Top retreat venues in Brisbane

If you are searching for top retreat venues in Brisbane have you given any thought to Woodlands of Marburg? Most people tend to locate their retreat or training venues in busy inner city areas, which are not very conducive to rest and relaxation, which is a vital component of brainstorming or training events.

That’s because these events can’t be all work and no play or everyone will be burned out in no time. Also, having your retreat or training sessions in an environment that just seeps relaxation, helps to calm our thought processes, so that we think better and assimilate new concepts more easily.

Why is Woodlands of Marburg one of the best retreat venues in Brisbane?

Well first of all, Woodlands of Marburg is a fully restored heritage listed mansion, sitting on 250 acres of fabulous sweeping grounds, just outside of Ipswich. So it is not too far to travel from Brisbane CBD and is only about an hour from the main airport, if you have guests coming in from interstate.

As a training venue, Woodlands of Marburg offers all of the IT equipment you will need, as well as WIFI, whiteboards and lots of room. You can even move your networking sessions outdoors and sit in the sunshine or under a shady tree if you prefer, in their manicured gardens with their leafy Jacaranda trees.

Did we mention the food? Woodlands of Marburg has a fabulous first class restaurant, so they can provide the very best meals, snacks, morning and afternoon teas you have ever tasted. Of course, they also have lots of accommodation, so if your retreat spans a few days, then you can stay in this historic establishment and take a dip in their pool or try a game of competitive tennis; they even have their own winery and vineyards, right next door.

As a training or retreat venue, Woodlands of Marburg offer you just about everything you could possibly require, as well as lots of parking, walking tracks, sunshine, great food, fine wines and lots of peace and quiet. So when you are ready to organise your next retreat or training venue, be sure to check out Woodlands of Marburg and make your networking sessions not only memorable, but also greatly anticipated and well attended.

What to Look For in a Top Convention & Conference Venue in Brisbane

At Woodlands of Marburg, we believe that we are one of the best convention & conference venues in Brisbane. This is not an empty brag at all, because we run a tight ship and are very popular with both local and interstate businesses. So what makes Woodlands of Marburg such a popular conference and meeting venue?

We are in the country

Most of the conference and meeting venues in Brisbane are in the city which is busy, noisy and full of pollution. Woodlands of Marburg on the other hand, is situated in the lovely countryside near Ipswich on 250 acres of beautiful sweeping grounds. We have fabulous old Jacaranda trees and manicured gardens for you to stroll around and we even have our own winery right next door.

We have fabulous food

Our first class restaurant has some of the best chefs in Brisbane and we offer a wealth of succulent food to our customers, both to the public who drop in for an evening meal or for a light luncheon and to our convention attendees. Our seasonal menus use only the freshest local produce and we offer fine dining and casual dining.

As a top convention & conference venue, our resident chefs will provide everyone with a healthy and fabulous menu consisting of morning and afternoon snacks, as well as a hearty breakfast and evening meal, as needed.

We have history

Woodlands of Marburg was built in 1890 and our heritage listed two storey plantation style mansion is fully restored to its former glory. We offer modern facilities, a convention & conference venue and boutique accommodation that is sure to suit all of your attendees.

Our mansion has the original cedar panelling, distinctive marble fireplaces, crystal chandeliers and the original old sandstone cellar which can be used for an intimate dining experience. The estate has a rich history as a family home in the late 19^th century, a rest home for missionaries in the 1940’s and as an extension of Ipswich Grammar School in the 1980’s.

Sold to the Coopers, a local family in 2002, this historic estate has been restored to its former glory and opened to the public. Filled with fabulous examples of architecture and furnishings, Woodlands of Marburg is everything you need in a top class conference and meeting venue.

What are the advantages of mansions over hotels for Conference And Meeting Venues?

When you are searching for conference and meeting venues you automatically start to think of the best hotels, rather than mansions. This is most probably because there are not many mansions open to the public and of those that are open, not many have the type of business facilities you need to make your next conference a success.

Convention & conference venues: why select a mansion for your next meeting?

It is a sad fact that there not many mansions still exist and of those that do, not many offer themselves as business venues. So it is really nice when you find a historic mansion that is full of character, sits in 250 acres of sweeping grounds, is close to Brisbane and has everything you could possibly want in a conference and meeting venue.

This fabulous establishment is Woodlands of Marburg, which is the setting for a heritage listed, historic plantation mansion that offers accommodation, fine dining and some of the best conference facilities in the area. Located only about 45 minutes from Brisbane CBD (south west), this venue overlooks the Marburg Valley and is a fabulously old (built in 1890), fully refurbished historic mansion with lots of character.

As far as conferences and meeting venues go, Woodlands of Marburg is right there at the top of the list. Where else can you sit in beautifully tended gardens, networking and building relationships in the wonderful Queensland sunshine? You could even have a competitive game of tennis or a refreshing swim in the half Olympic pool before the conference dinner.

If you have a conference that spans a couple of days then this is the perfect venue for you, as Woodlands of Marburg has lots of accommodation and plenty of things to do. On the other hand, if your convention only runs for a single day, then everyone will benefit from being out in the country air and enjoying good food.

Woodlands of Marburg has all of the business conference facilities you expect in any first class conference and meeting venue, but it also has history, plenty of character and 250 acres of wonderful grounds. So next time you are asked to book a convention & conference venue, broaden your horizons and check out Woodlands of Marburg.

Tips on Choosing Corporate Function Venues

Selecting a corporate function venue can sometimes be a long and difficult process. That’s because there are many factors that need to be considered, before you can make the final decision.

So here are six tips on choosing your next corporate function venue that should make your selection much easier:

1. Is the venue large enough? Not all corporate event venues will have sufficient space to accommodate very large conferees. Many can only take small to medium sized groups, usually 50 or less attendees. The venue you select will depend on your numbers, but if you are considering a weekend conference, then you need to ask about accommodation as well.

2. Does the venue have enough accommodation? If you need overnight accommodation, it is always easier to house everyone at the conference venue. Otherwise you have to make arrangements at more than one establishment and then organise transport between the venue and accommodation as well.

3.  Do they provide catering? Clearly you will need catering, even if you are only organising a day conference, so ensuring that the corporate function venue can provide meals and snacks for your attendees is very important.

4. Is the venue in a nice location? This is quite often not even a consideration when people are selecting a corporate event venue, but if you can find a venue that has everything you need and is in a lovely location, then you have found the nirvana of conference function venues.

5. How far away is the venue? If your venue is too far away, then people might be reluctant to attend. So selecting a corporate function venue that is only an hour or two away from your place of business, will encourage more people to attend, particularly if the location is inviting.

6. Do they have appropriate business facilities? This is very important, but is only one of the factors you need to consider. Most venues will have the appropriate IT equipment, whiteboards, internet connectivity and other equipment you might need – just be sure to check before you book.

So if you are searching for a corporate event venue that ticks all of these boxes, it is worthwhile checking Woodlands of Marburg - a first class venue in 250 acres of sweeping grounds near Brisbane.

Business Conference Facilities at Woodlands of Marburg

At Woodlands of Marburg we offer business conference facilities to small or medium sized businesses in a wonderful country environment. Just imagine holding your next conference in a heritage listed two storey plantation-style mansion on 250 acres of beautiful sweeping grounds.

Whatever you need for your conference, we have here at Woodlands and we take great pleasure in sharing our fabulous location with businesses who truly appreciate an exceptional location, away from the stresses of city life.

Conference accommodation at Woodlands of Marburg

We have 39 budget priced rooms in Bunya House, just a few minutes’ walk away from the Mansion’s dining and business conference facilities. We also have 10 deluxe rooms and 4 executive rooms in the main Mansion. All of our accommodations are within an easy stroll to our half-size Olympic swimming pool, our tennis court and our very own winery, just next door.

We have extensive grounds with rolling hills and beautiful wooded areas and lots of quiet country walks. There is plenty of space to set up outside under the trees or in the courtyards and have an intimate get together or networking session at your conference.

Business conference facilities at Woodlands of Marburg

If you ae looking for old world charm and a refreshing time away in the country, then we have everything you will need for your next conference right here at Woodlands of Marburg.

We can provide all of your meals and snacks and even have our own first class restaurant on the grounds, which is open to the public and is fully licensed.

As far as our business conference facilities are concerned, our conference rooms have projectors, TV/DVD/VCRs. Air conditioning, whiteboards and ADSL 2 wireless internet connectivity. We cater for part day, whole day or weekend conferences and the region offers plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling or riding, as well as historic buildings and museums to visit.

So if you are looking for a different and unique location for your next conference, check out our conference accommodation and our business conference facilities at Woodlands of Marburg. We look forward to meeting you, very soon.

How to find an affordable conference venue in Ipswich

Finding the right conference meeting venues can be a painstaking business and sometimes it is also a thankless task. The first problem you have to deal with is finding a location that suits everyone and then you need to select the best convention & conference venues at that location, which suits your needs best.

Luckily, you have selected Ipswich as your location, which is a wonderful area surrounded by beautiful bushland and countryside. The area also has good transportation links to the city, is easy enough to reach from the Gold Coast and is close enough to the airport to be convenient. 

So now that you have the location organised, you just need to sift through the available venues and pick one that ticks all the boxes. In Ipswich there are really two main locations – either in the town itself, which is quite busy or out in the beautiful countryside. Something to remember is that many of the venues do not offer accommodation, a factor that might be important to your guests.

So let’s take a look at some of the corporate meeting venues available in and around Ipswich:
 

Conference meeting venues that do not offer accommodation
Here we have the Ipswich RSL Club, Ipswich Golf Club, the PA Hotel and the Ipswich Turf Club. All of these are great places for corporate functions, but they do not offer accommodation. So if you pick any of these, your guests who want to stay overnight will have to be housed elsewhere, away from the main venue.

Convention & conference venues that do offer accommodation
There are three venues that offer conference facilities, as well as accommodation and these are: The Metro Hotel Ipswich, The Minden Retreat and Woodlands of Marburg. The Metro is a modern, busy hotel located in the middle of Ipswich CBD, so if you want to be very close to transport, then this is the choice for your next event.

Minden Retreat is for people who really want to become one with nature, being nestled amongst the gum trees and offering quite basic accommodation and facilities. The third is Woodlands of Marburg, which is the best pick of the lot as it is a fabulous historic mansion on 250 rolling areas that offers great accommodation and serves first class food.

So depending on your needs, you can find convention & conference venues in Ipswich that will suit your budget and your particular needs.  

Best wedding reception venue in Ipswich

If you are searching for fabulous wedding receptions venues, then look no further than Woodlands of Marburg. Our lovingly restored mansion, built in 1890, our historic wedding chapel and our 250 acres of sweeping woodlands and gardens make the perfect setting for a fabulously, romantic wedding.

You are most welcome to visit us here at Woodlands and wander around our beautiful gardens to select the perfect backdrop for your wedding photos. As a popular wedding reception centre, we have many open air ceremonies under our graceful jacarandas or in our very own picturesque and newly restored chapel, here on the grounds.

Accommodation: Stay at Bougainvillea House in our 4.5 star luxury accommodation with gorgeous views of the gardens where you can select from deluxe or executive rooms or chose the more budget conscious accommodation in Bunya House. We have plenty of beautiful accommodation at Woodlands, so if your wedding guests want to stay overnight, just let us know and we will include them in your discount package.

Catering: We have professional chefs who offer a first class menu, loved by all of our guests. Let us know how many in your wedding party and we can suggest the best reception room that best suits your needs.

Parking: We have plenty of parking here at Woodlands, so you don’t have to worry about your guests finding a parking spot. We are also very easy to find and are just about 60 minutes from the airport, if any of your guests are flying in for your wedding.

Facilities: We are sure that your guests will love our half-size Olympic swimming pool and our tennis courts. We also have our very own winery next door, and you can sample our home grown wines with your meals in our superb restaurants.

Your guests will love our old, historic mansion, built in 1890 with red cedar panelling and fabulous chandeliers. Woodlands of Marburg brings an atmosphere of timeless elegance to your wedding, providing you with the security of knowing that we care and will do everything we can to make sure you have a fabulous wedding.

So if you are looking for locations for wedding receptions, please consider Woodlands of Marburg. Call us on 07 5464 4777 or complete our online enquiry form. We look forward to meeting you.