2014 Event Planning Guide

INDIANA DUNES COUNTRY
Event PlannING Guide

VENUES FOR WEDDINGS, MEETINGS, PARTIES, REUNIONS AND MORE

Locatedjustonehoureastof
downtown Chicago,Indiana Dunes Country
offersacharmingvenueforsmallmeetings
andcorporateretreatswithout
thebigcitycosts.
Inn at Aberdeen
Sand Creek Country Club
Hampton Inn & Suites, Valparaiso
Dear Event Planner,

Whether youre deciding where to hold your business getaways, retreats and
off-site meetings, or planning a family/class reunion, dream wedding or party, we
invite you to consider the difference that is Indiana Dunes Country.
Located just one hour southeast of downtown Chicago, with the picturesque
Indiana Dunes as its backdrop, Indiana Dunes Country offers meeting planners a
first-class venue for meetings, corporate retreats, weddings and family events
without the big city costs.
Youll find accommodations and amenities to meet every need. Large groups can
take advantage of our top-notch conference facilities conveniently located near
a variety of great restaurants and one-of-a-kind attractions. Smaller groups can
escape the hustle and bustle of the citywhile still getting business doneat a
country inn or bed-and-breakfast tucked away in the woods.
Weve put together this Event Planning Guide to show you the vast range of
services and accommodations our area provides. Although the information in
it is subject to change, weve done our best to provide the most up-to-date
information to you.
Take a look through the guide. We think youll like what you see. And if you have
any further questions or would like more information, please contact us. Wed
love to show you how Indiana Dunes Country is the perfect destination for you
and your business.
Sincerely,
Lorelei Weimer
Executive Director
Angela Pasyk

NICHE Market Director
Ogden Gardens
Table of Contents
Meeting Places by category
Indiana Dunes Tourism

Aberdeen Manor
Best Western Indian Oak
Best Western Plus Portage
Casa Del Roma
Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve
Country Inns & Suites Portage
Country Inns & Suites Valparaiso
Courtyard by Marriott
Days Inn
Duneland Falls Banquet & Meeting Center
Gray Goose Inn
Hampton Inn & Suites
Hawthorne Park
Hilton Garden Inn
Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
IMAX of Portage
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Indiana Dunes State Park
Inn at Aberdeen
Inspiration Wood
Memorial Opera House
Porter County Exposition Center
Rileys Railhouse
Sand Creek Country Club
Spring House Inn
Strongbow Inn
Sunset Hill Farm
Taltree Arboretum and Gardens
Trinity Hall
Valparaiso Parks
-Welter Room Banquet
Valparaiso University - Harre Union
Valparaiso University - Chapel of the Resurrection
Waterbird Banquet Center
Woodland Park Community Complex
Zao Island
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Aberdeen manor
Best western Indian Oak
Best western PORTAGE
casa Del Roma
coffee creek watershed preserve (outdoor)
country innS and suites
country innS and suites
Courtyard Valparaiso
days inn
duneland falls banquet and meeting center
gray goose inn
hampton inn & suites
hawthorne park
HILTON garden inn
holiday inn express & SUITES
holiday inn express
IMAX OF PORTAGE
indiana dunes national lakeshore (outdoor)
indiana dunes state park (outdoor)
inn at aberdeen ltd.
inspiration wood
memorial opera house
ogden gardens (valpo parks)
old fairgrounds park (valpo parks)
porter county exposition center
RILEYS RAILHOUSE
rogers-lakewood park (valpo parks)
sand creek country club
spring house inn
strongbow inn
sunset hill farm (outdoor)
taltree arboretum and gardens
trinity hall
valparaiso parks
valparaiso university
valparaiso university chapel
waterbird banquet center
welter room banquet (Valpo parks)
woodland park community complex
ZAO ISLAND
Outdoor Location Available
Maximum Size in Square Feet
Maximum Occupancy
City
Number of Meeting Rooms

by category
Meeting Places
Valparaiso
2 600 4,500 Y
Chesterton
1
100 1,225
Portage
3
140 1,400
Valparaiso
5 450 3,500
Chesterton 2 150
outdoor Y
Portage
2 40 550
Valparaiso 1 30 450
Valparaiso 1 40 720
Portage
3 200 750
Porter
4 1,000 22,000
Chesterton 1 15 500
Valparaiso 1 80 850
Porter
4 180
outdoor Y
Chesterton
4 100 1,200 Y
Portage
1 75 1,300
Valparaiso
2 75 1,250
Portage
2 50
Various
5 50
outdoor Y
Chesterton 6 150
outdoor Y
Valparaiso
2 120 800 Y
Westville
10 272 Y
Valparaiso
2 360 5,400
Valparaiso 1 100
outdoor Y
Valparaiso 1 250 Y
Valparaiso
4 5,000 9,840 Y
Chesterton 1 50 Y
Valparaiso 7 150
outdoor Y
Chesterton
10 1,000 4,400 Y
Porter
2 35 475
Valparaiso
6 500 2,590
Valparaiso
600
outdoor Y
Valparaiso
2 125 1300 Y
Chesterton
3
450 Y
Valparaiso
250 outdoor
Y
Valparaiso
8 1,000 7,440
Valparaiso
1 2,000

Chesterton 6 375 Y
Valparaiso
1 80 Y
Portage
4 1,000 9,600 Y
Valparaiso
7 5,750 Y
Indiana
Dunes
Tourism
1215 N State Road 49
Porter, IN 46304
www.indianadunes.com
We are here to
help you plan
your event!
Contact us:
219-926-2255
Fax: 219-929-5395
info@indianadunes.com
Explore all that Indiana Dunes Country has to offer, including videos
of local venues and attractions, travel coupons, themed itineraries
and more at www.indianadunes.com
Contact our Niche Market Director, Angela Pasyk, for:
Room blocks for out-of-town guests at your chosen
accomodation
Helpful advice and answers
Welcome packets with brochures detailing all the great events,
attractions, restaurants, lodging and deals in Indiana Dunes
Country
Information on local vendors - florists, photographers, caterers,
bakeries, DJs

Aberdeen
Manor
216 Ballantrae Street
Valparaiso, IN 46383
www.aberdeenmanor.com
Amenity Type
Banquet hall, Chapel, Garden
2, can be combined into 1
Contact us:
219-465-7130
Fax: 219-548-3689
Contact: Denna Fyock
denna@
aberdeenmanor.com
Number of Guest Rooms

N/A
Meeting Areas
Chapel Main Floor: 50 x 50
Chapel Meeting Room: 50 x 30
North Room: 30 x 48
South Room: 60 x 48
Ballroom (North + South Rooms): 90 x 48
Total Occupancy
Chapl Main Floor: 280
Chapel Meeting Room: 80-100
North Room: 110
South Room: 250
Ballroom (North + South Rooms): 300600
Meeting Services/Amenities
On-site catering service
A/V system
Special Amenities
Aberdeen Manor operates on an exclusive use policy. When you book
your meeting here, youll have complete use of the entire facilityensuring
complete privacy.
Best Western
Indian Oak
558 Indian Boundary Road

Chesterton, IN 46304
www.indianoak.com
Amenity Type
Hotel
1
CONTACT US:
219-926-2200
Toll Free:
800-553-4232
Fax: 219-929-4285
neilp@indianoak.com

62
Meeting Areas
35 x 35
Total Occupancy
100
Catering referrals
Coffee, water and soda
Copy and fax machines
Data ports
Hotel Amenities:
Free parking
Complimentary continental breakfast
24-hour front desk
Express check-in/check-out
Late check-out for a nominal fee
Cable TV with free HBO
High speed Internet
Complimentary newspaper at front desk
Best Western
Plus
Portage
6200 Melton Road
Portage, IN 46368
www.bestwestern.com
Amenity Type
CONTACT US:
Hotel
219-734-6727
Fax: 219-841-9721
bwppsales@gmail.com
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100
Hotel Amenities:
Meeting Areas
Free parking
Dunes Room 1200 sq ft
Indoor pool including kids play area
Media Room 285 sq ft
Indoor spa
Executive Board Room
Exercise room
Business center
Total Occupancy
Game room
Dunes Room: 80-100

Media Room: 30
On-site lounge w/food and beverage,

Full complimentary breakfast
Executive Board Room: 15
Free Wi-Fi
Refrigerator/coffee maker in every room
Catering referrals
Coffee, water and soda
Data ports
Fresh coffee is out for guests all day
Casa Del
Roma
712 Calumet Avenue
www.casadelroma.com
Amenity Type
CONTACT US:
Banquet hall
219-465-0478

5
Fax: 219-477-5985
Italian@casadelroma.com

N/A
Meeting Areas
Call for information
Total Occupancy
Roma Room: 75
Roma East: 275
Roma West: 125
North Suite: 450
South Suite: 200
On-site catering and buffet service
Full bar available
A/V systems
Podium
Special Amenities
Bar
Dance floor
Coffee Creek
Watershed
Preserve
2401 Village Point Road
www.coffeecreekwc.org
Amenity Type
CONTACT US:
Pavilion, Outdoor amphitheater
219-926-1842
Number of Meeting Spaces

2
N/A
Meeting Areas
Total Occupancy
150
Sound systems (requires special authorization)
Pavilion has two grills and fireplaces
Party barn has sports equipment, first aid, coolers
Special Amenities
The Pavilion is available for company picnics, reunions and
graduation parties and various other events. Outfitted with
20 picnic tables and 2 fireplaces, memories are just waiting
to be created!
10
janetr@
coffeecreekwc.org
Country Inns
& Suites
1630 Olmstead Drive
Portage, IN 46368
www.countryinns.com
Amenity Type
CONTACT US:
Hotel
219-764-0021
Toll Free: 800-596-2375
Fax: 219-764-0022
cx_prin@countryinns.com

100
Meeting Areas
Hotel Amenities
Meeting Room: 25 x 22
Complimentary breakfast
Board Room: 25 x 12
Family aquatic center

Suites available
Total Occupancy
Cable TV
Meeting Room: 1840
Coin-operated guest laundry
Board Room: 10
Fitness center
Free weekday newspapers
Read It & Return Lending Library
Off-site catering service

Coffee service
Flip charts
TV/VCR
Screen
High speed Internet
11
Country Inns
& Suites
2020 LaPorte Avenue
www.countryinns.com
Amenity Type
CONTACT US:
Hotel
219-476-0000
Toll Free: 800-596-2375
Fax: 219-476-9293
cx_vain@countryinns.com

59
Meeting Areas
Hotel Amenities
Express check-in/check-out service

Fax, copier and computer services
Total Occupancy
Fitness center
1130
Forgotten items service
High speed Internet access in all

public areas
Complimentary coffee and water
Indoor pool
Dry erase board
Jacuzzi
Pull down screen
TV /VCR/DVD player
Free parking
Wireless Internet
Suites available
Catering recommendations available
Read It & Return Lending Library
Copy and fax machine
Complimentary weekday
USA Today newspaper
Computers available
Breakfast and snack service
Hotel Amenities
Cable TV with premium channels
Children 18 and under stay free in the
same room with an adult
Coffee, tea and cookies available 24
hours a day
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Complimentary deluxe
continental breakfast
Same-day valet laundry service

Wake-up service
Courtyard
by Marriott
2301 E. Morthland Drive

www.marriott.com/vrpcy
Contact us:
Amenity Type
219-465-1700
Hotel
Toll Free: 800-321-2211

Fax: 219-477-2430
joel.mindykowski
@whitelodging.com

111
Hotel Amenities
Meeting Areas
Indoor/outdoor pool & Hot tub
24 x 30
Fitness room
Full hot breakfast buffet $6.95
Total Occupancy
Valet dry cleaning
25-30
Coffee service available for fee
Overhead projector and screen available
for fee
Speaker phone
Flip charts/markers available for fee
Copy and fax machines in lobby
Computers and printers in lobby
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Days
Inn
6161 Melton Road
Portage, IN 46368
www.daysinn.com
Amenity Type
CONTACT US:
Hotel
219-762-2136
Fax: 219-763-1355

3, can be combined
111
Meeting Areas
Meeting Room A: 29.5 x 20
Coffee pot
Meeting Room B: 29.5 x 25.5
Fax and copy machines
Meeting Room C: 29.5 x 20
Telephone line
AB or BC: 29.5 x 45.5
High speed Internet
ABC: 29.5 x 85.5
Coffee, juice and donut service

Projector equipment
Total Occupancy
Meeting room equipment
Meeting Room A: 2550
Podium
Meeting Room B: 3575

Meeting Room C: 2550
Hotel Amenities
AB or BC: 60125
Indoor pool and hot tub
ABC: 85200
Complimentary continental breakfast

24-hour coffee
Guest laundry facility
Large executive rooms available
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Duneland Falls
Banquet & Meeting Center
1100 N. Max Mochal

Porter, IN 46304
www.dunelandfalls.com
Amenity Type
CONTACT US:
Banquet hall
219-688-0352

3
weddingsbyangelique
@yahoo.com

N/A
Meeting Areas
Completely flexiblecall for information
Total Occupancy:
401,000
Catering service
Event planning
Projector
PA system
Podium
Wireless Internet
Special Amenities:
The Duneland Falls facility can be divided for virtually any size eventfrom a
fraction of the space for smaller businesses and social events to a full-facility rental
with seating for 600.
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Gray Goose
Inn
www.graygooseinn.com
Amenity Type
CONTACT US:
Bed & breakfast
219-926-5781

1 + additional breakout space
8
Meeting Areas
Library: 16 x 20
Breakout solarium: 13 x 15
Total Occupancy
15
Complimentary coffee, tea, fruit, pastries, cookies
Flip chart and pad
Wi-Fi Internet access
Overhead projector
TV/VCR
Fax machine
B&B Amenities
Complimentary full or continental breakfast
Suites available with fireplace and/or Jacuzzi
Pet-friendly policy
Most rooms with desk and a fan
Lunch and dinner available by advance reservation
DVD players in each room
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Toll Free: 800-521-5127

Fax: 219-926-4845
graygoose350@gmail.com
Hampton Inn
& Suites
1451 Silhavy Road
www.hamptoninn.com
CONTACT US:
Amenity Type
Hotel
1
77
Meeting Areas
36.5 x 24
Total Occupancy
3080
TV/VCR
Overhead projector and screen
Flip chart
Coffee, ice water and soda
Off-site catering service
High speed Internet
Hotel Amenities
Indoor heated pool and Jacuzzi
Exercise facility
Complimentary breakfast bar
Free cable with in-room HBO
Free USA Today
24-hour complimentary coffee, tea and hot chocolate
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219-531-6424
Toll Free:
1-800-Hampton
Fax: 219-531-6423
valin_hampton_suites
@hilton.com
Hawthorne
Park
500 Ackerman Drive
Porter, IN 46304
www.townofporter.com
Amenity Type
CONTACT US:
Outdoor Millennium Gazebo
219-921-1687
Indoor Community Center

Fax: 219-395-8811
parks@townofporter.com
4
N/A
Total Occupancy
Community Center: 60180 people
Front Lounge and Kitchen: 60 people
Back Hall and Kitchen: 120 people
Lounge, Hall and Kitchens: 180 people
Alcohol is allowed in Community Center
Fireplace
Sound systems allowed
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Hilton
Garden Inn
501 Gateway Boulevard
www.chesterton.hgi.com
Amenity Type
CONTACT US:
Hotel
219-983-9500
Fax: 219-983-9600
holly.deplanty@
hilton.com

120
Meeting Areas
Hotel Amenities
Board room: 22x25
Sandcreek: 29x25
Coffee Creek 1: 23x24
24-hour complimentary coffee,

tea and hot chocolate
Coffee Creek 2: 23x27
Indoor heated pool and Jacuzzi
Coffee Creek 1 & 2: 50x23
Breakfast buffet for additional cost

Free cable with in-room HBO
Total Occupancy
Free local phone calls
Board room: 12
Free USA Today
Sandcreek: 3050
Exercise facility
Coffee Creek 1: 2450

Coffee Creek 2: 2450
Coffee Creek 1 & 2: 36100
TV/VCR
LCD projector & screen
Flip chart
Copy & fax services
Printer
On-site catering service
Podium
Wireless microphone
19
Holiday Inn
Express
2323 Willowcreek Road

Portage, IN 46368
www.hiexpress.com
Amenity Type
Hotel
CONTACT US:
219-762-7777
Fax: 219-762-7777
statonj@gfhotels.com

76
Meeting Areas
Hotel Amenities
55 x 25
Free deluxe continental breakfast

Indoor swimming pool
Total Occupancy
Kid suites
75
24-hour coffee service
Free TV with movie channels

(HBO, ESPN, Disney, CNN)
TV/DVD/VCR
Data ports
Catering available
Spa rooms and extended stay

rooms available
Cardiovascular fitness center
Sealy mattresses
Wet bar
Micro-refrigerator
High speed Internet
Printer
Flip chart
Whiteboard
20
Holiday Inn
Express
and Suites
1251 Silhavy Road
www.hiexpress.com
Amenity Type
CONTACT US:
Hotel
219-464-9395
Fax: 219-464-9365
sales.valparaiso.hie@
focushotels.com

85
Meeting Areas
Larger room: 50 x 25
Hotel Amenities
Smaller room: 20 x 15
24-hour complimentary coffee

24-hour fitness center
Total Occupancy
All non-smoking facility
Larger room: 50
Business center
Smaller room: 25
Cable/satellite TV
Complimentary deluxe
continental breakfast
TV/VCR
Dry erase board
Computers and printers
High speed and wireless Internet
Food and Beverage options for an
additional charge
21
Complimentary wireless internet in

all guest rooms, meeting rooms and
public areas
Guest laundry facilities
Indoor heated pool and whirlpool
In-room pay-per-view movies
Premium cable
Same-day dry cleaning
IMAX
of Portage
6550 US Highway 6
Portage, IN 46368
www.gqti.com
Amenity Type
Meeting Room (in a movie theater)
CONTACT US:
219-764-2550
portage@gtqi.com
2
N/A
Meeting Areas
Small Room - rectangular tables
Big Room - round tables
Total Occupancy
3550
Access to an IMAX Theater (admission not included)
Special Amenities
With your reservation you will get a party room for 4 hours, concession discounts,
a staff person to assist during the party and refrigerator and freezer
access. Admission not included.
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Indiana Dunes
National Lakeshore
1100 N. Mineral Springs Road

Porter, IN 46304
www.nps.gov/indu
Amenity Type
CONTACT US:
National Park / Beach
219-395-1644
Number of Shelters
5
Fax: 219-926-7561
stephanie_purcell
@nps.gov

Campground
Total Occupancy
Shelters: up to 50
Beach wedding: up to 50
Park shelters are on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be reserved.
Special Notes
Gatherings and commercial activities in national parks often require a special use
permit. The purpose of these permits is to ensure the protection of the parks
natural and cultural resources, as well as to minimize conflicts between park
visitors and your guests.
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Indiana Dunes
State Park
1600 N. 25 East
www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2980.htm
Amenity Type
State Park / Beach
CONTACT US:
219-926-1952
Number of Shelters
6
Fax: 219-926-9113
www.in.gov/dnr

Campground
Total Occupancy
Shelters: up to 50
Beach wedding: up to 150
Beautiful trails, Nature Center on-site
Special Notes
Only small, simple ceremonies are allowed on the beach, which will remain
accessible to the general public. Shelters may be reserved for receptions.
Simple decorations are permitted but must be removed immediately after the
ceremony. Structures such as tents, archways, etc. are not permitted on the beach.
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Inn at
Aberdeen
3158 South State Road 2
www.innataberdeen.com
Amenity Type
CONTACT US:
Bed & breakfast
219-465-3753
1-866-761-3753
Fax: 219-465-9227
inn@innataberdeen.com

11
Meeting Areas
B&B Amenities
Conference Room: 800 sq. ft.

(call for exact room dimensions)
Jacuzzi for two in each room
Suite: conference table for 8

(call for exact room dimensions)
Kitchenette/Living Room Suite available
Total Occupancy
Suite: 28
Lodging guests enjoy a 3-course

breakfast and evening dessert, snacks
& beverages
Breakout Rooms: 2 additional
Library
Conference Room 2: 64120
Fireplace in 10 of 11 rooms
2nd Living Room Suite with optional
adjoining 2nd bedroom
Solarium
Walking trails
Food and beverage service available
Course at Aberdeen (golf) adjacent
(onsite chef)
Wi-Fi throughout Inn
LCD projector
Flip charts and dry erase
board provided
Overhead and slide projectors
CD & VHS players
25
Tennis and outdoor pool within

community
Inspiration
Wood
642 E. Inspiration Road
Westville, IN 46391
www.inspirationwood.com
Amenity Type
Cottage Inn
CONTACT US:
Conference Center
219-983-9922
info@inspirationwood.com
2
18
Meeting Areas
Gathering Space
Lavender House
Total Occupancy
Gathering Space: 60
Lavender House: 16
Individual Cabins: 2-10 each (42 Total)
Catering Options: All day, Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner, Appetizers.
Bar Tending Services: Beer and Wine.
Grace Garden and Meadow included with
the Gathering Space.
Wi-Fi, phone and fax
Built in HD projector and 8 ft. projection
screen
Blue Ray DVD Player
Wireless sound system with lavaliere and
handheld microphone.
Dry-erase boards
Flipcharts and markers
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Memorial
Opera House
104 Indiana Avenue
www.mohlive.com
Amenity Type
CONTACT US:
Theatre
219-548-9137

2
Fax: 219-462-2640
info@memorialoperahouse.com

N/A
Meeting Areas
Auditorium: 45 x 120
East Lobby: 15 x 17
Total Occupancy
Auditorium: 360
East Lobby: 20
Sound system
Theatre lighting
20 x 20 movie screen
Special Amenities
Theatre productions on select evenings
Movie projector
Food and beverages allowed in the East Lobby
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Porter County
Exposition Center
Porter County Fairgrounds

216 E. Division Road
www.porterco.org/expo
Amenity Type
CONTACT US:
Exhibition complex
219-464-0133
Fax: 219-531-2391
expocenter
@porterco.org

N/A
Special Amenities
Meeting Areas
Grandstand
Main Exhibition Hall: 82 x 120
Capacity for exhibitor booths
Banquet Room 1: 51 x 64
Lodging located within one mile of

Expo Center
Banquet Room 2: 28 x 64
Expo East: 106 x 88
4-H Building: 63 x 144
Total Occupancy
Main Exhibition Hall: 450750
Banquet Room 1: 200-225
Banquet Room 2: 80-100
Expo East: 300-350
4-H Building: 300
Additional buildings available for rental

for large expos and trade shows,
including:

- Walkway link
- Expo East Building
- 4-H Exhibit Building
- Buggy Wheel Pavilion
- Livestock buildings
-On-site campground
A/V system
Dance floor
Catering services
Wireless Internet
Handicapped accessible
Podium and microphones
Screens and projectors
New sound and lighting amenities
28
Rileys
Railhouse
123 N. 4th Street
www.rileysrailhouse.com
Amenity Type
Indoor (converted train station)
CONTACT US:
219-395-9999

1
2, can sleep up to 7 people total
Meeting Areas
Call for info
Total Occupancy
50
Wood-burning fireplace
Gourmet presentation kitchen
Large bar
Covered outdoor deck
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StationMaster
@rileysrailhouse.com
Sand Creek
Country Club
1001 Sandcreek Drive South
www.sandcreek.com/banquets
Amenity Type
CONTACT US:
Country club
Phone: (219) 395-5222

Fax: (219) 395-5280
amy.cushway@
10
sandcreek.com

N/A
Meeting Areas
Lake Room
On-site catering available
Creek Room
Multimedia and overhead projectors
Marsh Room
TV
Grand Ballroom (Lake, Creek &

Marsh Rooms combined)
Podium
Formal Dining Room
Microphones
Library
Wireless Internet
Grill Room
Videoconference capabilities
Clubhouse Main Floor
Pool
Telephone
Total Occupancy
Special Amenities
Lake Room: 70150
Tennis courts
Creek Room: 150250
Golf course
Marsh Room: 60150
Swimming pools
Grand Ballroom (Lake, Creek &

Marsh Rooms combined): 300500
Fitness center
Formal Dining Room: 4075
Screens
Spa services
Library: 2030
Grill Room: 75150
Clubhouse Main Floor: 4251000
Pool: 150500
30
Spring House
Inn
303 N. Mineral Springs Road
Porter, IN 46304
www.springhouseinn.com
Amenity Type
CONTACT US:
Hotel
219-929-4600
Fax: 219-926-8258
kpatel8332
@sbcglobal.net

60
Meeting Areas
Parlor A: 275 sq. ft.
Hotel Amenities
Parlor B: 200 sq. ft.
Indoor pool
(call for exact dimensions)
Hot tub
Dry sauna
Total Occupancy
Free Wi-Fi
Parlor A: 1618
Exercise room
Parlor B: 1020
Complimentary breakfast
Refrigerator and microwave in

each room
Light food service available
Cable TV with HBO
Complimentary coffee, tea and water

Overhead projector
Flip charts
Dry erase board
TV/VCR
Conference phone
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Strongbow
Inn
2405 E. US Highway 30
www.strongbowinn.com
Amenity Type
CONTACT US:
Restaurant/Banquets/Bakery
219-531-0162
Fax: 219-531-0237
lori@strongbowinn.com
6
N/A
Meeting Areas
Executive Board Room: call for exact

dimensions
A/V system
Rose: 13 x 18
On-site catering available
Homestead: 13 x 18
Internet
Club: 32 x 19
LCD projector
*Charles: 67 x 44
Screens
*Caroline: 70 x 37
Laser pointer
*Can be combined
Special Amenities
Total Occupancy
Located in an award-winning restaurant

and bakery
Executive Board Room: 20
Adjacent to lodging options
Phone lines
Rose: 36
Homestead: 30
Club: 45
*Charles: 200
*Caroline: 200
*Can be combined
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Sunset Hill
Farm
775 Meridian Road

Valparaiso, IN 46385-8507
www.porterco.org
Amenity Type
Outdoor gazebo, tents
One gazebo, numerous tents and
canopies available
N/A
Meeting Areas
Outdoor gazebo
Outdoor tents
Outdoor canopies
Total Occupancy
600
Alcohol allowed with permit (can be through caterer)
Services available through outside contractors
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CONTACT US:
219-465-3586
Fax: 219-465-3640
pcparks@porterco.org
Taltree

Arboretum & Gardens
450 W. 100 North
www.taltree.org
Amenity Type
Outdoor pavilion
CONTACT US:
Indoor Railway Depot
219-462-0025
Fax: 219-462-0848
info@taltree.org
2
N/A
Meeting Areas
Pavilion: 1300 sq ft
Depot: 900 sq ft
Total Occupancy
Pavilion: 60125
Depot: 3060
General admission to Taltree included for guests
Alcohol allowed with special provisions
Depot has A/V equipment
Fireplace in Pavilion
Gift store in Depot
Services (caterer, DJ, etc.) available through outside contractors
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Trinity
Hall
638 N. Calumet Road
www.stpatsparish.org
Amenity Type
Indoor/Outdoor
CONTACT US:
219-926-1282

3, including gazebo
Fax: 219-926-1282
hall@stpatsparish.org

N/A
Meeting Areas
Outdoor Gazebo
Chandelier Room: 90
Banquet Hall: 450
Alcohol allowed
Catering available
Special Amenities
Trinity Banquet Hall is on the campus of St. Patrick Church and has fast become a
premier location for bridal showers, wedding receptions, baby showers, anniversary
parties and more! With the ability to host your event, whether large or small, youll
find Trinity Banquet Hall a wonderful venue for your event at a reasonable cost.
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Valparaiso Parks
Ogden Gardens (Florence A. Dayton Gazebo)
Campbell Street and Harrison Boulevard, Valparaiso, IN46385
219-462-5144
www.ci.valparaiso.in.us
Amenities/Information
Total Occupancy
Florence A. Dayton Gazebo
Forest Park Shelters: 100
2 hour increments
Includes 60 chairs
Music allowed with no amplification
No restroom or electricity
Shelters available at Forest Park
Old Fairgrounds Park (Butterfield Family Pavilion)

Evans Avenue and Calumet Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383
219-462-5144
Total Occupancy
Butterfield Family Pavilion
Pavilion: 250
April 15Oct 15
Alcohol allowed with security
Kitchen included with reservations
Price includes table and chair setup
Rogers-Lakewood Park
5320 Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385
219-462-5144
Seven shelters available
Total Occupancy
Big Wheel: 125
Discovery: 125
Hickory Grove: 80
Kiwanis East: 40
Kiwanis West: 150
Oak Grove: 50
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Valparaiso Parks (Continued)

Welter Room Banquet
(Forest Park Golf Course)
1155 Sheffield Drive

www.valparaisogolf.com
Amenity Type
CONTACT US:
Indoor, golf clubhouse
219-531-7888

1
Fax: 219-531-2122
bbowker@valpo.us

N/A
Meeting Areas
Total Occupancy
80
Decorations are allowed but no taping, nailing or pinning to the painted walls;
no glitter.
Food can be brought in yourself or through outside caterers.
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Valparaiso
University
Harre Union
1509 Chapel Drive
www.valpo.edu/union/reservations
Amenity Type
CONTACT US:
University hall
219-464-5007
Fax: 219-464-6748
union.reservations@
10 rooms
valpo.edu

N/A
Catering available
Meeting Areas
A/V system
Conference areas (2): 196 sq. ft.

Conference room 1: 308 sq. ft.
Video conferencing
capabilities (select rooms)
Wireless Internet
Computer lab

Large conference room: 1,064 sq. ft.
(can be divided into 2 smaller rooms
at 532 each)
Special Amenities
Ballroom: 7,440 sq. ft.

(can be divided into 3 rooms at
2,480 each)
Outdoor terrace
Total Occupancy
Conference rooms: 251,000
(call for specifics)
Outdoor dining areas

Multiple lounges
E-mail kiosks
Information TV system
Vending machines
Copy center
Ballroom: 5001,000
Mueller Hall: 88
Christopher Center Library Room: 250
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Valparaiso University
Chapel of the
Resurrection
1600 Chapel Drive

www.valpo.edu/chapel
Amenity type
Indoor
1
CONTACT US:
219-464-5093
sri.frazee@valpo.edu

N/A
Meeting Areas
Total Occupancy
2,000
Christian wedding services only
Pipe organ (nearly 5,500 pipes and 101 ranks with a four-manual console with
pedal and 77 stops)
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Waterbird
Banquet Center
www.waterbirdevents.com
Over 5,000 Sq./ft. of Event Space

Over 700 Sq./Ft. of Attached Outdoor Balcony
Fireplace at Each
end of the Facility
600 Sq./ft.
Dance Floor
Fireplace at Each
end of the Facility
Amenity Type
CONTACT US:
Banquet Hall, Indoor/Outdoor Venue,

Gazebo
219-928-1514
Toll Free: 888-987-2473
Meeting Areas
info@waterbirdevents.com
(All have view of Lake Chubb)

Sandpiper
Egret
Kingfisher
Sandpiper & Egret
Guest Rooms (on-property hotels)
Egret & Kingfisher
Indoor cooridor link to Waterbird Lakeside

Inn (40 rooms)
Full Waterbird
Also within walking distance, on property:

Total Occupancy
Best Western Indian Oak
Sandpiper: 45
Gray Goose Inn Bed & Breakfast
Egret: 45160
Kingfisher: 45160
Hotel Amenities
Sandpiper & Egret: 120250
Lakeview rooms
Egret & Kingfisher: 140300
Cable TV
Full Waterbird: 250350
Completely non-smoking
Patio/Balcony
DVD/VCR
Offers onsite Chef for all food preparation

and catering
Walking/Hiking trails onsite
Waterbird Spa within walking distance

All-inclusive bridal/special event packages
Air Conditioning
Conference/Meeting Room
Family and Group (20+) Friendly
Handicapped Accessible
Locally Owned
Multimedia presentation equipment
Wireless Internet
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Fireplace and Jacuzzi available

(select rooms)
Woodland Park
Community Complex
2100 Willowcreek Road

Portage, IN 46368
www.ci.portage.in.us/parks
Amenity Type
CONTACT US:
Banquet hall
219-762-1675
Fax: 219-762-7479
vwright@portage-in.com
4
N/A
Meeting Areas
Special Amenities
Oakwood Grand Hall: 120 x 80
Gymnasium
Sycamore Hall: 48 x 75
Picnic grounds and shelters
Hickory Hollow Room: 20 x 36
War memorial
Blue Spruce Room: 55 x 28
Multiple playground areas

Skate park
Total Occupancy
Dog park
Oakwood Grand Hall: 6501,000
1/2 court basketball court
Sycamore Hall: 160400
Natural areas
Hickory Hollow Room: 40
Horseshoe pits
Blue Spruce Room: 60
Outdoor restrooms (indoor plumbing)

Walking trail
Sledding hill
A/V system
TV/VCR
Staging and dance floor available
Full service catering facilities
Handicapped accessible
Internet available in main building
Pre-school on premises
Hardwood dance floor
Fireplace in Sycamore Hall
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Zao Island
and Coladas
Catering Company
1050 Horseprairie Avenue
www.zaoisland.net
Amenity Type
Amusement Park
CONTACT US:
Arcade
219-462-1194
Fax: 464-7974
Bar
jim@zaoisland.net
Restaurant
7
2 Mini-golf courses on 10 acres (18 hole)
N/A
Go-Karts on a high-rise track

5 Batting cages (2 softball, 3 baseball)
Meeting Areas
The Cove
Largest game room in Northwest Indiana

with prize redemption
Bar
20 Acres of rentable space
Upper Dining Room
Gator Glades (open Spring - Fall) featuring
Lower Dining Room

Dune Room
Outdoor Patio
Game Room
20+ live alligators

Live entertainment options- DJs, bands,
magicians
Coladas Premium Pizza
Beer, wine, frozen drinks onsite
Total Occupancy
Premium catering available
25-250 Indoor
Fundraising partnerships available - call for

more information
Up to 5,000 Outdoor
Outdoor Tent - 500
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Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is a Top 10 Urban Escape in the nation

National Geographic
Porter County, Indiana is home to the Indiana Dunes State Park and National Lakeshore, both of which are nationally recognized:
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshores

West Beach one of the Top 10
Best Family Beaches in the nation
Parents Magazine
Indiana Dunes State Park

among Best State Parks
Midwest Living
Indiana Dunes State Park top place to

hike in Indiana and one of 51 scenic
hikes recommended across the nation
USA Today
Indiana Dunes Tourism is the official destination marketing, planning and

development organization for Indiana Dunes Country/Porter County, IN.
For more information visit www.indianadunes.com
Indiana Dunes Tourism is the official destination marketing, planning and

development organization for Indiana Dunes Country/Porter County, IN.
For more information visit www.indianadunes.com

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INDIANA DUNES COUNTRY

Event PlannING Guide

Sand Creek Country Club

Hampton Inn & Suites, Valparaiso

Dear Event Planner,

NICHE Market Director

Indiana Dunes Tourism

Outdoor Location Available

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558 Indian Boundary Road

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Dunes Room 1200 sq ft

Indoor pool including kids play area

Media Room 285 sq ft

Executive Board Room

Dunes Room: 80-100

On-site lounge w/food and beverage,

Executive Board Room: 15

Fresh coffee is out for guests all day

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Pavilion, Outdoor amphitheater

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Family aquatic center

Meeting Room: 1840

Coin-operated guest laundry

Read It & Return Lending Library

Off-site catering service

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Call for information

Express check-in/check-out service

Forgotten items service

High speed Internet access in all

Complimentary coffee and water

Dry erase board

Pull down screen

Coin-operated guest laundry

Catering recommendations available

Read It & Return Lending Library

Copy and fax machine

Same-day valet laundry service

2301 E. Morthland Drive

Toll Free: 800-321-2211

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Indoor/outdoor pool & Hot tub

Valet dry cleaning

Coin-operated guest laundry

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Meeting Room A: 29.5 x 20

Meeting Room B: 29.5 x 25.5

Fax and copy machines

Meeting Room C: 29.5 x 20

AB or BC: 29.5 x 45.5