Program areas at The Rainier Club
As a 501(c)7 organization, The Rainier Club is a private members social Club providing food and beverage services, overnight accommodations, athletic facilities, social and event programming, reciprocity with national and international private social clubs,and parking for The membership and their guests. The Club fulfills its social mission by organizing at least 200 social events annually. These events comprise The diverse interests of The membership with programs focusing on such topics as athletics, art, business, community, education, environment, food and beverage, health and wellness, historic preservation, travel, literature and philanthropy. In addition to social events, The Club is a gathering place for formal and informal meetings, meals, and gatherings of various types including professional and private dinners, lunches, and breakfasts, celebrations, and friendly get togethers. The clubhouse is registered as a historic landmark by The national register of historic buildings and The city of seattle. The clubhouse, designed in 1903 by kirtland cutter, is an example of jacobean-style architecture and has been standing on 4th avenue in seattle since 1904. The membership is proud to be public stewards of one of seattle's most recognized preservation efforts.