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Hidden Gem in the Hawkesbury
Did you know that just a short 45-minute drive from the Sydney CBD , you and your delegates can escape the city and experience the best of what the Hawkesbury Valley has to offer ?
Executive PA members were invited to test this out as guests of Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley , the only 4.5 star hotel in the beautiful region . It not only offers exceptional function spaces but unique experiences too , from locally distilled gin tastings and delicious farm gate trails to adventurous high ropes courses and breathtaking lookouts .
The overnight famil included the Hawkesbury Valley Wine Tour , sunrise yoga on the deck , breakfast in the gazebo , giving EAs a real taste of what the venue could offer them and their execs . cphawkesburyvalley . com . au
What the EAs said …
“ Not only is the Crowne Plaza a remarkable resort with many desirable event spaces and newly refurbished accommodation , service was exceptional from all the staff and local businesses we toured . There were so many surprises and gifts that made the whole experience unforgettable . This is definitely somewhere I ’ m looking forward to revisiting , not only for business but personally . I ’ d highly recommend it to family , friends and business colleagues .”
Susan , senior EA to the CEO , KHA Defence
“ It ’ s a fantastic hotel . The rooms are lovely and spacious , and the grounds are gorgeous . It ’ s just so peaceful . The meeting rooms have a lot of natural light and majority of them offer access to an outside area . The team at the Crowne Plaza …
Wow , what a dynamic team ! From the general manager to the events team and all other staff , they just made us feel so welcome . It was like being with old friends and they seriously couldn ’ t have gone more out of their way for us . It was great to explore the Hawkesbury Valley and everything it has to offer . I ’ m excited to do something out there for my leadership team .”
Ash , EA , Salesforce
“ The event was an absolute success . It was a lovely mix of getting to know the venue , the vendors , local businesses and , of course , fantastic networking with other EAs . Kai and her team went above and beyond showcasing their venue , spaces and catering .”
Kate , EA , PWC
44 Executive PA | Summer Issue 2023