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Colonial Williamsburg Hotels range choose from), and recreation (golf, spa, a quaint, walkable town full of shops, ‘T AKE A LEFT AT in price from moderate to luxury, with biking, hiking, tennis, lawn bowling) galleries and restaurants. Some call it meeting and event spaces ranging from support the preservation, research romantic. Others call it charming, but an intimate board room for 18 seated and education mission of the Colonial whatever the description, Williamsburg THE STOCKADES .’ at a hand-carved cherry table to 1,400 Williamsburg Foundation. More than offers Southern hospitality in a setting comfortably seated in general session. 85 years ago, John D. Rockefeller like no other place. The hotel group takes its name and Jr. believed ’s colonial capitol Three conference hotels — identity from the Colonial Williamsburg should be restored and became Colonial The Woodlands Hotel and Suites Foundation, the non-profit center for Williamsburg’s founding benefactor. (moderate), the Williamsburg Lodge history and citizenship, but the hotel Colonial Williamsburg is a very di- (upper upscale) and the Williamsburg facilities are 21st-century in amenities, verse experience. The Museums of Inn (luxury) – offer more than 67,000 comfort and technology. Colonial Williamsburg include the DeWitt square feet of indoor function space “We routinely hear from meeting Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, the and an additional 25,000 square planners and decision makers that the Folk Art Mu- feet of outdoor gardens and unique facilities are very different from what they seum and , the home where settings. Williamsburg is serviced by expected,” said Perry Goodbar, vice the Rockefellers lived while overseeing three airports ranging from 20 to 45 president, hospitality sales, services and the restoration. In the Revolutionary City, minutes away with 200 daily flights and business development for the Colonial guests witness life during the years lead- is centrally located between Richmond Williamsburg Company. “The phrase, ing to the American Revolution and the and Norfolk, Va. off Interstate 64. ‘Wow…I had no idea…’ is common.” birth of a new nation. Colonial Williams- Meetings have been integral to The Colonial Williamsburg Hotel group burg offers a mix of culture, learning, fun American heritage since Thomas has invested nearly $200 million dollars and relaxation, with hotels, golf and spa Jefferson, , Patrick in improvements to conference hotels located adjacent to Colonial Williams- Henry and others debated independence and facilities over the past several years. burg’s Historic Area. The abundance of from King George in the Apollo Room of Conference attendees can relive activities delights conference attendees, the in Williamsburg in the history or make a little history of their spouses and meeting planners with pro- 18th century. Meetings have a purpose. 9158629 own – meeting where this great country’s grams that are planned and executed Colonial Williamsburg has a mission. Founding Fathers lived and worked. All by Colonial Williamsburg staff. Why not have a meeting with a mission revenues from the hotels, dining (more Williamsburg is a “must visit” and gather where some of the most than 20 restaurants), shopping (50 to location in the Mid-Atlantic region. It’s important meetings in history took place? ~ FOR A REVOLUTIONARY MEETING , ~ To learn more, call 1-800-822-9127 or visit colonialwilliamsburg.com/meetings BOOK A REVOLUTIONARY KIND OF PLACE .

ith 67,000 square feet of modern event space, Colonial Williamsburg can accommodate W any group gathering. You’ll also find a world-class spa, golf, dining and shopping. And the stockades. If you should need them. To book, visit colonialwilliamsburg.com/meetings or call 1-800-822-9127.

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