Event Venue Options
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Classroom in the Clouds
This space can accommodate up to 150 guests for seated dinners and 200 guests for auditorium style seating. This venue can also be divided into three separate spaces – The Rippy, Morton and Leonard Classrooms – each comfortably seating 50 individuals and offering flexibility for smaller breakout sessions or workshops.
The Classroom in the Clouds is ideal for:
- -Seated dinners and receptions
- -Corporate and non-profit seminars, lectures and meetings
- -Business retreats and workshops
This space is fully equipped with AV services, including drop-down projection screens, HDMI connections, handheld and lapel microphones and Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation staff who can ensure that the technology runs smoothly for your event.
Pricing for Private Parties (maximum capacity of 150 and minimum of 50 guests)
Entire space – $4,500 1/3 of space – $1,500 2/3 of space- $3,000
Pricing for Non-profit/Community Meetings (maximum capacity of 150 guests)
Entire space – $2,400 1/3 of space – $975 2/3 of space- $1,950
RENTAL INCLUDES:
Park Access for organizers and their guests for the amount of time stated in contract.
Parking at the Wilson Center public parking area.
Set up Grandfather’s tables and chairs into a layout specific to the event.
Complimentary water station.
AV Equipment including podium, microphones and sound system.
Tables, chairs and linens from a selection of furnishings that Grandfather owns.
Catering available at additional cost.
Williams Outdoor Learning Space
This space can comfortably fit 48 guests for a seated dinner or lunch with the added warmth and ambiance of a stunning fireplace in the cooler months. The Williams Outdoor Learning Space is designed to bring your event closer to nature while providing a relaxed, yet functional atmosphere.
The Williams Outdoor Learning Space is ideal for:
- -Seated dinners, lunches or receptions
- -Intimate gatherings
- -Networking events
This space is fully equipped with overhead lighting, a functional fireplace, exposed stone terrace seating and four outlets to ensure that your event has the necessary power for technical needs.
Pricing for Williams Outdoor Learning Space
Minimum of 25 guests and a maximum of 48 guests for seated dining (covered pavilion)
Minimum of 25 guests and a maximum of 80 guests for theater-style seating (covered pavilion)
Starting price – $1,500
Perfect for 3–4-hour events, allowing 2 hours for setup prior to event and 1 hour for breakdown after the event.
RENTAL INCLUDES:
Park Access for organizers and their guests for the amount of time stated in contract.
Parking at the Wilson Center public parking area.
Set up Grandfather’s tables and chairs into a layout specific to the event.
Complimentary water station.
AV Equipment including podium, microphones and sound system.
Tables, chairs and linens from a selection of furnishings that Grandfather owns.
Catering available at additional cost.
Hodges Theater
This state-of-the-art, ADA-accessible, documentary-style theater is designed for an exceptional viewing experience. Hodges Theater offers a professional setting for events where clear audio-visual presentations are a highlight of the experience. This is an ideal location for corporate events, as well as smaller community gatherings. With 135 comfortable theater seats, this venue is the perfect setting for lectures, presentations, film screenings and more.
Whether you are hosting a seminar or a screening – this versatile space provides the ideal atmosphere for engagement and inspiration.
The Hodges Theater is ideal for:
- -Lectures and presentations
- -Documentary and film screenings
- -Educational seminars and workshops
This space is fully equipped with AV capabilities like HDMI connection to the projector, one handheld microphone and access to a Blu-ray and DVD player.
Hodges Theater Pricing
Minimum of 20 guests and a maximum of 135.
Starting at $1,500
RENTAL INCLUDES:
Parking at the Wilson Center public parking area.
AV Equipment including screen, one microphone, HDMI cable, DVD player
