EVENT INDUSTRY, TIPS & TRICKS
For a country falsely rumored as having only a little history, the range of architecture displayed in America s estates is pretty staggering. From Louis XIV-style palaces to Tudor homes and Southern mansions, the US offers event managers some wonderful, lavish environments for upscale events. These are just some of our favorite estates that provide a real mixture of charming authenticity and originality.
Oheka Castle
Built by financier Otto Kahn near the Hamptons in New Jersey, Oheka Castle might make passers-by imagine they ve been teleported to Versailles. Its gloriously maintained European gardens are perfect for a post-dinner amble. The inspiration for the Great Gatsby s mansion in the recently released movie, Oheka Castle figures among the cr me de la cr me of estates for hire in America.
Abbey Estate
The Abbey Estate in Montecito, California knows its own worth, selling itself as the best place for weddings and corporate events in the state. Commanding amazing views of the surrounding countryside, the stately home, complete with ivory columns, lend an atmosphere of real flair and class.
Meadowood
Spread over 250 acres of land in California s Napa Valley, the stunning Meadowood resort has refined hosting luxury events to an art form. Catering to up to 250 guests, Meadowood can handle much of the legwork for event organization, offering activities from golf and tennis to a spa and wine classes.
Briarhurst Manor
Briarhurst Manor blends old mountain homeliness with lavish attention to comfort. Located in Manitou Springs, Colorado, and named among America s Top 50 Romantic Restaurants by Open Table, Broadhurst prides itself on creating the perfect atmosphere for everything from fundraisers to company trainings and even murder mystery dinners.
Castle Ladyhawke Estate
Apparently, this castle was not named for the awful Michelle Pfeiffer fantasy movie of the same name. The Ladyhawke Estate has authentically rebuilt a Scottish castle in the lap of the Tuckasegee River in North Carolina. Allowing a true fairytale setting for the more whimsical among you, it even contains a medieval village. Be warned though, alcohol is not provided.
Paradise Point at Kailua Bay
A corporate retreat to Hawaii? One of President Obama s favorite holiday sports? What s not to like? Nuzzled by crystalline waters lapping at its doorstep, the beauty of this Paradise Point resort cannot be accurately conveyed in photographs. Tired of cardboard cut-out conference centers all scraping to put together a good time? This will blow them out of the water.
