Wally’s House of Embers
Cold Water Canyon
Woodside Ranch Resort & Conference Center
Sundara Inn & Spa
Inn at Wawanissee Point
- With private rooms themed to classic movies—including the Omar Sharif room, where more than 500 couples have been engaged, according to the restaurant—Wally’s House of Embers adds an eclectic air in contrast to the traditional Dells experience. Owned by chef brothers Michael and Mark Obois, the Embers also offers a funky lounge with a menu of 21 martinis. The restaurant can be bought out for groups of up to 170, and the dining room can be split to accommodate two groups of 60 and one of 50. www.houseofembers.com
Cold Water Canyon
- Cold Water Canyon is a newly refurbished historic stone pavilion available for a variety of gatherings. To get access the facility, attendees take an exclusive charter boat excursion on the Upper Dells of the Wisconsin River. Cold Water Canyon is actually a tributary glen that cuts deep into the east bank of the river, and the boat pilot has to skillfully navigate the narrow passageway to dock in the shady canyon. Groups can have meals or refreshments in the pavilion and then take a scenic stroll through the narrow canyon, which is lit by torches. www.wisdells.com
Woodside Ranch Resort & Conference Center
- The Woodside Ranch Resort & Conference Center has loads of professional amenities in a rustic ranch setting. Outside of meetings, guests can enjoy horseback riding, fishing, canoeing, and hiking. Winter activities include cross-country ski trails and wagon rides. www.woodsideranch.com
Sundara Inn & Spa
- The Sundara Inn & Spa was named the No. 3 Favorite Spa Escape in America by ABC’s Good Morning America and one of the 25 Top Spas in America by Travel + Leisure Magazine, and offers 12 private villas that are popular for small business retreats and annual planning meetings. The spa is tucked away in a 26-acre pine forest on the outskirts of Wisconsin Dells and features a total of 26 suites. www.sundaraspa.com
Inn at Wawanissee Point
- The Inn at Wawanissee Point is a secluded bed-and-breakfast located in nearby Baraboo, serving up stunning views of its pristine 42-acre wooded estate. This new villa-style B&B, ideal for groups up to 10, offers the Lombardi Conference Room with, an e-table, Ethernet or Wi-Fi DSL, PowerPoint presentations or projections beamed to a 40-inch plasma screen, and a break station and wetbar. Wawanissee (pronounced “Wah-Wah-Nee-See”) is the Ho-Chunk tribe’s word for beauty. www.innatwawanisseepoint.com.