FAQs

Site information 

Carson City is nestled against the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada. The State Capital of Nevada, Carson City has lots of Old West history. Even its name is after the Carson river, named for the scout that brought John C. Fremont through the Sierras. The site, St. Peter's Episcopal, was built in 1868 and sets on an acre lot that shares its block with the original Governor's residence (built 1862), now the rectory. We have use of the whole property, so please be respectful of these historic buildings and remember our main idea "to leave a site cleaner than we found it".

301 N. Division St. See map above.

When is Mill Ends open?  

For those interested in a trip to Mill Ends in Reno before the event. Mill Ends is open 9:30am to 6:00pm, they are closed on Sunday (Sorry) for more information on our favorite fabric store: https://millendfabricsreno.com/

Is this a Dry Site?

No, it is not.  St. Peter's Episcopal has kindly stated that we can bring beer and wine.  Please drink responsibly, as this is a new site and we want them to love us. 

How hot does it get in July?

-Average temperatures for July - 90º F/62º F (for comparison Reno is 95ºF / 64º F and Sacramento 95º F/62º F.

Accessibility information

- Handicap parking/ access - If you have a handicap placard, you will have a reserved area on the North side of the church, close to the accessible entry. We are working with the city to set up reserved Handicap parking on that north side.

- Pets are not allowed on site. Service Animals only.

Nevada Law - In addition to guide dogs (seeing-eye dogs) and hearing dogs, examples of service animals that must be allowed into public accommodations under the ADA include:

- psychiatric service animals,

-seizure alert animals,

- allergen alert animals,

- Other examples of work or tasks a service animal might do include retrieving items like medicine or the telephone or providing physical support and assistance with balance for someone with mobility disabilities.

- Please be respectful to those who need these animals. They are working. Any animal that does not show the training of a service animal (there are signs), will be asked to leave and their human will not be allowed a refund.

Parking information

- Loading and unloading will be on the West side of the building should it be required, as parking is all around the Church property. Please be polite to your friends by parking with room to maneuver, but not too much and pay attention to signs.

Hotel information

Carson City has several Hotels or if staying through Sunday, check out the deals for the Reno Hotels. For information, check out Things to do in Carson City. For those looking for a Non-Smoking Hotel Tripadvisor has a list of popular Hotels. Hint: For those needing a smoke-free hotel, if the hotel has a casino attached there will be smoke wafting in as there aren't a lot of smoke free casinos.  In Carson City, we have Hardman House just a few blocks from St. Peter's Episcopal. In Reno, Whitney Peak, The Plaza Resort and Renaissance have stated they are completely "smoke free" and there is no casino.