We do allow our hosts to bring in their own decor. However, items that may damage our restaurant in any way will not be prohibited including glitter, confetti, nailed in decor, etc.

We do not offer table linens for private events. However, our restaurants are adorned with custom wood tables that will elevate your event.

Each of our venues is unique, so the available A/V equipment may vary depending on the specific space you have contracted. Please work with your Event Specialist to determine the options that best fit your needs. You can also visit our concept pages, where you’ll find information about available equipment for each venue.

No, we do not require any deposits or room rental fees! To reserve a space, we simply request that a signed contract be returned reflecting the food and beverage minimum assignment, which must be met onsite. If the minimum is not reached, then a room fee would be assigned to make up the difference. Taxes and gratuity are not included in the minimum.

Our restaurants take cash, credit card, or cashiers check only; no personal checks, deposits, or pre-payments are accepted. Events do require all food items to be paid on one bill, with a variety of hosted beverage options available; all helping to reach the food and beverage minimum assigned for the contracted event space reserved.

In the event of a cancellation, the host is responsible for the listed fees and amounts, due by credit card. Once the contract is signed and received, the cancellation policy will be enforced. Any event cancelled within 30 Days prior to the schedule event day will be charged a $200 cancellation fee. Any event cancelled within 72 Hours of your scheduled event time will be responsible for 50% of the contracted minimum or the entire food order, whichever amount is greater. Any event cancelled within 24 Hours will be responsible for the enitre contracted minimum or the entire order placed with your event coordinator, whichever amount is greater.

Some of our private spaces offer indoor spaces that can accomodate your group in the event of inclement weather. Please talk to your event coordinator if weather of any kind is a concern. Typically we would want to make the call on inclemente weather back up up plan no later than 4 hours in advance of your events start time.

Some of our private spaces are housed in historic buildings with access limitiations. The second floor spaces at Café Hollander - Downer, Café Hollander - Tosa, and Buckatabon Tavern & Supper Club, are only accessible via stair case. Please talk to your event coordinator if this will be an issue for your group.

Applicable state & local taxes will be added to your bill calculated on all food and beverages. The Lowlands Group will include an automatic 20% gratuity for its event service staff. All gratuities will go toward your service staff and do not contirbute to any gratuities or commissions for salaried positions.

While your food & beverage selections are due 2 weeks prior to your event, it is best to start planning about 3 weeks beforehand to ensure that we have time to review and finalize before that deadline. We will review special notes including timelines, display set-ups, menu selection and any other items that will bring your vision to life!

A few things you should think about while planning your event include: Menu Selection, Dietary Restrictions, Bar Selection, Dessert, Special Set-Up Requirements, Timeline, Contract for Payment. Your event coordinator will send you planning questions to help guide you!