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• Author: Doug Hahn February 15th, 2012 The Bently Reserve Voted San Francisco’s Best Wedding Venue California’s brides recently voted for their favorite wedding venues at The Knot, and the Bently Reserve has been chosen as the Bay Area's top wedding venue! We’re elated to have hosted so many unforgettable weddings for so many couples, and grateful to have this distinction. Learn more at Business Wire.
• Author: Doug Hahn January 24th, 2012 Vice President Joe Biden visits the Bently Reserve Vice President Joe Biden was at the Bently Reserve on January 18 for a fundraising luncheon. The event was followed by a more intimate fundraiser, with only twenty donors in attendance. The White House has said that Biden would later…
• Author: Doug Hahn December 16th, 2011 The 7th Annual Gorgeous and Green Event at the Bently Reserve Global Green celebrated its 7th annual Gorgeous and Green gala and fashion show at our very own Bently Reserve on Dec 6th. The event was co-chaired by Amber Marie and Christopher Bently, who are the owners of the LEED certified…
• Author: Doug Hahn August 30th, 2011 The Bently Reserve iBook: Available Free on the iTunes Store An eBook about the Bently Reserve is now available on the iTunes bookstore. This handsomely illustrated book takes readers on an intimate tour of the building’s fascinating history, cutting-edge technology, and world class facilities. It traces a history of the…
• Author: Doug Hahn July 26th, 2011 Baker Avenue’s Beautiful New Buildout We’re proud to announce that our newest tenant, Baker Avenue, has had its buildout featured in a variety of magazines and blogs. The investment firm’s modus operandi, “this isn’t your grandfather’s investment firm,” was taken to heart by designers: the…
• Author: Doug Hahn May 5th, 2011 Bently Holdings Receives Patriot Award in Support of the Guard and Reserve Amber Marie Bently and Christopher Bently, respectively the President and CEO of San Francisco based property management firm Bently Holdings, received a Patriot Award from the California Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve for their support of an employee…
• Author: Doug Hahn March 25th, 2011 “Destination I Do” features Choco Studio’s wedding at the Bently Reserve! Its been a great week here at the Bently Reserve… first we saw some gorgeous time lapse footage of the A Soolip Wedding event at our venue, and now The Bently Reserve has been featured in Destination I Do‘s blog!…
• Author: Doug Hahn March 22nd, 2011 Beautiful Video of A Soolip Wedding‘s Debut at the Bently Reserve Last Sunday A Soolip Weddingheld their San Francisco debut event at our very own Bently Reserve! This incredible video was shot by Film Foto Fusion. You can also see it on Vimeo.
• Author: Doug Hahn February 21st, 2011 Spring Into Fall — A Couture Fashion Show Presented by Amber Marie Bently On March 11, 2011, the historic Bently Reserve will serve as the canvas to showcase the inaugural SPRING INTO FALL Couture Fashion Show hosted by San Francisco style icon Amber Marie Bently. An eco-conscious-themed runway show featuring the most fashion forward couture pieces by seven cutting-edge designers, including Amber Marie Bently Couture Jewelry, the event will offer the opportunity for guests to purchase innovative, one-of-a-kind designs while also supporting environmental awareness by benefiting the Coral Reef Alliance.
• Author: Doug Hahn November 19th, 2010 The Energy Foundation Awarded State’s First LEED-CI Platinum A California first, The Energy Foundation’s offices in the Bently Reserve have received LEED-CI Platinum Certification. The unique and sustainable space is a flawless fit for the company, which is a partnership of philanthropic investors that promotes innovative clean-energy technologies.…
• Author: Doug Hahn September 8th, 2010 The Bently Reserve at I Do Venues I do venues recently featured a spectacular wedding reception that took place in our Banking Hall. As they aptly put it, "This unforgettable wedding soiree is a classic example of what sets the Bently Reserve apart from so many San Francisco wedding venues. The Bently Reserve is filled with great architectural elements, marble floors, and many gorgeous aesthetics. It is a phenomenal starting point for a great design." If you or anyone you know will be saying "I do" soon, we recommend a visit to their site for some fantastic ideas, magnificent photo galleries, & inspiration for your own soirée!
• Author: Doug Hahn September 7th, 2010 A Common Green 2010: a Rousing Success As featured at SF Examiner, A Common Green 2010 provided a second year of inspiration and ideas. In tandem with The Orchard Hotels, we rolled out the green carpet for this highly anticipated meeting of Bay Area Minds. This significant occasion was a call to action for all Bay Area Eco-enthusiasts to make our City greener via sustainable commerce, progressive technology, and collaboration. We'd like to thank to Jared Blumenfeld, the Regional Administrator for EPA’s Region 9, and Zem Joaquin, our City's eco-lifestyle guru, for speaking at the event. Darren Moore was also an incredible MC. And of course, all of our vendors and caterers provided fresh ideas, organic drinks, and eco-friendly hors devours for guests during this inspiring evening. We're already looking forward to seeing new faces and sharing more great ideas next year!
• Author: Doug Hahn August 4th, 2010 Prop 8 Has Been Overturned During a Press Release at the Bently Reserve A federal judge in San Francisco has handed victory to the opponents of Proposition 8, California’s voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage, saying it violates the U.S. Constitution. The judge’s decision was officially announced by the plaintiff couples today at our…
• Author: Doug Hahn July 30th, 2010 Jared Blumenfeld to Speak at A Common Green 2010 A Common Green will begin in the Bently Reserve's Banking Hall with a showcase of innovative and sustainable designs for the home and office. After the showcase, the Regional Administrator for the EPA’s Region 9, Jared Blumenfeld, will give a lively talk in the Conference Center. This will be followed by the opportunity to meet the local representatives of forward-thinking organizations.
• Author: Doug Hahn July 12th, 2010 The Bently Reserve Voted Best Wedding Venue in the City of San Francisco The Bently Reserve recently finished in 5th place in the BayList 2010 Best Wedding Venue competition — and was the only venue in the city of San Francisco to make the top five cut. We're delighted to have been voted the best wedding venue in San Francisco, and also to be in the final five for the entire Bay Area!
• Author: Doug Hahn June 24th, 2010 Promises & Pearls: A bridal soiree with the finest at the Bently Reserve MB Wedding Design & Events and Especially Yours Chair Covers Cordially invite you to an evening of decadence at the Bently Reserve. July 7, 2010, from 6-10pm
• Author: Doug Hahn June 14th, 2010 Summer Savings at the Bently Reserve Book your summertime event, meeting, or conference at the Bently Reserve for exceptional savings! Receive 20% off regular facility fees for events in our Banking Hall that take place between Mondays and Thursdays. For businesses, book your meeting or event…
• Author: Doug Hahn June 2nd, 2010 Announcing A Common Green 2010 For a second year, two of San Francisco’s environmental leaders have partnered to bring together like-minded businesses for an evening of communication, collaboration, and networking. Sponsored by the Bently Reserve and Orchard Hotels, A Common Green is a meeting of…
• Author: Vivian Perez May 6th, 2010 Making the World a Better Place While Partying the Night Away The Bently Reserve has announced a one-of-a-kind partnership that will allow charities to raise additional money during their events, while guests to contribute to different causes.
• Author: Vivian Perez May 6th, 2010 Bently Reserve Conference Center Expands Menu for Small Meetings There's certainly no shortage of great catering options for our events in the Banking Hall. Our preferred caterer list reads like a who’s who of the San Francisco culinary world, and the choices just got even better: as of April, clients in small meetings can now enjoy the same quality food that they've come to expect from larger events in the Banking Hall.
• Author: Doug Hahn April 19th, 2010 Open Wedding Studios Postponed To all those who RSVP'd or were planning on attending our Wedding Open Studios during the first week of May, we'd like to let you know that, due to unforseen circumstances, the events have been postponed until further notice.
• Author: Doug Hahn April 12th, 2010 One of 2010s Best at The Knot California's brides recently voted for the Bently Reserve as one of the state's finest wedding venues at The Knot — we're elated have hosted so many unforgettable weddings for so many couples!
• Author: Doug Hahn March 29th, 2010 Show San Francisco How Much You Love the Reserve Make the Bently Reserve San Francisco's top wedding venue by voting today! The Bently Reserve has been nominated as a finalist for the BayList's Best Wedding Venues Contest — we're thrilled to be nominated, but it's up to you to rank us as the best wedding venue in San Francisco. You can learn more here. If you've held or attended an unforgettable wedding at the Reserve, vote for us today.
• Author: Doug Hahn March 26th, 2010 The Bently Reserve Celebrates Earth Hour 2010 This Saturday, the Bently Reserve will celebrate Earth Hour by setting its advanced Lutron lighting systems to conserve electricity between 8:30 and 9:30p.m. We encourage everyone to do the same!
• Author: Doug Hahn December 10th, 2009 Holiday Shopping Safety Tips from the Bently Reserve With the shopping season in full swing here in San Francisco, we’d like to share some holiday safety tips with you. Areas like our own Union Square provide some of our city’s most fabulous shops — but amidst all the holiday bustle, distracted shoppers can prove easy prey for pickpockets and other thieves. Here are some tips to ensure that you and your loved ones stay safe this shopping season.
• Author: Coach Lark Miller December 9th, 2009 Holiday Training Tips from Coach Lark at the Bently Reserve Let’s face it: getting in shape usually isn't our focus during the holiday season. It's all too easy to lose track of our fitness goals amidst the busy preparations, travel, and festive eating and drinking.
• Author: Doug Hahn December 3rd, 2009 The Bently Reserve Receives National LEED Silver Certification: A Grand San Francisco Building Now Recognized as One of the Country’s Greenest The historic Bently Reserve, formerly the San Francisco US Federal Reserve Bank, has received silver certification in the national Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System for Core and Shell Development (LEED Silver CS). Located in the heart of the financial district, the Bently Reserve is known as one of the City’s premier special event venues, and as one of the area’s most cherished buildings. This certification makes the Bently Reserve San Francisco’s first LEED Silver certified special event and conference center, as well as one of the City’s greenest commercial spaces — a landmark achievement for both the owner, Bently Holdings, and the city of San Francisco.
• Author: Doug Hahn September 21st, 2009 The ARTumnal Gathering at the Bently Reserve The Black Rock Arts Foundation’s third annual fundraiser, the Artumnal Gathering, will once again be held at the Bently Reserve.
• Author: Byron Taylor August 24th, 2009 A Common Green: Uncommon Ambition Last Thursday the Bently Reserve, in tandem with Orchard Hotels, rolled out the green carpet for the highly anticipated eco-affair A Common Green. This significant occasion was a call to action for all Bay Area Eco-enthusiasts to make the big blue marble greener via sustainable commerce, progressive technology, and good old fashioned human effort.
• Author: Byron Taylor August 14th, 2009 Green Carpooling & Commuting Tips for the BART Strike With the BART strike looming this coming work week, we thought we'd share some of our tips on carpooling and green travel with you once again. Even if you drive, remember that our highways and roads will be jam packed with traffic. Consider the greener option of carpooling: if enough of us do it, it'll save everyone valuable time. Remember too that AC Transit and the SFMTA will still be in operation – just leave for work at least an hour early, and bring your patience with you, as these services are likely to be overcrowded.
• Author: Doug Hahn August 4th, 2009 A Common Green – San Francisco’s First Annual Conservation Consortium at the Reserve The LEED certified Orchard Hotels and the Bently Reserve have partnered to create an unprecedented eco-event: they will gather San Francisco's green leaders under one roof for a special night of collaboration and creation. Bay Area nonprofits, foundations, and businesses will have a unique opportunity to connect face-to-face during this lively and inspiring evening. A first of its kind for San Francisco, A Common Green will give eco-friendly organizations the chance to network, communicate, and coordinate their efforts under one green roof. The possibilities for new partnerships, collaborations, and initiatives are endless — but the goal for a greener future is common to all. San Francisco's most influential energy leaders, nonprofits, organizations, and entrepreneurs will be in attending this sustainable soiree.
• Author: Doug Hahn August 4th, 2009 The Cove Movie Opening Night & After Party This Friday, August 7th, The Cove Movie will be opening nationwide. You’re invited to to see this outstanding documentary at the Landmark Embarcadero Theater, and attend a special after party at the Aventine. Billed as “an intelligent action/adventure/Ocean’s-Eleven-like horror film…
• Author: Byron Taylor August 3rd, 2009 A Cure For The Common Conference Business meetings have become so much more than a group of people getting together for a discussion over free donuts and weak coffee. In the crucial financial climate of today, a client meeting that even goes slightly off track can be a deal breaker. If you are looking to make a great first impression, or perhaps reinforce a valuable existing relationship, you should consider elevating your typical gathering to the next level.
• Author: Arielle Vaughan August 3rd, 2009 Meet The Planners Planning, processing, organizing, doing, reviewing – business owners and managers often feel too busy to take the time to carefully plan their meetings and conferences. Here are some tips on how professional planners do what they do so well.
• Author: Doug Hahn July 31st, 2009 A Special Green Meeting Package The Bently Reserve is San Francisco’s smartest, greenest place to have meetings and conferences – and we’ve partnered with the LEED-certified Orchard Hotels to make your stay in San Francisco tread even lighter on the earth. Book your next meeting or conference at the LEED-registered Bently Reserve, and stay at either of San Francisco’s Orchard Hotels for special discounts on the West Coast’s most sophisticated meeting places. Contact us for more information, or learn more about Orchard Hotels.
• Author: Doug Hahn July 16th, 2009 Hewlitt-Packard announces Imaging and Printing group at the Bently Reserve Mike Feldman, the Vice President and General Manager of Enterprise Sales and Services, mentioned us on his blog while he was busy unveiling these new products live from the Bently Reserve on Monday. Learn more about the event, or check out the webcast for yourself. As Mike said, “touting the latest, greatest high definition digital technologies, advanced networking and unparalleled eco-friendly operations, this building truly represents innovation and forward thinking” – we couldn’t have said it better ourselves!
• Author: Doug Hahn July 9th, 2009 The Bently Reserve is Featured Again in San Francisco Brides Unlike most weddings, the union of NFL star Drew Bennett and Heather Hudson wasn't a one-night event: it was a weekend-long showcase of Northern California (the couple's future home), that began in Napa valley and culminated at the Bently Reserve with a glamorous evening. Read more about this couple's sensational ceremony, from Hudson's starlet-worthy gown to the elegant ambiance they created at the Bently Reserve, at San Francisco Brides(the story begins on page 58). It was one of the most sophisticated nights we've seen yet!
• Author: Doug Hahn June 7th, 2009 Raygun Gothic Rocketship Gala at the Bently Reserve A fundraiser for the incredible Raygun Gothic Rocket Ship, a large scale interactive sculptural art installation, was held at the Bently Reserve on June 5th. Costumed captains cavorted with with strange beings from other worlds, while space mechanics mingled, danced, and romanced the night away – all for the universal cause of raising funds to complete the Raygun Gothic Rocketship.
• Author: Doug Hahn May 7th, 2009 The Brokers’ Open at the Bently Reserve We will be hosting an exclusive open house at the legendary Bently Reserve – brokers will enjoy drinks and hors devours, and find out why this is San Francisco's smartest place to do business. Included in the National Register of Historic Places, The Bently Reserve is a pristine example of San Francisco’s vast architectural history. Formerly the Federal Reserve, this distinguished building is now the home of several of San Francisco’s most esteemed companies.
• Author: Doug Hahn May 6th, 2009 Spring Barrel Tasting at the Bently Reserve On May 4th the Bently Reserve and Winemedley brought the West Coast's finest wineries into the city for an exclusive evening of tastings and treats. Many of California's most exceptional vineyards brought their most outstanding work to this event – and our palettes were pleased indeed. This was a unique opportunity to sample 100 current release Cabernets from California and be the first to taste the upcoming vintage. It featured a first glimpse of the 2008 Cabernet V
• Author: Doug Hahn May 4th, 2009 Love Your Neighborhood? Don’t Litter! San Francisco is one of America’s most scenic cities, but recently we’ve been seeing larger amounts of litter accumulate in our streets. Litter does much more than mar our unique urban landscape – it poses a health risk and endangers the wildlife in the Bay Area. Every city has an impact on the surrounding environment, but San Francisco is unique in that it’s nestled within the Bay: the trash we leave behind is quickly deposited in local waters, harming the wildlife.
• Author: Doug Hahn April 10th, 2009 The Bently Reserve Screens the Cove April 9th, 2009 – San Francisco, CA – Last night, the Bently Reserve offered an exclusive screening of the movie The Cove in its Apollo room. Guests had an opportunity to meet the filmmakers and see the documentary before its…
• Author: Doug Hahn April 10th, 2009 Seafood Watch: Consumers Can Save Our Oceans Seafood Watch: Consumers Can Save Our Oceans Overfishing, or the practice of catching fish faster then they can reproduce, is a threat to our world’s largest ecosystem. This has an impact on the delicate balance of coastal wetlands and sea…
• Author: Doug Hahn April 3rd, 2009 Infinite Fitness at the Bently Reserve A private gym located in the heart of the financial district, Lark Miller's Infinite Fitness is a high-tech facility in one of San Francisco's most esteemed buildings, the Bently Reserve. Infinite Fitness offers a level of personal training on par with professional athletes, as well as a safe and supportive environment that will help you achieve your goals. This private gym features a climate controlled environment, purified drinking water, towel service, and full facility men's and women's showers and locker rooms. Best of all, our gym is located in one of city's most sustainable buildings – your workout will leave you feeling rejuvenated and refreshed, and leave the smallest of footprints on the earth.
• Author: Doug Hahn March 27th, 2009 The Bently Reserve Observes Earth Hour This Saturday, the Bently Reserve will celebrate Earth Hour by setting its advanced Lutron lighting systems to conserve electricity between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30. We encourage everyone to do the same. About Earth Hour 2009 For the first time in…
• Author: Doug Hahn March 23rd, 2009 Finding the Right Event Planner for your Special Night Finding a planner who shares your vision is the first step to creating an event that goes off without a hitch – whether it’s a wedding or a corporate function, the right consultant can make every step along the way to your special night stress-free. Here are some tips on choosing the right planner.
• Author: Doug Hahn March 13th, 2009 Get Some Green Back at your Eco-Event These days if you want your next event to be in a league of its own, you have to go green. Weddings and social events are more memorable when guests know you’re doing the right thing, and any company’s image…
• Author: Doug Hahn March 9th, 2009 The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Man and Woman of the Year Awards at the Bently Reserve On March 9th, we hosted a lighthearted fundraiser for a very serious cause: the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's annual Greater San Francisco Bay Area Man & Woman of the Year.
• Author: Doug Hahn February 20th, 2009 The Cove Billed as “an intelligent action/adventure/Ocean’s-Eleven-like horror film wrapped around a tale of redemption and ultimate revenge,” The Cove is a documentary that follows an elite reconnaissance team to the picturesque fishing village of Taiji, Japan. It is here the world’s…
• Author: Arielle Vaughan February 5th, 2009 The Bently Reserve is Now Offering Advantageous Membership Packages Continuing its tradition of innovation, the Bently Reserve is now offering membership packages to individuals and companies, making it the only conference center in San Francisco with this special option.
• Author: Doug Hahn February 4th, 2009 Sustainable Flowers: From Seed to Special Event If you’re planning a special event, you probably know that “going green” is the latest thing. Recycled invitations, e-vites, and recycled glass containers are now common fare for eco-aware events – but you can
• Author: Arielle Vaughan February 3rd, 2009 Event Cocktail Trends We’d like to commemorate our partnership with Best Beverage Catering by bringing you the latest trends in mixology. These are a few of the newest ways to give your guests a remarkable experience. Brilliant Bartending...
• Author: Vivian Perez February 2nd, 2009 The Bently Reserve and The San Francisco Bar Association Announce Partnership The Bently Reserve and The San Francisco Bar Association have joined forces in offering new, versatile meeting spaces for their clients.
• Author: Vivian Perez January 28th, 2009 Don’t travel; meet virtually at the Reserve Schedule a 4-hour session of videoconferencing at the Bently Reserve Conference Center, and receive 50% off the room facility fee. The Bently Reserve offers state-of-the-art videoconferencing equipment...
• Author: Doug Hahn November 30th, 2008 Bently Reserve at the Hall of Flowers The Golden Gate Park’s Conservatory of Flowers has created a unique holiday experience that features San Francisco’s most famous landmarks, and the Bently Reserve is a part of it. Miniature trains will wind through a landscape of dwarf plants clustered around the city’s most prominent landmarks in this exhibit.
• Author: Doug Hahn May 30th, 2008 History meets Sustainable Performance: SmithGroup’s New Buildout The SmithGroup, an architecture and engineering firm whose 88 LEED projects to date include three top-ranked LEED Platinum buildings, has completed an extraordinary buildout of new offices at the Bently Reserve. The Bently Reserve appealed to the firm because of…
• Author: Doug Hahn April 4th, 2008 The Bently Reserve to unveil world-class conference center. Digital technology and green renovations highlight groundbreaking new business destination in San Francisco. The City of San Francisco is undoubtedly one of the world's epicenters for technology...
• Author: Brady J. Frey February 19th, 2007 Bently Reserve newly leased Bently Holdings is placing its first tenants in the Bently Reserve. We took our time and discretion finding perfect fits for our building. Bently Holdings is proud to host businesses that are not only forward thinking but have an air…

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