2014 event planning guide

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INDIANA DUNES COUNTRYEVENT PLANNING GUIDE

VENUES FOR WEDDINGS, MEETINGS, PARTIES, REUNIONS AND MORE


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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.

Dear Event Planner,

Whether youre deciding where to hold your business getaways, retreats andoff-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

rst-class venue for meetings, corporate retreats, weddings and family events

without the big city costs.

Youll nd 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 canescape the hustle and bustle of the citywhile still getting business doneat a

country inn or bed-and-breakfast tucked away in the woods.

Weve 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, weve done our best to provide the most up-to-date

information to you.

Take a look through the guide. We think youll like what you see. And if you have

any further questions or would like more information, please contact us. Wed

love to show you how Indiana Dunes Country is the perfect destination for you

and your business.

Sincerely,

Lorelei Weimer Angela Pasyk

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NICHE MARKET DIRECTOR

Sand Creek Country Club Hampton Inn & Suites, Valparaiso

Inn at Aberdeen Ogden Gardens

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Meeting Places by category 4Indiana Dunes Tourism 5Aberdeen Manor 6Best Western Indian Oak 7Best Western Plus Portage 8Casa Del Roma 9Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve 10Country Inns & Suites Portage 11Country Inns & Suites Valparaiso 12

Courtyard by Marriott 13Days Inn 14Duneland Falls Banquet & Meeting Center 15Gray Goose Inn 16Hampton Inn & Suites 17Hawthorne Park 18Hilton Garden Inn 19Holiday Inn Express 20Holiday Inn Express & Suites 21IMAX of Portage 22Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore 23Indiana Dunes State Park 24

Inn at Aberdeen 25Inspiration Wood 26Memorial Opera House 27Porter County Exposition Center 28Rileys Railhouse 29Sand Creek Country Club 30Spring House Inn 31Strongbow Inn 32Sunset Hill Farm 33Taltree Arboretum and Gardens 34Trinity Hall 35Valparaiso Parks 36

-Welter Room Banquet 37Valparaiso University - Harre Union 38Valparaiso University - Chapel of the Resurrection 39Waterbird Banquet Center 40Woodland Park Community Complex 41

Zao Island 42

Table of Contents


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City

NumberofMeetingRooms

MaximumO

ccupancy

MaximumS

izeinSquareFeet

OutdoorLocationAvailable

ABERDEEN MANOR Valparaiso 2 600 4,500 Y

BEST WESTERN INDIAN OAK Chesterton 1 100 1,225

BEST WESTERN PORTAGE Portage 3 140 1,400

CASA DEL ROMA Valparaiso 5 450 3,500

COFFEE CREEK WATERSHED PRESERVE (OUTDOOR) Chesterton 2 150 OUTDOOR Y

COUNTRY INNS AND SUITES Portage 2 40 550

COUNTRY INNS AND SUITES Valparaiso 1 30 450

COURTYARD VALPARAISO Valparaiso 1 40 720

DAYS INN Portage 3 200 750

DUNELAND FALLS BANQUET AND MEETING CENTER Porter 4 1,000 22,000

GRAY GOOSE INN Chesterton 1 15 500HAMPTON INN & SUITES Valparaiso 1 80 850

HAWTHORNE PARK Porter 4 180 OUTDOOR Y

HILTON GARDEN INN Chesterton 4 100 1,200 Y

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES Portage 1 75 1,300

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS Valparaiso 2 75 1,250

IMAX OF PORTAGE Portage 2 50

INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE (OUTDOOR) Various 5 50 OUTDOOR Y

INDIANA DUNES STATE PARK (OUTDOOR) Chesterton 6 150 OUTDOOR Y

INN AT ABERDEEN LTD. Valparaiso 2 120 800 Y

INSPIRATION WOOD Westville 10 272 Y

MEMORIAL OPERA HOUSE Valparaiso 2 360 5,400

OGDEN GARDENS (VALPO PARKS) Valparaiso 1 100 OUTDOOR Y

OLD FAIRGROUNDS PARK (VALPO PARKS) Valparaiso 1 250 Y

PORTER COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER Valparaiso 4 5,000 9,840 Y

RILEYS RAILHOUSE Chesterton 1 50 Y

ROGERS-LAKEWOOD PARK (VALPO PARKS) Valparaiso 7 150 OUTDOOR Y

SAND CREEK COUNTRY CLUB Chesterton 10 1,000 4,400 Y

SPRING HOUSE INN Porter 2 35 475

STRONGBOW INN Valparaiso 6 500 2,590

SUNSET HILL FARM (OUTDOOR) Valparaiso 600 OUTDOOR Y

TALTREE ARBORETUM AND GARDENS Valparaiso 2 125 1300 Y

TRINITY HALL Chesterton 3 450 Y

VALPARAISO PARKS Valparaiso 250 OUTDOOR YVALPARAISO UNIVERSITY Valparaiso 8 1,000 7,440

VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY CHAPEL Valparaiso 1 2,000

WATERBIRD BANQUET CENTER Chesterton 6 375 Y

WELTER ROOM BANQUET (VALPO PARKS) Valparaiso 1 80 Y

WOODLAND PARK COMMUNITY COMPLEX Portage 4 1,000 9,600 Y

ZAO ISLAND Valparaiso 7 5,750 Y

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Meeting Placesby category


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1215 N State Road 49

Porter, IN 46304

www.indianadunes.com

CONTACT US:219-926-2255

Fax: 219-929-5395

[email protected]

IndianaDunes

Tourism

Explore all that Indiana Dunes Country has to offer, including videosof local venues and attractions, travel coupons, themed itinerariesand more atwww.indianadunes.com

Contact our Niche Market Director, Angela Pasyk, for:

Room blocks for out-of-town guests at your chosenaccomodation

Helpful advice and answers

Welcome packets with brochures detailing all the great events,attractions, restaurants, lodging and deals in Indiana DunesCountry

Information on local vendors - orists, photographers, caterers,

bakeries, DJs

We are here tohelp you plan

your event!


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216 Ballantrae Street

Valparaiso, IN 46383

www.aberdeenmanor.com

CONTACT US:

219-465-7130Fax: 219-548-3689

Contact: Denna Fyock

denna@

aberdeenmanor.com

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AberdeenManor

Amenity Type

Banquet hall, Chapel, Garden

Number of Meeting Rooms

2, can be combined into 1

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): 300600

Meeting Services/Amenities

On-site catering service

A/V system

Special Amenities

Aberdeen Manor operates on an exclusive use policy. When you bookyour meeting here, youll have complete use of the entire facilityensuring

complete privacy.


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Amenity Type

Hotel


1


62

Meeting Areas

35 x 35

Total Occupancy

100


Catering referrals

Coffee, water and soda

Copy and fax machines

Data ports

Hotel Amenities:

Free parkingComplimentary 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

558 Indian Boundary Road

Chesterton, IN 46304

www.indianoak.com

CONTACT US:

219-926-2200Toll Free:

800-553-4232

Fax: 219-929-4285

[email protected]

Best WesternIndian Oak


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Amenity Type

Hotel


3


100

Meeting Areas

Dunes Room 1200 sq ft

Media Room 285 sq ft

Executive Board Room

Total Occupancy

Dunes Room: 80-100

Media Room: 30

Executive Board Room: 15


Catering referrals

Coffee, water and soda

Copy and fax machinesData ports

Hotel Amenities:

Free parking

Indoor pool including kids play area

Indoor spa

Exercise room

Business center

Game room

On-site lounge w/food and beverage,

Full complimentary breakfast

Free Wi-Fi

Refrigerator/coffee maker in every room

Fresh coffee is out for guests all day

6200 Melton Road

Portage, IN 46368

www.bestwestern.com

CONTACT US:

219-734-6727

Fax: 219-841-9721

[email protected]

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Best WesternPlus

Portage


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712 Calumet Avenue


www.casadelroma.com

CONTACT US:

219-465-0478

Fax: 219-477-5985

[email protected]

Casa DelRoma

Amenity Type

Banquet hall


5


N/A

Meeting Areas

Call for information

Total Occupancy

Roma Room: 75

Roma East: 275

Roma West: 125

North Suite: 450

South Suite: 200


On-site catering and buffet service

Full bar available

A/V systemsPodium

Special Amenities

Bar

Dance oor


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2401 Village Point Road


www.coffeecreekwc.org

CONTACT US:

219-926-1842

janetr@

coffeecreekwc.org

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Coffee CreekWatershed

Preserve

Amenity Type

Pavilion, Outdoor amphitheater

Number of Meeting Spaces

2


N/A

Meeting Areas


Total Occupancy

150


Sound systems (requires special authorization)

Pavilion has two grills and replaces

Party barn has sports equipment, rst aid, coolers

Special Amenities

The Pavilion is available for company picnics, reunions andgraduation parties and various other events. Outtted with

20 picnic tables and 2 replaces, memories are just waiting

to be created!


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1630 Olmstead Drive

Portage, IN 46368

www.countryinns.com

CONTACT US:

219-764-0021

Toll Free: 800-596-2375

Fax: 219-764-0022

[email protected]

Country Inns& Suites

Amenity Type

Hotel


2


100

Meeting Areas

Meeting Room: 25 x 22

Board Room: 25 x 12

Total Occupancy

Meeting Room: 1840

Board Room: 10


Off-site catering service

Coffee service

Flip charts

TV/VCR

ScreenHigh speed Internet

Hotel Amenities

Complimentary breakfast

Family aquatic center

Suites available

Cable TV

Coin-operated guest laundry

Fitness center

Free weekday newspapers

Read It & ReturnLending Library


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2020 LaPorte Avenue


www.countryinns.com

CONTACT US:

219-476-0000

Toll Free: 800-596-2375

Fax: 219-476-9293

[email protected]

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Country Inns& Suites

Amenity Type

Hotel


1


59

Meeting Areas


Total Occupancy

1130


Complimentary coffee and water

Dry erase board

Pull down screen

TV /VCR/DVD player

Wireless Internet

Catering recommendations available

Copy and fax machineComputers available

Breakfast and snack service

Hotel Amenities

Cable TV with premium channels

Children 18 and under stay free in thesame room with an adult

Coffee, tea and cookies available 24hours a day

Complimentary deluxecontinental breakfast

Hotel Amenities

Express check-in/check-out service

Fax, copier and computer services

Fitness center

Forgotten items service

High speed Internet access in allpublic areas

Indoor pool

Jacuzzi


Free parking

Suites available

Read It & ReturnLending Library

Complimentary weekdayUSA Today newspaper

Same-day valet laundry service

Wake-up service


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Amenity Type

Hotel


1


111

Meeting Areas

24 x 30

Total Occupancy

25-30


Coffee service available for fee

Overhead projector and screen availablefor fee

Speaker phone

Flip charts/markers available for fee

Copy and fax machines in lobby

Computers and printers in lobby

Hotel Amenities

Indoor/outdoor pool & Hot tub

Fitness room

Full hot breakfast buffet $6.95

Valet dry cleaning


2301 E. Morthland Drive


www.marriott.com/vrpcy

CONTACT US:

219-465-1700Toll Free: 800-321-2211

Fax: 219-477-2430

joel.mindykowski

@whitelodging.com

Courtyardby Marriott


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Amenity Type

Hotel


3, can be combined


111

Meeting Areas

Meeting Room A: 29.5 x 20

Meeting Room B: 29.5 x 25.5

Meeting Room C: 29.5 x 20

AB or BC: 29.5 x 45.5

ABC: 29.5 x 85.5

Total Occupancy

Meeting Room A: 2550

Meeting Room B: 3575

Meeting Room C: 2550

AB or BC: 60125

ABC: 85200


Coffee pot

Fax and copy machines

Telephone line

High speed Internet

Coffee, juice and donut service

Projector equipment

Meeting room equipment

Podium

Hotel Amenities

Indoor pool and hot tub

Complimentary continental breakfast

24-hour coffeeGuest laundry facility

Large executive rooms available

6161 Melton Road

Portage, IN 46368

www.daysinn.com

CONTACT US:

219-762-2136

Fax: 219-763-1355

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1100 N. Max Mochal

Porter, IN 46304

www.dunelandfalls.com

CONTACT US:

219-688-0352

weddingsbyangelique

@yahoo.com

Amenity Type

Banquet hall


3


N/A

Meeting Areas

Completely exiblecall for information

Total Occupancy:

401,000


Catering service

Event planning

Projector

PA system

Podium

Wireless Internet

Special Amenities:

The Duneland Falls facility can be divided for virtually any size eventfrom a

fraction of the space for smaller businesses and social events to a full-facility rentalwith seating for 600.

Duneland FallsBanquet & Meeting Center


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www.graygooseinn.com

CONTACT US:

219-926-5781

Toll Free: 800-521-5127

Fax: 219-926-4845

[email protected]

Amenity Type

Bed & breakfast


1 + additional breakout space


8

Meeting Areas

Library: 16 x 20

Breakout solarium: 13 x 15

Total Occupancy

15


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 replace 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

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Gray GooseInn


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Amenity Type

Hotel


1


77

Meeting Areas

36.5 x 24

Total Occupancy

3080


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

1451 Silhavy Road


www.hamptoninn.com

CONTACT US:

219-531-6424

Toll Free:

1-800-Hampton

Fax: 219-531-6423

valin_hampton_suites

@hilton.com

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Amenity Type

Outdoor Millennium Gazebo

Indoor Community Center


4


N/A

Total Occupancy

Community Center: 60180 people

Front Lounge and Kitchen: 60 people

Back Hall and Kitchen: 120 people

Lounge, Hall and Kitchens: 180 people


Alcohol is allowed in Community Center

Fireplace

Sound systems allowed

500 Ackerman Drive

Porter, IN 46304

www.townofporter.com

CONTACT US:

219-921-1687

Fax: 219-395-8811

[email protected]

HawthornePark


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501 Gateway Boulevard


www.chesterton.hgi.com

CONTACT US:

219-983-9500

Fax: 219-983-9600

holly.deplanty@

hilton.com

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Amenity Type

Hotel


4


120

Meeting Areas

Board room: 22 x 25

Sandcreek: 29 x 25

Coffee Creek 1: 23 x 24

Coffee Creek 2: 23 x 27

Coffee Creek 1 & 2: 50 x 23

Total Occupancy

Board room: 12

Sandcreek: 3050

Coffee Creek 1: 2450

Coffee Creek 2: 2450

Coffee Creek 1 & 2: 36100


TV/VCR

LCD projector & screen

Flip chart

Copy & fax services

Printer

On-site catering service

Podium

Wireless microphone

Hotel Amenities

Guest laundry facility

24-hour complimentary coffee,tea and hot chocolate

Indoor heated pool and Jacuzzi

Breakfast buffet for additional cost

Free cable with in-room HBO

Free local phone calls

Free USA Today

Exercise facility

HiltonGarden Inn


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Amenity Type

Hotel


1


76

Meeting Areas

55 x 25

Total Occupancy

75


TV/DVD/VCR


Data ports

Catering available

Wet bar

Micro-refrigerator

High speed InternetCopy and fax machines

Printer

Flip chart

Whiteboard

Hotel Amenities

Free deluxe continental breakfast

Indoor swimming pool

Kid suites

24-hour coffee service

Free TV with movie channels(HBO, ESPN, Disney, CNN)

Spa rooms and extended stayrooms available

Cardiovascular tness center

Sealy mattresses

2323 Willowcreek Road

Portage, IN 46368

www.hiexpress.com

CONTACT US:

219-762-7777

Fax: 219-762-7777

[email protected]

Holiday InnExpress


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Amenity Type

Hotel


2


85

Meeting Areas

Larger room: 50 x 25

Smaller room: 20 x 15

Total Occupancy

Larger room: 50

Smaller room: 25


TV/VCR


Dry erase board


Computers and printersHigh speed and wireless Internet

Food and Beverage options for anadditional charge

Hotel Amenities

24-hour complimentary coffee

24-hour tness center

All non-smoking facility

Business center

Cable/satellite TV

Complimentary deluxecontinental breakfast

Complimentary wireless internet inall guest rooms, meeting rooms andpublic areas

Guest laundry facilities

Indoor heated pool and whirlpool

In-room pay-per-view movies

Premium cable

Same-day dry cleaning

1251 Silhavy Road


www.hiexpress.com

CONTACT US:

219-464-9395

Fax: 219-464-9365

sales.valparaiso.hie@

focushotels.com

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Holiday InnExpress

and Suites


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Amenity Type

Meeting Room (in a movie theater)


2


N/A

Meeting Areas

Small Room - rectangular tables

Big Room - round tables

Total Occupancy

3550


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 freezeraccess. Admission not included.

6550 US Highway 6

Portage, IN 46368

www.gqti.com

CONTACT US:

219-764-2550

[email protected]

IMAXof Portage


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CONTACT US:

219-395-1644

Fax: 219-926-7561

stephanie_purcell

@nps.gov

1100 N. Mineral Springs Road

Porter, IN 46304

www.nps.gov/indu

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Amenity Type

National Park / Beach

Number of Shelters

5


Campground

Total Occupancy

Shelters: up to 50

Beach wedding: up to 50


Park shelters are on a rst-come, rst-served basis and cannot be reserved.

Special Notes

Gatherings and commercial activities in national parks often require a special usepermit. The purpose of these permits is to ensure the protection of the parksnatural and cultural resources, as well as to minimize conicts between park

visitors and your guests.

Indiana DunesNational Lakeshore


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CONTACT US:

219-926-1952

Fax: 219-926-9113

www.in.gov/dnr

1600 N. 25 East


www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2980.htm

Amenity Type

State Park / Beach

Number of Shelters

6


Campground

Total Occupancy

Shelters: up to 50

Beach wedding: up to 150


Beautiful trails, Nature Center on-site

Special Notes

Only small, simple ceremonies are allowed on the beach, which will remainaccessible to the general public. Shelters may be reserved for receptions.

Simple decorations are permitted but must be removed immediately after theceremony. Structures such as tents, archways, etc. are not permitted on the beach.

Indiana DunesState Park


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Amenity Type

Bed & breakfast


3


11

Meeting Areas

Conference Room: 800 sq. ft.(call for exact room dimensions)

Suite: conference table for 8(call for exact room dimensions)

Total Occupancy

Conference Room 2: 64120

Suite: 28

Breakout Rooms: 2 additional


Food and beverage service available

(onsite chef)

Wi-Fi throughout Inn

LCD projector

Flip charts and dry eraseboard provided

Overhead and slide projectors

CD & VHS players

B&B Amenities

Jacuzzi for two in each room

Fireplace in 10 of 11 rooms

Kitchenette/Living Room Suite available

2nd Living Room Suite with optionaladjoining 2nd bedroom

Lodging guests enjoy a 3-coursebreakfast and evening dessert, snacks& beverages

Library

Solarium

Walking trails

Course at Aberdeen (golf) adjacent

Tennis and outdoor pool within

community

3158 South State Road 2


www.innataberdeen.com

CONTACT US:

219-465-3753

1-866-761-3753

Fax: 219-465-9227

[email protected]

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Inn atAberdeen


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642 E. Inspiration Road

Westville, IN 46391

www.inspirationwood.com

CONTACT US:

219-983-9922

[email protected]

Amenity Type

Cottage InnConference Center


2


18

Meeting Areas

Gathering Space

Lavender House

Total Occupancy

Gathering Space: 60

Lavender House: 16

Individual Cabins: 2-10 each (42 Total)


Catering Options: All day, Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner, Appetizers.

Bar Tending Services: Beer and Wine.

Grace Garden and Meadow included withthe Gathering Space.

Wi-Fi, phone and fax

Built in HD projector and 8 ft. projectionscreen

Blue Ray DVD Player

Wireless sound system with lavaliere andhandheld microphone.

Dry-erase boards

Flipcharts and markers

InspirationWood


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Porter County Fairgrounds

216 E. Division Road


www.porterco.org/expo

CONTACT US:

219-464-0133

Fax: 219-531-2391

expocenter

@porterco.org

Porter CountyExposition Center

Amenity Type

Exhibition complex


5


N/A

Meeting Areas

Main Exhibition Hall: 82 x 120

Banquet Room 1: 51 x 64

Banquet Room 2: 28 x 64

Expo East: 106 x 88

4-H Building: 63 x 144

Total Occupancy

Main Exhibition Hall: 450750

Banquet Room 1: 200-225

Banquet Room 2: 80-100

Expo East: 300-350

4-H Building: 300


A/V system

Dance oor

Catering services

Wireless Internet

Handicapped accessible

Podium and microphones

Screens and projectors

New sound and lighting amenities

Special Amenities

Grandstand

Capacity for exhibitor booths

Lodging located within one mile ofExpo Center

Additional buildings available for rentalfor large expos and trade shows,including:

- Walkway link

- Expo East Building

- 4-H Exhibit Building

- Buggy Wheel Pavilion

- Livestock buildings

-On-site campground


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CONTACT US:

219-395-9999

StationMaster

@rileysrailhouse.com

123 N. 4th Street


www.rileysrailhouse.com

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Amenity Type

Indoor (converted train station)


1


2, can sleep up to 7 people total

Meeting Areas

Call for info

Total Occupancy

50


Wood-burning replace

Gourmet presentation kitchen

Large bar

Covered outdoor deck

RileysRailhouse


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1001 Sandcreek Drive South


www.sandcreek.com/banquets

CONTACT US:

Phone: (219) 395-5222

Fax: (219) 395-5280

amy.cushway@

sandcreek.com

Amenity Type

Country club


10


N/A

Meeting Areas

Lake Room

Creek Room

Marsh Room

Grand Ballroom (Lake, Creek &Marsh Rooms combined)

Formal Dining Room

Library

Grill Room

Clubhouse Main Floor

Pool

Total Occupancy

Lake Room: 70150

Creek Room: 150250

Marsh Room: 60150

Grand Ballroom (Lake, Creek &Marsh Rooms combined): 300500

Formal Dining Room: 4075

Library: 2030

Grill Room: 75150

Clubhouse Main Floor: 4251000

Pool: 150500


On-site catering available

Multimedia and overhead projectors

TV

Podium

Screens

Microphones

Wireless Internet

Videoconference capabilities


Telephone

Special Amenities

Tennis courtsGolf course

Swimming pools

Fitness center

Spa services

Sand CreekCountry Club


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303 N. Mineral Springs Road

Porter, IN 46304

www.springhouseinn.com

CONTACT US:

219-929-4600

Fax: 219-926-8258

kpatel8332

@sbcglobal.net

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Spring HouseInn

Amenity Type

Hotel


2


60

Meeting Areas

Parlor A: 275 sq. ft.

Parlor B: 200 sq. ft.

(call for exact dimensions)

Total Occupancy

Parlor A: 1618

Parlor B: 1020


Light food service available

Complimentary coffee, tea and water

Overhead projector

Flip chartsDry erase board

TV/VCR

Conference phone

Hotel Amenities

Indoor pool

Hot tub

Dry sauna

Free Wi-Fi

Exercise room

Complimentary breakfast

Refrigerator and microwave ineach room

Cable TV with HBO


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2405 E. US Highway 30


www.strongbowinn.com

CONTACT US:

219-531-0162

Fax: 219-531-0237

[email protected]

Amenity Type

Restaurant/Banquets/Bakery


6


N/A

Meeting Areas

Executive Board Room: call for exactdimensions

Rose: 13 x 18

Homestead: 13 x 18

Club: 32 x 19

*Charles: 67 x 44

*Caroline: 70 x 37

*Can be combined

Total Occupancy

Executive Board Room: 20

Rose: 36

Homestead: 30

Club: 45

*Charles: 200

*Caroline: 200

*Can be combined


A/V system

Phone lines

On-site catering available

Internet

LCD projector

Screens

Laser pointer

Special Amenities

Located in an award-winning restaurantand bakery

Adjacent to lodging options

StrongbowInn


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775 Meridian Road

Valparaiso, IN 46385-8507

www.porterco.org

CONTACT US:

219-465-3586

Fax: 219-465-3640

[email protected]

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Amenity Type

Outdoor gazebo, tents


One gazebo, numerous tents andcanopies available


N/A

Meeting Areas

Outdoor gazebo

Outdoor tents

Outdoor canopies

Total Occupancy

600


Alcohol allowed with permit (can be through caterer)

Services available through outside contractors

Sunset HillFarm


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CONTACT US:

219-462-0025

Fax: 219-462-0848

[email protected]

450 W. 100 North


www.taltree.org

Amenity Type

Outdoor pavilion

Indoor Railway Depot


2


N/A

Meeting Areas

Pavilion: 1300 sq ft

Depot: 900 sq ft

Total Occupancy

Pavilion: 60125

Depot: 3060


General admission to Taltree included for guests

Alcohol allowed with special provisions

Depot has A/V equipment

Fireplace in PavilionGift store in Depot

Services (caterer, DJ, etc.) available through outside contractors

TaltreeArboretum & Gardens


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CONTACT US:

219-926-1282

Fax: 219-926-1282

[email protected]

638 N. Calumet Road


www.stpatsparish.org

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Amenity Type

Indoor/Outdoor


3, including gazebo


N/A

Meeting Areas

Outdoor Gazebo

Chandelier Room: 90

Banquet Hall: 450


Alcohol allowed

Catering available

Special Amenities

Trinity Banquet Hall is on the campus of St. Patrick Church and has fast become apremier location for bridal showers, wedding receptions, baby showers, anniversaryparties and more! With the ability to host your event, whether large or small, youllnd Trinity Banquet Hall a wonderful venue for your event at a reasonable cost.

TrinityHall


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Total Occupancy

Forest Park Shelters: 100

Total OccupancyPavilion: 250

Kiwanis East: 40

Kiwanis West: 150

Oak Grove: 50

Valparaiso Parks

Ogden Gardens(Florence A. Dayton Gazebo)Campbell Street and Harrison Boulevard, Valparaiso, IN 46385

219-462-5144

www.ci.valparaiso.in.us

Old Fairgrounds Park(Butterfield Family Pavilion)Evans Avenue and Calumet Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383

219-462-5144


Rogers-Lakewood Park5320 Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385

219-462-5144


Amenities/Information

Florence A. Dayton Gazebo

2 hour increments

Includes 60 chairs

Music allowed with no amplication

No restroom or electricity

Shelters available at Forest Park

Amenities/InformationButtereld Family Pavilion

April 15Oct 15

Alcohol allowed with security

Kitchen included with reservations

Price includes table and chair setup

Amenities/Information

Seven shelters available

Total Occupancy

Big Wheel: 125

Discovery: 125

Hickory Grove: 80


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CONTACT US:

219-531-7888

Fax: [email protected]

1155 Shefeld DriveValparaiso, IN 46385

www.valparaisogolf.com

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Amenity Type

Indoor, golf clubhouse


1


N/A

Meeting Areas


Total Occupancy

80


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.

Welter Room Banquet(Forest Park Golf Course)

Valparaiso Parks (Continued)


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Harre Union

1509 Chapel Drive


www.valpo.edu/union/reservations

CONTACT US:

219-464-5007

Fax: 219-464-6748

union.reservations@

valpo.edu

Amenity Type

University hall


10 rooms


N/A

Meeting Areas

Conference areas (2): 196 sq. ft.

Conference room 1: 308 sq. ft.




Large conference room: 1,064 sq. ft.(can be divided into 2 smaller roomsat 532 each)

Ballroom: 7,440 sq. ft.(can be divided into 3 rooms at2,480 each)

Total Occupancy

Conference rooms: 251,000(call for specics)

Ballroom: 5001,000

Mueller Hall: 88

Christopher Center Library Room: 250


Catering available

A/V system

Video conferencingcapabilities (select rooms)

Wireless Internet

Computer lab

Special Amenities

Outdoor dining areas

Multiple lounges

Outdoor terrace

E-mail kiosks

Information TV system

Vending machines

Copy center

ValparaisoUniversity


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CONTACT US:

219-464-5093

[email protected]

1600 Chapel Drive


www.valpo.edu/chapel

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Amenity type

Indoor


1


N/A

Meeting Areas


Total Occupancy

2,000


Christian wedding services only

Pipe organ (nearly 5,500 pipes and 101 ranks with a four-manual console withpedal and 77 stops)

Valparaiso University

Chapel of theResurrection


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Amenity Type

Banquet Hall, Indoor/Outdoor Venue,Gazebo

Meeting Areas

(All have view of Lake Chubb)

Sandpiper

Egret

Kingsher

Sandpiper & Egret

Egret & Kingsher

Full Waterbird

Total Occupancy

Sandpiper: 45

Egret: 45160

Kingsher: 45160

Sandpiper & Egret: 120250

Egret & Kingsher: 140300

Full Waterbird: 250350


Offers onsite Chef for all food preparationand catering

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

Guest Rooms (on-property hotels)

Indoor cooridor link to Waterbird LakesidInn (40 rooms)

Also within walking distance, on propert

Best Western Indian Oak

Gray Goose Inn Bed & Breakfast

Hotel Amenities

Lakeview rooms

Cable TV

Completely non-smoking

Patio/Balcony

DVD/VCR

Walking/Hiking trails onsite

Fireplace and Jacuzzi available(select rooms)



www.waterbirdevents.com

CONTACT US:

219-928-1514

Toll Free: 888-987-2473

[email protected]

Over 5,000 Sq./ft. of Event Space

Over 700 Sq./Ft. of Attached Outdoor Balcony

600 Sq./ft.

Dance FloorFireplace at Each

end of the FacilityFireplace at Each

end of the Facility

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WaterbirdBanquet Center


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Amenity Type

Banquet hall


4


N/A

Meeting Areas

Oakwood Grand Hall: 120 x 80

Sycamore Hall: 48 x 75

Hickory Hollow Room: 20 x 36

Blue Spruce Room: 55 x 28

Total Occupancy

Oakwood Grand Hall: 6501,000

Sycamore Hall: 160400

Hickory Hollow Room: 40

Blue Spruce Room: 60


A/V systemTV/VCR

Staging and dance oor available

Full service catering facilities

Handicapped accessible

Internet available in main building

Pre-school on premises

Hardwood dance oor

Fireplace in Sycamore Hall

Special Amenities

Gymnasium

Picnic grounds and shelters

War memorial

Multiple playground areas

Skate park

Dog park

1/2 court basketball court

Natural areas

Horseshoe pits

Outdoor restrooms (indoor plumbing)

Walking trail

Sledding hill

2100 Willowcreek Road

Portage, IN 46368

www.ci.portage.in.us/parks

CONTACT US:

219-762-1675

Fax: 219-762-7479

[email protected]

Woodland ParkCommunity Complex


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1050 Horseprairie Avenue


www.zaoisland.net

CONTACT US:

219-462-1194

Fax: 464-7974

[email protected]

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Amenity Type

Amusement Park

Arcade

Bar

Restaurant


7


N/A

Meeting Areas

The Cove

Bar

Upper Dining Room

Lower Dining Room

Dune Room

Outdoor Patio

Game Room

Total Occupancy

25-250 IndoorUp to 5,000 Outdoor

Outdoor Tent - 500


2 Mini-golf courses on 10 acres (18 hole)

Go-Karts on a high-rise track

5 Batting cages (2 softball, 3 baseball)

Largest game room in Northwest Indiana

with prize redemption

20 Acres of rentable space

Gator Glades (open Spring - Fall) featuring

20+ live alligators

Live entertainment options- DJs, bands,

magicians

Coladas Premium Pizza

Beer, wine, frozen drinks onsite

Premium catering available

Fundraising partnerships available - call formore information

Zao Islandand Coladas

Catering Company


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Indiana Dunes National Lakeshores

West Beach one of the Top 10

Best Family Beaches in the nation

Parents Magazine

Indiana Dunes State Park top place to

hike in Indiana and one of 51 scenic

hikes recommended across the nation

USA Today

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is a Top 10 Urban Escape in the nation

National Geographic

Indiana Dunes State Park

among Best State Parks

Midwest Living

Porter County, Indiana is home to the Indiana Dunes State Park and National Lakeshore, both of which are nationally recognized:

Indiana Dunes Tourism is the ofcial destination marketing, planning and

development organization for Indiana Dunes Country/Porter County, IN.For more information visit www.indianadunes.com


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