Park a whole bookstore in your driveway

We really would.

For a private trolley rental, we park her, get the lights and heat or A/C going, and walk you through the basics before we leave.

You'll sign a short rental agreement and we'll keep a card on file while Trolley Parton is with you.

She stays exactly where we park her. Nobody drives or moves the trolley during the rental.

Then we come back at the agreed time, close everything up, and head home.

Everything on the shelves is priced, and guests can check out from the register inside the trolley.

We'll walk you through the process before we leave so there's nothing to figure out once your event starts.

You're getting Trolley Parton entirely to yourselves for an extra hour.

We handle delivery, setup, and pickup, then leave you with your own private bookstore for three hours.

If you'd rather have us stay and run everything, the hosted version is $450.

Trolley Parton is about 30 feet long and usually needs around 35 feet of fairly flat space, plus room for the doors to open safely.

A lot of driveways aren't quite big enough, and that's okay. The curb out front, a cul-de-sac, or a wide residential street often works better.

Send us the address or a photo of the spot and we'll tell you whether it works before you book.

Absolutely.

The trolley works especially well for neighborhood events because people can wander through throughout the afternoon.

If your event involves closing a public street, you'll need to check any city or HOA requirements first.

Yes. A 50% deposit holds the date and the remainder is due the day of your booking.

Cancel more than 7 days before your booking and your deposit is refunded in full.

Within 72 hours, the deposit is non-refundable because we've typically already turned down other bookings and started preparing for your event.

Anything between those two windows, we'll work with you. Rescheduling is usually the easiest option.

If we ever need to cancel because of unsafe weather or a trolley issue, you'll receive a full refund or can move your booking to another date.

For a weekday or Sunday, a few weeks is often enough.

Saturdays and dates from May through October tend to book earlier, so a month or two of notice is helpful when possible.

Wedding dates usually go first.

That said, always ask. Sometimes there's a gap.

Yes.

We regularly travel throughout Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Garden City, Nampa, Caldwell, Kuna, and Star.

For anything farther out, we'll quote any travel fee before you book.

We can operate in most weather.

The trolley itself stays dry and climate controlled, so ordinary rain usually isn't a problem.

High winds, ice, or unsafe driving conditions are the exceptions. If weather makes it unsafe for us to get there, we'll reschedule or refund your booking.

No.

She is a 30-foot vintage trolley, which limits her indoor options considerably.

Nope.

Trolley Parton is fully self-contained, including the lights, heat, A/C, and register.

If shore power is available, we may use it, but it isn't required.

Yes. For a photoshoot the trolley is yours for the session, so you're welcome to move around, adjust the lamps, and shift a few things as needed.

It's cozy inside, which is lovely for one or two people and gets tight with a full group. Most photographers end up using the inside and the outside both.

There's no real changing space, so plan outfits accordingly.

There are windows down both sides and brass lamps throughout, so it reads warm and soft rather than bright.

Late afternoon is the best light we get. If you're shooting outside too, golden hour against a red trolley is hard to beat.

There are outlets inside if your photographer wants to plug something in.

Yes! Guests are welcome to bring drinks aboard, we just ask everyone to browse with a little care (the books appreciate it).

Anything that gets damaged goes on the host's tab, so a drink table right outside works beautifully if you'd rather keep red wine a safe distance from several hundred books.

Absolutely.

That's part of the fun.