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Event Rooms

12492 SQ FT

Total Event Space

400

Capacity Largest Space

10

Breakout Rooms

Meeting and Events

Create successful events in our 12,000 square feet of flexible meeting space in Columbia, MD.

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Our meeting rooms in Columbia, MD feature built-in tech, breakout areas and pre-function space.
Meeting coordination includes on-site AV services and a dedicated conference services department.
Our event catering in Columbia, MD treats your attendees to a refreshing lunch or coffee break.
Our event venues in Columbia, MD offer a guest reservation link or group rooming coordination.

Weddings and Occasions

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Allow us to design your ideal reception at our lakefront wedding venues in Columbia, MD.
Celebrate your wedding reception with up to 250 friends & family in our beautiful Lakeside Ballroom
Enrich your guests’ stay with some of the finest wedding catering Columbia MD has available.
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Please note: all room sizes are approximate.

Meeting Room Dimensions (LxWxH) Area (sq.ft) Theater Schoolroom Conference U-Shape Reception Banquet
Town Center Ballroom 184x22x12 4048 400 200 100 100 400 280
Town Center A 44x22x12 968 70 35 25 25 - 50
Town Center B 46x22x12 1012 100 50 35 35 - 70
Town Center C 46x22x12 1012 100 50 35 35 - 70
Town Center D 44x22x12 968 70 35 25 25 - 50
Lakeside Ballroom 184x22x12 4048 400 200 100 100 400 280
Lakeside A 44x22x12 968 70 35 25 25 50 50
Lakeside B 46x22x12 1012 100 50 35 35 70 70
Lakeside C 46x22x12 1012 100 50 35 35 70 70
Lakeside D 44x22x12 968 70 35 25 25 50 50
Patuxent Boardroom 16x23x10 368 - - 12 - - -
The Merriweather Room 45x36x18 1620 - - - - - -
Lakeside Patio 48x35x- 1680 - - - - - -
The Merriweather Patio 28x26x- 728 - - - - - -
Town Center Ballroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
184x22x12
Area (sq.ft)
4048
Theater
400
Schoolroom
200
Conference
100
U-Shape
100
Reception
400
Banquet
280
Town Center A
Dimensions (LxWxH)
44x22x12
Area (sq.ft)
968
Theater
70
Schoolroom
35
Conference
25
U-Shape
25
Reception
-
Banquet
50
Town Center B
Dimensions (LxWxH)
46x22x12
Area (sq.ft)
1012
Theater
100
Schoolroom
50
Conference
35
U-Shape
35
Reception
-
Banquet
70
Town Center C
Dimensions (LxWxH)
46x22x12
Area (sq.ft)
1012
Theater
100
Schoolroom
50
Conference
35
U-Shape
35
Reception
-
Banquet
70
Town Center D
Dimensions (LxWxH)
44x22x12
Area (sq.ft)
968
Theater
70
Schoolroom
35
Conference
25
U-Shape
25
Reception
-
Banquet
50
Lakeside Ballroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
184x22x12
Area (sq.ft)
4048
Theater
400
Schoolroom
200
Conference
100
U-Shape
100
Reception
400
Banquet
280
Lakeside A
Dimensions (LxWxH)
44x22x12
Area (sq.ft)
968
Theater
70
Schoolroom
35
Conference
25
U-Shape
25
Reception
50
Banquet
50
Lakeside B
Dimensions (LxWxH)
46x22x12
Area (sq.ft)
1012
Theater
100
Schoolroom
50
Conference
35
U-Shape
35
Reception
70
Banquet
70
Lakeside C
Dimensions (LxWxH)
46x22x12
Area (sq.ft)
1012
Theater
100
Schoolroom
50
Conference
35
U-Shape
35
Reception
70
Banquet
70
Lakeside D
Dimensions (LxWxH)
44x22x12
Area (sq.ft)
968
Theater
70
Schoolroom
35
Conference
25
U-Shape
25
Reception
50
Banquet
50
Patuxent Boardroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
16x23x10
Area (sq.ft)
368
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
12
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
The Merriweather Room
Dimensions (LxWxH)
45x36x18
Area (sq.ft)
1620
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Lakeside Patio
Dimensions (LxWxH)
48x35x-
Area (sq.ft)
1680
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
The Merriweather Patio
Dimensions (LxWxH)
28x26x-
Area (sq.ft)
728
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Meeting Room Dimensions (LxWxH) Area (sq.mt) Theater Schoolroom Conference U-Shape Reception Banquet
Town Center Ballroom 56.1x6.7x3.7 376.1 400 200 100 100 400 280
Town Center A 13.4x6.7x3.7 89.9 70 35 25 25 - 50
Town Center B 14x6.7x3.7 94 100 50 35 35 - 70
Town Center C 14x6.7x3.7 94 100 50 35 35 - 70
Town Center D 13.4x6.7x3.7 89.9 70 35 25 25 - 50
Lakeside Ballroom 56.1x6.7x3.7 376.1 400 200 100 100 400 280
Lakeside A 13.4x6.7x3.7 89.9 70 35 25 25 50 50
Lakeside B 14x6.7x3.7 94 100 50 35 35 70 70
Lakeside C 14x6.7x3.7 94 100 50 35 35 70 70
Lakeside D 13.4x6.7x3.7 89.9 70 35 25 25 50 50
Patuxent Boardroom 4.9x7x3 34.2 - - 12 - - -
The Merriweather Room 13.7x11x5.5 150.5 - - - - - -
Lakeside Patio 14.6x10.7x- 156.1 - - - - - -
The Merriweather Patio 8.5x7.9x- 67.6 - - - - - -
Town Center Ballroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
56.1x6.7x3.7
Area (sq.mt)
376.1
Theater
400
Schoolroom
200
Conference
100
U-Shape
100
Reception
400
Banquet
280
Town Center A
Dimensions (LxWxH)
13.4x6.7x3.7
Area (sq.mt)
89.9
Theater
70
Schoolroom
35
Conference
25
U-Shape
25
Reception
-
Banquet
50
Town Center B
Dimensions (LxWxH)
14x6.7x3.7
Area (sq.mt)
94
Theater
100
Schoolroom
50
Conference
35
U-Shape
35
Reception
-
Banquet
70
Town Center C
Dimensions (LxWxH)
14x6.7x3.7
Area (sq.mt)
94
Theater
100
Schoolroom
50
Conference
35
U-Shape
35
Reception
-
Banquet
70
Town Center D
Dimensions (LxWxH)
13.4x6.7x3.7
Area (sq.mt)
89.9
Theater
70
Schoolroom
35
Conference
25
U-Shape
25
Reception
-
Banquet
50
Lakeside Ballroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
56.1x6.7x3.7
Area (sq.mt)
376.1
Theater
400
Schoolroom
200
Conference
100
U-Shape
100
Reception
400
Banquet
280
Lakeside A
Dimensions (LxWxH)
13.4x6.7x3.7
Area (sq.mt)
89.9
Theater
70
Schoolroom
35
Conference
25
U-Shape
25
Reception
50
Banquet
50
Lakeside B
Dimensions (LxWxH)
14x6.7x3.7
Area (sq.mt)
94
Theater
100
Schoolroom
50
Conference
35
U-Shape
35
Reception
70
Banquet
70
Lakeside C
Dimensions (LxWxH)
14x6.7x3.7
Area (sq.mt)
94
Theater
100
Schoolroom
50
Conference
35
U-Shape
35
Reception
70
Banquet
70
Lakeside D
Dimensions (LxWxH)
13.4x6.7x3.7
Area (sq.mt)
89.9
Theater
70
Schoolroom
35
Conference
25
U-Shape
25
Reception
50
Banquet
50
Patuxent Boardroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
4.9x7x3
Area (sq.mt)
34.2
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
12
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
The Merriweather Room
Dimensions (LxWxH)
13.7x11x5.5
Area (sq.mt)
150.5
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Lakeside Patio
Dimensions (LxWxH)
14.6x10.7x-
Area (sq.mt)
156.1
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
The Merriweather Patio
Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.5x7.9x-
Area (sq.mt)
67.6
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Banquet
Generally used for meals and sessions involving small group discussions. A five foot round table seats eight people comfortably. A six foot round table seats 10 people comfortably.
Conference and Hollow Square
Appropriate for interactive discussions and note-taking sessions for fewer than 25 people. Many hotels have elegant "boardrooms" for 10 to 20 people, equipped with full audiovisual capabilities, a writing board, cork board and a flip chart.
E-Shape, U-Shape and T-Shape
Appropriate for groups of fewer than 40 people. These are best for interaction with a leader seated at the head of the setup. Audiovisual is usually best set up at the open end of the seating.
Theater
Appropriate for large sessions and short lectures that do not require extensive note-taking. This is a convenient setup to use before breaking into discussion or role-playing groups because chairs can be moved.
Reception
Stand-up social function where beverages and light foods are served. Foods may be presented on small buffet tables or passed by servers. May precede a meal function.
Schoolroom or Classroom
The most desirable setup for medium to large-size lectures. Requires a relatively large room. Tables provide attendees with space for spreading out materials and taking notes.
Ovals and Rounds
Generally used for meals and sessions involving small group discussions. A five foot round table seats eight people comfortably. A six foot round table seats 10 people comfortably.
Audio-Visual Equipment
  • AV Technician
  • LCD Panel
  • LCD Projector
  • TV
  • Teleconferencing
  • Videoconferencing
Event Services
  • Decorator
  • Electrician
  • Event Lighting
  • Locksmith
  • Message Service
  • Photographer
  • Registration Service
  • Security Guards
Event Equipment & Supplies
  • Blackboards
  • Direction Signs
  • Easels
  • Flip Chart & Markers
  • Installed Stage
  • Lobby Bulletin Board
  • Name Cards
  • Pens / Pencils / Notepad
  • Podium Lectern
  • Polling Devices
  • Portable Stage
  • Spotlights
  • Stack Chairs
  • Tables
  • Wall Charts
Business Services
  • Copy Service
  • Fax Service
  • Printers
Catering Services
  • Afternoon Break:$20.00 / Person
  • Coffee Break:$17.00 / Person
  • Continental Breakfast:$20.00 / Person
  • Dinner:$65.00 / Person
  • Full Breakfast:$32.00 / Person
  • Lunch:$45.00 / Person
  • Reception:$60.00 / Person
  • Offers single serve F+B options
  • Third-party partners comply with MI cleanliness standards