The main hall at Ashlar, its stone end wall hung with chandeliers and string lights above set tables

Holiday parties at Ashlar

Private holiday dinners and receptions for 30 to 65 guests, between November 20 and December 23.

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Ashlar is a restored 1890 stone schoolhouse in Munster, about 25 minutes from downtown Ottawa and 20 from Kanata, and between November 20 and December 23 it hosts one holiday party a day. Companies book it to thank their team or their clients with a proper dinner for 30 to 65 guests, with the whole building to themselves for the day. Every party is quoted for its headcount and format, starting from a $2,500 venue fee.

A plated main course at a set table at Ashlar

What does a holiday party here look like?

Your guests arrive to a stone schoolhouse set for your company alone, and the menu is built around your party by our chef and cooked on site, as a seated dinner or a cocktail-style reception.

The hours are set around your day, so a team lunch works as well as an evening dinner, depending on what the date has open.

Screens and AV equipment are on site if someone wants to say a few words or look back on the year.

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What every holiday party includes

  • The schoolhouse to yourselves, with no other booking that day
  • A menu built around your party by our chef and cooked on site
  • Tables, chairs, linens, a sound system and parking on site
  • Wi-Fi, screens and AV equipment
  • Coordination through the planning and on the day, so you can be fully present
  • Bar packages, chosen separately

What does a holiday party at Ashlar cost?

A $2,500 venue fee applies to every date. Dining is quoted per guest for your headcount and format, and bar packages are priced separately. Gratuity of 15% and HST of 13% are applied to the full subtotal at invoice. Tell us your headcount and the format you have in mind, and we will send a full quote.

Which dates are open?

We host one event a day between November 20 and December 23, so each date goes to one company. Send us the date you have in mind and we will confirm availability within 72 hours.

Where is Ashlar, and is there parking?

Ashlar is at 2876 Munster Road in Munster, Ontario, about 25 minutes from downtown Ottawa, 20 minutes from Kanata and 15 minutes from Stittsville. Parking is on site, and hotel accommodation is available in Kanata, Stittsville and Richmond.