Reservable Rooms

The 1st Floor Event Space, Photo Studio, and Conference Room are available to the public with or without a paid membership at The Grotto.

Our self-booking calendar allows community members to request their own date and time online.

Rent the first floor of The Grotto for events

The First Floor Event Space

Rent the Grotto Conference Room

The Conference Room

Rent The Grotto's Photography Studio

The Photography Studio


1st Floor Event Space

The 1st Floor Event Space is designed for classes, workshops, private gatherings, and community events.

This space is operated in partnership with the team at The Hangar, who manage bookings and event support.

The Space

  • Capacity: up to 100 people (standing)

  • 85” TV with wireless or HDMI connectivity

  • High-speed WiFi

  • Adjacent kitchenette, restrooms, and bar area

Available:

  • After 5 PM (Monday–Friday)

  • All day on weekends

Pricing

  • $50/hour — Meetings + classroom-style workshops

  • $100/hour — Events

No membership or day pass required.

24/7 Grotto Members receive discounted rates.

Booking

All bookings and event coordination are handled by The Hangar team.

Additional Info

Your rental includes access to the event space only.
Additional services (staffing, bar, etc.) follow The Hangar’s event policies.


The Conference Room

A private, focused space for meetings, video calls, presentations, or full-day work sessions.

The Space

  • Seats 6–8 people comfortably

  • TV with wireless or HDMI connectivity

  • High-speed WiFi

  • Whiteboard

Located next to the kitchenette and restrooms for easy access during longer sessions.

Pricing

  • $30/hour

No membership or day pass required to book.

Additional Info

Your rental includes access to the conference room only.
Access to the general co-working space requires a separate day pass or membership.


The Photo Studio

A flexible studio for client work, creative projects, and everything in between—whether you’re working with bright natural light or a fully controlled setup.

What’s Included

  • Natural light + blackout capability

  • Studio lighting + modifiers

  • Seamless paper backdrops

  • Grip equipment and stands

All included in your rental.

Pricing

  • $30/hour

Includes full access to studio equipment.


Studio Equipment

    • 12’ x 12’ background stand

    • seamless paper (white, black, green)

    • Kino Flo

    • Aputure LS300X

    • C-stands

    • clamps

    • floppy cutter


Need a camera?

We have a basic Nikon D40 for rent by the hour!

    • Nikon DX 18–55mm f/5–5.6

    • Nikon DX 55–200mm f/4–5.6

    • Nikon ED 70–300mm f/4–5.6

    • Helios 58mm f/2–16

    • Tamron 2x Teleconverter

    • 52mm UV filter

    • 52mm Polarizer filter

BYO SD Card! SD Card not included.


See what our creatives are up to in the space