VALDOSTA, Georgia — Valdosta’s Rainwater Conference Center unveiled nearly $1 million in renovations during a ribbon-cutting celebration in June. Located off Interstate 75 in South Georgia, Rainwater offers more than 32,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space.
The renovations include new, modern furniture throughout the lobby and common areas; the full demolition and rebuild of restrooms to now feature new stalls, mirrors, toilets, sinks and countertops; fresh carpet installed in all hallways, boardrooms and meeting spaces; several sleek chandeliers and wall sconces; new interior paint throughout the entire conference center; and live plants to add fresh color throughout the building. Additionally, Rainwater prioritized using local businesses and contractors to complete the renovations.
“As the largest event space in the area, the renovations at Rainwater Conference Center were thoughtfully planned and executed to ensure we can continue to meet the needs of our community and out-of-town planners,” said David DiSalvo, president and CEO of Visit Valdosta. “The modernization of the building was vital to create a more sophisticated atmosphere and color scheme that can seamlessly blend into any event.”
To further elevate the space, the center now features 25 pieces of new artwork produced by local artist Daniel Hanifan. His modern artwork introduces color and brightness throughout the conference center.
Rainwater offers several spaces and amenities to fit a variety of meeting needs and help make any event more memorable:
Grand Hall: The Grand Hall covers 11,000 square feet, seating up to 650 guests in a banquet-style setting. The space works well for seated dinners, trade shows and sporting events, such as dance and cheerleading competitions.
Veranda: This outdoor space boasts 4,300 square feet overlooking the conference center’s signature cypress pond, making it ideal for a cocktail hour, luncheon and more.
Boardrooms: Rainwater offers two boardroom options, both equipped with cutting-edge technology, that can accommodate between eight and 14 guests.
Garden Suites: Four different Garden Suites spaces offer flexibility, whether groups need to accommodate 30 individuals in 559 square feet or 180 individuals with over 3,300 square feet.
Gazebo Suites: Two gazebo suites, ranging from just over 1,000 square feet to more than 3,300 square feet combined, provide options for breakout rooms or smaller banquet-style events.
Rainwater’s on-site team works alongside event organizers to curate A/V packages, set-up options such as booths, pipe and drape and up-lighting, and custom catering prepared by the culinary team for a wide variety of breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, dessert and bar packages.
Valdosta is an affordable meeting destination with a variety of attractions and entertainment, a flourishing downtown and more than 3,900 hotel rooms in the area.
Learn more at visitvaldosta.org/meetings/rainwater.
