MEETING SPACES, CONFERENCE ROOMS

Whether you need a small, one-day gathering or large conference over mulitple days, La Foret Conference & Retreat Center can accommodate your group’s needs. Each of our meeting spaces offers coffee and tea service at no additional costs. Flip charts and dry erase boards are available upon request. For other amenities, please see below.

PONDEROSA LODGE

 Originally the summer home of Mrs. Alice Bemis Taylor, Ponderosa Lodge was built in 1928 by J.J.B. Benedict, a pioneer in the Rustic Style of architecture. The historic log lodge features soaring cathedral ceilings, striking wood-burning fireplaces, and original wrought-iron fixtures. Balconies overlook both sides of the main hall and are available for extra seating. Additional “bedrooms” and the large loft space now serve as break-out spaces and small gatherings. One of the two bathrooms is handicap accessible. Ponderosa can accommodate about 75 people. For wedding info in Ponderosa Lodge please click here.

INGLIS  HALL

Our newest building, Inglis Hall is a multi-purpose facility that combines the rustic charm of historic La Foret with the increasing demand of modern amenities required for most conferences and events. The large, main room offers a wood-burning fireplace, a raised stage, professional lighting system, state of the art sound system, and two restrooms with mulitple facilities; there is a catering kitchen for group and professional use off the main hall. A large porch runs almost the length of the back of the building and provides magnificent views of the surrounding forest. Inglis Hall has a capacity of 200 people. For wedding reception info, please click here.

CARRIAGE HOUSE

Another of the property’s original buildings, our historic Carriage House has been remodeled into a carpeted meeting space with fireplace, snack area with small refrigerator, and two bathrooms, one of which is handicap accessible. Carriage House can accommodate about 30-35 people.

BLUE SPRUCE LODGE

Built in 1931 by renowned architect John Gaw Meem, Blue Spruce is another of La Foret’s historic buildings. Nestled in a secluded corner of La Foret, Blue Spruce’s main room offers a outstanding indoor-outdoor wood-burning fireplace and a wall of windows overlooking the Labyrinth. There are two smaller breakout of food service rooms and two bathrooms, along with three outdoor patio areas. Blue Spruce can accommodate up to 40-50 people.

Floor Plans for Conference Buildings