Conferences from quintessential Virginia, to the mountains, to Capitol Hill
Make your solution to the locations the place the autumn foliage turns the purple, orange and gold of everybody’s favourite autumn motion pictures and artwork: New England.
Not solely will you be entrance and heart to a number of the nation’s most historic places; you’ll don’t have any scarcity of handy assembly area in a wealth of numerous places. Whether or not you’re looking for a mountain retreat or the grandeur of the U.S. Capitol constructing, there’s a newly renovated lodge to host your subsequent New England assembly.
Virginia Basic
Outdated City Alexandria sees the debut of its latest luxurious lodge, only a 20-minute drive from the nation’s Capital, Resort AKA Alexandria. Distinguished Italian architect Piero Lissoni of Lissoni New York oversaw the lodge’s design, which blends fashionable minimalism with mid-century parts towards an enthralling brick-lined backdrop. Resort areas, from the foyer to 180 spacious guestrooms, are crammed with an in depth artwork assortment. The expansive assembly and occasion area, together with a 2,200 sq. ft. ballroom and 900 sq. ft. pre-function area, additionally incorporates quite a few artwork items.
The lodge affords a tranquil out of doors oasis, backyard views and firepits at its a.terrace. Its a.lounge is modern, fashionable occasion and celebration venue. A 1,200 sq. ft. govt boardroom with floor-to-ceiling home windows is on the market at its a.convention. The lodge additionally affords a devoted occasions crew that may work carefully with you to coordinate your good occasion, on-site catering and visible tools setup.
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Meet within the Mountains
Following a $150 million renovation, The Omni Homestead Resort, within the Allegheny Mountains of Southwestern Virginia, has reopened to company. The lodge has been a staple for 250 years, housing 23 U.S. presidents all through its historical past. Its design celebrates its previous whereas placing ahead a up to date feel and appear.
483 visitor rooms now characteristic a definite shade palette of pink, blue, lavender and inexperienced alongside beautiful floral patterns. 72,000 sq. ft. of assembly area made up of 28 assembly rooms consists of the Theater, inbuilt 1923, the Crystal Room, that includes glowing chandeliers, the historic Empire Room and the famend Grand Corridor, now upgraded with timeless gildings, customized carpet lined with traditional hardwood flooring and stylish lighting. The renovation additionally noticed the development of a model new 4,000 sq. ft. Outdated Course Pavilion which affords sweeping views of the enduring Tower and East and West Wings, charming brick pathways.
$4.6 million went into the rehabilitation of the enduring Heat Springs pool, the resort’s crown jewel, which is fed by 4 pure heat springs and has been an integral a part of Bathtub County and Virginia historical past for hundreds of years.
Within the Coronary heart of the Nation
The Courtyard by Marriott Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard unveiled a complete refresh that added an invigorating aesthetic, new, upgraded facilities and upgraded assembly area capabilities. Inside public areas now characteristic vibrant murals celebrating the town’s historical past. Wealthy woods, deep blues and shiny pops of shade create an attractive, ambient environment. Friends can chill out with approachable meals and beverage choices loved on a communal lounge area and adjoining out of doors patio.
All 204 visitor rooms have residential-style consolation on the high of the charts and are good for unwinding in addition to working. Stately wooden and leather-based furnishings, geometric accents and fashionable paintings stand out towards a impartial backdrop. Friends can even benefit from the unparalleled comfort of cellular check-in.
The lodge affords 3.762 sq. ft. of versatile occasion area, all with floor-to-ceiling home windows, ergonomic seating, upgraded LED displays and sound methods and customizable desk configurations. Every assembly room additionally affords a non-public balcony good for receptions and breakouts.
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