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About House of Refuge at Gilbert's Bar
The House of Refuge at Gilbert's Bar is a historic museum-turned-event venue nestled along the Stuart waterfront. Owned by Martin County and operated by the Historical Society of Martin County, this unique space offers an outdoor brick patio with capacity for up to 120 guests for rentals. While there isn’t a published seating chart, seating is coordinated through the venue’s wedding rentals and event planning team to fit your event needs. The site’s renovation is underway with a goal to reopen in 2026 for the 150th anniversary, making it a meaningful backdrop for weddings, lectures, artist workshops, and rotating exhibits before and after the project.
Located at 301 SE MacArthur Blvd, Stuart, FL 34996, the House of Refuge provides a scenic, historic setting just minutes from the Atlantic coast—ideal for couples seeking a timeless venue with a story to tell. We’ve got you with reliable planning details, nearby accommodations, and suggestions to make your event seamless from start to finish.
Parking is available on-site but limited, with many guests noting free, nearby options. For transportation, scheduled events may include shuttle service from nearby Elliott Museum, and MARTY public transit serves the Stuart area. If you’re planning a getaway around your event, the area offers several hotel and dining options to pair with your occasion.
Nearby hotels and restaurants are highlighted below to help you compare options. If you’re coordinating a multi-day visit, consider pairing your event with a stay at Hutchinson Shores Resort, Indian River Plantation Marriott Resort, Inn Shepard’s Park, or The Lucie, all a short drive from the venue. For event planning, we’ve included trusted affiliate partners to simplify your planning process.
Notable events hosted here include outdoor brick-patio weddings with access to the Quarters building for vendors, the Oceanside Lecture Series, artist workshops, and rotating exhibits—plus proximity to the Georges Valentine wreck dive site for guests seeking local history and adventure.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 301 SE MacArthur Blvd, Stuart, FL 34996.
- Venue type: Historic House of Refuge museum; owned by Martin County and operated by the Historical Society of Martin County.
- Event capacity: Up to 120 guests for rentals (outdoor brick patio area).
- Seating chart: No published seating chart; seating arrangements are managed via the venue’s wedding rentals and event planning.
- Parking: On-site parking available but limited; parking is often described as limited/free in local guidance.
- Transit: Shuttle service from the Elliott Museum for scheduled events; MARTY public transit serves the area (routes exist in nearby Stuart).
- Nearby hotels: Hutchinson Shores Resort (3793 NE Ocean Blvd, Jensen Beach), Indian River Plantation Marriott Resort (555 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart), Inn Shepard’s Park (601 SW Ocean Blvd, Stuart), The Lucie (10978 S Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach), among others.
- Notable events hosted: Weddings (outdoor brick-patio weddings with vendor Quarters building access), Oceanside Lecture Series, artist workshops, and rotating exhibits; Georges Valentine wreck dive site is a nearby historic feature.
- Renovation status: Closed for renovation with a goal to reopen in 2026 for the 150th anniversary; no demolition or permanent renaming reported.