Whether you're holding a small meeting, wedding, reception, seminar or other event, the Howe-Waffle House in midtown Santa Ana offers unique amenities at a convenient location in the heart of the County seat across from the Old County Courthouse.

This grand 12-room Victorian home was built in 1889 for one of Orange County's first female physicians. It has been lovingly restored as a house and medical museum and appropriately furnished but sensitively updated to meet modern needs. This includes a small, working kitchen that accommodates the preparation of simple foods and beverages, and also supports catered events.

The floor plan lends itself beautifully to a variety of uses. Upon entering the house, one may move from the large vestibule into two parlours or the formal dining room, furnished to facilitate business and social functions.

An antique dining room table that comfortably seats 12 serves as an ideal conference table at which to do strategic planning, work out budgets and negotiate issues. By utilizing the kitchen and setting out refreshments on the buffet, your meeting can proceed in comfort and uninterrupted by the need to leave the premises for food.

Pocket doors may be closed to separate the dining room from the adjoining parlours, which also provide the perfect place for individuals, committees or teams to work separately but remain in close contact. Period sofas, tables and chairs, floor coverings and accessories create a serene ambiance that facilitates creative thinking and conversation.

The area which was Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle's original office, treatment room and waiting room also is conveniently located adjacent to the dining room, and guests are encouraged to browse in this medical museum, which reveals much about the history--and progress--of medical care during this century.