A recent article in the Record Courier takes an in-depth look into the lives of Donald Bently, who passed away on October 1, and Chris Bently, his son.
Get a glimpse of this family's colorful past, present, and future here.
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A recent article in the Record Courier takes an in-depth look into the lives of Donald Bently, who passed away on October 1, and Chris Bently, his son.
Get a glimpse of this family's colorful past, present, and future here.
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 meet Bay Area Technology leaders to discuss the economy. Doctor Jill Biden was also in the Bay area, visiting wounded soldiers at the VA Palo Alto Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center. This was part of her Joining Forces initiative with first lady Michelle Obama; the program seeks to recognize, honor, and support veterans and military families.
The event …
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 building that begins with the California gold rush and ends by detailing present day eco-friendly technologies.
Whether you're considering a wedding or conference at the Bently Reserve or have an interest in the history of the Bay Area, this book will provide a …
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 space amalgamates the traditional and historic beauty of the Bently Reserve with a preference for an open-air and transparent work aesthetic.
SmithGroup, a well-known architectural firm and current tenant of building, created a design that embraces the Bently Reserve's historic features, while reflecting Baker's preference for a contemporary, Zen-inspired …
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!
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.
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. BCCI Builders and TannerHecht Architecture completed the construction with recycled and renewable materials, using advanced energy-efficient lighting, mechanical, and climate control systems.
In an article published in California Construction, …
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 …
As featured in the 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 …
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 very own Bently Reserve — a venue well-known for some of the city's highest-profile weddings. The Bently Reserve made an ideal place for the announcement to be made — not only for its reputation as a wedding venue, but because we have always been strong …
A Common Green will begin in the Bently Reserve's Banking Hall on August 26th 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.
Jared Blumenfeld is currently the Regional Administrator for EPA's Region 9. This region encompasses California, Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada, the Pacific Islands, …
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!
This honor follows closely on the heels of the Bently Reserve's selection as one of the …
Join MB Wedding Design & Events and Especially Yours Chair Covers at the Bently Reserve for a showcase of the Bay Area's finest wedding professionals. From unique tabletop designs, to decadent foods and savory cocktails, we plan to offer an array of upscale and professional resources to help couples plan for their upcoming nuptials. If you are looking for quality service providers, Promises and Pearls is not be missed!
July 7, 2010, from 6-10pm< …
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 minds for the Bay Area's environmental communities and leaders, giving them the chance to join their efforts in improving the quality of life for the entire West Coast. The possibilities for new partnerships, projects, and …
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.
Paula LeDuc Fine Catering, one of San Francisco's most influential caterers, has designed a menu exclusively for the Bently Reserve Conference Center. …
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.
Starting in April 2010, the Bently Reserve began offering, as an option, the use of a "Charity ATM" during events. Every time a guest withdraws money from the ATM, a portion of the transaction fee will be donated to either the charity holding the event at the Reserve, or the charitable organization of the host's choice. If a charity is not selected, but the client would still like to have the ATM …
To all those who were planning on attending our Wedding Open Studios during the first week of May, we'd like to let you know that, due to unforeseen circumstances, the events have been postponed until further notice.
However, the Bently Reserve will still be open and available for walkthroughs during those days, so please let us know if you'd still like to visit — we'd love to share a glass of champagne with you!
If you are still interested in learning more about Blueprint Studios and their bridal production services, please …
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!
The Bently Reserve has also been featured in other high profile publications, such as:
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 …
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!
About Earth Hour 2010On Earth Hour hundreds of millions of people, organizations, corporations and governments around the world will come together to make a bold statement about their concern for climate change by doing something quite simple — turning off their lights for one hour. In the U.S. where we are already feeling the impacts …