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.

Romantic weekend getaways in Ipswich, Queensland

If you are looking for a romantic weekend getaway in Qld, there is no better location than Woodlands of Marburg. We are situated in 250 acres of beautiful sweeping countryside overlooking the picturesque Marburg Valley, with flowing manicured lawns, glorious garden beds and stands of beautiful jacarandas.

Just imagine wandering through our gardens, early in the evening, watching as the sun sets and then strolling into our historic mansion, built in 1890, and dining in our first class restaurant with red cedar walls, fabulous chandeliers and romantic fireplaces.

At Woodlands of Marburg we are the perfect setting for a truly, wonderful romantic weekend getaway. Here you will enter a world of timeless elegance, mixed with all the modern conveniences you require. Spend your weekend in Bougainvillea House, one of our accommodation buildings, where we offer traditional deluxe and executive rooms with beautiful views over our gardens. 

We have a half-size Olympic swimming pool if you want to take an early morning, refreshing dip, tennis courts if you want to build up a sweat and of course, the Woodlands of Marburg Winery just next door. You can taste our home grown wines in our restaurant and even purchase bottles to take home.

Everything you need in a romantic weekend getaway is here at Woodlands of Marburg. Tale a stroll through our lush gardens and rolling hills and pop into our very own chapel, a heritage listed building overlooking the quaint township of Marburg. Recently restored to its old world charm, we host many wedding ceremonies in our beautiful chapel.

The history of Woodlands is one of a pioneer spirit, with the mansion being the home of the Smith family from 1890. Moving from a timber producer to sugar cane, then to a rum distillery, the property was sold in 1944 to the Order of the Divine Word and used as a rest home. In 1986, it was bought by Ipswich Grammar School and was used for personal development courses, then in 2002 it was purchased by the Cooper family, who are the current owners and have lovingly restored the estate.

For more information on Ipswich holiday accommodation or our romantic weekend getaways, please call us on 07 5464 4777 or complete our online enquiry form. We look forward to meeting you. 

Find The Ideal Function Centre For Your Corporate Conference

Woodlands of Marburg is a fabulous spot for corporate conference venues, offering everything you could possibly need, except lots of hustle and bustle. We are located in the beautiful countryside around Ipswich and are less than 60 minutes’ drive from the airport. So if you are looking for a quiet and luxurious corporate conference venue, then you can do no better than selecting Woodlands of Marburg.

We know that you are looking for specific qualities and services, when you are searching for suitable conference venues. Brisbane has lots to offer, but sometimes it’s just nice to get away from the big city and spend some quality time in the country.

Corporate conference venues at Woodlands of Marburg

Woodlands is a beautiful 2-story plantation style mansion with a long history in the area. We are set in 250 sweeping areas of fabulous countryside and we even have our own vineyards right next door. In the grounds we have a wonderful half-size Olympic swimming pool, a tennis court and lots of outside seating areas.

We have a first class restaurant, which seats up to 80 diners in the grand old mansion with fabulous cedar panelling on the walls and glorious chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. Our first class chefs will serve you some truly memorable meals and we can also organise catering for your corporate event.

One of the great attractions at Woodlands is not only our centuries old chapel which is still in working order – but our murder mystery nights set in the old sandstone cellars. These themed events are hugely popular with our guests, they even bring along costumes and who knows – the murder might have been committed by Colonel Mustard using the candlestick in the conservatory!

So if you are looking for conference venues in Brisbane and Ipswich, check out Woodlands of Marburg and you won’t be disappointed. Our conference facilities include:

• Conference room that comfortably suit up to 70 people
• Projectors, whiteboard, TV/DVD/VCR
• Wireless internet
• Lots of free parking
• A range of accommodation to suit your budget
• Special discount corporate conference packages

At Woodlands of Marburg we have everything you need in a first class corporate venue. Brisbane and the airport is only a short drive away, but at Woodlands you are truly out in the country. So if you are looking for a corporate conference venue with a twist, in a location that your attendees will love, then Woodlands of Marburg is the best choice you can make.

Host Your Next Corporate Event At Woodlands Of Marburg

Woodlands of Marburg offers a unique location for your next corporate function venue. When you are organizing your corporate event, there are lots of choices available – so what makes you choose one location over another?

Well here are 20 reasons why Woodlands of Marburg should be top of your corporate event venues list:

1.  We are less than 60 minutes from Brisbane airport and 30 minutes south west of Brisbane CBD

2.  If you are looking for a unique setting, we are situated in 250 acres of beautiful sweeping countryside

3.  Corporate function venues are usually old hat – we host a murder mystery night set in our old, dark sandstone cellars

4.  We have 3 first class restaurants serving the best gastronomic delights you have ever tasted

5.  The Woodlands of Marburg Mansion, was built in 1890 and is full of history

6.  We have our very own vineyards right next door and serve our in-house wines in our restaurant – not many corporate function venues have their own winery!

7.  You can wake up early and have a refreshing swim in our half size Olympic swimming pool

8.  Organise impromptu meetings in our lovely garden settings

9.  Challenge your guests to a testing match of tennis in our super tennis courts

10.   As a corporate function venue, we offer a variety of different accommodation types, to suit your budget

11.   Take advantage of our discount corporate packages

12.   We have wireless internet and all of our conference rooms have A/C, whiteboards, projectors, TV/DVD/VCR 

13.   Take time out and visit the Australian Motorcycle Museum at Haigslea just 3.5km away

14.   Add a day onto your event and take everyone to the Queensland Raceway for a day at the fabulous races

15.   Take an early morning balloon ride over the breathtaking scenic rim

16.   How many corporate event venues can organise a tour of the estate for your attendees?

17.   Organise a day hiking out at White Rock or the numerous other great hiking trails around Ipswich

18.   Visit the other fabulous wineries in the area and enjoy an afternoon tasting some of our premier wines

19.   Spend time investigating Ipswich’s Antique Centre, visit the Pioneer Steam Railway or visit the Art Gallery in Ipswich

20.   Put your feet up and enjoy a glass of well-deserved wine at the end of the day

As corporate function venues go – Woodlands of Marburg is right at the top of the list. It offers so much more than just the normal corporate event venue. Your attendees will be blown away with the setting for your conference and will be amazed that you found such a spectacular location.

Woodlands of Marburg: The number one corporate event venue

There are lots of corporate function venues in and around Brisbane, but Woodlands of Marburg at Ipswich is one of the best. However, if you are looking for a corporate event venue that is in the hustle and bustle of Brisbane’s busy CBD, then Woodlands is not for you. But if you are looking for a venue that is charming, unique and quite grand – then Woodlands of Marburg might just be the ideal location for your next corporate event.

Conferences and functions are often held at uninteresting venues, places with no real character or charm and everyone becomes bored very quickly. So wouldn’t it be great if after your next conference, everyone couldn’t stop talking about the conference (which you organised) because it was so fabulous!

Even better, they want you to hold it at Woodlands of Marburg every year. Then you will really know that you made the right choice for your corporate function venue. So what’s so great about Woodlands? Why is it such a great choice for a corporate event venue?

Well check out the following:

·       We are Located in the beautiful rolling countryside of Ipswich, overlooking the picturesque Marburg Valley

·         Just a short 45 minute drive from Brisbane and 15 minutes from Ipswich CBD

·         Set in our own 250 acres of fabulous scenic countryside with lots of well-maintained gardens

·         The Woodlands Mansion was built in 1890, is heritage listed and is a grand old building

·         We have a half-size Olympic swimming pool, with crystal clear water

·         A tennis court for friendly games among colleagues and friends

·         Resident professional chefs for a fine dining experience

·         A range of quality, boutique accommodation suitable for most budgets

·         First class conference facilities for your corporate event

·         All the high tech gadgets needed for your conference presentations

·         ADSL 2 wireless broadband internet connections

·         A murder mystery dining experience in our centuries old sandstone cellar

·         And our very own established vineyards are right next door

If this isn’t enough, we are also close to other nearby attractions. For example, White Rock at Spring Mountain is great for walking and hiking, the Australian Motorcycle Museum at Haigslea is a hot spot for all motorbike enthusiasts, the Queensland Raceway is just 25 minutes away if you fancy a flutter and even helicopter tours and balloon rides are not far away.

There is so much to do in and around Ipswich that your attendees will have no chance to be bored. You can even change things up and host some of your meetings outside in our beautiful gardens, maybe in one of our many shaded spots.

If you are not convinced that Woodlands of Marburg is the number one corporate event venue, then call us and come for a visit. We will be pleased to show you around our fabulous facilities.

How to choose the best wedding reception venue

Congratulations on becoming engaged!

One of your next steps is to select your wedding reception venue and hope that the one you select isn’t already completely booked up on your wedding date. So checking out the various locations for wedding receptions in your area is best done early in the planning process.

You will also want a wedding reception venue that suits your style and adds a great atmosphere to your fabulous wedding day. So here is a checklist of things to do when you are deciding on your wedding reception:

·        Visit the venue – be sure to call each wedding reception venue and make an appointment to visit them. They will usually have a wedding coordinator, so ask to speak to them and set up a time to visit.

·        Ask about their wedding packages – most venues have a package of services specifically tailored to weddings. For example, they may include the costs of catering, the cake and even accommodation in their wedding packages.

·        What spaces or rooms are available? – do they have beautiful, landscaped gardens where you can take your wedding photographs? How many receptions rooms do they have available? Booking your wedding reception at a venue with charm, history and lots of space makes the whole day flow wonderfully.

·        Can you provide your own catering? – Some venues will allow you to bring in outside caterers, but these are venues that tend to just hire out a room to you. If you decide to host your reception at a venue with their own restaurant, they will most probably have a selection of menus you can choose from for your reception.

·        Will they have a wedding coordinator available on the day? Many venues who provide comprehensive wedding packages will ensure that their wedding coordinator is available at your reception to help manage your day. It’s important to find this out because if things go wrong on the day, you need to know who can help get everything back on track.

·        Can you decorate the rooms yourself? If you really want to have a customised wedding reception, ask if you can bring in your own designer to dress the rooms. The venue may have a list of people they prefer you to use – so make sure you ask and are not disappointed once you have booked the venue.

Woodlands of Marburg is a very special wedding reception venue – with their own chapel, beautifully landscaped gardens, vineyards, cool underground cellar, grotto, fabulous restaurant, first class accommodation, plenty of parking and a historic mansion.  Woodlands of Marburg offer a unique and very special location for wedding receptions in the Brisbane region.

Weekend escapes in Ipswich

If you are looking for some great ideas for things to do on your winter weekends, and you love the country - there are some fabulous places for weekend escapes in Ipswich.

You can pack the car, grab the kids and book into some of the best ever country accommodation. Ipswich is not somewhere that generally comes to mind when you are looking to get away for the weekend, but you will be surprised what the area has to offer.

 

Wineries

 

There are some lovely boutique wineries in the Ipswich area, some of them selling award winning wines from their cellar doors. Check out Ironbark Ridge Vineyard at Purga, Normanby Wines at Harrisville or Woodlands of Marburg at Marburg.

Just imagine spending a wonderful winter’s day wandering around vineyards and tasting some of our fabulous local wines – a very pleasant way to spend a weekend getaway in Ipswich. Accommodation is generally available in the area, so book in for an overnight stay and make some beautiful memories.

Hot air balloons

Why not try a glorious sunrise hot air balloon trip over Ipswich? The countryside here is simply stunning and there is no better way to have a bird’s eye view of the area than in a romantic hot air balloon.

 They are a great way to celebrate birthdays or anniversaries and the kids will absolutely love the experience. You can even have breakfast included in the trip. So put your alarm on nice and early and take advantage of these early morning flights..

 

 

Walking tracks

Ipswich has some great bush-walking tracks graded for everyone from the kids right up to the fitness experts. You can take trails that are gentle and not too demanding, so don’t worry too much about your fitness level. Just getting out and about in the country is a great way to exercise and bond with your family and friends.

Check out the Six Mile Creek Boardwalk (easy walking), the Little White Rock Track (moderate fitness) or even take your mountain bikes and race along the Yuddamun trail which has lots of steep inclines and rough surfaces. You can even contact some of the stables in the area and book the family on a horseback riding adventure.

There is no end of fabulous outdoor activities you can do in and around Ipswich this winter. So make sure to book your accommodation in Ipswich, Queensland and go out and enjoy our winter sunshine.

4 tips to promote your next conference

You have arranged the corporate function venue well in advance. The accommodation packages are all sorted, there is plenty of parking and fabulous facilities available for the guests. So the next problem is promoting the conference and making sure that everyone who should be there – is there. Knowing the date and the location of the corporate event venue is also a good idea.

Promoting a conference sounds easy – and it is if you follow these 4 time saving tips:

1.    Offer early bird pricing: Most conferences offer a discount for attendees booking by a set date. This keeps you on top of the numbers and allows you to step up your promotions if the numbers are not stacking up.

2.    Promote the corporate function venue: This is a neat step to encourage attendees. If your conference is in a fabulous corporate event venue (and who doesn’t want that?) – then make the most of it and promote the location and the venue to potential attendees. Lots of people attend conferences based on the location, the conference they can take or leave!

3.    Use social media: If you haven’t already explored social media for your business then now might just be the right time to do that. Promote your conference on the corporate Facebook page, on Twitter and on LinkedIn. So many people will catch your event promotions – it is a whole new world out there.

4.    Create an event website: This is great to promote the venue and the location and to present information on the guest speakers. You can even have an online payment facility to make payments easier.

Woodlands of Marburg offer fabulous accommodation, first class food and a great location for your next corporate event. Your guests will love our facilities and our beautiful countryside – perfect for hiking or long walks, or investigate the wineries and vineyards, take a helicopter ride or check out the Australian Motorcycle Museum.

For the more adventurous you can include a murder and mystery evening, when booking your conference with us.

So if you are looking for a corporate function venue with a twist – and want to make your conference extra special – call us on 07 54644777 or complete our enquiry form.

Trouble shooting business conferences – facilities, accommodation and much more

Everyone wants their conference to run smoothly, but there are countless problems that can crop up and catch you unawares. Some of these are to do with the business conference facilities, some with the conference accommodation and others are just niggly problems that you can do without.

So here are 3 problems that you might or might not see coming:

1.    Costs blow out: this is a big one, or it can be a big problem if you don’t keep your eye on the ball. You need to itemise everything that is going to cost you money that is to do with the conference. Then look at your budget.

Make sure you select the conference accommodation that gives you the best corporate package. Decide if your budget will include accommodation and food - main meals, morning and afternoon teas. Next you need to consider whether you are going to pay for any alcoholic drinks and what your budget for that will be. Then compare the corporate packages from each business conference facility, and decide which ones fit the bill.

2.    Technology: Depending on the objectives of your conference, you may need jut the basics – teleconferencing, white boards, TV/DVD/VCR and WIFI. So make sure the business conference facilities you are looking at include these in your package.

If your need other devices, not supplied by the business conference facility, ask them to recommend a local supplier or maybe you can bring them along from your company.

3.    Boredom: Again, depending on the purpose of your conference you may want to schedule in some morale boosting, team building and networking activities into the conference. Selecting the conference accommodation solely on costs may seem like a great idea at first, but if there is no opportunity for these sort of activities then your conference might not be as successful as you hoped.

Woodlands of Marburg is situated in some of the loveliest countryside in South-East Queensland. We have lots of fabulous hiking and swimming spots in the area (we also have a great swimming pool and a fitness gym on the grounds), vineyards and wineries and we even have our very own murder and mystery night in our dark, underground cellars – so give a call and add a twist to your next conference. 

For more information on our corporate packages and our conference accommodation call us on 07 54644777 or make an online enquiry.

Murder and Mystery at your Next Corporate Function?

Corporate function venues can sometimes be all work and no play. Now and again you just need something to spice up your next corporate function - a little fun or an unusual activity maybe? But it is not always easy to find a venue that offers everything you need – and that little something extra you are seeking.

Well, look no more – how about adding a little murder and mystery to your next corporate function? You won’t find many corporate event venues that can add such excitement to your evenings!

Imagine a themed evening based on the popular Cluedo board game and asking, ‘who killed Colonel Mustard with the candlestick in the study?’

Well Woodlands of Marburg has a rich history of hauntings and suspicious deaths – just ripe for an evening of murder and mystery.

Woodlands of Marburg business conference centre

By day, Woodlands of Marburg is one of South East Queensland’s most premier corporate event venues. We provide first class accommodation, dining and business facilities for all your corporate conferences and team building events.

Our business conference centre is surrounded by beautiful woods, vineyards and landscaped gardens and it is a real pleasure to spend time here. The Woodlands Mansion was built in 1890 by local architect George Brockwell and it is an elegant old building, now fully restored to its original beauty. 

Murder and Mayhem at Woodlands of Marburg

By night, this historical building becomes the venue for murder and mayhem! Deep underground lies the old sandstone cellar, roofed by dark hardwood beams, with only flickering candlelight to see by. And this is where up to 30 friends, family or conference attendees can meet for a memorable evening of murder and mystery.

Our venue provides the perfect setting for you to have a wonderful evening among friends. These themed events deliver all you need to create fully costumed affairs. Watch the laughs as everyone gets into character and tries to solve the murder mystery.

And to add an extra bit of spice – the Mansion is said to be haunted by its original owners. Many locals say that the spirits of priests who lived here when it was a seminary still roam the corridors. And a former maid who was pushed to her death down the master staircase still cries out in despair.

So if you are looking for corporate function venues or a business conference centre with a difference – and you dare to venture into the sandstone cellars at night, call us on 07 5464 4777 or complete our online enquiry form – and ask about our Murder mystery Packages.

5 Reasons Why Woodlands of Marburg is one of the Best Conference Meeting Venues in Australia

When you are searching for conference meeting venues there are certain boxes that need to be ticked. More often than not you find that some conference and meeting venues meet some of your requirements but not all of them. It can be quite frustrating at times.
Well at Woodlands of Marburg – we make sure that we tick all of your boxes, all of the time. So here are 5 reasons why Woodlands of Marburg is one of the best convention and conference venues in Brisbane.

1 Our corporate rates and accommodation packages: We have special discount rates for corporate accommodation. You still have the choice between our standard, deluxe or executive rooms, but at a reduced price. All rooms are air-conditioned and include a continental breakfast. Upgrades to a hot and cold buffet breakfast can be easily arranged.

2. Our location: We are just 55mins south west of Brisbane airport in some of the loveliest country you will ever see. Historic Marburg is a small township of around 500 people and in 2008 it was voted as the friendliest Town in Queensland.

3. Our first class dining: Our Chefs use only the freshest local produce to create our mouth-watering menus. We have something for everyone here and if you want something extra special – we are happy to oblige your tastes. Our ploughman’s lunch is extremely popular and are high teas are the talk of the town!

4. Our facilities: Where do we start? We have everything only the best conference meeting venues can provide. We have all the IT technology you will need, from a TV/DVD/VCR to whiteboards and WIFI. And don’t forget the half-size Olympic pool, the tennis courts and our very own mature vineyards. Select a bottle of our very own wine and watch the sunset with friends – both old and new. And if you love your sports - there is also a golf course nearby as well as motor sports venues.

5. Our friendly staff: Our staff have been with us for a long time and they love working here. They are some of the friendliest people you will ever meet. If we can do anything for you – just ask – it is our pleasure to serve you at Woodlands of Marburg.

So if you are looking for convention and conference venues with a difference – call us on 07 5464 4777 or complete our online enquiry form – and ask about our corporate packages.

Tips For Choosing a Conference Centre

A business conference is usually a great melting pot for ideas and innovative thought from various qualified people. However, if your conference and meeting venues lack the infrastructure and other qualities that make up a world-class meeting point, then your conference may not turn out as successfully as you hoped.

Before hiring a business conference centre, there are certain aspects that need to be reviewed to see if the facility meets your expectations on various levels:

 Accessibility

Although the assumption is that a conference will take place in a convenient location, many organizers fail to do this. For example, if you are expecting attendees from other cities or states, then hiring a conference facility that is nearby to the local airport makes sense. If member of your office staff are going to be the only ones in attendance, then finding a location that is close to your office would be a better choice. This logistic perspective helps saves time and ensures that people are on time for the conference.

 Privacy

Whether or not you need exclusive use of the conference facilities will depend on a lot of factors. Hotel facilities are often hired out on an as-needed basis. For example, if there is a large conference hall, it may be partitioned on busy days so more customers can make use of the services. Naturally, this is more profitable for the hotel; however, if that forces you to compromise on privacy then you may be better off looking at another location altogether.

 Capacity, Features and Facilities

These are the important nuts and bolts of organizing a conference. The conference meeting venues needs to be able to accommodate the full list of attendees, plus a buffer for unexpected but welcome guests. There needs to be enough chairs, notepads, pens and other items that go into creating a successful conference. Food and water should be accessible, as should rest areas for longer conferences. If the event is being organized over two or more days, then accommodation for the attendees needs to be considered. If you have videos or presentations for the conference, then it needs to have projectors and other facilities.

Fine Holiday Accomodations In Queensland

The Woodlands of Marburg was originally built in 1890 as a family home for a local business man. The mansion started undergoing restorations in 2002 under the current owners. Now, the beautiful hotel and well-maintained grounds are the perfect location for romantic couples, family holidays and business events. The Woodlands offers a number of luxury accommodations and facilities to its guests. Bunya House has a number of rooms for discriminating holiday goers.

Pleasurable Holiday Visits

When it comes to fine accommodation, Queensland offers little better than what is offered by this fine mansion. The 39 rooms are well outfitted; guaranteed to suit a guest's personal needs in comfort and style. There are six family rooms and 32 standard rooms. Each is finely decorated and fully furnished. Better, each accommodation house is set close by the dining rooms, function rooms and recreational facilities.

Guests can relax on the grounds of the Woodlands Ipswich accommodation. Queensland offers much natural and cultivated beauty here, easily enjoyed with a simple stroll. The grounds of this historic mansion offer an established winery. The vines offer a fine view for an evening's walk. The fine wines produced here are often enjoyed during the stay and later purchased for home. After a walk, guests can slip into the half-sized Olympic pool for a refreshing swim. Or, guests can enjoy a brisk game of tennis, day or night.

Business Accommodations

In Ipswich, function venues do not get much finer or more flexible than what is found at the Woodlands of Marburg. Small groups can find a haunted thrill in the cellars. The Sandstone Cellar Room offers small gatherings the chance to enjoy flickering candlelight amid a ghostly atmosphere. Rooms like the Thomas Lorimer Parlour can seat sizable groups, up to 40 individuals, in the old world charm of red ceder panelled walls, crystal chandeliers and original fireplaces from the 1890s.

Larger groups have access to larger function rooms. The Marquee can seat up to 350 people comfortably. It is fully capable of meeting modern needs while still offering scenic views of the mountains of Queensland and exquisite furnishing like chandeliers and a full bar.

Woodlands is the Spot for Your Next Corporate Function

If you think your next conference will need to be held in some boring conference room in the back of a busy hotel, then you have never visited Woodlands of Marburg. Our beautiful historic estate provides one of the most elegant of corporate function venues. Our modern facilities mixed with historic charm might have you thinking you are actually on holiday rather than business.

Our plantation style mansion is a historically listed location surrounded by gently rolling hills, and lovely views from almost any spot in Woodlands. Many people retreat to Woodlands for weekend getaways or romantic outings. However, our conference facilities can make even a dull business meeting an enjoyable event. We try to give you what other corporate conference venues simply cannot supply; a relaxing, elegant environment which will make your meeting go more smoothly for everyone involved.

Your team will be able to think more clearly in this lovely setting. Whatever objectives you have set for your business conference will be achieved in a far more stress free atmosphere.  Your team will be relaxed and rejuvenated in our modern facilities overlooking peaceful natural settings.

Many corporate event venues are limited in the type of experience they can provide your business team. At Woodlands we pride ourselves on the ability to make sure each individual client receives just what they are looking for. A few of the events we are ready to help you organise include:

• Corporate lunches- Our amazing catering services will wow your team and get everyone in a great working mood.

• Team building activities- Our expansive grounds provide plenty of room for your creative team building activities.

• Seminars- The peaceful Woodlands atmosphere provides the perfect place to help your team clear their minds, and learn new things.

Our conference rooms come ready equipped with TVs, DVD players and projectors. If there is any other equipment you are in need of, our staff will do their best to accommodate your needs.

Contact one of our event planning specialists today to start planning your next corporate event. We would love to make your next event, not only a productive business conference, but also an enjoyable memory for you and your team.

Choosing Between Conferences and Teleconferences

In the context of conferences, one of the most interesting possibilities that have come up in recent times is the increasing usage of teleconferences. In short, the participants exchange information through telecommunications rather than meet in person at business conference facilities. Although the practice has been possible since the introduction of telephones, the Internet has also made it closer and closer to the real thing, so much so that teleconferences are eating more and more into the usage of business conference facilities. However, meeting in person at corporate conference venues still retain a number of crucial benefits that teleconferences cannot emulate, something that businesspeople should consider while planning their future conferences.

Here are some of the reasons that meeting in person at conference venues Brisbane can be more fruitful than teleconferencing:.

• First, meeting in person at corporate conference venues is better than teleconferencing because face-to-face communication is the most effective method for exchanging information while minimizing the distortion of information. In part, this is because people are better at communicating in person because much of communication consists of non-verbal components. However, face-to-face communication is also superior because there is no barrier between the participants that can cause confusion, not least because clarification can come in an instant.

• Second, meeting in person at corporate conference venues provides participants numerous chances to build relationships that can serve to bring them closer. This is important because relationships are needed to enable people to function as cohesive units rather than chaotic collections of confused individuals. Furthermore, relationships are easier to build in person than through telecommunications, not least because the face-to-face exchange of information lends a human touch that the cold and rather impersonal nature of telecommunications cannot impart.

• Of course, there is also the fact that participants of conferences held at business conference facilities are much more receptive than their teleconferencing counterparts. Ensconced in the attractions of the best conference venues Brisbane, participants are better inclined to the conference-holders, which is a simple but effective method to reach past their natural reluctance to listen. 

It must be noted that conference-holders can combine face-to-face communication with teleconferencing to ensure the effective exchange of information while reaching the maximum number of people. In fact, the best conference venues Brisbane will have the facilities needed to facilitate such approaches

Which Ipswich Wedding Venue to Choose?

A bridal couple has many items on their to-do list, and one of the most important tasks is to find a suitable wedding ceremony and reception venue. A good look at Ipswich wedding venues allows couples to choose the setting that best suits the style of the wedding as well as fitting into the proposed budget.

Before searching for the best wedding venues in Ipswich, the engaged couple needs to decide what type of venue they want by asking the following questions:

·       Where should the wedding reception be located? Wedding planners advise that the locations of the ceremony and reception are as close together as possible. Guests don't like to have to drive miles to get from one place to the other. Also, if they have to wait for too long for the newly married couple to arrive at the reception, they are likely to get bored. 

·       What time of year is the wedding? This may seem an obvious question, but it's essential. Many wedding reception are planned in summer and can be potentially ruined by thunderstorms and heavy rain. A middle-of-winter wedding needs a cosy venue, not one that is draughty and exposed to the elements. 

·       What is included in the venue hire package? Communication is key, and couples need to meet with the event coordinators to find out what facilities are available and to discuss their ideas about flowers, cakes, and décor. 

·       What facilities are available for guests? Think parking, accommodation for guests who want to stay over as well as leisure activities for those guests. 

·       What choices does the venue offer with regard to food? Venues offering wedding catering are usually more than happy to cater for vegetarians or guests who have food allergies. 

Woodlands of Marburg offers affianced couples a variety of indoor and outdoor wedding reception venues in their spacious 250-acre grounds, while the 100-year-old chapel or open-air grotto are perfect for the taking of marriage vows. 

Contact Woodlands of Marburg, Queensland, today for an appointment to make sure that the planned marriage nuptials are a time of celebration and fun.