Named for the historic Paroquet Lick, a salt lick dating back to the 1770s, and its natural springs, Paroquet Springs, Ky., was once a renowned resort that rivaled Indiana’s French Lick. According to local history, parakeets were drawn to the area and migrated to the springs. Valued for their medicinal properties, the springs supported a thriving resort that operated from the 1830s until 1877.
Today, Paroquet Springs Conference Centre is a premier event facility offering 40,000 square feet of flexible meeting spaces with breakout areas, state-of-the-art technology, a noted chef, and ample free parking. Its convenient location—just 15 miles south of downtown Louisville and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), on I-65—makes it an ideal venue for regional and state association meetings, business and social events, and expos. Venues include the 12,000-square-foot Salt River Room, with a banquet capacity of 800 guests; McDowell ballroom, with a banquet capacity of 300 guests; the Crist, Bernheim, Adam Shepherd, and Beam rooms—all named after local attractions and people who have played a vital role in Bullitt County’s history—and an outdoor garden, perfect for hosting tea and wine parties for groups of up to 250 guests.
While in Bullitt County, attendees can enjoy outdoor beauty at the 16,000-acre Bernheim Forest and Arboretum; more than 40 miles of walking trails in nearby Shepherdsville, Hillview, and Mt. Washington; and outdoor parks with picnic areas, walking paths, and an accessible, all-inclusive playground. A new aquatic park with an Olympic-sized pool and pickleball facility is scheduled to open in June.
Unwind after meetings at locally owned favorites like Winery’s, Salt River Brewery, 4 Roses, and Beam. Dining options include everything from steak to fish, to ribs and Mexican fare at many area restaurants. Indulge in dessert at Sweet Shoppe on Buckman Street, across from the Bullitt County Courthouse.
No visit to Paroquet Springs is complete without a stop at Bullitt County History Museum, offering a peek at the original stone jailhouse and providing visitors with a glimpse of Bullitt County’s rich history and genuine Southern hospitality.
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 Contact: Vicki A. Downing, Executive Director Vicki A. Downing has been with Paroquet Springs Conference Centre for 26 years, starting on the kitchen service staff and moving into other roles, including event coordinator and sales manager. She takes pride in providing quality service to clients, attendees, and industry partners at every level. 502-955-7009 | vicki@paroquetsprings.org
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