A meeting in an unusual setting can spark creative thinking, boost morale and create a productive atmosphere.
With its mix of urban and rural destinations, the western
U.S. has a wealth of new or recently renovated options for meeting
venues that make inspiring settings. Here is a sampling of some of the
west’s unique new off-site meeting venues.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Granville Island, a picturesque island just minutes from downtown
Vancouver, offers planners many opportunities for creativity, says Diane
Butt, general manager of Edible Canada, a marketplace showcasing the
food and wine of British Columbia.
Edible Canada recently opened a private, glass-walled
dining room with a demonstration kitchen, audiovisual capabilities and
long communal tables. An in-house culinary team creates multicourse
menus and a sommelier creates pairings of food with local wines and
spirits.
The space holds seated groups up to 24 and standing
receptions for up to 35. Buyouts of the adjoining bistro are possible:
The total indoor space holds up to 75 people for a seated function and
100 people for a standing reception. There is also an adjoining 102-seat
outdoor patio.
