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Beazell Forest Education Center
information & Reservations

Welcome to the Beazell Forest Education Center Page

                                                         From Barn                                            

To Education Center

Benton County envisioned a new use for the historic Plunkett family barn, originally constructed in the 1930’s from lumber milled on site. The barn had not been used for many years, but was structurally sound. Transformation of this barn to become the Beazell Forest Education Center began in 2005. An ADA-compliant, structurally stable design, utilizing “green” materials where possible, was planned. The historic feel, simplicity and openness of the original barn were retained, and enclosed areas where light can penetrate through exterior barn planks were provided. The project involved low impact construction and maintenance, utilizing components of reduce, reuse, and recycle. Much of the original barn framework and planks were reused, and unusable parts were recycled. Barn floors and interior stalls were salvaged for reuse as railings, display partitions, and benches. Though the Beazell Forest Education Center has a classroom, caterer’s area, and a large assembly room, it maintains a barn-like appearance. When not in use, the windows and doors on the front façade are covered by barn doors.

To see additional Center information including inside pictures: Brochure

Tours Are Only By Appointment And Scheduled On Monday's From 3:30 to 6:30. Call the Parks Office to Schedule a Tour 541-766-6871

 Below is the 2012 Rental Fee Schedule

 

Facility Rental Friday-Sunday and Holidays   - Deposit for Weekend Rentals	$750 $750
Tues-Thursday Rentals   - Weekday Rental Deposit	$250 $250
Waived Fee Reservations Deposit	$150
Facility Rental Tuesday-Thursday, Minimum of 3 Hours @ $50   - Hourly Deposit Fee	$150 $150

All Deposits are Refundable. Mondays are Reserved for Tours Only

 

Please take special note of the following information.

* All reservations are for the day of the reservation only; all set-up and clean-up is to be done

     during this time period. Facility to be cleaned up and vacated no later than 11:00 pm.

    No early or late access unless day is reserved at regular rental price.

* Rental of the facility is only for the building itself and attached deck and immediate area

    around building. The remainder of the Park is still open to the public.

* Rental Fees are Non-Refundable with the exception of the Security Deposit. We will try to  

    accommodate rescheduling to another date. There is a $25 re-booking fee.

* Groups eligible to apply for fee waiver:  Benton County public and private schools grades K-12 

    who are registered with the Oregon Department of Education. No other reduced rates apply.