Sunny, private and beautiful space located in the heart of Downtown San Mateo. A private oasis in the heart of downtown! Newly renovated with original hardwood floors, extraordinary natural light, high ceilings and so much more. This space has wonderful charm and is the perfect creative space to host your next off-site event, workshop, meeting, or get-together! Our spacious patio is shaded and could easily accommodate tables and chairs for 20 people or more. Rental includes use of our patio, refrigerator, sinks, bathrooms, projector, (2) 6' x3' folding tables and (10) chairs. If needed we can provide (1) additoanly 6'x3' table and up to (5) 4' x 2' tables for $10 each. We're conveniently located in Downtown San Mateo on 3rd Avenue near El Camino. Walking distance from Caltrain and many wonderful bakeries, restaurants and cafes. Any questions or requests? Please let us know, we're here to help you make the perfect event! Looking for a particular time and not seeing it as available? Please send a message and we can check for you. We update our schedule as often as we can but sometimes things get missed.
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Ellen was an amazing host! Highly recommend being here at this venue!
Ellen was an amazing host! Highly recommend being here at this venue!
I hosted a birthday party. Ellen was a great host. She was easily to work with, was responsive to messages, and gave clear directions. The space was as advertised and worked well for my needs.
I hosted a birthday party. Ellen was a great host. She was easily to work with, was responsive to messages, and gave clear directions. The space was as advertised and worked well for my needs.
Ellen was super responsive, extremely helpful, and gave very clear guidance. The space appeared as advertised, had great lighting, and had enough room for my guests and my family (~45). Would definitely consider booking this space again! Thank you so much for having us! We had a very successful event and my guests loved the space and location. :)
Ellen was super responsive, extremely helpful, and gave very clear guidance. The space appeared as advertised, had great lighting, and had enough room for my guests and my family (~45). Would definitely consider booking this space again! Thank you so much for having us! We had a very successful event and my guests loved the space and location. :)
Perfect place to throw a party for 30-35 people (just the indoors). It can easily accommodate more if you use the patio as well. The host was very responsive and understanding. And the place exactly as advertised. We had a great time!
Perfect place to throw a party for 30-35 people (just the indoors). It can easily accommodate more if you use the patio as well. The host was very responsive and understanding. And the place exactly as advertised. We had a great time!
This place was perfect for my wife’s 30th birthday. The weather was great during the party and we were able to utilize both the indoor and outdoor space. Loved the natural lighting with the large windows. Love the open concept of the space. We were able to set up 6 tables inside - 2 for food, 1 for desserts, and 3 for seating and still have plenty of room to take photos. The outside space was great for the kids to run around to play. We had 3 tables set up outside and there was still plenty of space. We were able to even use the corner area for our boba station! My family loved the space and kept asking me how I found out about it. Before the party I messaged Ellen several times with questions and she always responded so quickly and was so helpful! I highly recommend booking Ellen’s space for any type of event.
This place was perfect for my wife’s 30th birthday. The weather was great during the party and we were able to utilize both the indoor and outdoor space. Loved the natural lighting with the large windows. Love the open concept of the space. We were able to set up 6 tables inside - 2 for food, 1 for desserts, and 3 for seating and still have plenty of room to take photos. The outside space was great for the kids to run around to play. We had 3 tables set up outside and there was still plenty of space. We were able to even use the corner area for our boba station! My family loved the space and kept asking me how I found out about it. Before the party I messaged Ellen several times with questions and she always responded so quickly and was so helpful! I highly recommend booking Ellen’s space for any type of event.
This is a hidden gem in San Mateo! Tucked away behind the art gallery is this art studio. Perfect for parties of 50 people, we used the space for a 40th birthday party on a Saturday evening. Our guests made use of both the patio (for those who wanted fresh air and a bite to eat) and the inside space (for those who wanted to dance and grab a drink). No lights outside, so we strung our own for the event. Remember it is an art studio, so there is a large portion of the inside room that's barricaded off for the art supplies FYI. Ellen is flexible with options for you, allowing an affordable DIY experience. She does rent additional folding tables and chairs if needed (from their art classes); important to note that start and end time is inclusive of set up and clean up so you need to be mindful of that when booking (e.g. additional charge for more time, we ended up extending ours). I would recommend if you are looking for a party space downtown!
This is a hidden gem in San Mateo! Tucked away behind the art gallery is this art studio. Perfect for parties of 50 people, we used the space for a 40th birthday party on a Saturday evening. Our guests made use of both the patio (for those who wanted fresh air and a bite to eat) and the inside space (for those who wanted to dance and grab a drink). No lights outside, so we strung our own for the event. Remember it is an art studio, so there is a large portion of the inside room that's barricaded off for the art supplies FYI. Ellen is flexible with options for you, allowing an affordable DIY experience. She does rent additional folding tables and chairs if needed (from their art classes); important to note that start and end time is inclusive of set up and clean up so you need to be mindful of that when booking (e.g. additional charge for more time, we ended up extending ours). I would recommend if you are looking for a party space downtown!
This bright and cozy studio was the perfect spot to celebrate our daughter's first birthday. The outdoor space was perfect for a little play area for the kids while the adults also enjoyed the space. Ellen was super responsive and helpful throughout the entire process.
This bright and cozy studio was the perfect spot to celebrate our daughter's first birthday. The outdoor space was perfect for a little play area for the kids while the adults also enjoyed the space. Ellen was super responsive and helpful throughout the entire process.
Beautiful natural light and the host, Ellen, is super helpful and accomodating. I shifted my daughter’s February birthday party to be entirely indoors (due to concerns over the weather) and found the indoor space to be a bit tight for 40 people, but would definitely book again for a smaller group!
Beautiful natural light and the host, Ellen, is super helpful and accomodating. I shifted my daughter’s February birthday party to be entirely indoors (due to concerns over the weather) and found the indoor space to be a bit tight for 40 people, but would definitely book again for a smaller group!
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