Sanctuary
On the primary level of our main building, our worship space has tiered, fixed pews set in a 180-degree semi-circle facing a small stage/pulpit area. A sound system is available but requires hiring a sound technician.
Capacity: 299
$400 for private events
$650 for public(ticketed) events
This space is billed at a daily flat rate.
Sandburg Hall
On the first floor of our main building, this open space has one wall of windows, is carpeted, and serves as the gathering space for people leaving the Sanctuary. There is a pass-through counter to the kitchen.Â
Use of the kitchen includes coffee pots or coffee makers, dishwasher, microwave oven, conventional oven, range cooktop, available dishware, and cooking supplies. If groups leave a mess, there will be an additional charge.
Capacity: 100 (w/tables) – 200 (chairs only)
$250
This space is billed at a daily flat rate.
Lower Level Commons
On the lower level of our main building, the Commons is an open, carpeted area surrounded by closed classrooms. Folding chairs are used.
Capacity: 20
$75/4 hours
$25/hour, each additional hour
This space is billed hourly.
Classrooms
On the lower level of our main building surrounding the Commons, there are several uncarpeted classrooms with tables and chairs. Room 4 is known as the Art Room & Makerspace.
Capacity: 15
$50/4 hours
$15/hour, each additional hour
This space is billed hourly.
23 Edwin- Parlor
This is on the first floor of one our properties on the UU AVL campus and is the house’s living room. It features a non-working fireplace and includes a sofa and easy chair. Additional seating is upholstered chairs.
Capacity: 20
$60/4 hours
$20/hour, each additional hour
This space is billed hourly.
23 Edwin- Board Room
The 15’x15’ Board Room is on the first floor of one our properties on the UU AVL campus, just down the block from our main building. A dozen chairs are arranged around a table.
Capacity: 12
$60/4 hours
$20/hour, each additional hour
This space is billed hourly.
23 Edwin – Classroom
This classroom, with tables and chairs, is not handicap accessible as it is on the second floor of 23 Edwin, only accessible via a staircase.
Capacity: 12
$60/4 hours
$20/hour, each additional hour
This space is billed hourly.
Event Rentals
& Building Reservations
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville has several spaces available to rent for individuals and groups who contribute to the furtherance of our Mission and Ends Statements as listed in our  Governance Document.
Our Spaces
A Note on Accessibility:   While all of our spaces are independently accessible for community members with limited mobility, travel between them is not.  Both the Sanctuary and  23 Edwin are equipped with ramp entrances and accessible parking, and the lower level of our main building has access from our rear, gravel lot. However, there is no elevator between floors in our main building.
Kitchens
Our campus has two kitchens, one attached to Sandburg Fellowship Hall and one at 23 Edwin. While these are not commercial kitchens and not equipped to fully cater an event, they do include the resources for coffee services, (industrial coffee pots and percolators in our Sandburg Kitchen) and all the necessary amenities to prepare smaller quantities of snack foods, or plenty of room for a third party caterer to stage dishes.
Kitchens must be rented in conjunction with other rooms.
Additional Fees and Services
In addition to Room Rental Fees, some renters may incur other charges. For most events, a member of staff, known as a Building Coordinator, is required on-site and staffing fees apply. Â Recurring renters whose events do not include food, additional set-up, or more than 30 participants may forgo building staff and instead be issued a building key. This requires a $50 key deposit and a signed key agreement.
Other possible fees are tied to ministerial, music, and AV services. For a more thorough reference check out our event services guide.
Service Recommendations
We do not provide in-house services like catering, floristry, or photography. However, we are happy to recommend some trusted, locally-owned businesses!