Plan Your Next Company Event at a Bed and Breakfast
Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 4:55 amIf your employees let out a collective groan when it’s time for that yearly corporate retreat, surprise them with a bed and breakfast business event. Many inns along the West Coast have full-service meeting facilities, and the charm and comfort of a bed and breakfast will inspire your employees. Here are some great choices for your next business meeting.
Southern Calif. B&B Inns
If your company is searching for a Southern California bed and breakfast, head down the coast a bit to the Blue Lantern Inn. Located just a few miles south of Laguna Beach, the inn rests on a bluff overlooking the Dana Point Harbor. Conferences, meetings and banquets can be scheduled for up to 40 people. The Library Meeting Room can fit 40 guests for a banquet or theater program and 26 for meetings. The well-appointed room includes a fireplace, and on a break, co-workers can relax in the spacious lobby or stroll outside and look out at the ocean and harbor. There also is a contemporary conference room that holds up to 15 people. The full-day meeting rates include a television with DVD player, flip chart, projector screen and overhead projector, high-speed Internet access, notepads and pens, as well as snacks of homemade muffins and cookies. Refreshments, such as gourmet coffee, tea, soda and bottled water are available throughout the day. Your co-workers or guests also can stay in the Blue Lantern’s beautiful guest rooms, all of which have a fireplace and whirlpool tub. Overnight guests also enjoy a full breakfast and afternoon wine and hors d’oeuvres. There are several popular restaurants within walking distance of the inn.
Bay Area Location
The Seal Cove Inn’s woodsy setting inspires creativity, and its close access to San Francisco makes it a convenient spot for business retreats or meetings. Located just outside the village of Half Moon Bay and just 24 miles from the city, the inn can accommodate up to 14 people for business events. Your co-workers are treated to a morning snack with coffee, tea, soda and freshly baked muffins. In the afternoons, homemade cookies are provided. Internet access, notepads and pens also are included in the meeting rates.
Washington State B&Bs
Just a scenic drive and ferry ride away from Seattle, the Saratoga Inn on Whidbey Island is a unique spot for your next business event. The bed and breakfast has 15 guest rooms, each with a fireplace and many with stunning views. The meeting room offers views of the Saratoga Passage and can hold up to 12 people comfortably. Audio-visual equipment is available for rental, and the meeting rate includes morning and afternoon refreshments.
Book your next Seattle business event at the Inn at Harbor Steps, a boutique hotel just minutes from galleries, shops and famous Pike Place Market. The full-day meeting rates include high-speed Internet access and refreshments served in the morning and afternoon. Audio-visual equipment can be rented, as well. The meeting room can accommodate up to 12 people. For your overnight business guests, the posh guest rooms are spacious, and many have a fireplace.
