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Gertrude Gibson House

Texas Woman's University has recently acquired a charming home for day or overnight use. Reservations may be made through Conference Services. There are two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, great room, dining room, sunroom, and a lushly landscaped backyard. The house is located just one block north of Texas Woman’s University at 1819 Bell Avenue.

The house features:

• Seating for 25 in the Great Room
• Seating for 8 at the dining room/board room table, with additional seating available
• Two bedrooms and two bathrooms
• Lovely patio with lush landscaping
• Full kitchen
• Catered food service available
• Media available
• Limited parking at the home with additional parking one-half block north of the house along Woodland Street

The Gibson House is available to rent for:

• Meetings
• Retreats
• Luncheons
• Receptions
• Other small gatherings (50 or fewer)

The following are our current policies:

Overnight Use

1. Currently, overnight use of the Gertrude Gibson House is limited to TWU faculty, staff, and their special university-sponsored guests visiting on official university business.
2. A deposit of $100 will be required for all overnight requests, and will be secured with a departmental account number or a major credit card. No charges will be incurred unless theft or damage to the home or other university property is evident.
3. The rate for overnight occupants is $65 per night, per person. The maximum number of persons allowed overnight on the same night is four (4) adults. Children are not permitted overnight. Credit cards and IDTs are acceptable forms of payment.
4. The reserving party for overnight occupants will check out a key to the Gertrude Gibson House at Conference Services prior to the arrival of the occupant(s). The key is to be returned to Conference Services at a prearranged check out time. There will be a $50 charge for damaged or lost keys.
5. Daily linen and cleaning service is not provided for overnight occupants; for convenience a washer and dryer are located adjacent to the kitchen.
6. Upon arrival at Conference Services, a packet of information about TWU and the Denton community, and basic policy and emergency information will be provided.

Day Use

1. The Gibson House is open to TWU faculty, staff, and their special university-sponsored guests visiting on official university business.
2. Day use, for receptions, meetings, luncheons, etc., is limited to use between 7:00AM and Midnight at the rate of $20/hour for.
3. All day use events must end by midnight. No reservations will be made between midnight and 7:00AM.
4. No more than 50 people are allowed in the house at one time.
5. A building attendant is required for day use. The attendant will unlock and lock the house for the reserving group. The attendant will conduct a thorough review of the house before and after use.

Reservations and Inquiries

1. Reservations may be requested by contacting Conference Services at 940-898-3644 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. Reservations must be made at least one week in advance. 
2. Once an occupant departs, the house will be cleaned and re-stocked for future use. A minimum 48-hour turn around time is required from check out to check in. Therefore parties will not be booked “back-to-back.”
3. Payment in full is required in order to secure reservations. Following occupancy, additional charges, if applicable, will be assessed and applied to the sponsoring department’s account or credit card.
4. If canceling, please do so at least 48 hours in advance for a full refund. There will be no refunds for cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance.

General

• ARAMARK is the preferred caterer for the Gertrude Gibson House. Conference Services is happy to provide a list of other approved caterers for special events.
• Alcoholic beverages are permitted only if served by ARAMARK. A Large Event and Alcoholic Beverage Use Request form must accompany the Gertrude Gibson House Facility Request Form for any event featuring alcoholic beverages. Security may be assigned to such events at the rate of $33.50 per hour, per officer.
• While the house is charming and inviting, we ask that no items be removed or displaced. This includes, but is not limited to, art, books, dishes, furniture, linens, and accessories.
• Damage and loss charges or cleaning expenses related to extensive or irresponsible use of the house will be added to the total fees as needed.
• Animals/pets are not allowed in the house.
• The fireplace is for decorative purposes only. Please do not use the fireplace.
• Smoking and use of other tobacco products is not allowed in the house or on its grounds.
• For your convenience, a washer, dryer, and laundry supplies are located adjacent to the kitchen.

Down load the Gertrude Gibson Policies and Procedures form here.

For reservation information please contact the office of Conference Services at 898-3644, or e-mail Deborah Gillespie at dgillespie@twu.edu .