Virginia Green Meetings & Conferences
Answering the call to be kinder to our environment, these Virginia facilities have qualified and been recognized as Virginia Green. Eco-friendly in their energy and water conservation, as well as recycling efforts, these facilities are paving the way for a green revolution in tourism. Most notably, our convention centers have taken on the challenge and invite you to explore their evironmentally-friendly options.
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Airlie Conference Center
A Virginia Department of Environmental Quality "E3" certified facility, Airlie Conference Center is a tranquil, rural setting accommodating 10 to 250. Amenities include an organic sustainable garden for meal preparation, 150 double-occupancy rooms, recreation facilities and a private airstrip.
Hyatt Regency Reston
Situated just outside Washington D.C. is the Hyatt Regency Reston, a functional business space with resort ambiance. Pick from two ballrooms, flex rooms, suits, boardrooms and the pavilion for your meeting, conference or trade show needs. Indulgent catering and newly remodeled accommodations make the Hyatt Regency a comfortable place to work and play.
Lansdowne Conference Center
Nestled in Virginia's hunt country is Lansdowne Conference Center, a resort with pools, a spa and championship golf. It is also a winner of the Gold Key and Gold Tee Awards as designated by Meeting & Conventions magazine. Plan your perfect meeting, conference or convention within their 45,000 square feet of ballroom, amphitheater, boardrooms and elegant outdoor spaces.
The National Conference Center
Only 12 miles from Dulles International Airport, The National Conference Center is one of the largest marketed centers in the nation. With 250,000 square feet of meeting space and 917 guest rooms, NCC offers both size and variety. National Ballroom at 16,550 square feet can accommodate up to 1800 - the largest in Northern Virginia.
Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner
A choice location just outside metro D.C., Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner wraps corporate functions with impeccable service and luxurious amenities. This venue boasts the largest ballroom in Northern Virginia with a seating capacity of 1,500. Overall meeting- and conference-available square footage exceeds 50,000, and a Conference Concierge ensures your event will move along smoothly.
Bear Creek Meeting Hall
Bear Creek Meeting Hall is a day-use facility in the Bear Creek Lake State Park, a perfect retreat venue for outdoor enthusiasts and team-building exercises. AV equipment rental, internet access and grilling area are available.
Cedar Crest Conference Center
Lodging for 40, food service kitchen and amazing views of Prince Edward Lake compliment Twin Lakes State Park's Cedar Crest Conference Center.
The Jefferson Hotel
Perhaps the nicest digs in Virginia, The Jefferson Hotel proudly boasts being the recipient of the prestigious Mobil Five Star and AAA Five Diamond awards - one of only 27 hotels in North America to hold the honor. If that is any indication of how your conference or meeting will go, you're golden.
John Paul Jones Arena
On the campus of the University of Virginia, John Paul Jones Arena is the largest multipurpose facility of its kind in Virginia. It seats nearly 16,000 and is home to both men's and women's basketball. The main floor space hosts exhibits, trade shows and banquets with up to 29,000 sq. ft. In addition, five meeting rooms and professional in-house catering is available.
The Meeting Place - Boutique Hotel & Executive Retreat Center
Intimate board retreats or executive meetings will be warmly catered to at The Meeting Place, a mountain escape with scenic views and charming hospitality.
UVA Zehmer Hall Conference Center
The Zehmer Hall Conference Center at the University of Virginia offers 6,500 square feet of attractive, affordably priced meeting rooms able to accommodate 10 to 200 people. Our facilities include state-of-the-art presentation and communications equipment, including high speed Internet and uplink/downlink.
Wintergreen Resort
Award-winning banquet services, 40,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space and the inspirational mountain views make Wintergreen Resort an enticing option for your retreat or conference. Your event can encompass or choose from 18 meeting rooms, a pavilion, a ballroom and Executive Home Retreats for break-out sessions or informal meetings. Don't forget the seasonal recreation that a mountain resort like Wintergreen offers!
Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel and Conference Center
Recreation, beautiful Colonial architecture, two restaurants, stunning guest rooms and suites, and 25,000 square feet of meeting space makes Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel and Conference Center a fine choice for your next meeting or conference.
The Founders Inn & Spa
One of the most advanced meeting facilities in the mid-Atlantic, The Founders Inn & Spa accommodates 10 to 1,400 in a charming old-world style. The full-service spa and pool are generous additions to the typical meeting facility. With 25,000 square feet of exhibit space and 20 meeting rooms, your retreat or meeting will be luxurious and functional.
Great Wolf Lodge
Your meeting and conference attendees will beg for a longer stay at Great Wolf Lodge. All accommodations are suites and they have a really cool 67,000 square foot indoor waterpark! The Lodge accommodates up to 1,100 in 20,000 square feet of flexible set-ups.
Kingsmill Resort
Perhaps a pre-conference round of 63 holes is in order. Kingsmill Resort graciously accommodates up to 500 in their 16,000 square foot award-winning meeting and banquet facilities. Extra enticements include the spa, six restaurants, sports club and marina.
Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel and Waterfront Conference Center
The Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel and Waterfront Conference Center has 249 rooms. The high-tech conference center is IACC-certified and offers 24,000+ square feet of flexible meeting and banquet space. The property boasts two ballrooms, two boardrooms, and a high-end dedicated executive learning center with an amphitheater and five meeting rooms.
Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Oceanfront board rooms, need we say more? The Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront gives it all - an accessible location, great views and recreation, dedicated support and planning staff, flexible meeting space for up to 500 and nice accommodations.
Hemlock Haven Conference Center
Within Hungry Mother State Park is the Hemlock Haven Conference Center, a facility accommodating up to 350 with full-service catering or gourmet meals from The Restaurant at Hungry Mother.
The Inn at Virginia Tech & Skelton Conference Center
With 23,705 square feet of conference space, including a 700-seat ballroom, 10 conference rooms, and 147 hotel rooms and suites, The Inn at Virginia Tech will be one of the premier facilities in the mid-Atlantic region.
Mountain Lake Hotel Meeting Facilities
An executive retreat center, ropes course, swimming, kayaking, and more make the home of Dirty Dancing the place for your next meeting. Check out Mountain Lake Hotel's 7,500 square feet of indoor space for your next retreat.
Water's Edge Marina Meeting Facility
Located within Claytor Lake State Park, the Water's Edge Marina Meeting Facility is a day-use venue perfect for those groups seeking a little outdoor time with their meeting.
Conference Center @ the Holiday Inn & Suites at Blue Ridge Shadows Resort
A full service conference hotel, the Conference Center @ the Holiday Inn & Suites at Blue Ridge Shadows Resort offers over 4,000 square feet of meeting space, five meeting rooms with collapsable air walls and A/V. Separate parking and entrance are provided for meetings, and a dedicated banquet kitchen can fulfill dining service needs.
Massanetta Springs Camp & Conference Center
Eighteen meeting rooms with space for 8 to 325 make Massanetta Springs Camp & Conference Center just the place for a smaller-sized conference or religious retreat. Cabins, cottages and hotel accommodations are available to your guests. AV equipment, full dining services, outdoor recreation and a ropes course round out the Center's amenities.
Mountain Valley Meeting & Retreat Center
Convenient, peaceful, scenic and memorable - just the intimate atmosphere your group has been seeking. Find it at Mountain Valley Meeting & Retreat Center, a venue offering a variety of recreational opportunities and meeting space layouts, complete food service and unique lodging options.
Old Dairy Community Center
Old meets new, agriculture meets business. The Old Dairy Community Center is a high-tech, unique meeting space - two converted silos that once held grain and livestock feed are now filled with executive furnishings. Learn more about holding your small conference, casual seminar or intimate business gathering in this unusual venue.
Stonewall Jackson Hotel & Conference Center
Exquisitely appointed and painstakingly renovated, the Stonewall Jackson Hotel & Conference Center is a gem of a meeting and conference venue. At 8,500 square feet of viable meeting space, the Hotel can accommodate mid-sized functions for up to 495 attendees.
Murphy Hall
A day-use facility located in Westmoreland State Park, Murphy Hall has multiple meeting rooms, kitchen facilities and grounds-use. A short walk away is a bluff overlooking the Potomac River - quite a site to take in during a break from your meeting or conference.
Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing Retreat, Conference Center & Teambuilding Center
Available year-round, with or without adventure activities. Design your motivational day, weekend, or week-long adventure at Wilderness Adventure! Accommodations include an elegantly rustic lodge, small cabins, or tent camping.
YMCA Conference Center & Retreat Center at Silver Beach
Boasting Chesapeake Bay waterfront on 151 acres of woods and wetlands, YMCA Conference & Retreat Center at Silver Beach is available for day or weekend events and retreats. Enjoy a wide range of amenities including dining, cottages, WiFi, skate park, challenge course, amphitheater, and much more.
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