Welcome to the Portuguese Hall in Sausalito

THE "SAUSALITO EVENTS PLACE”
— PHOTO / MITCHELL SHENKER

RENT OUR RENOVATED HALL
FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT

Our recently remodeled Portuguese Hall is available for rentals in Marin County and includes a 2,800-square-foot ballroom with stage, and a 2,300-square-foot banquet hall. It also features a marble floor foyer, large bar area and kitchen. All rentals include tables and chairs. The banquet hall, in Sausalito, is an ideal location for exhibitions, conferences, classes, wedding receptions, parties and other large and small events at affordable rates.

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THE NEW-OLD SAUSALITO HALL

It is an exciting time to be involved in the Hall. Membership is rising, volunteer morale is soaring and our cultural festivals are gaining popularity.

An integral part of the Hall’s renaissance is the establishment of volunteer committees, who organize everything from food, festas, and volunteer appreciation activities to planning our 125th anniversary celebration.

As a member you are encouraged to participate any way you can even if it is simply to enjoy sopas with family and friends. See you at the Hall!

— VASCO MORAIS, IDESST PRESIDENT

The IDESST Portuguese Hall is a non-profit association established in Sausalito, California in 1888 as a focal point for Portuguese and Azorean culture and traditions in Marin County. First and foremost is the Azorean tradition of the “Festa do Espírito Santo” (Festival of the Holy Ghost).

Portuguese Community Club in Marin Marin County has a long history of Portuguese and Azorean immigration, and Portuguese Hall remains a gathering place for second, third, and fourth generation descendants seeking to re-connect with their rich Portuguese heritage, culture and roots. The IDESST Hall continues to serve its members, their families and future generations by preserving and promoting Portuguese and Azorean history, traditions and culture into the 21st century.

The Hall sponsors many fun and exciting events in Marin County for the entire family. In addition to the Holy Ghost Festa, the Hall sponsors or promotes the “Festa de Natal” (Christmas festival), “Dia de Portugal” (Day of Portugal), “Noite de Fado” (Evening of Fado music), traditional dances, excursions to bullfights (in the Central Valley), language lessons, educational classes, Portuguese cooking classes, and casual social gatherings. Of course, no Portuguese event is complete without food and wine and the IDESST Hall is fortunate to have the dedication and Portuguese gourmand culinary explorations of Manuel Azevedo, of the renowned Portuguese Restaurant in Sonoma, LaSalette, as its Executive Chef.

Explore our new website. Come to our events, become a member of the IDESST Hall and reconnect with your Portuguese heritage, discover new Portuguese resources in the North Bay and read the many stories of the history of the IDESST Hall and Portuguese presence in Sausalito and Marin.

IDESST SAUSALITO
PORTUGUESE HALL
511 CALEDONIA STREET
SAUSALITO, CA 94965

Main Tel: 415.331.5925
Rental Tel: 415.843.1761
Fax: 415.842.0353

info@idesst.org
rental@idesst.org