VENUE GUIDE
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ABOUT WILLOWDALE ESTATE Willowdale Estate is the North Shore’s most inspiring backdrop for hosting an unforgettable event—from a weekday company seminar to an elegant starlit wedding. Experienced coordinators and award-winning chefs ensure that client visions for one-of-a-kind meetings and events are realized in a manner that allows them to enjoy their event, while earning the praise of their most discerning guests. In the highest traditions of understated-but-impeccable hospitality, every detail is taken into account by career professionals who pride themselves on flawless execution. Guests of the Estate enjoy exclusivity and the historic character of the 1901 Arts and Craft Mansion, lavish grounds and whimsical gardens. Service-centered sensibilities. Carefully crafted occasions. Modern amenities. Historical surroundings. Innovative cuisine. Understated elegance. The unique elements that comprise Willowdale Estate are masterfully wielded and assembled by the gracious and seasoned hands of our staff—just as they were when princes, statesmen and war-heroes convened, celebrated, and relaxed here at the beginning of the last century. We invite you to step back in time to an era of unparalleled leisure and refinement and allow Willowdale Estate to create unforgettable memories for you and your guests.
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CO R P O R AT E O F F E R I N G S (suggested but not limited to)
MEETINGS Breakfast and Lunch Meetings
Annual Kickoffs
Quarterly Meetings
Executive Think Tanks
Product Launches
Team Meetings
Award Banquets
Ceremonies
SUMMER OUTINGS Team Building Lawn Games NE Clambake and Grill
Backyard BBQ’s
Wood Fired Flatbread
and Local Craft Beer Tasting
Hiking Canoeing on the Ipswich River
CELEBRATIONS & RECOGNITIONS Holiday
Birthdays
Baby/Bridal shower
Themed
Graduations
Anniversaries
Retirement
Memorials
Family Reunion
G R E AT R O O M The GREAT ROOM at Willowdale Estate features cathedral ceilings with exposed beams, an ornate orchestra balcony, etched marble fireplace, and large scale built in shelving. The open floor plan is perfect for a variety of event layouts and can be used with the adjacent Dining Room, or Conservatory.
FIRST FLOOR
SQUARE FEET
DIMENSIONS
U-SHAPE
CONFERENCE
THEATER
CLASSROOM
HOLLOW SQUARE
TEAM STYLE (BANQUET)
Great Room
690
23’ x 30’
31
64
90
50
42
48
C O N S E R VAT O R Y The CONSERVATORY features a panoramic view of the property and ample natural light. Two walls of oversized windows face out towards our forested surroundings and a symmetrical sky-lit ceiling make this room ideal for daytime events and meetings year-round. The warm tiled flooring and exposed fieldstone in this room is a reminder of our historic background with all of the comforts of a modern event space.
FIRST FLOOR
SQUARE FEET
DIMENSIONS
U-SHAPE
CONFERENCE
THEATER
CLASSROOM
HOLLOW SQUARE
TEAM STYLE (BANQUET)
Conservatory
756
27’ x 28’
31
48
98
40
42
56
DINING ROOM The DINING ROOM is full of artistic detail and handcrafted elements. The black and white floor pattern, vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, and easy access to our kitchen and restrooms make this room an ideal location for a private lunch or meeting. Details in this room include an ornate Italian Marble Fireplace with imported Delft tiles and beautiful glass windows with etched glass. Not only does this room have a beautiful view of the Garden Courtyard, but it provides access to the Tent and Garden space and is often used in conjunction with events under our tent.
FIRST FLOOR
SQUARE FEET
DIMENSIONS
U-SHAPE
CONFERENCE
THEATER
CLASSROOM
HOLLOW SQUARE
TEAM STYLE (BANQUET)
Dining Room
578
17’ x 34’
26
32
56
40
36
32
PA R LO R The PARLOR at Willowdale Estate is adjacent to the main hallway, and leads into the North Wing and Library. Pocket doors with beautiful woodwork and a hand-crafted door with stained glass that leads to the main hallway of the house can be closed to create a private space or this room can be used with the rest of the North Wing and Library for larger events.
FIRST FLOOR
SQUARE FEET
DIMENSIONS
U-SHAPE
CONFERENCE
THEATER
CLASSROOM
HOLLOW SQUARE
TEAM STYLE (BANQUET)
Parlor
342
18’ x 19’
20
24
40
16
24
32
LIBRARY Decorative handcrafted double doors lead into the LIBRARY at Willowdale Estate from the North Wing of the house. This cozy room has a beautiful view of our Garden Courtyard and doors that lead out to the Garden Pergola and Tent. This is the perfect room for intimate meetings, dinners, conversation, collaboration, or relaxation!
FIRST FLOOR
SQUARE FEET
DIMENSIONS
U-SHAPE
CONFERENCE
THEATER
CLASSROOM
HOLLOW SQUARE
TEAM STYLE (BANQUET)
Library
324
18’ x 18’
17
24
32
14
22
18
THE SUITES The THREE HOSPITALITY SUITES are located on the second floor of the Willowdale Estate. Each room has plenty of comfortable seating and convenient on-suite bathrooms. Guests will enjoy the decorative tile, rich textiles, and built-in cabinetry in these rooms. The suites offer a private setting with views of the surrounding forest, Ipswich River, and lawn. The suites offer a private location for private preparation, meetings, or break-out space.
WEDDING SUITE FIRST FLOOR
SQUARE FEET
DIMENSIONS
U-SHAPE
CONFERENCE
THEATER
CLASSROOM
HOLLOW SQUARE
TEAM STYLE (BANQUET)
Wedding Suite
323
19’ x 17’
N/A
22
40
24
28
32
Palmer Lounge
370
18’ x 15’
22
12
28
8
N/A
16
Equestrian Lounge
234
13’ x 18’
16
20
27
10
22
20
PALMER LOUNGE
EQUESTRIAN LOUNGE
T E N T & C O U R T YA R D Our custom handcrafted SPERRY TENT features a breathable canvas fabric, spruce center poles, six globe lanterns and beaded lights around the perimeter of the tent for lighting, clear floor-length tent sides, heaters and fans, smooth concrete flooring, and electrical outlets. The tent is connected to the Estate with a custom framed tented walkway, which leads into the Dining Room and also opens into the GARDEN COURTYARD. Our 40’ x 40’ Garden Courtyard is surrounded by three exterior fieldstone walls and features a vast variety of flowering plants and trees, as well as separate entrances to the North Wing and Tent.
OUTDOOR
SQUARE FEET
Tent
3,200
DIMENSIONS
40’ x 80’
CAPACITY
240
LAYOUTS
subject to event needs
RENTAL AMENITIES Willowdale Estate offers a variety of amenities for your event needs. The items listed below are available to rent upon request. Please contact your Event Coordinator for pricing details. 60” 1080P VIDEO MONITOR** MOBILE TELEVISION STAND** DA-LITE FAST-FOLD DELUXE PROJECTOR SCREEN, 108” X 108”** EPSON LCD VIDEO PROJECTOR ** SHURE PGX4 WIRELESS MIC WIRELESS INTERNET PODIUM/LECTURN BOSE ALL-IN-ONE PA/MONITOR COMBO** WILLOWDALE AV TECHNICIAN (1 hour set up + length of AV presentation) **Technician required
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