VALDOSTA, Ga. — The Rainwater Conference Center in Valdosta, Ga., unveiled nearly $1 million in renovations during a ribbon-cutting celebration on June 13. Located off Interstate 75 in south Georgia, the venue offers more than 32,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space.
The renovations include new, modern furniture throughout the lobby and common areas; the full demolition and re-build of restrooms to feature new stalls, mirrors, toilets, sinks, and countertops; fresh carpet installed in all hallways, boardrooms, and meeting spaces; several chandeliers and wall sconces; new interior paint throughout the entire conference center; and live plants to add fresh color throughout the building. According to a news release, venue officials prioritized utilizing local businesses and contractors to complete the renovations.
“As the largest event space in the area, the renovations at Rainwater Conference Center were thoughtfully planned and executed to ensure we can continue to meet the needs of our community and out-of-town planners,” says David DiSalvo, president and CEO of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Conference Center & Tourism Authority, Visit Valdosta. “The modernization of the building was vital to create a more sophisticated atmosphere and color scheme that can seamlessly blend into any event.”
Guests will also witness 25 pieces of new artwork produced by local artist Daniel Hanifan featured throughout the conference center.
Rainwater offers several spaces and amenities to meeting planners:
- Grand Hall: The Grand Hall covers 11,000 square feet, seating up to 650 guests in a banquet-style setting. This space is suitable for dinners, trade shows, and even sporting events like cheerleading competitions.
- Veranda: This outdoor space boasts 4,300 square feet overlooking the conference center’s signature cypress pond. It is an option for a cocktail hour or a sunlit luncheon.
- Boardrooms: For more privacy and productivity, Rainwater offers two boardroom options, both equipped with modern technology. These rooms accommodate between eight and 14 guests.
- Garden Suites: Natural light can shine on a meeting in four different Garden Suites spaces. These rooms offer total flexibility, whether to accommodate 30 individuals in 559 square feet or 180 individuals in more than 3,300 square feet.
- Gazebo Suites: Two gazebo suites, ranging from more than 1,000 square feet to more than 3,300 square feet combined, are a great option for breakout rooms or smaller banquet-style events.
The onsite team works alongside event organizers to curate audiovisual packages; set up options such as booths, pipes and drapes, and up lighting; and prepare custom catering prepared by the culinary team for a wide variety of breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, dessert, and bar packages.
