A meeting at the historic Normandy Farm Hotel and Conference Center in Blue Bell, PA
multiple classroom settings with large and small breakout rooms, and a boardroom setting that
display for smaller, more intimate gather- ings.”
Small said that two theaters are available for nearly 175 people at the museum and visitor center for presentations on widescreens. Attendees can dine on the offerings of the on site caterer, the Refreshment Saloon, which features beau- tiful stonework, a working fireplace and grand views of nature through its glass wall. Meals are can be enjoyed on the out- door patio in spring, summer and fall.
The museum and visitor center has been the choice of a variety of event planners, including for corporate meetings, educa- tional seminars, courses on historic and military leadership, chamber of com- merce meetings, training sessions for cer- tified tourism ambassadors, historic lec- ture series, and book signings.
"Attendees like to meet in venues with his- torical backgrounds, because they carry appeal to those interested in events like the American Civil War and the Battle of
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features historic artifacts on
Gettysburg,” said Small. "The emotional attachment to themes and the value- added offering to their events are impor- tant.”
Small said the property is able to offer speakers on historical topics, too. Planners can opt to have guest re-enactors, includ- ing such notables as ìGeneral Robert E. Lee" and "President Abraham Lincoln" at their networking events, along with other individuals dressed in American Civil War period garb.
Groups can choose a private viewing of the rare Cyclorama painting of Pickett's "Charge of the Battle of Gettysburg;” the film "A New Birth of Freedom,” narrated by Morgan Freeman; and private viewings of the 12-gallery museum. The Refreshment Saloon is elegant and charming, offering attendees a memorable dining experi- ence.
Skytop Lodge weaves old-world charm and the character of its setting with impeccable service,
award-winning
amenities and its modern Executive Conference Center at Skytop to provide the best of both old and new. "The empha-
sis at Skytop has always been on service and taking care of our guests,” said Robert Baldassari. "That same philosophy holds true for our meetings and conferences.”
Skytop's team of conference planners strives to execute seamless events for the planner. Baldassari noted that attention to detail, years of planning experience and a genuine caring attitude separate this venue from its competitors. Attendees are surrounded by history and tradition, yet have the convenience of modern ameni- ties and topnotch facilities available to them, as well.
Many planners like the option of the Historic Walks of Skytop, which offers a chance for attendees to relax. Popular with guests, the walks include history and beauty intertwined for an unforgettable time. Planners also find that the beauty of Skytop resort and the surrounding Pocono Mountains acts as an ideal back- drop for events.
Breakout sessions can be held outside in a garden, under a majestic pine tree, or in a quiet corner of this 5,500-acre estate. Cocktail receptions are frequently hosted
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