Room Rentals

Overview

Whether you’re looking for a natural setting for a corporate meeting, staff training, or retirement celebration, the Environmental Education Center’s indoor spaces and outdoor trails lend inspiration, reflection, harmony, and a connection to the natural world.

We welcome company meetings, classes, gatherings, lectures, clubs, and performances.  The Somerset County Park Commission’s Environmental Education Center at Lord Stirling Park in Basking Ridge, NJ is the perfect place for business and professional gatherings.  Nine miles of hiking trails just outside the door can help make your experience even more enjoyable.

Rooms are available for rent that can accommodate up to 100 guests.  Rooms can be configured to a set up that will compliment your needs.  Examples include classroom style, theater style, or U-shape.  Free Wi-Fi is available in some rooms.  Organizations are welcome to provide their own catering.  Suggestions are available upon request.  Applicants are required to provide a certificate of insurance for a minimum of $1,000,000 combined single limit that designates the Somerset County Park Commission and County of Somerset as primary in nature and named as additionally insured. 

Room rentals are available on a limited, first-come, first-served basis throughout the year.  Parking is free.  Alcohol is prohibited.


Reserve

Please complete the Room Rental Application.

Room Rental Guidelines & Regulations

For more information or to book a room, please call Stephanie Owen at 908-722-1200 ext. 5323.


Rooms

Auditorium
The auditorium is a large open room with ample natural light and windows over looking the EEC's rain garden. Drapes can be closed for darkness. Capacity 120, Wi-Fi, projection screen, theater-style, classroom style, or U-shape.
Auditorium

Pond View Room
The Pond View Room is a medium-sized open classroom with ample natural light. The view of Branta Pond and decorative taxidermy birds add to the ambiance. This room offers access to the back deck and overlook area. Capacity 35, chalk board, projection screen, classroom style, or U-shape.
Pond View

The Tree House
The Tree House is separated from the main building and offers a quiet, secluded, classroom space. Colorful and artistic décor abound. Please note, in order to access bathrooms guests will have to walk through the courtyard to the main building. Capacity 35, dry erase board/projection screen, classroom style, or U-shape.
Tree House

Biomimicry STEM Lab
The Biomimicry STEM Lab is a science lab located on the lower level of the main building. Capacity 50, smart board, Wi-Fi, classroom-style,U-shape, or theater style.
Biomimicry Lab


Fees

 
Tree House or Pond View
 
STEM Lab or Auditorium
 
Government/
Non-Profit
Other
 
Government/
Non-Profit
Other
Weekdays (8am-5pm)
$50
$100
 
$70
$150
Evening Meetings (after 5pm) & Weekend Meetings
$125
$175
 
$150
$225

There is a $25 building attendant fee per hour for opening doors prior to 8am and for daytime meetings that are not completed by 5pm.  Building can be occupied no later than 11pm.

A 15% discount will be applied to groups who book 6 or more dates within a 12-month period. All dates must be presented at the time of the booking in order to receive the discount.