What's New for Meetings

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Northern Virginia Region

Collingwood Library & Museum
Long known as a wedding venue, is now available for off-site meetings, retreats, conferences and business events. The new American Legacy Center that opened late last year seats 208 guests in rounds and 240 in classroom style and comes complete with state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment and food service. The main building and grounds, which were once part of George Washington’s River Farm, are also available for business events, as well as weddings, receptions and other private functions. An outside reception area can accommodate 200 people; inside capacity is 100 standing or 60 seated. eventmanager@clma.us, www.collingwoodlibrary.com

Hylton Performing Arts Center
Business, civic, arts, and service groups are encouraged to hold events at the center. The center is able to host corporate meetings, “expos,” individual special occasions. Merchant Hall (1,166 seats), Gregory Family Theater (300-seats), Didlake Grand Foyer (300 for a seated dinner and 650 for a reception) www.communityperformingartscenter.com

Eastern Shore

Hampton Inn & Suites Exmore
The Eastern Shore's Newest Hotel with 86 guestrooms and meeting space. scot.rose@hilton.com, www.exmoreeasternshoresuites.hamptoninn.com

Shenandoah Valley

Heartstone Retreat & Lodge
Heartstone Retreat & Lodge is a Wholistic Retreat on 30 acres of scenic rolling farm land. The Lodge is a remodeled dairy barn perfect for business meetings, family reunions, seminars, receptions. There are two bedrooms/private baths upstairs. Adjacent to 220 acres of farm land for walking, viewing & cabin rentals.  www.southriverhighlands.com

Green Ridge Recreation Center
76,000 square foot recreation center operated by Roanoke County, featuring meeting space, a wellness/fitness area, walking track, basketball courts, and indoor aquatics. Attached to the center is Splash Valley waterpark, an outdoor aquatics facility with two large waterslides, a current river, and children’s spray ground. mhenke@roanokecountyva.gov, www.RoanokeCountyParks.com

Hampton Roads

Military Aviation Museum
One of the largest collections of WWII fighter planes restored to flying condition. Open to the public 7 days a week. Group tours, meeting and event facilities available. events@aviationmuseum.US, www.MilitaryAviationMuseum.org

Hampton Inn Virginia Beach Oceanfront South
is the newest hotel on the oceanfront. Offering 141 amazing oceanfront rooms with 12 suites. Hampton Inn is known for its Cloud Nine Bedding Package, On The House HOT Breakfast each morning, On The Go Breakfast - for those guest in a hurry and Complimentary High-speed Internet. Our other hotel amenities are Business Center, Fitness Center, Indoor Pool and oceanfront banquet facility. Opening summer 2009 will be our oceanfront restaurant. robyn.cooper2@hilton.com, www.virginiabeachoceanfrontsouth.hamptoninn.com

Forecaddies
We arrange custom golf outings for conferences, corporations and groups. greatgame@forecaddies.net, www.forecaddies.net

Central Virginia

Richmond CenterStage
Contains the newly renovated and restored historic Carpenter Theatre, as well as the multi-purpose Rhythm Hall, the 200 seat Gottwald Playhouse and the glass-walled Showcase Gallery. All venues are available for performance events as well as catered receptions, banquets, and corporate activities. ssawyer@richmondcoliseum.net, www.richmondcenterstage.com