Meetings

Experience the Lake Geneva advantage of The Abbey Resort 

Any resort can offer state-of-the-art meeting spaces and first class accommodations. At The Abbey, the experience goes beyond the amenities. Here, ideas flow like water, and fresh air, beautiful harbor views and 90 acres of beautifully manicured grounds will turn your meeting from ordinary to extraordinary.

We want to give you a worry-free experience from inqury to event to final billing, and have come up with innovative solutions to the current meeting environment from modified cancellation clauses and increased cleanliness standards to socially-spaced meeting sets and meeting breaks centered around wellness.

When deciding to take your team out of the office, why put them right back into another lifeless meeting room when you can share conversation and ideas with the backdrop of the sparkling water of Lake Geneva behind you. Whether you brainstorm in one of our sunlit meeting rooms, take in a dinner cruise on the water, or host an awards banquet in our windowed West Shore Pavilion overlooking the lush greenery of our grounds, your event at The Abbey will inspire new solutions and create shared positive memories for all who attend.

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When groups gather together to meet on the shores of the lake, the sunlit meeting rooms, vast outdoor spaces surrounded by lush greenery, and quiet waters of Lake Geneva create a unique opportunity to be inspired, relaxed, and fully present in the moment. In this setting, keeping the safety of our guests at the forefront, The Abbey Resort has designed new meeting concepts to provide a balance between delivering purposeful events while promoting personal growth and improved well-being for your attendees.

Open Meeting Environment

Whether you meet in our 40,000 square feet of naturally-lit indoor meeting space or in the open air of our 90 acres of outdoor property, our meeting locations can be set to create optimal space, maintaining healthy and hygienic practices, while inspiring new solutions and creating shared positive memories:

• Safe social distancing spacing in meeting sets - both traditional and relaxed
• Hand sanitizing stations at entrances to meeting room
• Air purification systems, infusers and aromatherapies
• Continuous breaks with grab-and-go packaging and staggered event entry / exit timing

Enriching Culinary Experiences

Our Chef works with local growers and producers to bring fresh, wholesome ingredients to your table. You will find a connection to the land, the history, and the lake in our menus as well as a reconnection to what it means to break bread with others.

• Locally-sourced, sustainable menu selections
• Healthy, energy-promoting foods for meals and breaks
• Intensified awareness on product sourcing and preparation 
• Packaging and tableware that promote a sanitary environment

Inspired Breaks

To fuel greater energy and engagement, we have developed new programming - both active and relaxing - to complement our coffee break food and beverage offerings. Focus inward or get to know your teammates with these new activities.

• Guided wellbeing exercises including meditation, yoga and stress relieving breathing rituals for groups of any size.
• Brain teasers and games to promote networking and problem solving.
• Movement and stretching activities to get the blood flowing and revitalize the group.

Mindful Teambuilding

Enriching activities inspired by the lake, the nature around us, and the local experiences we have to offer have been created to enrich the mind, body and spirit of each attendee. Programs are built to focus on giving back to the community or on improving your self.

• Get out and play in the fresh air with games for teams and solo participants.
• Come together to give back to the community whether building bikes for area children, cleaning the shoreline, or working with youth groups.
• Activities that slow down the tempo and teach new skills promoting relaxation and focus.

Innovative Tech Tools

Our on-site PSAV team provides the equipment and support you need for meetings for your attendees both here and remote. With new technology and bandwidth, we're prepared for the next evolution of meetings.

• Gig speed fiber optic internet access
• Premium components to facilitate virtual meetings
• On-site contact to assist with any immediate needs during your event

Lakeside Spa Sanctuary

Take time during your outing to reconnect with your spirit. Our full service Avani Spa offers pampering treatments both in the spa and in your meeting room. 

• Full spa menu of massage, body treatments and salon services
• Chair massage and hand treatment meeting breaks available
• Spa facilitated wellness breaks promoting health and well-being

Easy on your mind and your budget

Meetings and events will play a critical role in bringing teams back together and charting a course for the future, but companies will need to manage their risk in terms of cancellation, money spent, and return on investment. The Abbey Resort is an easy answer to the demands of the new world of meetings.

The Value of Meeting Local

Ninety acres of lakeside meeting space is only ninety minutes away from the heart of the city. A change of scenery and environment is a welcoming shift in routine that invites a new way of thinking, inspiring fresh ideas and solutions. Instead of flying to remote locations, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin is an easy drive from the urban areas, saving you planning time, travel costs, and car rental and parking fees. We aim to provide you value and high return on investment.

Zero-Risk Clause

We understand the caution being used when planning meetings for the near future. Companies are unsure of participation and changing guidelines for group gatherings. Because of this uncertainty, we have taken the risk out of the planning process with a new Zero Risk clause for all new contracts.

New Meetings Scheduled Between August 1 - March 31, 2021

Schedule a new meeting in 2020 for arrival by March 31, 2021 and no attrition or cancellation fees will apply until 60 days prior to arrival
This special provision applies to contracted room and food and beverage revenue.

New Meetings Scheduled Between April 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Schedule a new meeting in 2020 for arrival between April 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021 and receive a 100% one-time rebooking credit.
Notice of cancellation must be given a minimum of 90 days in advance of arrival and the rebooked group must be of equal or greater contracted revenue, and be held by December 31, 2021.

*Additional contract terms do apply. Program is subject to availability at the resort's discretion, and the resort reserves the right to cancel or modify this offer at any time.

Planning Partner Stimulus

We want to help our third party planners re-ignite their business, and hope than an increased upfront payout at booking will assist. 

At contract signing and receipt of deposit

• Paid commission of 5% of booked room revenue
• A bonus 2% stimulus commission

After the client's program

• An additional commission of 5% of the room spend (adjusted to actuals) will be paid out after the settlement of the master account.

You will receive a total of 12% of your client's room revenue as commission!

The tools that keep you connected

Stay connected with the company, your colleagues and the rest of the world with the latest tools in meeting technology. From increased bandwidth to the most up-to-date audio-visual components, you don't have to spare the tools you need just because you're away from the city. 

Virtual or Hybrid Meeting Services

Whether it is due to global travel restrictions or the need for meeting flexibility, taking all or part of a meeting digital has become a common necessity. Having a specialized team that enables you to keep meeting objectives on track is critical to the success of your event. We have a range of solutions that can meet your needs - and your budget. Our team can help you select the right platforms for your technology from a speaker phone to a live webcast for 100k virtual attendees, while creating a seamless experience in line with your branding.

Meeting solution options include:

• Video Conferencing
• Webcasting
• Interactive Solutions
• Security & Flexibility
• Professional Support

Group Internet Access

Now, more than ever, reliable high-speed connectivity is a critical component to a successful meeting. The Abbey Resort has invested in the latest in technoloy and boosted our bandwidth to ensure a seamless experience with a high degree of customization. By setting up Cat 6 wiring throughout the resort, adding almost 100 new hot spots, installing the newest servers, and increasing to a gig-speed fiber optic line, we're able to sustain the capabilities for the most demanding virtual meeting needs. 

The Abbey Resort's daily resort fee includes access to our standard wi-fi network, where speeds will be variable due to the open nature of the network. Dedicated bandwith options are available for our group customers with allocated bandwidth from our fiber based network. With these options, groups will be provided their own named network to join in segmented portions of the resort and meeting rooms, providing enough download and upload capability to facilitate web-based meetings of any size.

The perfect place for all occassions.

With over 40,000 square feet of combined space and more than two dozen flexible meeting venues, The Abbey Resort is the perfect place to convene for corporate conferences, retreats, reunions and seminars; we have a meeting space sure to fit your needs. All of our beautifully appointed venues are state-of-the-art, indoors and out. Whether you're planning an elaborate industry conference or an intimate celebration, we'll find the perfect venue just for you. Call 800-709-1323 to get started!

Engage & Inspire

Energize and motivate your team with these unique teambuilding activities at The Abbey Resort. Whether it’s a scavenger hunt through the Village of Fontana or a hands-on sailing experience led by the Geneva Lake Sailing School, out team of professionals will tailor activities and engaging events for your group in a fun filled interactive environment. The Abbey is eager to organize an experience unlike any other with team building activities and group events only offered at a lakeside resort destination.

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Event catering from our award-winning chefs

Imagine your next banquet function set by the sparkling waters of Lake Geneva. Allow our experienced catering and culinary staff to impress your guests by seeing through every detail. From distinctive menus to exquisite decoration and linens, The Abbey Resort will bring you an unforgettable experience at an extraordinary location.

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Experience The Abbey Resort Difference for your next occasion:

• Corporate Meetings
• Family Reunions
• Awards Dinners
• Conventions and Conferences
• Special Occasion Parties
• Company Holiday Parties