Friday, February 27, 2015

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.

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

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.  

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

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. 

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

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.

Thursday, July 17, 2014

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.