It’s that time of year again — spring training! First, you will need to find the perfect Wisconsin conference or convention center to host your team. This year, we’ve got some real heavy hitters that are sure to make your conference or convention hall of fame.
Home Field Advantage - Central and East Central Wisconsin
There’s a definite advantage to locating a venue in the central Wisconsin area. You’re close to all the major players in town (Alliant Energy, Harley Davidson USA, Land’s End and more) and you’ve got a championship line up of attractions (Wisconsin Dells, Potawatomi State Park, Menominee Casino Resort, etc.) that are the envy of every other location. Residing in the waterpark capital of the world, the Chula Vista Resort & Conference Center is the ideal location for your event. It’s a new ball game when your team takes in the variety of activities, spa, golf course, scenic river walk, and of course, the water park. Or, you could really hit one out of the park when you book at the Glacier Canyon Conference Center at Wilderness Resort. Once you hear your team’s cheers for the 56,000 square feet of meeting space, comfortable lodging, four-star dining, award-winning spa and indoor/outdoor waterparks, you’ll know you hit the sweet spot.
Grand Slam - Northwest Wisconsin
Take your team on the road to the northwest part of the state. There you’ll find the wild and beautiful St. Croix River, the deep blue waters of Lake Superior, the charming Apostle Islands, and the still beauty of the Chippewa Valley, leaving all who visit with the feeling that they’ve slid safely into home. Take Heartwood Conference Center & Retreat for example. Located on 700 acres of breathtaking natural woodlands, the elegant resort features meeting space for up to 200, along with mouthwatering dining, access to two private lakes, and inviting accommodations in a wilderness paradise setting.
Home Run - Northeast Wisconsin
No matter the season, you’ll hit a homer when you take the team northeast to the renowned Door County. Bases are loaded in this part of the country with its 300 miles of spectacular shoreline, five majestic state parks, fabulous galleries and boutiques, mouthwatering cuisine and quality lodging. The first batter up in this neck of the woods is none other than the legendary Stone Harbor Resort, Hotel & Conference Center. Named Best Lakeshore Resort at the Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Tourism, your team will want to go extra innings when they experience Stone Harbor’s gorgeous views, grand meeting spaces, and comfortable accommodations.
MVP - Southeast Wisconsin
Next on the championship roster is southeast Wisconsin, a place of bustling cities and rural landscapes, natural beauty and rich history. When you swing for the fences, you’ll surely land at the Wingspread Retreat & Executive Conference Center. This conference venue encompasses three unique buildings nestled on 36 acres of lush, natural landscape in Racine, Wisconsin. With 15,000 square feet of flexible meetings space and an award-winning onsite culinary team you are sure to be an MVP with with your conference attendees.
Pitch any one of these major league conference centers and event centers to your team, and your Wisconsin event is sure to be a hit!