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With our Lakefront location, breathtaking views of the Adirondacks, three floors filled with sparkling aquariums, and elegant indoor and outdoor spaces for corporate dinners, meetings, and parties, you'll find ECHO to be one of the most memorable and unique locations in Vermont. |
ECHO Private Party Rentals
Exclusive use of the entire building! Includes all indoor and
outdoor public spaces as well as access to all exhibits from 6
p.m. to 1 a.m. Seats 170 for a plated dinner with a dance floor
or 156 for a buffet with a dance floor. Seats 226 for a plated
dinner without a dance floor or 212 for a buffet without a dance
floor. Up to 750 can be accommodated for a standing reception.
Exclusive Rental:
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# of Guests |
Saturday |
Friday & Sunday |
Monday-Thursday |
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Up to 125 |
$2150 |
$1700 |
$1550 |
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125-250 |
$2900 |
$2450 |
$2300 |
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250-750 |
$3650 |
$3200 |
$3050 |
With the Selective option, you can choose to rent just
the top or bottom floors of the building.Top Floor:
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Saturday |
Friday & Sunday |
Monday-Thursday |
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$1625 |
$1275 |
$1165 |
Bottom Floor:
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Saturday |
Friday & Sunday |
Monday-Thursday |
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$1075 |
$850 |
$750 |

Your Selective rental includes exclusive access to
exhibits on the top floor or bottom floor and use of the deck
from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. The top floor can seat 124 guests for a
plated dinner, or 110 guests for a buffet with a dance floor. Up to 300 guests can be accommodated for a standing reception.
The bottom floor can seat up to 72 people with a dance floor, or
up to 180 guests can be accommodated for a standing reception.
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Space |
Price |
Includes |
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Cafι/Porch |
$180/hour |
Seats 136 (80 outside, 56 inside) |
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Deck |
$350/hour |
Seats 48; up to 100 can be accommodated
for a standing reception |
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Community Room |
$90/hour |
Seats 82 |
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Classroom |
$60/hour |
Seats 58 |
Please note that a 7% sales tax is standard for facility
rentals.
Potential Fees
- Security fee for events exceeding 250 people
- Set up and clean up fee
- $10/hour staffing fee for someone to staff our
interactive Touch Tank exhibit,
should you want your guests to have access to it.
On-Site Equipment
ECHO can provide the following equipment for your event for an
additional cost:
55 gray chairs
40 metal chairs
50 blue chairs
90 red chairs
15 square tables measuring 2.5 square x 2.5 high
9 circular tables measuring 3 wide x 2.5 high
8 long rectangular tables measuring 2 wide x 5 wide,
17 long rolling tables measuring 2' wide x 5' wide
3 long rectangular tables measuring 5 long x 2 wide x 2 high
What We Can Help You Coordinate
- The bar service
- Food vendor recommendations
- Rental of additional tables and chairs, china, flatware, linens,
etc.
- Services by ECHO Event Partners, such as photographers,
musicians, florists, etc.
Room Sizes and Features
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Rental |
Space Size |
Information |
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Entire Building |
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242 for a seated reception
750 for a standing reception |
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Cafι |
15 x 40 |
Accommodates four 6 rented rounds (40 people) |
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Classroom |
20 x 30
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58 Theater style; 30 Classroom style; 18 Open horseshoe;
Projector, DVD/VCR/TV, screen, and whiteboard |
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Community Room |
24 x 30
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82 Theater style, 42 Open square, 35 Classroom style, 30
Open horseshoe, Accommodates 6 5 rented rounds (60
people). Laptop, projector, DVD/VCR, screen, whiteboard,
podium, conference call system, and customized lighting
provided. |
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Deck
Lobby
Mezzanine |
20 x 30
18 x 32
15 x 18 |
Accommodates 130 chairs
Accommodates six 5 rented rounds (60 people)
Accommodates four 4 rented rounds (32 people) or six 30
rented pedestals |
Green Event/Meeting Planning
If you are interested in making your corporate event, meeting,
or party a green event, please contact us. ECHO Lake Aquarium
and Science Center is an environmentally-friendly organization,
and our building is
LEED Certified. Our facility is also
fitted with recycling and compost bins perfect for a green
affair.
Other event details to consider:
- Choose a caterer and bar service from our
list of Preferred Partners who can help provide your event
with locally grown and locally produced products.
- Rent linens, glassware, and tableware
from our exclusive Preferred Partner, Vermont Tent Company,
instead of purchasing your own or using disposables.
For further information or to book your event at ECHO please
contact
our Private Events Department at 802.864.1848 ext. 143
events@echovermont.org
or click here to get the process started.
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