The Meetinghouse is nestled in the woods in the Celo Community 5 miles south of Hwy 19E off Hwy 80 South.  It is a beautiful timber frame building surrounded by nature.  With a soaring ceiling, hardwood floor, and a large stone fireplace, the Meetinghouse is an inviting space.  There is an abundance of natural light from a clerestory and the window wall that adjoins the porch.  In good weather, the glass wall opens to the covered porch merging the interior to its natural surrounds.  It is ideal for weddings and family celebrations.

Facility Overview

The Meetinghouse has movable pews that seat 84 inside the building and 17 outside on the porch.  Folding chairs with protective pads on the legs can be rented to supplement seating.  With the rental of additional chairs, up to 100 may be seated inside and 28 outside during warmer weather.  Maximum seating should not exceed 125. With large crowds an usher can assist in using the space more efficiently.

The building is heated by radiant floor heating and a fireplace. In the coldest months, the heat must be turned on well ahead of time.

There is accessible parking close to the Meetinghouse wih a disability accessible ramp. Service animals are permitted, but please leave pets at home.  There is an assisted listening sound system for the hard of hearing.  Use of the listening system requires a trained individual throughout the event.  

There is one unisex restroom in the adjacent building, Margithaus, and an outhouse available nearby.  The Margithaus restroom can handle up to 50 people for a 2 – 3 hour event.  For groups larger than 50 people, or for events that last longer, a porta-potty must be rented.  Meetinghouse rental includes access to the restroom in Margithaus, but not other areas of the building.

Next Steps for Booking

A request to use the Celo Friends Meetinghouse should be directed to the Clerk of the Ministry and Care Committee via info@celofriends.org.