PUTAH CREEK LODGE [PCL] FACILITY
 Situated in the picturesque Arboretum on the southwest perimeter of campus, Putah Creek Lodge offers a relaxing atmosphere for conferences, lectures, meetings, receptions, banquets, weddings or dances.
The hexagon-shaped lodge, which can accommodate inside dining or lecture for 100 people or a reception/social for 200 people, is carpeted and has a distinctive fireplace and fully equipped kitchen. Large french doors lead to the patio which encircles the lodge and overlooks the beautifully landscaped grounds. The spacious lawn area surrounding the lodge may host a variety of events - receptions, ceremonies, picnics and and a variety of recreational activities.
     Other features include a large permanent barbecue that can accommodate large and small events, a picnic table area and an outdoor amphitheater with seating for 75. Clients must provide all barbecue accessories and equipment. In addition, slighty above the lodge gounds you will find a heavily shaded picnic area with small barbecue units. The outdoor amphitheater area can accommodate bench seating for 75 in a semi circular configuration. The circular fire pit can be utilized for presentations, lectures, and ceremonies. A handicap accessible bathroom and convenient pay parking are also available. All grounds are included in all lodge reservations.

CAPACITIES
 Building Capacity: 200 max
 Main Room: 200 standing, 100 seated
 Patio: 25 permanent bench seating, 50 optional seating
 Picnic Table Seating: 60
 Amphitheater: 75
 Grass Area: 500 - 1500

KITCHEN AMENITIES

Microwave Refrigerator Stove & Oven Sink

Serving countertop 55-cup coffee pot

For reservation information on any lodge or campus facility contact: Conference & Event Services events@ucdavis.edu events.ucdavis.edu (530) 752-2675 University of California One Shields Ave Davis, CA 95616 (530) 752-3388 FAX

AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT

20 - 8' rectangular tables 12 - 5'6" round tables 100 chairs stereo-cassette-CD Player large gas fireplace campus courtesy phone chalkboard white board 2 easels

2 registration tables patio 4' x 10' permanent exterior barbecue outside drinking fountain

For any questions regarding setup, guidelines, or pricing of any lodge, contact: mulodges@ucdavis.edu or call (530)752-2813

AUDIO VISUAL EQUIPMENT

Please inquire about available A/V equipment.

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COMPUTER ACCESSIBILTY
Putah creek lodges offers voice/data NAMs. All clients must register dial-up accounts through IT Communications Resources.

Contact MU Lodges at (530)752-1010 to take care of all the interior setup options. Contact campus Custodial for exterior setup at (530)752-1831.

Knowles A. Ryerson, an Assistant Dean of the College of Agriculture between 1937 and 1952, introduced the idea of a student recreation center along Putah Creek in the early 1930's. The Lodge was constructed in 1964 with funds obtained from student registration fees. Over thirty years later, Putah Creek Lodge continues to serve the University community while overlooking the picturesque Putah Creek.

Just a few yards southeast of the Putah Creek Lodge lies the spot of the Pony Express Route that existed over 130 years ago. This site was memorialized with a stone monument that acknowledges the hard work of the Pony Express employees.

PONY EXPRESS MONUMENT

Located southeast of Putah Creek Lodge is the Pony Express monument, a stone marker memorializing the hard work and dedication of the Pony Express riders and employees.

Between Sacramento and San Francisco - the terminus for the Pony Express route - there were eight different stations to relay the mail and relieve riders from 1860-1861. The Davis site housed Solano Horse, the exchange point for mail and riders.

Although most mail that arrived in Sacramento later reached San Francisco by riverboat steamers, the frequency of the mail boats was not enough to adequately deliver the daily mail and thus the Pony Express was established for its short reign from April 3, 1860 to November 20, 1861. The completion of the transcontinental telegraph in October 1861 marked the end of the experimental process.

    - Debbie Dills, The California Aggie

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