Planning celebratory events that take place outside of the home can be a challenge depending on the size of the event and its purpose. Finding the right venue is a critical first step. Your event might be too small to be booked into one of the many larger-scale banquet centres in the area yet too big to be hosted by a restaurant. You also want the freedom to be able to offer a custom menu, or to not have to share your space with other groups.
For a non-traditional venue location, the Guelph Country Club is a popular choice. Whether you’re hosting a bridal party, a baby shower, a birthday party, or even a celebration of life, there are many reasons to book the Guelph Country Club.
“For starters, we offer an exceptional location with a variety of room configurations that allow you to set up your event the way you envision it,” said Rod Pollock, Director of Hospitality at The Guelph Country Club. “The beauty of the grounds and surrounding area are an added bonus.”
Depending on the season and the type of even you’re planning, The Guelph Country Club can offer private use of the patio for guests. There are two primary rooms for booking: the Heritage Room for up to 25 attendees, or the recently renovated Waverly Room and lounge which can accommodate up to 100.
Both offer an intimate setting for raucous celebrations like anniversaries or birthdays, or quieter occasions like post-funeral wakes or celebration of life activities. Both rooms offer state-of-the-art video equipment including overhead projectors, large screen televisions and other equipment required for projecting images related to your activities.
The facility location is another benefit, offering attendees the chance to gather in a relaxing, away-from-the-city environment with plenty of free parking. A sound system is also available for events that require music or MC services.
Another advantage to booking your event at The Guelph Country Club is the availability of custom food services. With on site catering provided by Jesse’s on the Green, event planners booking the facility can work with Pollock to create a menu that suits both sit down dining or casual finger foods or cocktail service.
“We work with all groups to ensure their food and beverage options are suitable and affordable for the kind of event being planned,” said Pollock. “We are flexible when it comes to providing food for events including vegan, vegetarian, gluten free.”
For celebratory events, The Guelph Country Club offers a variety of recreational diversions besides golf. There’s pickleball, shuffleboard, a putting green, and lots of additional games that could be suitable for your function. The Guelph Country Club is also a great place to host small-scale fundraising events.
To inquire about booking The Guelph Country Club for your next celebration, visit them online here.
This article was sponsored by Jesse's on the Green, a 2023 GuelphToday Reader Favourite.