The “new normal” that we faced during this past year is unprecedented in every respect for us and for you.  We opened our historic property in 2011 as a meeting and special event venue to serve our clients, our guests, and our community. When we made the difficult decision to close our facility on March […]

So, you’re in charge of hosting a day-long morale-boosting event at the end of the quarter and time keeps on ticking, ticking, ticking into the future. There is nothing so nail-bitingly stressful as planning a team building event for your peers. You want everyone to come happy and ready to participate and leave feeling fulfilled. […]

When planning an event, the possibilities are seemingly endless. Here at WinMock, we’ve hosted tons of events from large-scale dinner parties and concerts, to fundraisers and corporate events. Our location has even been host to many different client types as well (non-profit, government, and even private enterprise). Regardless of the event or client type, one […]

Creating balance for work and fun in a professional setting can be extremely difficult. However, with endless possibilities for locations, team-building activities and, of course, a little bit of out-of-office time, corporate offsites serve as a great way to build company culture and celebrate the hard work of your employees. If you’re considering planning a […]

  Planning the perfect event isn’t easy! Between juggling guest lists and seating arrangements to coordinating menus, rentals, and transportation… not to mention managing real life, too! Event planners have their work cut out for them. Fortunately, there are oodles of handy apps out there that can make putting together all the little details a […]

Changing the corporate culture begins with changing the communication.“It’s the conversations we’re not having that breaks down the teams,” Tamara McCulloch, director of business development for APLS Group located in Raleigh, North Carolina stated during our discussion on developing a common language among your team. Establishing a common language among your team in an environment […]

Friends, we’re pulling out the big screen (14 foot by 25 foot to be exact) to bring you customizable outdoor movie packages. We’ll make every effort to oblige your inclinations to ensure the best event possible, and one not soon forgotten. So whether you’re bringing a clique or crowd, call us for offerings, and see […]

How many times have you asked a hotel concierge to recommend a chic local restaurant, or provide a toothbrush because yours is ten hours away at home? The meeting industry’s version of a hotel concierge is the meeting concierge. The meeting concierge is your insider and right hand man (or woman) for all things meetings. And […]

Despite an increase in overall wellness-based incentives, wellness and meetings may not be in the forefront of a meeting facilitator’s mind. Whether you’re discussing long-term strategy or launching a new product, meetings require an active and engaged mind. 32 1. What yoga tips can be used to stay balanced during a meeting? Some poses in yoga recommend a drishti, or a focal point. This […]

Planning a Fundraiser: An Interview with Jo A. Peay from The Centers for Exceptional Children It’s a sure bet that if you’re a volunteer, board member, or an employee of a non-profit organization, you have been a part of planning a fundraiser. Non-profit organizations rely on donor support to survive and enhance the community. The task of planning a […]