Catering
Each of the lodges features its own catering menu, where in-house chefs prepare their signature dishes for a broad range of menu options. The Williamsburg Inn’s signature granola is a must-have for any breakfast or brunch gatherings, and the house smoked honey turkey is delicious whether it’s served on a hot croissant or chopped up on a bed of crisp lettuce. The Williamsburg Lodge specializes in artistic hors d’oeuvres, plated dinners and active chef stations; the Williamsburg Woodlands culinary team’s bento-style luncheons are a favorite for most meeting groups. Alcohol is allowed, and Colonial Williamsburg’s own craft beers, developed by the Historic Foodways program and brewed in partnership with the local Alewerks Brewing Company, are featured.
Meeting Extras
It wouldn’t be a meeting at Colonial Williamsburg without a touch of authenticity, which is why the meeting and events team worked up a few special extras that can add an authentic touch to any event. Experiences include private performances and exclusive escorts from the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums team; a visit with one of the highly trained interpreters who portray characters and personas such as one of the nation’s Founding Fathers; and detailed event planning and tailored service from Colonial Williamsburg’s partnership with the Sterling Event Planners of Williamsburg.
On-Site Activities
The entertainment and recreation options at Colonial Williamsburg are so vast that only a handful of meeting groups have managed to fit them all into one stay. The sales team works with planners to customize itineraries that fit the theme and desires of the meeting groups, but even the regular scheduled events are enough to keep groups busy for long after the event. The area features an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones-designed golf course, a full-service spa and more than a dozen options for dining, from dining in an historic setting to grabbing something quick from the snack bar between meetings.
Only at Colonial Williamsburg
In addition to extensive daily interpretive and entertainment programs, historic sites, trade shops and retail stores, meeting guests can take a carriage ride through the revolutionary city and fire a real musket at the educational Musket Range. The DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum features items from 1670 through 1830, and the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum is home to the nation’s premier collection of American folk art. For contemporary shopping, dining and entertainment, guests can simply cross the street and visit Colonial Williamsburg’s Merchants Square.
Colonial Williamsburg
Location: Williamsburg, Virginia
Type of Venue: Off-site, museum
Capacity: 1,000
Nearby Accommodations: Williamsburg Lodge
Contact Info:
888-965-7254
www.colonialwilliamsburg.com
