Host a Party
Share the farm with your guests – we make entertaining easy. Whether you’re hosting family, friends, or colleagues, Congaree and Penn includes the essentials for a remarkable celebration and field to fork culinary experience. Available for up to 100 guests.
What We Offer
Venue
A stunning open air farm setting at either the quonset hut or the Roost
Bar
A sophisticated selection
of beer, wine & cider
Dining
A curated field to fork menu focused on local ingredients
Service
Gracious dining & beverage
staff at your service
The Quonset Hut
An architecturally unique destination in Jacksonville available for rental for up to 100* guests through May 2026.
*Up to 150 guests can be accommodated with the rental of additional furniture and the rental of a tent for the uncovered portion of the patio.
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Event access from 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Setup may begin as early as 10:00 am and teardown must be completed by 10:00 pm.A food & beverage minimum of $50 per guest is required in addition to the venue rental fee. Sales tax and gratuity will apply to food & beverage.
January 2 - February 28
$2,000March 1 - June 20
$3,000June 21 - September 19
$1,500September 20 - December 30
$3,000 -
Event access from 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Setup may begin as early as 10:00 am and teardown must be completed by 11:00 pm.A food & beverage minimum of $50 per guest is required in addition to the venue rental fee. Sales tax and gratuity will apply to food & beverage.
January 2 - February 28
$5,000March 1 - June 20
$8,000June 21 - September 19
$3,000September 20 - December 30
$8,000 -
Event access from 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Setup may begin as early as 10:00 am and teardown must be completed by 10:00 pm.A food & beverage minimum of $50 per guest is required in addition to the venue rental fee. Sales tax and gratuity will apply to food & beverage.
January 2 - February 28
$7,000March 1 - June 20
$10,000June 21 - September 21
$4,000September 22 - December 30
$10,000
Listed pricing is subject to change. A food minimum of $50 per guest is required in addition to the venue rental fee. Sales tax and gratuity will apply to food & beverage.
What’s Included
Access
Guests are granted exclusive access to the quonset hut and its patio and amenities. Guests may also enjoy the sprawling farm grounds. The garden, orchards, architectural uniqueness, and southern scenery provide a beautiful backdrop with little need for added decoration.
Furniture & Tableware
Seating for up to 100 guests
Fire tables & space heaters
Overhead fans
Glassware (water, wine & beer glasses) for up to 100 guests
Flatware & linen napkins for up to 100 guests
Mollie Jenkins dinnerware for up to 100 guests
Venue Rental & Fees
The Roost
Groundbreaking begins late spring 2025. Renderings coming soon. Now booking for fall 2025 and beyond.
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Event access from 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Setup may begin as early as 10:00 am and teardown must be completed by 10:00 pm.A food & beverage minimum of $40 per guest is required in addition to the venue rental fee. Sales tax and gratuity will apply to food & beverage.
January 2 - February 28
$1,500March 1 - June 20
$2,500June 21 - September 19
$1,000September 20 - December 30
$2,500 -
Event access from 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Setup may begin as early as 10:00 am and teardown must be completed by 11:00 pm.A food & beverage minimum of $40 per guest is required in addition to the venue rental fee. Sales tax and gratuity will apply to food & beverage.
January 2 - February 28
$2,500March 1 - June 20
$4,500June 21 - September 19
$2,000September 20 - December 30
$4,500 -
Event access from 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Setup may begin as early as 10:00 am and teardown must be completed by 10:00 pm.A food & beverage minimum of $40 per guest is required in addition to the venue rental fee. Sales tax and gratuity will apply to food & beverage.
January 2 - February 28
$3,500March 1 - June 20
$5,000June 21 - September 19
$2,500September 20 - December 30
$5,000
Listed pricing is subject to change. A food minimum of $40 per guest is required in addition to the venue rental fee. Sales tax and gratuity will apply to food & beverage.
What’s Included
Access
Guests are granted exclusive access to the Roost and its amenities. Guests may also enjoy the sprawling farm grounds.
Furniture & Tableware
Seating for up to 100 guests
Space heaters & overhead fans
Glassware (water, wine & beer glasses) for up to 100 guests
Flatware & linen napkins for up to 100 guests
Dinnerware for up to 100 guests
Venue Rental Rates & Fees
Listed rates are introductory and will increase January 1, 2026
Service Style
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Recommended for parties of 50 or more guests. All station, salad, entrée, and side selections are the same for everyone must reflect the total number of guests. Vegan substitutions can be provided.
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Available for parties of up to 60 guests at an additional cost of $8 per guest. All menu selections are the same for everyone and must reflect the total number of guests. Vegan substitutions can be provided.
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Available for parties of up to 60 guests at an additional cost of $10 per guest. Salad, bread, and side selections must reflect the total number of guests. A variation of up to three entrées is permitted when a seating chart with guest selections is provided.
Our kitchen
We specialize in farm to table cuisine that features Congaree and Penn products, locally sourced and sustainably raised produce and meats, and locally caught wild seafood.
Please note that pricing is based on market cost and is subject to change.
Beverage Service
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Sparkling & Spring Water 6
Iced Tea 4
Mexican Coca Cola 4
Coffee & Hot Tea 6
All Inclusive 8 -
$25 per guestfor up to three hours of service
Choose up to four selections of house wine, three local beers, and two ciders for three hours of bar service. An upgraded wine list is available by request. Beer requests can be accommodated pending inventory.
Additional hours of bar service are $5 per guest
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The following services are available only as an add-on to the wine, beer & cider package. Add on services cannot be added to cash bar service.
Liquor Service 8
You provide the liquor, we provide the service and standard mixers & garnishes.Welcome Beverage 8
Congaree and Penn can use a selected beer, wine, or cider to create the welcome beverage. When add on liquor service has been selected, liquor can be used to create the welcome beverage.Welcome Bubbly 8
Bubbly for Toasting 8
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Event guests purchase their own beverages from Congaree and Penn’s regular beverage menu, or the event host provides a credit card before bar service begins. Cash bars are limited to wine, beer, cider, and non alcoholic beverages. Liquor is not permitted. 20% gratuity will be automatically added.
Event Coordination
Events by Amanda
Love Gigi
Make My Day Planning
Mugwump Productions
The Anti Bride
Wisteria Events
MUSIC
Ace Winn
The Band Be Easy
Bay Kings Band
Cloud Nine
Gen Y Entertainment
Grayson Jones
Let’s Dance Jax
Nick Fresh
String Theory
Vic Micolucci
Who Rescued Who
Vendors we Love
The best of the best!
Please note that rental companies, musicians, and event coordinators that do not appear on this list must be submitted for vendor approval prior to hiring. Congaree and Penn reserves the right to decline vendor approval. All vendors must be licensed and insured.
Florals
Floral Anthology
Marble & Pine
Soft Day Florals
The Anti Bride
The Wilding Collective
Wild Thistle Co.
Rentals
All About Events
Event Works
Luxe
Mugwump Productions
Velvet Crush Co.
Photography
Christina Karst
Cole LoCurto
Flora & Fauna
Jordan Keenan
Lauren & Jared Bowser
Mia DiMare
Olivia Morgan
Sarahdipity Photos
Sindy Gonzalez
Stefanie Keeler
Yazi Davis
Videography
Colin Goodman Films
Daniel C. Smith
Luma Collective
FAQ
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Yes. The food minimum at the quonset hut is $50 per guest and the food minimum at the Roost is $40 per guest.
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No. Congaree and Penn requires the use of our own food & beverage program. We only allow exceptions for dessert and add on liquor service (available only to clients who have opted for beer, wine & cider service).
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All rentals must be delivered, set up, torn down, and removed within the contracted timeframe on the day of the event. Congaree and Penn is not responsible for coordinating delivery, receipt, and / or setup or teardown of rentals.
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Decorate as you please! We do not allow anything to be applied to our walls or trees that will cause damage. If you choose to use candles, we require that they be contained to prevent damage to our surfaces. Confetti, glitter, and loose balloons are not permitted. All decorations must be removed without leaving damages.
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Because we are the venue, we focus exclusively on making sure the space, food, and beverages are prepared for your event. We do not provide coordination before or during the event. Therefore, we highly encourage clients to hire a professional event coordinator noted on our Vendors We Love list. You are also welcome to appoint an event host who acts as the coordinator.
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Because we are an open air outdoor venue, Congaree and Penn does not permit subwoofers or amplified music that exceeds 75 decibels. While we always recommend acoustic bands, low amplification that does not exceed 75 decibels is permitted. Music via Spotify or Amazon playlists may also be played through our house Sonos music system. Only approved musicians are permitted.
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We do not. You are welcome to provide your own!
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To secure a date, please email hello@congareeandpenn.com for assistance. A signed booking agreement and a nonrefundable deposit of 50% of the venue rental rate are due immediately to reserve the date of your event. The remaining fees are due at least 14 days before the event date. Payment may be made via ACH bank transfer or credit card. Credit card payments will incur a three percent surcharge.
Have a question?
We’re happy to help. Please email hello@congareeandpenn.com or schedule a phone call.