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The Vessel
The Vessel: Holding space for your pursuits to flourish
The Vessel can accomodate events, workshops, gatherings, pop-ups, classes, meetings, community gatherings, and more. Whether you are planning an intimate workshop or a larger community event, The Vessel is here for all your aspirational pursuits.
Event Spaces Available at The Vessel
Willow
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Willow is an open, flexible space designed to adapt to a diverse array of events. The versatile layout allows it to effortlessly transform to accommodate everything from corporate meetings and workshops to intimate gatherings and social celebrations. Whether you're planning a speaking event or pilates workshop, Willow is the ideal backdrop to bring your vision to life.
Size: 924 sq. ft.
Capacity: 40
Includes: Chais, tables, bathroom, kitchenette, high speed wifi.
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Willow is great for: Speaker events, movement and fitness, pop-ups, performances, conferences, viewings, and more.
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Members:
Hourly: $60 | Full Day: $384
Non-Members:
Half Day/Evening: $360 | Full Day: $640
Members enjoy preferred booking rates, flexible cancellation policies, shorter minimum bookings, and more!
Please inquire for full Membership perks and details.
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Please reach out to us about booking Willow for your next event.
Beech
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Beech is a versatile meeting space designed to foster collaboration, creativity, and learning. This space accommodates both small huddles and larger presentations. Natural light floods the space, creating an inviting atmosphere that enhances focus and productivity. Flexible seating arrangements make it ideal for workshops, strategy meetings, and classes.
Size: 504 sq. ft.
Capacity: 30
Includes: Chairs, tables, bathroom, kitchenette, high speed internet.
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Beech is good for: Meetings, classes, workshops, team building, seminars, and more.
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Members:
Hourly: $45 | Full Day: $288
Non-Members:
Half Day/Evening: $270 | Full Day: $480
Members enjoy preferred booking rates, flexible cancellation policies, shorter minimum bookings, and more!
Please inquire for full Membership perks and details.
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Please reach out to us about booking Beech for your next event.
Bigleaf Maple
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The Bigleaf Maple Meeting Room is perfect for a day of collaborative meetings or smaller workshops and classes. It features 14’ ceilings, timber beams, concrete floors, and exterior windows with natural light.
There is a 55" LG 4K Smart Tv, LogiTeck 4K Webcam, and 60" glass whiteboard to elevate your event.
Size: 114 sq. ft.
Capacity: 10
Includes: Chairs, tables, 55" LG 4K Smart Tv, LogiTeck 4K Webcam, 60" glass whiteboard, bathroom, kitchen, high speed internet.
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Bigleaf Maple is good for: Meetings and smaller workshops or classes.
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Members:
Hourly: $30 | Full Day: $192
Non-Members:
Half Day/Evening: $240 | Full Day: $384
Members enjoy preferred booking rates, flexible cancellation policies, shorter minimum bookings, and more!
Please inquire for full Membership perks and details.
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Book Bigleaf Maple by the half and full day.
Please reach out to us for longer bookings.
Oak
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Oak is an open, flexible space designed to adapt to a diverse array of events.
Size: 1,500 sq. ft.
Capacity: 50
Includes: Chairs, tables, bathroom, kitchenette, high speed wifi.
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Oak is great for: Large, multi-day events.
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Members:
Full Day: $448
Non-Members:
This space is available to Members only.
Please inquire for full Membership perks and details.
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Please reach out to us about booking Oak for your next event.
Western Red Cedar
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Western Red Cedar is perfect for collaborative brainstorming sessions or small workshops, trainings, or meetings.
Size: 182 sq. ft.
Capacity: Seats 3
Includes: Chairs, tables, full whiteboard wall, high speed wifi.
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Western Red Cedar is great for: Workshops, meetings, strategy sessions, meet-ups, classes.
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Members:
Hourly: $20 | Full Day: $122
Non-Members:
Half Day/Evening: $106 | Full Day: $122
Members enjoy preferred booking rates, flexible cancellation policies, shorter minimum bookings, and more!
Please inquire for full Membership perks and details.
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Book Western Red Cedar by the half and full day.
Please reach out to us for longer bookings.
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Vessel Designs invites organizations to connect with us for partnership opportunities.
If your organization hosts regular events and are in need of space, we welcome you to reach out to discuss how we can work together.
Please tell us a bit more about your needs: The type of event, the number of attendees, the date, and your budget if you have one.
The Vessel is committed to community building and making rental space available for all. Please inquire about our sliding scale rates.
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Importance of Community
Building Community
Events play a crucial role in fostering a sense of community and connection. They provide opportunities for people to come together, share experiences, and build relationships that strengthen social ties. Whether it’s a panel discussion, a networking event, or a workshop, these gatherings encourage collaboration and support, allowing individuals to discover common interests and values. Through events, communities can connect, grow, and inspire collective action for positive change.
Vessel Designs is here to help create a network of support that enhances our collective wellbeing and individual growth.
Women-led in Railtown
The Vessel is located at 49 Dunlevy Ave. in Railtown, Vancouver.
Read more about the growing community of women owned and led businesses in Railtown.