Rental Rates and Exchange Philosophy
There are no fixed prices for hall and grounds use.
When trying to come up with pricing, we realized it was impossible to serve all the needs of our community at one price point. A neighbor who wants to practice the piano is simply not going to pay the same rate as a 50 person performance or expensive ticketed dinner party.
When you gather here, the question is not simply “what does this cost?” but “What does my event draw from the space, and what resources do I have to support that?”
Instead of
Price —-> Value ——> Guarantee
I ask for
Relationship —-> Discernment —> Responsibility
This space exists because people care for it — financially, physically, and relationally.
In short:
Use the impact scale below as reference.
Choose a contribution that reflects the size of your gathering and your financial context.
Book with that number.
If you are living from abundance, giving more strengthens the continuity of this space.
If money is limited at this time, give in a way that remains honest and sustainable for you.
Choosing a Price
Completely open pricing is not common — and it asks more discernment from you.
Most gatherings fall into one of these impact scales:
Consider the scale and financial context of your gathering and place yourself accordingly.
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Book clubs, nonprofit board meetings, kids clubs, individual use such as piano practice
Lower-impact use of the space typically lands between $10–100, depending on time and scope.
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Birthdays, small classes, potlucks, small concerts, generally <40 people.
These gatherings often contribute between $80–300, depending on size, duration, and impact on the space.
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Ticketed workshops, performances, larger parties and private gatherings (typically >50+ ppl).
These typically contribute between
$250–1,200+, reflecting both the scale of the event and its financial context.The Missing Corner is committed to supporting local entrepreneurs who are testing new offerings and carrying real financial risk. If you are in an early stage, begin at the lower end of this range and let your contribution grow as your offering grows.
For broader regional benchmarks on larger event pricing, see our Market Analysis.
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Corporate offsites, externally funded organizations.
These generally align with full regional market value.
For detailed regional benchmarks, see our Market Analysis -
If your event collects voluntary contributions from attendees, those gifts can be applied toward or as your space contribution.
For gatherings that raise significant funds, hosts often pass forward a meaningful portion — frequently several hundred dollars or more — reflecting the scale of the event and shared responsibility for holding the space.
The ranges provided are reference points to help you self-place.
Let your heart and integrity guide you.
We will meet you there.
Notice your body as you choose your contribution.
If you feel tight or contracted, you may be stretching beyond what is honest.
If your mind feels triumphant because it seems like a bargain but your body feels unsettled, you may be underestimating the impact of your use.
When your body feels steady — slightly leaning in, willing — that is often the right place.
From that place of steadiness:
—> If you’re uncertain, reach out — We are happy to clarify alignment.
Money is a form of trust between us.
It is a sacred exchange in which relationship is formed.
What if… instead of wondering (with a cringe) what someone is going to take from you
you get to ask, what do I have to give for this?
And your gift is gratefully received for whatever it is.
Payment Methods
Pay at Booking
You can pay a fixed price with a card when you book OR you can pay later onsite at your event.
Pay Onsite
Payments onsite are made by honor system. Cash, check, venmo, or card (via requested invoice).
Pay Asynchronously
For invoicing or payment on different timetables (eg monthly, yearly etc), we structure agreements separately on a case-by-case basis. Contact Us.
Our Promise of Responsible Use of Funds and Profit
It is our firm belief that communities are re-connected and trust is nurtured when people engage with each other in small-scale, person-to-person economic exchange, and the wealth that is generated through these exchanges can fund any community desire without relying on government or non-profit grants.
That is why The Missing Corner is intentionally a for profit business model rather than a non-profit. We aim to generate ample income beyond covering our operating costs so that we can recycle this profit to address community needs. Profits are put into funding community-led initiatives and the dreams of local entrepreneurs, helping our ideas take wing.
The Missing Corner Advisory Council serves as the strategic body guiding profit redistribution and program development, ensuring transparency and accountability to the community. If you live near The Missing Corner and are interested in joining the council, contact Natalie.
Owners Reflection.
I (Natalie Anderson) was able to acquire this space mortgage free because of some money that was a gift to my family and the amount of money given to me was more than I needed to make my own life work for me.
The best way to honor a gift is to make something beautiful from it. From this sense of abundance, I am passing on this gift to the community of people who live near to me in the form of this shared space, so that we can create effortless community and engage together in unpressured projects without the burden of owing anything to anyone.
We are currently living in a time where we are very disconnected from the people we live near and this saddens me. It is my hope that this community center will enable more people to share their unique talents and interests with their neighbors, regardless of their financial situation, thus enriching our lives with a feeling of connection to the people who surround us and a grounding to the land on which we mutually reside.
I am operating this building off of the idea that if we don’t hoard our abundance and wealth, but instead give what we can, the spirit of the gift shall live on and this space will remain available.
In this way, money and goods in the community will start naturally flowing to community needs and we will all benefit.
