Boise's Treasured Victorian Home

The Bishops'
House

A landmark of Idaho heritage since 1889, available for your most memorable events
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The Bishops' House on a sunny afternoon
About the House

A Grand Victorian Treasure

Built in 1889 and remodeled into its stately Queen Anne form in 1899, The Bishops' House is one of Boise's most beloved landmarks. Once home to the Episcopal Bishops of Idaho, the house was saved from demolition in 1975 by community volunteers who formed The Friends of The Bishops' House.

Today, the restored Victorian home, with its sweeping verandas, original hardwood floors, and period furnishings, serves as a unique venue for weddings, events, and community gatherings. Every event you hold here directly supports its ongoing preservation.

135+Years of History
120Guest Capacity
3Floors & Gardens
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The Perfect Venue for Every Occasion

From intimate weddings to community fundraisers, The Bishops' House offers a one-of-a-kind setting with historic character that no hotel ballroom can match.

💍Weddings & Receptions
🤝Corporate Meetings
📷Photoshoots
🎪Arts & Exhibits
🌿Garden Parties
🎄Holiday Celebrations
💛Fundraisers
🎓Seminars & Retreats
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Pricing

Transparent, All-Inclusive Rates

All rentals include inside use of the house, folding chairs, and banquet serving tables. Now booking for 2026 & 2027.

Midweek Rental
Mon–Thurs · 3–6 Hours · Up to 25 guests $100 per hour · 3hr minimum
  • Inside use of house, year-round
  • Folding chairs included
  • Banquet serving tables included
  • Round tables: $5.50/table
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Wedding Day
12 Hours · Noon until Midnight $3,600 tax included · full day
  • Inside house & outside grounds
  • Bride's Room & Groom's Room
  • Garden, Gazebo & Rose Arch
  • Banquet tables & folding chairs
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Larger Groups
Mon–Thurs · 3–6 Hours · Up to 50 guests $150 per hour · 3hr minimum
  • Inside use of house, year-round
  • Folding chairs included
  • Banquet serving tables included
  • Larger groups by arrangement
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To schedule your event, contact Amelia M Berg at (208) 342-3279 or ameliamberg@thebishopshouse.org

The Space

Every Corner Tells a Story

From the grand foyer to the garden gazebo, The Bishops' House offers a richly detailed setting at every turn.

Evening front of house
Foyer table top
Interior seating
Green glass detail
Dining room set for an event
Glasses detail
Bouquet on the veranda rail
See the House

Experience It Before You Visit

Take a look inside one of Boise's most beloved Victorian landmarks.

Calendar

Upcoming Events

Saturday, July 25, 2026 · 12–5pm

We Wear History, A Semiquincentennial Celebration

Join The Bishops' House and the Boise Columbian Club for a living history celebration featuring historical figures from Colonial America. Kona Ice, lawn games, and community festivities at 2420 Old Penitentiary Road.

Learn More & RSVP

Past Events

2026 Kentucky Derby Viewing Party Mother's Day Tea Saint Patrick's Day Dinner Valentine's Dinner 2025 Victorian Open Parlors An Evening with Santa A Classical Christmas Vampire Ball Spirited Stories
Support the House

Become a Friend of The Bishops' House

Your membership directly funds the preservation of this 135-year-old Idaho landmark, keeping it accessible to the community for generations to come.

Annual Friend $50 / year
  • Exclusive "First Look" Victorian Holiday Open Parlor event
  • 10% off all dinners & events (up to $25 savings)
  • 1 general admission to Idaho Botanical Garden
  • 1 general admission to Old Penitentiary
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Monthly Friend $30 / month
  • All Annual Friend benefits
  • One FREE mid-week rental per year (up to 4hrs) after one year of membership
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Sustaining Friend $100+ / month
  • All Annual & Monthly Friend benefits
  • 25% off any one regular rental per year
  • Name added to the permanent donor plaque
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Friends of The Bishops' House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations may be tax deductible.

Visit Us

2420 Old Penitentiary Road
Boise, Idaho 83712

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Reservations

Amelia M Berg, (208) 342-3279 ameliamberg@thebishopshouse.org

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