tion. By 1895, renowned golf course archi- tect Spencer Oldham had laid out one of the original golf courses in America at Bedford Springs, and shortly after the turn of the 20th century, one of the first Olympic-size indoor swimming pools was added to this storied resort.
Over the years, Omni Bedford Springs Resort attracted 10 U.S. Presidents and numerous dignitaries, including such notables as Daniel Webster, Andrew Jackson and Zachary Taylor.
Just two years after the resort was desig- nated as a National Historic Landmark in 1984, it closed for two decades. After a major $120 million renovation, it re- opened as a 216-room four-season resort in 2007.
In addition to its fascinating and storied history, meeting and event planners choose Omni Bedford Springs for its many other perks, such as a 20,000-square foot state-of-the-art conference center, natural mineral spring-fed spa, 18-hole golf course, and its choice of five restaurants.
Few individuals are more enthusiastic about this eminent resort than Jeff Rudder, director of sales and marketing for Omni Bedford Springs. “If so many U.S. Presidents have stayed with us, why shouldn’t corporate heads bring their companies here? If way back in 1858, the hotel was equipped to receive the first Trans-Atlantic cable, why should anyone be concerned that our communications capabilities are not above par? Planners are quick to see the significance of these queries and eagerly book their events and meetings with us.”
One group in particular that has long been linked to Omni Bedford Springs is the Pennsylvania Bar Association. Not long after it was issued its charter in 1895, the organization was launched at an initial meeting here. Photos in the tavern depict this very event. Since then, the associa- tion’s educational programs are regularly scheduled at the resort.
“People looking for a secluded getaway like our facility,” points out Rudder. “They escape the hectic city and corporate life and walk away with more clarity. This
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