Frequently Asked Questions

Want to know more about how things work at The Arcane Foundry?

Do I Need a Reservation?

Yes. Due to the nature of zoning, we cannot allow public walkins and we must operate by RSVP or by appointment only. You can either RSVP on Meetup.com or by email: therealdaclaud@gmail.com

We have light beverages and “cottage style foods”. Which means we can only serve baked goods such as cookies, cupcakes and pre-canned or bottled beverages.

As long as an event is not filled, then you can RSVP the day of the event. Walk ins are not available at this time since we do not have full time staff. We need to know who is coming, so we can properly prepare and make your experience remarkable!

No. Pets are not permitted for any reason, as the owner has severe allergies. Because this is a private, RSVP-only establishment—not a public venue—service animals are also not allowed. This is not meant to be rude or discriminatory; it is simply a necessary policy to protect the owner’s health.

Yes, we allow children. However, you are fully responsible for their supervision, and any broken or damaged items must be purchased (if I happen let this policy slide, then I expect an automatic 5-star Google review for going above and beyond). Please note that children count as separate participants in any type of BOGO type of promotion. 

We recommend arriving on time or 15 minutes early to the event. If you are going to be late, then no problem, as long as it doesn’t disrupt other customers, then you can just join in at any time. Please be respectful of other people who also RSVPed. 

Absolutely! Even though we’re located in a residential neighborhood, our corner-lot location provides plenty of parking along Whitehead Rd. if you can’t find a spot on S. Richardson. Please remember to secure your valuables — we do have security cameras, but they’re solar-powered and motion-activated, so they may not capture activity if your vehicle is parked outside their range.

This is a new, unconventional, and niche business concept, and I knew it would take time to promote it effectively. Rather than locking myself into an expensive commercial lease and paying rent to a landlord, it made far more sense to purchase a property and build the business from the ground up. The Hilltop offered a more affordable entry point, allowing me to operate as a home-based business while I work toward obtaining the proper variances from the city — giving me the flexibility to grow at my own pace.