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sourcing and partnering with local suppliers . Menus are seasonal and include delicacies like Windsor Duck and Pistachio Ravioli .
Like Harvest , Barracks Bar is a popular venue for locals and guests , providing a relaxed ambience with a touch of country hospitality , complete with an open fireplace . Barracks Bar has an extensive range of wines , spirits , beers and cocktails and features homegrown award-winning ciders from Hillbilly Cider based in nearby Bilpin , and gin from local Karu Distillery .
Meetings , Events & More When it comes to meetings and events , the Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley has all bases covered .
There are 10 event spaces in total , the largest of which can accommodate up to 250 people theatre-style .
And the beauty of this property is that the expansive grounds surrounding the resort means that indoor meetings can spill into the outdoors where morning and afternoon tea breaks , lunches and even evening events can be held . A number of meeting rooms have direct access to the gardens .
Some groups take advantage of this further by creating team-building-style experiences with local professionals just beyond the conference rooms . Those staying for two or more days are encouraged to shake off the cobwebs together in one of the many activities available within the region . These include the Tree Tops Adventure Park , the iFly Indoor Skydiving centre , Indy 800 Go-Karting , the Wild Cats Conservation Centre and the Tobruk Sheep Station .
Nature lovers can pick apples in nearby Bilpin or sample cider . The Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley has an exclusive arrangement with Bilpin Hillbilly Cider where master cider makers come to the resort to treat guests to a cider tasting masterclass .
The same is possible with the local award-winning gin makers Karu Distillery , with a tasting right on-site .
Both are wonderfully unique ways to break up a conference program .
Country Hospitality & Value For Money Sydney-based EAs are no doubt aware of the high prices currently being
quoted for Sydney CBD venues . Not to mention the challenges many are having with finding experienced staff . There are no such issues at the Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley . As expected accommodation and meeting room hire rates are more conducive to those found in regional areas , and the property has a strong team of local employees , many of who have been working at the venue for many years .
Having played host to everything from product launches to board meetings to corporate retreats and sales conferences , and not to mention weddings , the Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley should be your resort destination of choice for at least one of your upcoming event programs .
So what are you waiting for ? Visit www . cphawkesburyvalley . com . au , jump in your car and do a site inspection yourself . It won ’ t disappoint . S
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Summer Issue 2023 | Executive PA 35