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MEETING VENUES

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Meeting Venues At Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

Bring your meeting to life with a 900-acre backdrop featuring rolling greens, woodlands, orchards, vineyards, and pristine Lake Michigan shoreline. At Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, we balance 86,500 square feet of versatile meeting space with three championship golf courses, an award-winning spa, and other on-site amenities like a private beach club and a 100,000-square-foot health club.

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Unique Northern Michigan Indoor & Outdoor Meeting Venues

With more than 20 unique indoor and outdoor venues, the Resort can easily accommodate groups of 10 to 2,500. We understand that the details matter, which is why we have an experienced team to assist with your meeting planning. Whether planning a large corporate meeting or a small company retreat, browse our diverse venue options to find the space that works best for your event.


Located just off the Grand Lobby, the Michigan Ballroom has space for up to 800 meeting attendees and also features a 2,300-square-foot pre-function area.

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Michigan Ballroom 110' x 84' 9,240 14' 1000 500 -- 600 56 -- 800 --

Located just off the Grand Lobby, the Michigan Ballroom has space for up to 800 meeting attendees and also features a 2,300-square-foot pre-function area.

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Michigan Prefunction 24' x 96' 2,304 14' --- --- --- --- 12 --- 100 ---
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Executive Boardroom 24' x 18' 432 12 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 15

These side-by-side rooms are perfect for mid-size meetings and breakout sessions and are conveniently located near our Gallery of Shops.

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Council Room 39' x 30' 1,170 12' 125 70 42 80 -- 54 90 34

These side-by-side rooms are perfect for mid-size meetings and breakout sessions and are conveniently located near our Gallery of Shops.

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Director's Room 39' x 30' 1,170 12' 125 70 42 80 -- 54 90 34

Have the classic “Up North” meeting experience in this boardroom accented with warm wood, high-end accents, and a cozy fireplace.

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Northwoods Boardoom -- 1,336 -- -- -- -- 20 -- -- -- 20

Enjoy a little downtime in the Manitou Hospitality Room, which features a wet bar, Wii® Game Console, flat screen TVs, and a pool table.

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Manitou Hospitality -- 1,004 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 30 --

With 20-foot ceilings, a pillar-less design, and state-of-the-art technology, the newly remodeled Governors’ Hall is perfect for conferences and elegant events.

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Governors' Hall 168' x 115' 19,320 20' 2,250 1,200 -- 1,500 140 -- 2,500 --

With 20-foot ceilings, a pillar-less design, and state-of-the-art technology, the newly remodeled Governors’ Hall is perfect for conferences and elegant events.

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Governors' Prefunction 168' x 30' 5,376 20' -- -- -- -- 22 -- 500 --

These adjacent ballrooms are located on the lower level of the Resort, and can each be divided into three separate spaces based on your meeting needs.

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Mackinac Room 64' x 33' 2,145 12' 210 120 60 130 16 78 300 58

These adjacent ballrooms are located on the lower level of the Resort, and can each be divided into three separate spaces based on your meeting needs.

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Peninsula Ballroom 64' x 36' 2,145 12' 210 120 66 130 16 78 300 58

Our second largest ballroom, the Tower Ballroom, is a versatile space with six possible configurations and a 2,700-square-foot pre-function area.

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Tower Ballroom 90' x 51' 4,770 12' 500 300 80 300 34 126 500 80

Our second largest ballroom, the Tower Ballroom, is a versatile space with six possible configurations and a 2,700-square-foot pre-function area.

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Tower Prefunction 90' x 30' 2,700 12' -- -- -- -- 16 -- -- --

Our spacious tennis facilities easily transform into the perfect exhibit space, with room for over 200 booths.

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Exhibit Hall "A" 150' x 120' 18,000 25' x 35' 2,000 1,200 -- 1,500 140 -- -- --

Our spacious tennis facilities easily transform into the perfect exhibit space, with room for over 200 booths.

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Exhibit Hall "B" 110' x 120' 12,000 25' x 35' 1,300 1,000 -- 1,000 80 -- -- --

The Plaza, a semi-permanent tent structure, overlooks The Bear golf course and is an ideal event venue. The tent is surrounded on all four sides by walls, protecting from rain or wind.

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The Plaza 45' x 100 Outdoor x 500 250 x 500 47 x yes yes

At the heart of the Resort complex is the Pavilion, a permanent tented venue complete with a bar and space for mingling among the gardens.

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The Pavilion -- 8,000 -- -- -- -- 200-400 -- -- 650 --

Enjoy bay breezes and stunning sunsets at the Beach Club Deck. Our private Beach Club is home to an outdoor pool and hot tub, Fin’s Sandbar, and, of course, exclusive beach frontage on East Grand Traverse Bay.

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Club Room 34' x 21' 616 12' 50 25 -- 40 -- -- 40 20
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Level 17 55' x 42' 2310 12' 125 55 30 110 12 -- 250 42

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Work, Stay, & Play Under One Roof

Make your planning easy with our wide variety of accommodations and amenities all under one roof.

ACCOMMODATIONS

With over 500 guest rooms including comfortable Hotel rooms, luxury Tower lodging, and condominium rentals, you’re sure to find an accommodation that fits your unique needs on the property. As a hotel with meeting spaces, we’ve seamlessly combined comfortability and convenience with venues that are mere steps away from your room.

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AMENITIES & ACTIVITIES

As a premier conference destination, we have amenities and activities for golf lovers, beach bums, foodies, and more. Make the most of your trip by relaxing and unwinding after a day of meetings at our award-winning spa or exploring all that Traverse City has to offer. The possibilities are endless.

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ADDITIONAL MEETING OFFERINGS

In addition to the corporate meeting offerings, our spaces are perfect for weddings, parties, sports groups, and more.

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Wine Dinner with Black Star Farms

Join us for an exquisite wine dinner at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge on Thursday, October 17 showcasing the award-winning wines of Black Star Farms. 

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