The Hearth Room

The Hearth Room is part of the Webster Groves History Center, which also includes the Hawken House, and surrounding grounds. The Hearth Room was built in 1989 behind the Hawken House to create a meeting place with nineteenth century understated elegance. Wrought iron chandeliers and a massive stone fireplace serve as reminders of years past, a time when President Ulysses S. Grant and Mr. Hawken would chat and play cards in the Hawken home well into the evening.

The Hearth Room may be rented seven days a week, with both day and evening times available. The barn has 1575 square feet with floor space that will accommodate 100-125 guests. The Hearth Room is also handicap accessible. Customers are free to contact off-premises caterers and hire entertainment to suit their needs.

The Hearth Room transforms well into either a formal or an informal environment. All of the History Center's amenities are available for use. The Hawken House's front and back porches, herb garden, and courtyard make the grounds very functional for a variety of activities. It's perfect for family events such as weddings, reunions, anniversaries, or for corporate functions, luncheons and seminars. The center offers a sense of local and national history and it's a beautiful location that is perfect for small to medium gatherings.