PURCHASED by Bass Pro Shops’ founder Johnny Morris in 1987, Big Cedar Lodge is now a grand wilderness resort, reminiscent of lavish, turn-of-the century Adirondack hunting lodges, but with all the modern conveniences. Spread over 4,600 acres in its own wooded hollow in the Ozark Mountains and overlooking the 43,000-acre Table Rock Lake, it has “quickly matured into the ‘Best of the Best’ in the region” according to the Wall Street Journal.
Big Cedar Lodge is one of the largest meeting resorts in the region, featuring more than 20,000 sq. ft. of flexible space across more than 20 meeting venues with sophisticated, mountain-inspired settings ideal for family gatherings, corporate retreats, conferences and incentive trips. Fun group activities include Chuckwagon dinners at a rustic campsite, group photos courtesy of their on-site photographer, and team building adventures ranging from Ozark Olympics to casino nights.

The perfect place for hosting gatherings of all kinds, Big Cedar Lodge can accommodate a variety of groups from intimate family reunions to corporate meetings and incentive trips. Guests can choose from several adaptable meeting and function rooms of varying sizes to accommodate groups up to 1,000 people. Conference, theatre, banquet and classroom-style seating arrangements are available. Group travel can be made even more memorable with unique outings and team building activities like a chuckwagon dinner or private dinner cruise aboard the Lady Liberty.
Grandview Conference Center
The Grandview Conference Center blends rustic luxury and expansive window walls that offer panoramic views of Table Rock Lake with the latest technologies and more than 20,000 sq. ft. of flexible event space, including a serene Grandview Lawn setting. It can accommodate groups anywhere between 10 to 1,000. From their Grand Ballroom that can accommodate up to 1,000 guests, to the Lakeside Rooms and Osage Room, ideal for small to mid-size groups, or their Table Rock Boardroom for a more intimate small group setting, Big Cedar Lodge has a space that is sure to fit your needs.
The Worman House
Built in the early 1920’s as a former country retreat for Frisco Railroad executive Harry Worman, a Missouri State Historic Site and designated by the Historic Hotels of America, The Worman House has been expanded and meticulously restored with the original railroad tie beams and the handmade stained glass windows that honor its place in history. Located on Big Cedar Lodge property, feel the history come to life with rustic charm and stunning central views of Table Rock Lake, making this the perfect space for your private celebration or group. It offers breathtaking views and a charming patio area with a fountain.

Cedar Creek Room
Conveniently located in the Registration Building, Cedar Creek Rooms are adorned with heavy wooden beams, paned windows and lodge detailing. Two rock patios provide private outdoor seating for your gathering, as well as an unobstructed view of Turtle Pond and Table Rock Lake. These rooms can be combined for larger events or separated into two individual areas.
Fun Mountain
Enjoy all of the things you love about group gatherings at Big Cedar with an exciting new addition. Fun Mountain is a 50,000 sq. ft. adventure complex with everything you need to connect your team through fun. From a little friendly competition at the wilderness inspired laser tag arena, to a round of excitement at the underwater themed bowling alley. Other activities include a state-of-the-art arcade, bumper cars, climbing wall, golf simulator and billiards.
You can even stay close to the action when you host your meeting in the Table Rock Event Room right on site. Whether you are looking for a team building outing or an exciting dinner alternative after a day of meetings, Fun Mountain is sure to give your team an experience they will never forget.
Bass Pro Shops Shooting Academy
This stunning, rustic setting truly embraces the beauty of the great outdoors, with space to accommodate up to 600 people. With hand-hewn timbers and stone fireplaces, the clubhouse is a great indoor facility to pair with the beautiful stone patios for your special event. For large celebrations, concerts or expositions, the Thunder Ridge Arena at the Bass Pro Shops Shooting Academy is your ideal venue. This natural amphitheater overlooks Table Rock Lake and the Ozark hills.
Big Cedar Lodge is definitely a venue to put on every planner’s bucket list. With their countless options for meeting space, beautifully serene accommodations, and exhilarating sense of adventure, your attendees will want to come back year after year. 

Located in Ohio, smack dab between Granville and Newark, sits a peaceful, elegant retreat just waiting to host your perfect event. Cherry Valley Hotel recently finished a multi-phase renovation that requires every planner to put them at the top of their dream venue list. The beautiful renovations include 200 new contemporary hotel rooms, a full-service spa, multiple on-site bars, a restaurant, taphouse, coffee shop, and top notch event spaces. To complete the tranquility of this site, the hotel sits amongst their very own certified arboretum, blooming with over 400 different species of plants. When all is said and done, the renovations will round out to around $21 million. Every penny spent has gone towards enhancing the attendees’ experience at Cherry Valley Hotel.

Boasting 14 different event spaces, Cherry Valley Hotel has the flexibility to host any type of event, from professional to personal. And unlike most event venues, Cherry Valley has outdoor options. With three courtyards totaling 2,500 sq. ft., you can take your event to the outdoors and meet amongst the beautiful scenery. Plus, each courtyard has a fire pit to stay warm once the chill settles in. Along with fresh air, the hotel grounds bring a gazebo and beautiful waterfalls that have been restored and are now running again after being idle for 15 years. Although the patios are serene and enticing, the indoor event spaces are just as impressive. Their new event center features a 31,500 sq. ft. exhibition center with its own built-in registration desk, foyer space, and meeting planner office. The stunning room also includes the O&E Taphouse, supplied with local brews. Cherry Valley Hotel also has their very own audio/visual company that can provide all of your a/v needs for every event.
All 14 event spaces add their own unique touch to your meeting or event, and anything that the room itself won’t provide can be accomplished by the wonderful staff at Cherry Valley. With over 92 years of combined experience, the Cherry Valley Hotel meetings and event staff will surely assist you in any way to make sure your event goes off without a hitch. Every staff member is local to the area, and with the new renovations, Cherry Valley has brought back some staff members that have been with Cherry Valley since the beginning. Patrick Beaver, director of sales and marketing, said, “It’s important that they’re homegrown folks. We have a team that truly knows the ins and outs of this hotel, as well as the surrounding areas.” With a staff as knowledgeable as Cherry Valley Hotel’s, every planner can feel comfortable knowing their event will be in safe and capable hands!
With the entire property totaling 16 acres, Cherry Valley Hotel has the accommodations to keep every guest satisfied. Take a stroll through the arboretum and botanical gardens, where every species of plant is labeled for your convenience. There are also many miles of beautiful, paved hiking trails that travel the surrounding areas that will certainly help guests relax and unwind while also getting in their steps for the day! For a relaxing day indoors, check out the heated pool and jacuzzi or keep up your fitness routine in their state-of-the-art exercise facility. Predicted to be done in January, The Spa at Cherry Valley will indulge your senses with their luxurious treatments. Or for some more private relaxation, pick up a book and lounge on your personal balcony that comes attached to every room in the hotel. The Cherry Valley Hotel team can ensure that every guest will find comfort and adventure during their stay!
Cherry Valley Hotel is proud to be one of the most flexible and affordable venues in the Central Ohio Region. Their unique facility is sure to meet every planner’s expectations, and offer every guest an unforgettable retreat. So gather in the valley at Cherry Valley Hotel! 

Located in the heart of Topeka, KS, the Cyrus Hotel opened earlier this year. The 109 guestrooms and suites offer luxurious amenities with Midwest charm, with close proximity to the Kansas State Capitol Visitor Center, Topeka Performing Arts Center, the Charles Curtis House Museum, and so much more. Groups will feel the lively energy of the city around them when they meet and stay along Topeka’s picturesque main street.

Cyrus Hotel is home to three dedicated event spaces; a boardroom and two distinct ballrooms, which are adjoined by a spacious pre-function lobby. The larger ballroom, Cyrus, is over 3,600 sq. ft. and boasts two 700lb., hand-pieced chandeliers. The 1,400-sq.- ft. Vanguard ballroom is right on Kansas Avenue, so guests utilizing the space can enjoy the view or employ curtains to create a private experience. The Pre-Function space separating the two ballrooms is perfect for large groups wanting a separate registration area, dedicated buffet, or bar experience. Colonel’s, the spacious boardroom, features a 14-seat conference table and 65” television monitor.
Meeting planners will have a dedicated Event Coordinator to help prepare and guide them through the planning process throughout the execution of their event. “Our sales team has a combined 24 years of experience in diverse areas of hospitality and event planning and we’re excited to lend our creativity to enhance our client’s experience,” expressed Stephanie Gassen, Director of Sales, Cyrus Hotel. “We’ll lead event planning to ensure guests will be both impressed yet comfortable enough to be ready to come back and spend more time with us. We are so excited and fortunate to represent a setting which truly tells a story, both of Topeka and of those who helped build and shape our city’s history. It’s our hope that our Meeting Planners and guests will wish to be a part of the story and continue telling that story with us.”
Staying true to its roots, Cyrus Hotel is excited to partner with local farmers and vendors to provide truly locally-grown ingredients and products Kansans have come to know with great pride.

“Our menus are elevated,” Gassen stated, “while still reflecting the true taste of the Midwest, and able to be tailored to fit any occasion.” Cyrus Hotel is proud to have fresh, restaurant quality offerings and an in-house pastry chef for creating some incredible baked goods. “Our dinner rolls have been a delightful surprise to our clients, as well as our decadent desserts, such as banana toffee pudding and mousse cups served in a chocolate shell with fresh berries,” said Gassen.
2019 will be an exciting first year for Cyrus Hotel. “We are thrilled to help create memories in a setting that bridges Topeka’s history throughout our beautiful guestrooms, public spaces, and special event settings,” remarked Gassen, “We wish [for] our guests to leave saying they had a great meeting and phenomenal food, and will return for dinner and drinks in The Weather Room restaurant.”

“The Earle Brown Heritage Center is a gem located just north of Minneapolis. I’ve scheduled my user group conference there for eight years and even though we are busting at the seams I won’t consider looking for another venue. Their staff is the number one reason I keep going back; they’re flexible and creative and they help me make it work for my clients. Their food service, well maintained meeting spaces, and free parking are added value.” — Linda Hurtley, Linwood Group Meetings

Recently renovated and located in the heart of downtown Chicago, JW Marriott Chicago offers great food and beverage options along with top-notch personal service. With more than 41,000 sq. ft. of event space and up to 36 breakout rooms, configuration is available for groups of all sizes.

The Hall of Mirrors is one of three ballrooms among the more than 40,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space at Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, a restored 1930s French Art Deco designed National Historic Landmark. Orchids at Palm Court, within the hotel, is Ohio’s only AAA Five Diamond Restaurant, elevating creative catering menus for your group.

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Planners recommended meeting locations which Wow’d them

Host a legendary event at Lambeau Field. Treat your board to an MVP Box or celebrate with 800 guests on the Atrium Floor, the Wisconsin landmark can accommodate with unique spaces for an all-around excellent experience.

Located just 12 miles from O’Hare International Airport, your group has easy access to everything they need, from fine dining and an indoor pool to the complimentary shuttle to and from the Woodfield Mall. More than 160,000 sq. ft. of event space awaits your brightest design ideas.

Located on the MedPace campus, The Summit offers 34,500 sq. ft. of event space and an 11,600 sq. ft. rooftop terrace. Comfort and contemporary luxury paired with inspiring spaces gives groups up to 380 an experience to talk about.

Located near the iconic Blue Bridge, the Eberhard Center is home to 30 classrooms and a teleconference auditorium. As part of GVSU, the venue works diligently to utilize sustainable efforts to reduce waste.

From the garden view Grande Ballroom to the Grotto and the Wisdom Banquet Room to one of the second story meeting rooms, Inn at St. John’s offers a variety of rooms and layouts to fit the size and attitude of your group.

Conveniently located near Chicago O’Hare airport, Midway airport, downtown Chicago, as well as shopping, dining, and business locations, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Oak Brook keeps the heart of your meeting in the heart of attractions. With 30,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space, complimentary shuttle services, and great dining onsite, your attendees will rave about the convenience.

Amidst the city’s newest business and entertainment district, with easy access to sports stadiums, casinos, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum, Aloft Downtown Cleveland is a hip destination to meet and mingle. Brainstorm in the Tactic Room or host within the ballroom, either way free, high-speed internet is accessible everywhere onsite.

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Lake of the Ozarks, in Missouri, has a long history of providing memorable experiences to groups along the shores. Recently the Tan-Tar-A Resort, which first opened in 1960, transitioned to become Margaritaville’s first lake resort.

Since the announcement in 2017, the venue has gone through a myriad of changes, updates, renovations, and additions. “We’ve undergone a phased transition,” explained Ann Walters, Director of Sales. Renovations to the main resort exteriors, most guestrooms, and the dining venues were completed in 2018, while elements of the lobby, waterpark, and some guestrooms were completed this spring. “The guestrooms have been updated to incorporate Margaritaville’s ‘casual-luxe’ design with sky-blue wall color, warm wood elements, and bright accents,” said Walters. All the buildings on the Resort Complex have been painted a shade of warm sand, accented with white trim.

Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake of the Ozarks will continue to offer the family-friendly atmosphere Tan-Tar-A Resort was known for with an exciting array of activities including the waterpark, arcade, bowling, horseback riding, water sports rentals, and more. “We also have fun activities like golf or sightseeing yacht tours,” expressed Walters.

While guests are living the beach life, planners are happy for the more than 89,000 sq. ft. of incredible meeting space to work with. “Most of the meeting space was updated in 2016,” Walters said. “[And] the same professional and friendly staff that has been taking care of our loyal group customers for years is excited for the updates and looks forward to working together.”

Everything groups need for a successful meeting or event is provided; professional event staff are available 24 hours a day, catering services, AV equipment, and meeting rooms to accommodate anywhere from 10 to 3,500 guests. Margaritaville wants to give groups heightened experiences with exciting new catering options, unique new dining, and entertainment opportunities to fit their style.

At Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake of the Ozarks, “The options are endless!” Get your group out to enjoy fun and sun in the Midwest this year.