“We have an onsite conference service team, as well as certified teambuilding specialists, who can work on everything from meeting room set-up to creating over- the-top unique functions to fit the group’s theme.” - Maris Brenner, Kalahari Resort
Kalahari Resort
and relationships - the tranquil setting that resorts can offer is as important, if not more so, than the meeting facilities themselves. The Abbey property in WI offers a destination location just far
enough away from the city to feel like you’ve actually gone some- where (90 miles from Chicago and Madison, 50 miles from Mil- waukee) yet for most meeting attendees we are no further time wise than their nearest airport. Being in WI and on Lake Geneva, with access to the lake ac-
tivities (including group boat cruises through Geneva Cruise Lines with pickup at the nearby municipal pier), it’s a destination many think of in warmer months. However, we are not just a six month destination… The Abbey is a terrific year-round destination as well. Bonfires with s’mores, sledding, cross country skiing and ice skating fill out our other resort activities in colder months. Kathryn Stotka: Cragun’s offers much more than a typical
urban conference center, our resort is an all-inclusive facility dedi- cated to great meetings. We have the perfect location to provide a distraction-free, work-supportive environment. With over 60,000 sq. ft. in meeting and exhibit space, it sup-
ports most conferences in their needs for meetings and vendor dis- play areas. We work together to provide families, groups and golfers with the best experience offering warm hospitality and memorable
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meetings since 1940.
MM: What are some excellent services your resort provides, that especially benefits meeting attendees? MB: We have an onsite conference service team, as well as cer-
tified teambuilding specialists, who can work on everything from meeting room set-up to creating over-the-top unique functions to fit the group’s theme. The spa offers passive pampering, as well as fitness and teambuilding sessions for groups, including refreshment break aero- bics.
Our audiovisual and IT team is also onsite and, because we
opened in September of 2006, our capabilities are state-of-the-art and include wireless access as well as drop-down/built in audiovi- sual and new interactive whiteboards. Other services to note include: satellite check-ins, added lug-
gage assistance on heavy arrival or departure days and stay-over rates that encourage families to join the attendee after the meeting days are over. RS: The Abbey Resort offers 40,000 sq. ft. of meeting space for
serious business, yet situated on 90-acres with a beautiful lawn and patio overlooking a 400-slip marina. Meeting planners typically look for function space for business
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