The Abigail Stuart House, Downtown Olympia.
In-Person is In-Demand A Meeting Space for Every Event, Large and Small
by Kathryn Millhorn
As we move toward more in-person events and meetings, businesses and event planners are looking for new spaces to book for upcoming board retreats, staff parties, galas and fundraisers. Rentable space is also handy for nonprofits, groups, and charitable organizations prepping for an event or families scheduling long overdue weddings, reunions, birthdays, and anniversaries. Thurston County has several great spots to meet and mingle, you just have to know where to look. Whether daytime mixer or evening celebration, there’s something for everyone and any budget.
The Lord Mansion
office space isn’t available or your team needs to plan and prep together, in person. The Olympia Hotel at Capitol Lake will impress your guests with spacious conference rooms and an elegant ballroom with lovely forested views of Washington's natural beauty. The hotel's meeting spaces are ideal for everything from business meetings to family reunions.
For that elegant, historic atmosphere, consider the Lord Mansion & Coach House. Built in 1923, you can rent the Mansion, Coach House, or both. Government agencies and nonprofits receive discounted rental rates and catering can be arranged. The Mansion can host up to 120 people in a cocktail reception style and around 70 people in a single room theater style. The Coach House can hold around 70 people theater style. Schedule a tour or call 360.918.4694 to reserve.
If you are looking to reserve a meeting space for groups up to 40 try Lucky Eagle Resort & Casino. For larger groups, Great Wolf Lodge in Grand Mound offers meeting spaces and conference rooms that are thoughtfully designed with wowfactor flexibility. With 20,214 square feet of meeting space and 13 breakout rooms, you’ll have all the versatility you need for the event success you want.
Hotels & Casinos Many local hotels also offer meeting and workspace to their guests. DoubleTree by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, and TownePlace Suites Olympia all have accessible rooms and business-friendly amenities to those hosting a meeting or working away from home. These reservations are ideal when thurstonchamber.com
Quinault Beach Resort & Casino offers exciting venues to create a memorable event. They have a spacious ballroom and award-winning banquet and catering. Candlewood Suites has meeting venues as well as extended-stay suites for out-of-town guests. Their team is ready to help you with the event planning process. Thurston County Chamber VOICE
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