The Center
BOSTON CONFERENCE CENTER – A HIDDEN GEM FOR EVENTS
FCE: Boston Conference Center is one of Massachusetts’ best known and most bucolic settings for corporate outings and social occasions. It is part of the Foundation for Continuing Education , a non-profit organization founded in 1977 by Chairman Rick Solano. Over the past 37 years, this facility, situated on the aptly named Pleasant Pond in Wenham, has hosted numerous company picnics, team-building activities. barbecues, clambakes, retreats, reunions, receptions and other gatherings . The Boston Conference Center schedules only one event on any given day. It’s available seven days a week and the capacity is up to 375 guests.
Among the many features on these eight idyllic acres is a grove of Giant Jack Pine Trees under whose shade rest large picnic tables for dining and chairs for relaxing. Among the numerous scenic and charming backgrounds for photos , a private sandy beach on the shores of Pleasant Pond invites swimmers and fisherman alike. An elegant open-air, rain or shine Post-and-Beam Pavilion obviates the need for a tent. The magnificent Great Hall is a perfect spot for presentations, seminars, conferences and especially movies with a new and exceptional sound system and large projection screen. There are ample parking and restroom facilities. Additional amenities include volleyball courts, basketball court, horseshoes, bocce, croquet and badminton as well as a large sports field perfect for soccer, softball, touch football or even Frisbee!
Solano is anxious for both professional and wedding planners, activity directors of both private and non-profit organizations, as well as executives to become more familiar with the many benefits for their own groups in utilizing the Boston Conference Center. Clients may bring their own caterer and/or their own selection of live music.
The Center has partnered with Team Bonding to offer more than 50 totally unique and innovative programs to enhance the total experience. Groups wishing to conduct training sessions for team-building as well as fun can plan their own agenda or use these Center resources to suggest, organize and conduct such challenges as Treasure Hunts , X Marks the Spot (a hunt designed specifically for the Boston Conference Center and adaptable for any group’s goals), a GPS Scavenger Hunt, Chili and Chowda Cook-offs and board games! These creative events leave participants energized and with great memories of an enjoyable day.
The Boston Conference Center in Wenham is a 30-45 minute drive from Boston via Route 128 North ( click for map & directions). For those who cannot or do not wish to drive, the Boston Conference
Center has its own limousine vendor Boston Limousine. Please visit our resources page for more info.
For further information please call Adele at 978-468-6528 or e-mail info@BostonConferenceCenter.comto arrange a tour.
