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INDIANA DUNES COUNTRY EvENT PlANNING GUIDE
INDIANA DUNES COUNTRY Event PlannING Guide VENUES FOR WEDDINGS, MEETINGS, PARTIES, REUNIONS AND MORE Located just one hour east of downtown Chicago, Indiana Dunes Country offers a charming venue for small meetings and corporate retreats without the big city costs. Inn at Aberdeen Sand Creek Country Club Hampton Inn & Suites, Valparaiso Dear Event Planner, Whether you’re deciding where to hold your business’ getaways, retreats and off-site meetings, or planning a family/class reunion, dream wedding or party, we invite you to consider the difference that is Indiana Dunes Country. Located just one hour southeast of downtown Chicago, with the picturesque Indiana Dunes as its backdrop, Indiana Dunes Country offers meeting planners a first-class venue for meetings, corporate retreats, weddings and family events— without the big city costs. You’ll find accommodations and amenities to meet every need. Large groups can take advantage of our top-notch conference facilities conveniently located near a variety of great restaurants and one-of-a-kind attractions. Smaller groups can escape the hustle and bustle of the city—while still getting business done—at a country inn or bed-and-breakfast tucked away in the woods. We’ve put together this Event Planning Guide to show you the vast range of services and accommodations our area provides. Although the information in it is subject to change, we’ve done our best to provide the most up-to-date information to you. Take a look through the guide. We think you’ll like what you see. And if you have any further questions or would like more information, please contact us. We’d love to show you how Indiana Dunes Country is the perfect destination for you and your business. Sincerely, Lorelei Weimer Executive Director 2 Angela Pasyk NICHE Market Director Ogden Gardens Table of Contents Meeting Places by category Indiana Dunes Tourism Aberdeen Manor Best Western Indian Oak Best Western Plus Portage Casa Del Roma Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve Country Inns & Suites Portage Country Inns & Suites Valparaiso Courtyard by Marriott Days Inn Duneland Falls Banquet & Meeting Center Gray Goose Inn Hampton Inn & Suites Hawthorne Park Hilton Garden Inn Holiday Inn Express Holiday Inn Express & Suites IMAX of Portage Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Indiana Dunes State Park Inn at Aberdeen Inspiration Wood Memorial Opera House Porter County Exposition Center Riley’s Railhouse Sand Creek Country Club Spring House Inn Strongbow Inn Sunset Hill Farm Taltree Arboretum and Gardens Trinity Hall Valparaiso Parks -Welter Room Banquet Valparaiso University - Harre Union Valparaiso University - Chapel of the Resurrection Waterbird Banquet Center Woodland Park Community Complex Zao Island 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 3 Aberdeen manor Best western Indian Oak Best western PORTAGE casa Del Roma coffee creek watershed preserve (outdoor) country innS and suites country innS and suites Courtyard Valparaiso days inn duneland falls banquet and meeting center gray goose inn hampton inn & suites hawthorne park HILTON garden inn holiday inn express & SUITES holiday inn express IMAX OF PORTAGE indiana dunes national lakeshore (outdoor) indiana dunes state park (outdoor) inn at aberdeen ltd. inspiration wood memorial opera house ogden gardens (valpo parks) old fairgrounds park (valpo parks) porter county exposition center RILEY’S RAILHOUSE rogers-lakewood park (valpo parks) sand creek country club spring house inn strongbow inn sunset hill farm (outdoor) taltree arboretum and gardens trinity hall valparaiso parks valparaiso university valparaiso university chapel waterbird banquet center welter room banquet (Valpo parks) woodland park community complex ZAO ISLAND 4 Outdoor Location Available Maximum Size in Square Feet Maximum Occupancy City Number of Meeting Rooms by category Meeting Places Valparaiso 2 6004,500 Y Chesterton 1 100 1,225 Portage 3 140 1,400 Valparaiso 5 4503,500 Chesterton 2150 outdoorY Portage 2 40550 Valparaiso 1 30450 Valparaiso 1 40720 Portage 3 200750 Porter 4 1,00022,000 Chesterton 1 15500 Valparaiso 1 80850 Porter 4180 outdoorY Chesterton 4 1001,200 Y Portage 1 751,300 Valparaiso 2 751,250 Portage 250 Various 550 outdoorY Chesterton6150 outdoorY Valparaiso 2 120800 Y Westville 10272 Y Valparaiso 2 3605,400 Valparaiso1100 outdoorY Valparaiso1250 Y Valparaiso 4 5,0009,840 Y Chesterton 150 Y Valparaiso7150 outdoorY Chesterton 10 1,0004,400 Y Porter 2 35475 Valparaiso 6 5002,590 Valparaiso 600 outdoorY Valparaiso 2 1251300 Y Chesterton 3 450 Y Valparaiso 250 outdoor Y Valparaiso 8 1,0007,440 Valparaiso 12,000 Chesterton 6375 Y Valparaiso 180 Y Portage 4 1,0009,600 Y Valparaiso 75,750 Y Indiana Dunes Tourism 1215 N State Road 49 Porter, IN 46304 www.indianadunes.com We are here to help you plan your event! Contact us: 219-926-2255 Fax: 219-929-5395 [email protected] Explore all that Indiana Dunes Country has to offer, including videos of local venues and attractions, travel coupons, themed itineraries and more at www.indianadunes.com Contact our Niche Market Director, Angela Pasyk, for: • Room blocks for out-of-town guests at your chosen accomodation • Helpful advice and answers • Welcome packets with brochures detailing all the great events, attractions, restaurants, lodging and deals in Indiana Dunes Country • Information on local vendors - florists, photographers, caterers, bakeries, DJs 5 Aberdeen Manor 216 Ballantrae Street Valparaiso, IN 46383 www.aberdeenmanor.com Amenity Type Banquet hall, Chapel, Garden Number of Meeting Rooms 2, can be combined into 1 Contact us: 219-465-7130 Fax: 219-548-3689 Contact: Denna Fyock denna@ aberdeenmanor.com Number of Guest Rooms N/A Meeting Areas Chapel Main Floor: 50’ x 50’ Chapel Meeting Room: 50’ x 30’ North Room: 30’ x 48’ South Room: 60’ x 48’ Ballroom (North + South Rooms): 90’ x 48’ Total Occupancy Chapl Main Floor: 280 Chapel Meeting Room: 80-100 North Room: 110 South Room: 250 Ballroom (North + South Rooms): 300–600 Meeting Services/Amenities On-site catering service A/V system Special Amenities Aberdeen Manor operates on an exclusive use policy. When you book your meeting here, you’ll have complete use of the entire facility—ensuring complete privacy. 6 Best Western Indian Oak 558 Indian Boundary Road Chesterton, IN 46304 www.indianoak.com Amenity Type Hotel Number of Meeting Rooms 1 CONTACT US: 219-926-2200 Toll Free: 800-553-4232 Fax: 219-929-4285 [email protected] Number of Guest Rooms 62 Meeting Areas 35’ x 35’ Total Occupancy 100 Meeting Services/Amenities Catering referrals Coffee, water and soda Copy and fax machines Data ports Hotel Amenities: Free parking Complimentary continental breakfast 24-hour front desk Express check-in/check-out Late check-out for a nominal fee Cable TV with free HBO High speed Internet Complimentary newspaper at front desk 7 Best Western Plus Portage 6200 Melton Road Portage, IN 46368 www.bestwestern.com Amenity Type CONTACT US: Hotel 219-734-6727 Fax: 219-841-9721 Number of Meeting Rooms [email protected] 3 Number of Guest Rooms 100 Hotel Amenities: Meeting Areas Free parking Dunes Room 1200 sq ft Indoor pool including kid’s play area Media Room 285 sq ft Indoor spa Executive Board Room Exercise room Business center Total Occupancy Game room Dunes Room: 80-100 Media Room: 30 On-site lounge w/food and beverage, Full complimentary breakfast Executive Board Room: 15 Free Wi-Fi Refrigerator/coffee maker in every room Meeting Services/Amenities Catering referrals Coffee, water and soda Copy and fax machines Data ports 8 Fresh coffee is out for guests all day Casa Del Roma 712 Calumet Avenue Valparaiso, IN 46383 www.casadelroma.com Amenity Type CONTACT US: Banquet hall 219-465-0478 Number of Meeting Rooms 5 Fax: 219-477-5985 [email protected] Number of Guest Rooms N/A Meeting Areas Call for information Total Occupancy Roma Room: 75 Roma East: 275 Roma West: 125 North Suite: 450 South Suite: 200 Meeting Services/Amenities On-site catering and buffet service Full bar available A/V systems Podium Special Amenities Bar Dance floor 9 Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve 2401 Village Point Road Chesterton, IN 46304 www.coffeecreekwc.org Amenity Type CONTACT US: Pavilion, Outdoor amphitheater 219-926-1842 Number of Meeting Spaces 2 Number of Guest Rooms N/A Meeting Areas Call for information Total Occupancy 150 Meeting Services/Amenities Sound systems (requires special authorization) Pavilion has two grills and fireplaces Party barn has sports equipment, first aid, coolers Special Amenities The Pavilion is available for company picnics, reunions and graduation parties and various other events. Outfitted with 20 picnic tables and 2 fireplaces, memories are just waiting to be created! 10 janetr@ coffeecreekwc.org Country Inns & Suites 1630 Olmstead Drive Portage, IN 46368 www.countryinns.com Amenity Type CONTACT US: Hotel 219-764-0021 Toll Free: 800-596-2375 Number of Meeting Rooms Fax: 219-764-0022 2 [email protected] Number of Guest Rooms 100 Meeting Areas Hotel Amenities Meeting Room: 25’ x 22’ Complimentary breakfast Board Room: 25’ x 12’ Family aquatic center Suites available Total Occupancy Cable TV Meeting Room: 18–40 Coin-operated guest laundry Board Room: 10 Fitness center Free weekday newspapers Meeting Services/Amenities Read It & Return® Lending Library Off-site catering service Coffee service Flip charts TV/VCR Screen High speed Internet 11 Country Inns & Suites 2020 LaPorte Avenue Valparaiso, IN 46383 www.countryinns.com Amenity Type CONTACT US: Hotel 219-476-0000 Toll Free: 800-596-2375 Number of Meeting Rooms Fax: 219-476-9293 1 [email protected] Number of Guest Rooms 59 Meeting Areas Hotel Amenities Call for information Express check-in/check-out service Fax, copier and computer services Total Occupancy Fitness center 11–30 Forgotten items service Meeting Services/Amenities High speed Internet access in all public areas Complimentary coffee and water Indoor pool Dry erase board Jacuzzi Pull down screen Coin-operated guest laundry TV /VCR/DVD player Free parking Wireless Internet Suites available Catering recommendations available Read It & Return® Lending Library Copy and fax machine Complimentary weekday USA Today newspaper Computers available Breakfast and snack service Hotel Amenities Cable TV with premium channels Children 18 and under stay free in the same room with an adult Coffee, tea and cookies available 24 hours a day 12 Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast Same-day valet laundry service Wake-up service Courtyard by Marriott 2301 E. Morthland Drive Valparaiso, IN 46383 www.marriott.com/vrpcy Contact us: Amenity Type 219-465-1700 Hotel Toll Free: 800-321-2211 Fax: 219-477-2430 Number of Meeting Rooms joel.mindykowski 1 @whitelodging.com Number of Guest Rooms 111 Hotel Amenities Meeting Areas Indoor/outdoor pool & Hot tub 24’ x 30’ Fitness room Full hot breakfast buffet $6.95 Total Occupancy Valet dry cleaning 25-30 Coin-operated guest laundry Meeting Services/Amenities Coffee service available for fee Overhead projector and screen available for fee Speaker phone Flip charts/markers available for fee Copy and fax machines in lobby Computers and printers in lobby 13 Days Inn 6161 Melton Road Portage, IN 46368 www.daysinn.com Amenity Type CONTACT US: Hotel 219-762-2136 Fax: 219-763-1355 Number of Meeting Rooms 3, can be combined Number of Guest Rooms 111 Meeting Areas Meeting Services/Amenities Meeting Room A: 29.5’ x 20’ Coffee pot Meeting Room B: 29.5’ x 25.5’ Fax and copy machines Meeting Room C: 29.5’ x 20’ Telephone line AB or BC: 29.5’ x 45.5’ High speed Internet ABC: 29.5’ x 85.5’ Coffee, juice and donut service Projector equipment Total Occupancy Meeting room equipment Meeting Room A: 25–50 Podium Meeting Room B: 35–75 Meeting Room C: 25–50 Hotel Amenities AB or BC: 60–125 Indoor pool and hot tub ABC: 85–200 Complimentary continental breakfast 24-hour coffee Guest laundry facility Large executive rooms available 14 Duneland Falls Banquet & Meeting Center 1100 N. Max Mochal Porter, IN 46304 www.dunelandfalls.com Amenity Type CONTACT US: Banquet hall 219-688-0352 Number of Meeting Rooms 3 weddingsbyangelique @yahoo.com Number of Guest Rooms N/A Meeting Areas Completely flexible—call for information Total Occupancy: 40–1,000 Meeting Services/Amenities Catering service Event planning Projector PA system Podium Wireless Internet Special Amenities: The Duneland Falls facility can be divided for virtually any size event—from a fraction of the space for smaller businesses and social events to a full-facility rental with seating for 600. 15 Gray Goose Inn 350 Indian Boundary Road Chesterton, IN 46304 www.graygooseinn.com Amenity Type CONTACT US: Bed & breakfast 219-926-5781 Number of Meeting Rooms 1 + additional breakout space Number of Guest Rooms 8 Meeting Areas Library: 16’ x 20’ Breakout solarium: 13’ x 15’ Total Occupancy 15 Meeting Services/Amenities Complimentary coffee, tea, fruit, pastries, cookies Flip chart and pad Wi-Fi Internet access Overhead projector TV/VCR Fax machine B&B Amenities Complimentary full or continental breakfast Suites available with fireplace and/or Jacuzzi Pet-friendly policy Most rooms with desk and a fan Lunch and dinner available by advance reservation DVD players in each room 16 Toll Free: 800-521-5127 Fax: 219-926-4845 [email protected] Hampton Inn & Suites 1451 Silhavy Road Valparaiso, IN 46383 www.hamptoninn.com CONTACT US: Amenity Type Hotel Number of Meeting Rooms 1 Number of Guest Rooms 77 Meeting Areas 36.5’ x 24’ Total Occupancy 30–80 Meeting Services/Amenities TV/VCR Overhead projector and screen Flip chart Coffee, ice water and soda Off-site catering service High speed Internet Hotel Amenities Guest laundry facility Indoor heated pool and Jacuzzi Exercise facility Complimentary breakfast bar Free cable with in-room HBO Free USA Today 24-hour complimentary coffee, tea and hot chocolate 17 219-531-6424 Toll Free: 1-800-Hampton Fax: 219-531-6423 valin_hampton_suites @hilton.com Hawthorne Park 500 Ackerman Drive Porter, IN 46304 www.townofporter.com Amenity Type CONTACT US: Outdoor Millennium Gazebo 219-921-1687 Indoor Community Center Number of Meeting Spaces Fax: 219-395-8811 [email protected] 4 Number of Guest Rooms N/A Total Occupancy Community Center: 60–180 people Front Lounge and Kitchen: 60 people Back Hall and Kitchen: 120 people Lounge, Hall and Kitchens: 180 people Meeting Services/Amenities Alcohol is allowed in Community Center Fireplace Sound systems allowed 18 Hilton Garden Inn 501 Gateway Boulevard Chesterton, IN 46304 www.chesterton.hgi.com Amenity Type CONTACT US: Hotel 219-983-9500 Fax: 219-983-9600 Number of Meeting Rooms holly.deplanty@ 4 hilton.com Number of Guest Rooms 120 Meeting Areas Hotel Amenities Board room: 22’ x 25’ Guest laundry facility Sandcreek: 29’ x 25’ Coffee Creek 1: 23’ x 24’ 24-hour complimentary coffee, tea and hot chocolate Coffee Creek 2: 23’ x 27’ Indoor heated pool and Jacuzzi Coffee Creek 1 & 2: 50’ x 23’ Breakfast buffet for additional cost Free cable with in-room HBO Total Occupancy Free local phone calls Board room: 12 Free USA Today Sandcreek: 30–50 Exercise facility Coffee Creek 1: 24–50 Coffee Creek 2: 24–50 Coffee Creek 1 & 2: 36–100 Meeting Services/Amenities TV/VCR LCD projector & screen Flip chart Copy & fax services Printer On-site catering service Podium Wireless microphone 19 Holiday Inn Express 2323 Willowcreek Road Portage, IN 46368 www.hiexpress.com Amenity Type Hotel CONTACT US: 219-762-7777 Number of Meeting Rooms Fax: 219-762-7777 1 [email protected] Number of Guest Rooms 76 Meeting Areas Hotel Amenities 55’ x 25’ Free deluxe continental breakfast Indoor swimming pool Total Occupancy Kid suites 75 24-hour coffee service Meeting Services/Amenities Free TV with movie channels (HBO, ESPN, Disney, CNN) TV/DVD/VCR Overhead projector and screen Data ports Catering available Spa rooms and extended stay rooms available Cardiovascular fitness center Sealy mattresses Wet bar Micro-refrigerator High speed Internet Copy and fax machines Printer Flip chart Whiteboard 20 Holiday Inn Express and Suites 1251 Silhavy Road Valparaiso, IN 46383 www.hiexpress.com Amenity Type CONTACT US: Hotel 219-464-9395 Fax: 219-464-9365 Number of Meeting Rooms sales.valparaiso.hie@ 2 focushotels.com Number of Guest Rooms 85 Meeting Areas Larger room: 50’ x 25’ Hotel Amenities Smaller room: 20’ x 15’ 24-hour complimentary coffee 24-hour fitness center Total Occupancy All non-smoking facility Larger room: 50 Business center Smaller room: 25 Cable/satellite TV Meeting Services/Amenities Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast TV/VCR Overhead projector and screen Dry erase board Copy and fax machines Computers and printers High speed and wireless Internet Food and Beverage options for an additional charge 21 Complimentary wireless internet in all guest rooms, meeting rooms and public areas Guest laundry facilities Indoor heated pool and whirlpool In-room pay-per-view movies Premium cable Same-day dry cleaning IMAX of Portage 6550 US Highway 6 Portage, IN 46368 www.gqti.com Amenity Type Meeting Room (in a movie theater) CONTACT US: 219-764-2550 Number of Meeting Rooms [email protected] 2 Number of Guest Rooms N/A Meeting Areas Small Room - rectangular tables Big Room - round tables Total Occupancy 35–50 Meeting Services/Amenities Access to an IMAX Theater (admission not included) Special Amenities With your reservation you will get a party room for 4 hours, concession discounts, a staff person to assist during the party and refrigerator and freezer access. Admission not included. 22 Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore 1100 N. Mineral Springs Road Porter, IN 46304 www.nps.gov/indu Amenity Type CONTACT US: National Park / Beach 219-395-1644 Number of Shelters 5 Fax: 219-926-7561 stephanie_purcell @nps.gov Number of Guest Rooms Campground Total Occupancy Shelters: up to 50 Beach wedding: up to 50 Meeting Services/Amenities Park shelters are on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be reserved. Special Notes Gatherings and commercial activities in national parks often require a special use permit. The purpose of these permits is to ensure the protection of the park’s natural and cultural resources, as well as to minimize conflicts between park visitors and your guests. 23 Indiana Dunes State Park 1600 N. 25 East Chesterton, IN 46304 www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2980.htm Amenity Type State Park / Beach CONTACT US: 219-926-1952 Number of Shelters 6 Fax: 219-926-9113 www.in.gov/dnr Number of Guest Rooms Campground Total Occupancy Shelters: up to 50 Beach wedding: up to 150 Meeting Services/Amenities Beautiful trails, Nature Center on-site Special Notes Only small, simple ceremonies are allowed on the beach, which will remain accessible to the general public. Shelters may be reserved for receptions. Simple decorations are permitted but must be removed immediately after the ceremony. Structures such as tents, archways, etc. are not permitted on the beach. 24 Inn at Aberdeen 3158 South State Road 2 Valparaiso, IN 46385 www.innataberdeen.com Amenity Type CONTACT US: Bed & breakfast 219-465-3753 1-866-761-3753 Number of Meeting Rooms Fax: 219-465-9227 3 [email protected] Number of Guest Rooms 11 Meeting Areas B&B Amenities Conference Room: 800 sq. ft. (call for exact room dimensions) Jacuzzi for two in each room Suite: conference table for 8 (call for exact room dimensions) Kitchenette/Living Room Suite available Total Occupancy Suite: 2–8 Lodging guests enjoy a 3-course breakfast and evening dessert, snacks & beverages Breakout Rooms: 2 additional Library Conference Room 2: 64–120 Fireplace in 10 of 11 rooms 2nd Living Room Suite with optional adjoining 2nd bedroom Solarium Meeting Services/Amenities Walking trails Food and beverage service available Course at Aberdeen (golf) adjacent (onsite chef) Wi-Fi throughout Inn LCD projector Flip charts and dry erase board provided Overhead and slide projectors CD & VHS players 25 Tennis and outdoor pool within community Inspiration Wood 642 E. Inspiration Road Westville, IN 46391 www.inspirationwood.com Amenity Type Cottage Inn CONTACT US: Conference Center 219-983-9922 Number of Meeting Spaces [email protected] 2 Number of Guest Rooms 18 Meeting Areas Gathering Space Lavender House Total Occupancy Gathering Space: 60 Lavender House: 16 Individual Cabins: 2-10 each (42 Total) Meeting Services/Amenities Catering Options: All day, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizers. Bar Tending Services: Beer and Wine. Grace Garden and Meadow included with the Gathering Space. Wi-Fi, phone and fax Built in HD projector and 8 ft. projection screen Blue Ray DVD Player Wireless sound system with lavaliere and handheld microphone. Dry-erase boards Flipcharts and markers 26 Memorial Opera House 104 Indiana Avenue Valparaiso, IN 46383 www.mohlive.com Amenity Type CONTACT US: Theatre 219-548-9137 Number of Meeting Rooms 2 Fax: 219-462-2640 [email protected] Number of Guest Rooms N/A Meeting Areas Auditorium: 45’ x 120’ East Lobby: 15’ x 17’ Total Occupancy Auditorium: 360 East Lobby: 20 Meeting Services/Amenities Sound system Theatre lighting 20’ x 20’ movie screen Special Amenities Theatre productions on select evenings Movie projector Food and beverages allowed in the East Lobby 27 Porter County Exposition Center Porter County Fairgrounds 216 E. Division Road Valparaiso, IN 46383 www.porterco.org/expo Amenity Type CONTACT US: Exhibition complex 219-464-0133 Fax: 219-531-2391 Number of Meeting Rooms expocenter 5 @porterco.org Number of Guest Rooms N/A Special Amenities Meeting Areas Grandstand Main Exhibition Hall: 82’ x 120’ Capacity for exhibitor booths Banquet Room 1: 51’ x 64’ Lodging located within one mile of Expo Center Banquet Room 2: 28’ x 64’ Expo East: 106’ x 88’ 4-H Building: 63’ x 144’ Total Occupancy Main Exhibition Hall: 450–750 Banquet Room 1: 200-225 Banquet Room 2: 80-100 Expo East: 300-350 4-H Building: 300 Additional buildings available for rental for large expos and trade shows, including: - Walkway link - Expo East Building - 4-H Exhibit Building - Buggy Wheel Pavilion - Livestock buildings -On-site campground Meeting Services/Amenities A/V system Dance floor Catering services Wireless Internet Handicapped accessible Podium and microphones Screens and projectors New sound and lighting amenities 28 Riley’s Railhouse 123 N. 4th Street Chesterton, IN 46304 www.rileysrailhouse.com Amenity Type Indoor (converted train station) CONTACT US: 219-395-9999 Number of Meeting Rooms 1 Number of Guest Rooms 2, can sleep up to 7 people total Meeting Areas Call for info Total Occupancy 50 Meeting Services/Amenities Wood-burning fireplace Gourmet presentation kitchen Large bar Covered outdoor deck 29 StationMaster @rileysrailhouse.com Sand Creek Country Club 1001 Sandcreek Drive South Chesterton, IN 46304 www.sandcreek.com/banquets Amenity Type CONTACT US: Country club Phone: (219) 395-5222 Fax: (219) 395-5280 Number of Meeting Rooms amy.cushway@ 10 sandcreek.com Number of Guest Rooms N/A Meeting Areas Meeting Services/Amenities Lake Room On-site catering available Creek Room Multimedia and overhead projectors Marsh Room TV Grand Ballroom (Lake, Creek & Marsh Rooms combined) Podium Formal Dining Room Microphones Library Wireless Internet Grill Room Videoconference capabilities Clubhouse Main Floor Copy and fax machines Pool Telephone Total Occupancy Special Amenities Lake Room: 70–150 Tennis courts Creek Room: 150–250 Golf course Marsh Room: 60–150 Swimming pools Grand Ballroom (Lake, Creek & Marsh Rooms combined): 300–500 Fitness center Formal Dining Room: 40–75 Screens Spa services Library: 20–30 Grill Room: 75–150 Clubhouse Main Floor: 425–1000 Pool: 150–500 30 Spring House Inn 303 N. Mineral Springs Road Porter, IN 46304 www.springhouseinn.com Amenity Type CONTACT US: Hotel 219-929-4600 Fax: 219-926-8258 Number of Meeting Rooms kpatel8332 2 @sbcglobal.net Number of Guest Rooms 60 Meeting Areas Parlor A: 275 sq. ft. Hotel Amenities Parlor B: 200 sq. ft. Indoor pool (call for exact dimensions) Hot tub Dry sauna Total Occupancy Free Wi-Fi Parlor A: 16–18 Exercise room Parlor B: 10–20 Complimentary breakfast Meeting Services/Amenities Refrigerator and microwave in each room Light food service available Cable TV with HBO Complimentary coffee, tea and water Overhead projector Flip charts Dry erase board TV/VCR Conference phone 31 Strongbow Inn 2405 E. US Highway 30 Valparaiso, IN 46383 www.strongbowinn.com Amenity Type CONTACT US: Restaurant/Banquets/Bakery 219-531-0162 Fax: 219-531-0237 Number of Meeting Rooms [email protected] 6 Number of Guest Rooms N/A Meeting Areas Meeting Services/Amenities Executive Board Room: call for exact dimensions A/V system Rose: 13’ x 18’ On-site catering available Homestead: 13’ x 18’ Internet Club: 32’ x 19’ LCD projector *Charles: 67’ x 44’ Screens *Caroline: 70’ x 37’ Laser pointer *Can be combined Special Amenities Total Occupancy Located in an award-winning restaurant and bakery Executive Board Room: 20 Adjacent to lodging options Phone lines Rose: 36 Homestead: 30 Club: 45 *Charles: 200 *Caroline: 200 *Can be combined 32 Sunset Hill Farm 775 Meridian Road Valparaiso, IN 46385-8507 www.porterco.org Amenity Type Outdoor gazebo, tents Number of Meeting Spaces One gazebo, numerous tents and canopies available Number of Guest Rooms N/A Meeting Areas Outdoor gazebo Outdoor tents Outdoor canopies Total Occupancy 600 Meeting Services/Amenities Alcohol allowed with permit (can be through caterer) Services available through outside contractors 33 CONTACT US: 219-465-3586 Fax: 219-465-3640 [email protected] Taltree Arboretum & Gardens 450 W. 100 North Valparaiso, IN 46385 www.taltree.org Amenity Type Outdoor pavilion CONTACT US: Indoor Railway Depot 219-462-0025 Fax: 219-462-0848 Number of Meeting Spaces [email protected] 2 Number of Guest Rooms N/A Meeting Areas Pavilion: 1300 sq ft Depot: 900 sq ft Total Occupancy Pavilion: 60–125 Depot: 30–60 Meeting Services/Amenities General admission to Taltree included for guests Alcohol allowed with special provisions Depot has A/V equipment Fireplace in Pavilion Gift store in Depot Services (caterer, DJ, etc.) available through outside contractors 34 Trinity Hall 638 N. Calumet Road Chesterton, IN 46304 www.stpatsparish.org Amenity Type Indoor/Outdoor CONTACT US: 219-926-1282 Number of Meeting Rooms 3, including gazebo Fax: 219-926-1282 [email protected] Number of Guest Rooms N/A Meeting Areas Outdoor Gazebo Chandelier Room: 90 Banquet Hall: 450 Meeting Services/Amenities Alcohol allowed Catering available Special Amenities Trinity Banquet Hall is on the campus of St. Patrick Church and has fast become a premier location for bridal showers, wedding receptions, baby showers, anniversary parties and more! With the ability to host your event, whether large or small, you’ll find Trinity Banquet Hall a wonderful venue for your event at a reasonable cost. 35 Valparaiso Parks Ogden Gardens (Florence A. Dayton Gazebo) Campbell Street and Harrison Boulevard, Valparaiso, IN 46385 219-462-5144 www.ci.valparaiso.in.us Amenities/Information Total Occupancy Florence A. Dayton Gazebo Forest Park Shelters: 100 2 hour increments Includes 60 chairs Music allowed with no amplification No restroom or electricity Shelters available at Forest Park Old Fairgrounds Park (Butterfield Family Pavilion) Evans Avenue and Calumet Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383 219-462-5144 www.ci.valparaiso.in.us Amenities/Information Total Occupancy Butterfield Family Pavilion Pavilion: 250 April 15–Oct 15 Alcohol allowed with security Kitchen included with reservations Price includes table and chair setup Rogers-Lakewood Park 5320 Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385 219-462-5144 www.ci.valparaiso.in.us Amenities/Information Seven shelters available Total Occupancy Big Wheel: 125 Discovery: 125 Hickory Grove: 80 Kiwanis East: 40 Kiwanis West: 150 Oak Grove: 50 36 Valparaiso Parks (Continued) Welter Room Banquet (Forest Park Golf Course) 1155 Sheffield Drive Valparaiso, IN 46385 www.valparaisogolf.com Amenity Type CONTACT US: Indoor, golf clubhouse 219-531-7888 Number of Meeting Rooms 1 Fax: 219-531-2122 [email protected] Number of Guest Rooms N/A Meeting Areas Call for information Total Occupancy 80 Meeting Services/Amenities Decorations are allowed but no taping, nailing or pinning to the painted walls; no glitter. Food can be brought in yourself or through outside caterers. 37 Valparaiso University Harre Union 1509 Chapel Drive Valparaiso, IN 46383 www.valpo.edu/union/reservations Amenity Type CONTACT US: University hall 219-464-5007 Fax: 219-464-6748 Number of Meeting Rooms union.reservations@ 10 rooms valpo.edu Number of Guest Rooms N/A Meeting Services/Amenities Catering available Meeting Areas A/V system Conference areas (2): 196 sq. ft. Conference room 1: 308 sq. ft. Video conferencing capabilities (select rooms) Conference room 2: 513 sq. ft. Wireless Internet Conference room 3: 504 sq. ft. Computer lab Conference room 4: 756 sq. ft. Large conference room: 1,064 sq. ft. (can be divided into 2 smaller rooms at 532 each) Special Amenities Ballroom: 7,440 sq. ft. (can be divided into 3 rooms at 2,480 each) Outdoor terrace Total Occupancy Conference rooms: 25–1,000 (call for specifics) Outdoor dining areas Multiple lounges E-mail kiosks Information TV system Vending machines Copy center Ballroom: 500–1,000 Mueller Hall: 88 Christopher Center Library Room: 250 38 Valparaiso University Chapel of the Resurrection 1600 Chapel Drive Valparaiso, IN 46383 www.valpo.edu/chapel Amenity type Indoor Number of Meeting Rooms 1 CONTACT US: 219-464-5093 [email protected] Number of Guest Rooms N/A Meeting Areas Call for information Total Occupancy 2,000 Meeting Services/Amenities Christian wedding services only Pipe organ (nearly 5,500 pipes and 101 ranks with a four-manual console with pedal and 77 stops) 39 Waterbird Banquet Center 526 Indian Boundary Road Chesterton, IN 46304 www.waterbirdevents.com Over 5,000 Sq./ft. of Event Space Over 700 Sq./Ft. of Attached Outdoor Balcony Fireplace at Each end of the Facility 600 Sq./ft. Dance Floor Fireplace at Each end of the Facility Amenity Type CONTACT US: Banquet Hall, Indoor/Outdoor Venue, Gazebo 219-928-1514 Toll Free: 888-987-2473 Meeting Areas [email protected] (All have view of Lake Chubb) Sandpiper Egret Kingfisher Sandpiper & Egret Guest Rooms (on-property hotels) Egret & Kingfisher Indoor cooridor link to Waterbird Lakeside Inn (40 rooms) Full Waterbird Also within walking distance, on property: Total Occupancy Best Western Indian Oak Sandpiper: 45 Gray Goose Inn Bed & Breakfast Egret: 45–160 Kingfisher: 45–160 Hotel Amenities Sandpiper & Egret: 120–250 Lakeview rooms Egret & Kingfisher: 140–300 Cable TV Full Waterbird: 250–350 Completely non-smoking Patio/Balcony Meeting Services/Amenities DVD/VCR Offers onsite Chef for all food preparation and catering Walking/Hiking trails onsite Waterbird Spa within walking distance All-inclusive bridal/special event packages Air Conditioning Conference/Meeting Room Family and Group (20+) Friendly Handicapped Accessible Locally Owned Multimedia presentation equipment Wireless Internet 40 Fireplace and Jacuzzi available (select rooms) Woodland Park Community Complex 2100 Willowcreek Road Portage, IN 46368 www.ci.portage.in.us/parks Amenity Type CONTACT US: Banquet hall 219-762-1675 Fax: 219-762-7479 Number of Meeting Rooms [email protected] 4 Number of Guest Rooms N/A Meeting Areas Special Amenities Oakwood Grand Hall: 120’ x 80’ Gymnasium Sycamore Hall: 48’ x 75’ Picnic grounds and shelters Hickory Hollow Room: 20’ x 36’ War memorial Blue Spruce Room: 55’ x 28’ Multiple playground areas Skate park Total Occupancy Dog park Oakwood Grand Hall: 650–1,000 1/2 court basketball court Sycamore Hall: 160–400 Natural areas Hickory Hollow Room: 40 Horseshoe pits Blue Spruce Room: 60 Outdoor restrooms (indoor plumbing) Walking trail Meeting Services/Amenities Sledding hill A/V system TV/VCR Staging and dance floor available Full service catering facilities Handicapped accessible Internet available in main building Pre-school on premises Hardwood dance floor Fireplace in Sycamore Hall 41 Zao Island and Colada’s Catering Company 1050 Horseprairie Avenue Valparaiso, IN 46385 www.zaoisland.net Amenity Type Amusement Park CONTACT US: Arcade 219-462-1194 Fax: 464-7974 Bar [email protected] Restaurant Number of Meeting Spaces 7 Meeting Services/Amenities Number of Guest Rooms 2 Mini-golf courses on 10 acres (18 hole) N/A Go-Karts on a high-rise track 5 Batting cages (2 softball, 3 baseball) Meeting Areas The Cove Largest game room in Northwest Indiana with prize redemption Bar 20 Acres of rentable space Upper Dining Room Gator Glades (open Spring - Fall) featuring Lower Dining Room Dune Room Outdoor Patio Game Room 20+ live alligators Live entertainment options- DJs, bands, magicians Colada’s Premium Pizza Beer, wine, frozen drinks onsite Total Occupancy Premium catering available 25-250 Indoor Fundraising partnerships available - call for more information Up to 5,000 Outdoor Outdoor Tent - 500 42 Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is a “Top 10 Urban Escape” in the nation —National Geographic Porter County, Indiana is home to the Indiana Dunes State Park and National Lakeshore, both of which are nationally recognized: Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore’s West Beach one of the “Top 10 Best Family Beaches” in the nation —Parents Magazine Indiana Dunes State Park among “Best State Parks” —Midwest Living Indiana Dunes State Park top place to hike in Indiana and one of “51 scenic hikes” recommended across the nation —USA Today Indiana Dunes Tourism is the official destination marketing, planning and development organization for Indiana Dunes Country/Porter County, IN. For more information visit www.indianadunes.com Indiana Dunes Tourism is the official destination marketing, planning and development organization for Indiana Dunes Country/Porter County, IN. For more information visit www.indianadunes.com
