Private Dining in the Porch Room
Gather around the table for an intimate private dining experience at The Homestead. Designed for celebrations of 15 to 24 guests, the Porch Room pairs seasonal plated dining with a private setting and dedicated event service.
QUICK FACTS
Guest Count
15–24 guests
Dining Style
Seated + plated
Event Time
3 hours
Setting
Private indoor dining
Room Rental
None; F&B minimum applies
A Celebration Centered Around the Table
The Porch Room gives smaller gatherings a space of their own while keeping the experience rooted in The Homestead’s food and hospitality.
It’s an easy fit for birthdays, anniversaries, showers, retirement celebrations, family gatherings, social dinners, and rehearsal dinners for weddings taking place elsewhere.
Seasonal brunch, lunch, and dinner menus are served plated, with dedicated event service throughout your celebration.
What’s
Included
Three hours of private event time
One hour of setup + one hour of breakdown
Tables and chairs
China, flatware + glassware
Standard restaurant napkins
Optional: Mobile 55-inch display for presentations, slideshows, or event programming: $150
Seasonal Private Dining from The Homestead
Choose from plated brunch, lunch, and dinner menus created for private events, with seasonal selections and optional enhancements including charcuterie, desserts, custom cakes, cupcakes, and more.
Beverages are available from The Homestead Restaurant + Lounge’s current wine, beer, and spirits offerings and are billed based on consumption.
Planning Details
There is no room rental for the Porch Room. A food and beverage minimum applies based on the day and meal period. If the minimum is not met, the difference is applied as a room fee.
Monday–Thursday:
Brunch $800 | Afternoon $950 | Dinner $1,250
Friday:
Brunch $900 | Afternoon $1,050 | Dinner $1,500
Saturday:
Brunch $1,050 | Afternoon $1,250 | Dinner $1,750
Sunday:
Brunch $1,050 | Afternoon $1,000 | Dinner $1,500
Deposit: 25% non-refundable
Final payment: Day of event
Cancellation: Cancellations within 7 days owe the full F&B minimum
Additional charges: 8% NY sales tax + 21% service charge
- Consumption beverage service using The Homestead Restaurant + Lounge’s current wine, beer, and spirits offerings
- All beverage charges are placed on one host/event tab; split beverage checks are not available
- Bottle service is available from the current wine list
- Outside wine may be permitted with prior approval; $45 corkage fee per bottle
- Outside beer and liquor are not permitted
- Coffee, tea, and sodas are billed separately
The standard event is three hours, with one hour available for setup and one hour for breakdown.
Event extensions are not available in the Porch Room.
Available start times
|
Meal Period |
Start Window |
|
Brunch |
9 a.m.–10:30 a.m. |
|
Lunch / Afternoon |
11 a.m.–4 p.m. |
|
Dinner |
4:30 p.m.–7 p.m. |
Brunch menus are offered Sundays. Lunch menus are offered Saturdays. Dinner menus are offered Thursday through Monday; off-season dinner availability is Friday through Sunday.
Final guest count and menu selections are due 7 days before the event.
Children under 12 may select a kids meal of:
Chicken Tenders with Fries or Pasta with Marinara
Include all adults and children in your total guest count when submitting your request, and provide the estimated number of children under 12. Our Director of Sales will adjust the adult/child ratio and corresponding billing before your event is confirmed.
Guests age 12 and older are considered adults for menu and pricing purposes.
Outside food for infants and children under 2 is permitted.
Dietary accommodations are reviewed in advance and accommodated wherever possible, subject to Culinary approval.
Florals, table runners, weighted balloons, welcome signs, centerpieces, party favors, guest books, glass-enclosed votives, and battery-operated candles are welcome.
Confetti, glitter, loose flower petals, permanent adhesives, and open flames are not permitted.
Bluetooth speakers may be used at a venue-approved volume. DJs and live entertainment are not permitted in the Porch Room.
A mobile 55-inch display is available for $150.
Complimentary parking is available, and the Porch Room is ADA-accessible.
The Homestead Restaurant + Lounge remains open to the public during private events, while your celebration remains within its reserved space with dedicated staff.
The pool, hot tub, Sunrise Lake, and fitness center are reserved exclusively for overnight hotel guests.
All buildings are smoke-free and vaping-free. Designated outdoor smoking and vaping areas are available.
Marijuana use is not permitted anywhere on The Eldred Preserve property.
Outside catering, cakes, beer, and liquor are not permitted. The Porch Room’s approved outside-wine exception applies as noted above.
How Your Event Request Works
Start Your Request
Choose your date, start time, guest count, menu selections, and event options through Tripleseat Direct.
Sales Review
You’ll provide a payment card when submitting your request, but the card is not charged at submission. Your request remains pending while our Director of Sales reviews the details.
Confirmation
Sales may confirm the request as submitted, contact you to make adjustments, or decline it if the event cannot be accommodated.
If approved, your 25% deposit is charged and the event is confirmed.
Ready to Gather Around the Table?
Explore the menus and pricing, then tell us a little about the celebration you’re planning.