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Event Planning
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Bookings are Back

Mountain State Meeting Spaces

While the COVID-19 pandemic took a recordbreaking toll on the hospitality industry , West Virginia ’ s event spaces are open and ready for business . Whether you are planning a meeting , conference , seminar or retreat , you can feel confident that these locations offer clean spaces , safe facilities , top-notch equipment and five-star service on top of scenic Almost Heaven backdrops .

Bavarian Inn
Add elegance and charm to your next meeting or corporate retreat at the Bavarian Inn . The Bavarian Inn — located just over an hour from Washington , D . C ., and Baltimore , MD — is the perfect location for up to 150 guests . With 7,500 square feet of flexible meeting space , award-winning dining , 70 luxuriously appointed guest rooms and more than 11 acres of beautifully manicured lawns and gardens , your meeting is sure to be productive and picturesque .
Bridgeport Conference Center
This conference center was designed specifically to host meetings , conferences , weddings and events . The largest event area , composed of 4,500 square feet , can be used to accommodate over 400 guests or divided into four meeting rooms , which can accommodate up to 125 people . Available in conjunction with the rental of the ballroom , the 1,500-square-foot lobby , wide corridors and outdoor views are all perfect for pre and post event gatherings .
Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center
Located in the capital city , the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center covers 529,006 square feet and includes a 13,500-seat arena ; 283,000-square-foot convention center ; 738-seat in-house theater ; and 3,400-seat municipal auditorium . The convention area is made up of 100,000 square feet of meeting space ; 25 meeting and conference spaces ; 72,400 square feet of single-room space ; 50,000 square feet of exhibit space ; a 25,000-square-foot ballroom ; and 8,000-square-foot reception area overlooking the Elk River .
Chief Logan Lodge
Located in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of Southern West Virginia , the lodge at Chief Logan State Park offers year-round conference facilities for your meeting and special event needs . With 13,000 square feet of meeting and pre-function space , Chief Logan Lodge offers the perfect location for meetings , conferences , reunions , weddings and other special
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