Venue for Hire:
- Kids birthday parties
- Weddings
- Special community and family events
- Training classes
- Car boot sales
- Community interest groups
About Us
Historic Hartley School
Set in the beautiful Hartley Valley, this historic school / hall and grounds are the pride and joy of the local community. The hall has hosted many local gatherings and is ideal for small receptions, meetings, gatherings and classes. We have a small but functional kitchen, and air-conditioning if required.
Historic Hartley School (built in 1881), and Hall, is managed voluntarily by the Hartley Reserves Land Managers and governed by the Crown Land Management Act 2016. The school closed as a place of education on 23 April 1971, and the exterior / interior is still a snapshot in time of late 1800's architecture, school furniture and memorabilia.
General information
Grounds
- Car parking: Yes
- Wheel chair accessible: Yes
- Gas BBQ: Available upon request
- Large fenced-off grounds and garden
- Shelter sheds with seating
- Outside picnic seating and benches
- Kids playground
- Toilets M / F : Yes
- Tank water only
Historic School
- Capacity: 20 people
- Wheel chair accessible: No
- Chairs: approximately 15
- Tables: 6
- Excellent lighting
- Timber Floors
- Solar / grid power
- Reverse Cycle Air conditioning
Main Hall
- Capacity: 70 people
- Wheel chair Accessible: Yes
- Chairs: approximately 70
- Tables 10
- Small stage
- Reverse Cycle Air conditioning
- Solar / grid power
- Timber floors
Domestic kitchen
- Boiling water system
- Fridge
- Electric oven with stove top
- Microwave
Parking facilities
- Accessible parking space: Yes
- Off-street if required
Booking information
Our contact hours: We are not open on weekends for bookings.
Fees and charges: Booking fees are payable by Direct Deposit into our account in advance of the event. Charges are as follows:
- Half day (up to 4 hours) = $80 + refundable Bond (see Note)
- Full day = $150 + refundable Bond (see Note)
Note: All bookings will also be charged a refundable bond charge of $150, to be deposited into your nominated account within 5 business days of you vacating the property. Any damages or cleaning costs incurred by Hartley Reserves, or non-conformance with the rules listed below as a result of your hire, will be deducted from your bond. Please refer to the Rules for Use Hartley School and Hall (page below) for more information.
Cancellation of bookings: 25 per cent of the hire fees will be retained by Hartley Reserves if cancellation of the booking by the hirer is less than 3 working days prior to the date of hire. Hartley Reserves reserves the right to cancel the booking, although will only be exercised in extenuating circumstances.
Notice of booking request: A minimum of 5 working days’ notice is required to process a booking request.
Inspection of facilities: Inspection of the venue is by appointment only.
Facility condition Report: A Facility Condition Report form shall be completed prior to returning the keys.
Key Collections: At least 1 working day notice shall be provided prior to taking possession of the keys.
Rules of Use & Cleaning: Hirers must follow the Rules of Use (refer attached link) and leave the premises / equipment clean and tidy.
Public Liability: Public Liability Insurance cover may be required.
Liquor License: A Liquor License is required for functions where alcohol will be sold.
Noise Restrictions: Unless otherwise stated in the Conditions of Hire all noise must cease at 11:00 pm.
Vacation of premises: Unless stated otherwise in the Conditions of Hire all premises must be vacated by 11:00 pm.
Kitchen ware: Crockery and cutlery are not provided. It is the responsibility of the hirer to organise catering equipment for their function.
Electrical Equipment: Electrical equipment brought onto the premises is at the responsibility of the hirer.
Children Safety: The hirer shall ensure all children are supervised by a responsible person/s.