetings, or other events.
The shelter features high ceilings, skylights, abundant windows, and a large wood-burning stone fireplace that will add ambience to your gathering. The shelter is fully enclosed with large doors on three sides which can be opened to enhance the connection to the outdoors.
Just outside the west end of the building is a covered paved patio area connected to a large gravel area with sturdy picnic tables. Indoors, seven 8’x3’ tables and fourteen 8’x15” benches provide ample space to seat up to 70. Electric supply is very limited so kitchen appliances such as crock pots cannot be used. Water is available outside adjacent to the building through a drinking fountain and jug filling spout, there is no sink or kitchen facility on site. The Smith Homestead is a place to unplug. Wifi and AV equipment are unavailable.
Reservation of this facility includes the shelter, attached covered concrete patio, and adjacent gravel half-circle patio only. All other spaces (including parking) remain open to the public and may not be reserved.
The day use area has two ADA-accessible vault toilets located near the parking area. Limited parking (including RV parking) and additional picnic spaces are available for the general public and cannot be reserved. Carpooling is highly recommended.
Amenities
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Fireplace from March-May, October-November
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Must supply your own wood and source locally to avoid introducing new pests. For more information visit the Oregon Invasive Species Council Website
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Note: Fireplace does not heat the space
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Space:
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1849 square feet
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49’x29’ indoors
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13’x33’ covered outdoor area
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7 tables (8’ x 3’)
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14 benches (8’ x 15”)
Capacity:
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75 people maximum
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70 seated
Availability:
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10:00 AM – 3:30 PM in summer
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10:00 AM – 2:30 PM spring and fall
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Unavailable December-February, and Mondays and Tuesdays year-round
Rates:
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$250/hour
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2-hour minimum rental
Important Notes:
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Amplified sound, charcoal grills, and bbq trailers are not permitted at the Smith Homestead
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There is no cell service at the Smith Homestead
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Electric supply is very limited so kitchen appliances such as slow cookers cannot be used
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Generators are prohibited
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Spaces outside of the Smith Homestead Forest Learning shelter cannot be reserved including the lawn and parking spaces
Before submitting a rental request read the Facility Rental packed which includes the policies and regulations that must be adhered to during rentals.