Bluegrass Country Meeting & Events

Events

From Inspiring Bluegrass Country scenery and southern hospitality to inviting meeting spaces and lavish event venues that invite the inspired, you'll experience elevated social events & weddings along with productive business meetings at the Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa.

WELL Health-Safety Rated Hotel
Enjoy peace of mind at our WELL Health-Safety Rated hotel. This certification from the International WELL Building Institute™ means we've gone the extra mile to make sure our hotel stays clean and safe for our guests and team members. Come experience our new standard of cleanliness for yourself.
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26

Event Rooms

28901 SQ FT

Total Event Space

1200

Capacity Largest Space

21

Breakout Rooms

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2021 Reader's Choice Award - The Results Are In
After more than 8,000 readers and fans voted, Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa, has once again made the elite list of the top 415 meeting sites and destinations in the South. Since 2001, this is the ninth time the hotel has been recognized for providing exemplary service for group events
Grand Ballroom - Theater Setup

Meetings and Events

Host business conferences and corporate retreats in our refined meeting spaces in Lexington.

Let our talented culinary staff create a customized catering menu for you and your attendees.
Invite up to 1,200 attendees to your special event in the Grand Ballroom which offers ample space.
Incorporate yoga, golf, or bourbon-influenced food and beverage themes into your meetings. Learn More
The outdoor Paddock Pavilion meeting space offers stunning views of our grounds in KY hill country.
Make your Lexington meeting a success with the help of our event planners and AV technicians.

Griffin's Kitchen

Satisfy your cravings for tacos, grilled cheese, smokehouse BBQ, and more, with plenty of custom options to make your culinary retreat extra special. Add Griffin's Kitchen to your booking list today.

WELL Health-Safety Rated Hotel
Enjoy peace of mind at our WELL Health-Safety Rated hotel. This certification from the International WELL Building Institute™ means we've gone the extra mile to make sure our hotel stays clean and safe for our guests and team members. Come experience our new standard of cleanliness for yourself.
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The Overlook - Wedding Ceremony

Weddings and Occasions

Host your dream wedding onsite at our hotel and resort's historic mansion in Lexington, Kentucky.

Dream weddings don't just happen, they're planned. Marriott Certified Wedding Planners are trained to help. After completing demanding coursework, each Marriott Certified Wedding Planner is qualified to coordinate weddings of all types, including ethnic and military weddings. Relying on experience, training, tradition and old-fashioned intuition, Marriott Certified Wedding Planners can help you determine an overall vision for your wedding and help you execute each detail. That includes setting an event budget; deciding on a menu; arranging table settings; and finding florists, photographers, a band and other entertainment for the big day.
Select one of our 26 indoor and outdoor banquet halls for your next small or large occasion.
Celebrate your big day with up to 1,200 guests in one of our elegant and versatile Grand Ballrooms.
Our expert culinary team and wedding planners are on hand to assist with the details of your event.
Have an outdoor wedding in one of our tented pavilions or on the scenic ground at our Golf Club.
Hold a memorable wedding reception on our 200-acre property offering picturesque outdoor venues.
Meeting Room Dimensions (LxWxH) Area (sq.ft) Theater Schoolroom Conference U-Shape Reception Banquet
Grand Ballroom 165x58x12 9570 1000 500 0 0 1200 800
Salon A 20x25x12 500 40 20 20 15 40 40
Salon B 20x32x12 640 50 20 20 20 40 40
Salon C 31x58x14 1798 200 100 50 40 200 150
Salon D 31x58x14 1798 200 100 50 40 200 150
Salon E 32x58x14 1856 200 100 50 40 200 150
Salon F 32x58x14 1856 200 100 50 40 200 150
Salon G 19x27x12 513 50 20 20 20 40 40
Salon H 19x31x12 589 40 20 20 15 40 40
Pre-assembly area -x-x- 5120 - - - - 800 -
Saxony 22x24x8 673 30 18 16 12 30 30
Calumet 22x24x10 528 40 20 20 15 40 40
Darby Dan 22x24x10 528 40 20 20 15 40 40
Dixiana 22x24x10 528 40 20 20 15 40 40
Lanes End 22x24x10 528 40 20 20 15 40 40
Elmendorf 18x25x10 459 - - 12 - - -
Spendthrift 50x21x10 1050 75 40 26 26 80 60
Bluegrass Pavilion & Patio 40x105x10 4200 400 - - - 400 300
Terrace Ballroom 36x60x13 2160 180 100 44 40 200 120
Terrace Foyer -x-x- 800 - - - - - -
Terrace Atrium 32x50x20 1600 - - - - 60 -
Terrace Patio (Outdoor) -x-x- 1200 - - - - - -
Paddock Pavilion & Patio 57x89x10 5073 - - - - 600 400
Mansion -x-x- - - - - - 180 -
Mansion First Floor -x-x- - - - - - 160 128
Mansion Magnolia Room 18x30x16 540 - - 16 15 50 48
Mansion Second Floor -x-x- - - - - - 70 64
Mansion Blue Ash 16x40x10 640 - - 20 18 60 48
Golf Pavilion (Outdoor) 37x47x15 700 - - - - 140 110
Overlook at Griffin Gate (Outdoor) 84x63x- 5292 300 - - - 400 -
Grand Ballroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
165x58x12
Area (sq.ft)
9570
Theater
1000
Schoolroom
500
Conference
0
U-Shape
0
Reception
1200
Banquet
800
Salon A
Dimensions (LxWxH)
20x25x12
Area (sq.ft)
500
Theater
40
Schoolroom
20
Conference
20
U-Shape
15
Reception
40
Banquet
40
Salon B
Dimensions (LxWxH)
20x32x12
Area (sq.ft)
640
Theater
50
Schoolroom
20
Conference
20
U-Shape
20
Reception
40
Banquet
40
Salon C
Dimensions (LxWxH)
31x58x14
Area (sq.ft)
1798
Theater
200
Schoolroom
100
Conference
50
U-Shape
40
Reception
200
Banquet
150
Salon D
Dimensions (LxWxH)
31x58x14
Area (sq.ft)
1798
Theater
200
Schoolroom
100
Conference
50
U-Shape
40
Reception
200
Banquet
150
Salon E
Dimensions (LxWxH)
32x58x14
Area (sq.ft)
1856
Theater
200
Schoolroom
100
Conference
50
U-Shape
40
Reception
200
Banquet
150
Salon F
Dimensions (LxWxH)
32x58x14
Area (sq.ft)
1856
Theater
200
Schoolroom
100
Conference
50
U-Shape
40
Reception
200
Banquet
150
Salon G
Dimensions (LxWxH)
19x27x12
Area (sq.ft)
513
Theater
50
Schoolroom
20
Conference
20
U-Shape
20
Reception
40
Banquet
40
Salon H
Dimensions (LxWxH)
19x31x12
Area (sq.ft)
589
Theater
40
Schoolroom
20
Conference
20
U-Shape
15
Reception
40
Banquet
40
Pre-assembly area
Dimensions (LxWxH)
-x-x-
Area (sq.ft)
5120
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
800
Banquet
-
Saxony
Dimensions (LxWxH)
22x24x8
Area (sq.ft)
673
Theater
30
Schoolroom
18
Conference
16
U-Shape
12
Reception
30
Banquet
30
Calumet
Dimensions (LxWxH)
22x24x10
Area (sq.ft)
528
Theater
40
Schoolroom
20
Conference
20
U-Shape
15
Reception
40
Banquet
40
Darby Dan
Dimensions (LxWxH)
22x24x10
Area (sq.ft)
528
Theater
40
Schoolroom
20
Conference
20
U-Shape
15
Reception
40
Banquet
40
Dixiana
Dimensions (LxWxH)
22x24x10
Area (sq.ft)
528
Theater
40
Schoolroom
20
Conference
20
U-Shape
15
Reception
40
Banquet
40
Lanes End
Dimensions (LxWxH)
22x24x10
Area (sq.ft)
528
Theater
40
Schoolroom
20
Conference
20
U-Shape
15
Reception
40
Banquet
40
Elmendorf
Dimensions (LxWxH)
18x25x10
Area (sq.ft)
459
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
12
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Spendthrift
Dimensions (LxWxH)
50x21x10
Area (sq.ft)
1050
Theater
75
Schoolroom
40
Conference
26
U-Shape
26
Reception
80
Banquet
60
Bluegrass Pavilion & Patio
Dimensions (LxWxH)
40x105x10
Area (sq.ft)
4200
Theater
400
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
400
Banquet
300
Terrace Ballroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
36x60x13
Area (sq.ft)
2160
Theater
180
Schoolroom
100
Conference
44
U-Shape
40
Reception
200
Banquet
120
Terrace Foyer
Dimensions (LxWxH)
-x-x-
Area (sq.ft)
800
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Terrace Atrium
Dimensions (LxWxH)
32x50x20
Area (sq.ft)
1600
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
60
Banquet
-
Terrace Patio (Outdoor)
Dimensions (LxWxH)
-x-x-
Area (sq.ft)
1200
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Paddock Pavilion & Patio
Dimensions (LxWxH)
57x89x10
Area (sq.ft)
5073
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
600
Banquet
400
Mansion
Dimensions (LxWxH)
-x-x-
Area (sq.ft)
-
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
180
Banquet
-
Mansion First Floor
Dimensions (LxWxH)
-x-x-
Area (sq.ft)
-
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
160
Banquet
128
Mansion Magnolia Room
Dimensions (LxWxH)
18x30x16
Area (sq.ft)
540
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
16
U-Shape
15
Reception
50
Banquet
48
Mansion Second Floor
Dimensions (LxWxH)
-x-x-
Area (sq.ft)
-
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
70
Banquet
64
Mansion Blue Ash
Dimensions (LxWxH)
16x40x10
Area (sq.ft)
640
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
20
U-Shape
18
Reception
60
Banquet
48
Golf Pavilion (Outdoor)
Dimensions (LxWxH)
37x47x15
Area (sq.ft)
700
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
140
Banquet
110
Overlook at Griffin Gate (Outdoor)
Dimensions (LxWxH)
84x63x-
Area (sq.ft)
5292
Theater
300
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
400
Banquet
-
Meeting Room Dimensions (LxWxH) Area (sq.mt) Theater Schoolroom Conference U-Shape Reception Banquet
Grand Ballroom 50.3x17.7x3.7 889.1 1000 500 0 0 1200 800
Salon A 6.1x7.6x3.7 46.5 40 20 20 15 40 40
Salon B 6.1x9.8x3.7 59.5 50 20 20 20 40 40
Salon C 9.4x17.7x4.3 167 200 100 50 40 200 150
Salon D 9.4x17.7x4.3 167 200 100 50 40 200 150
Salon E 9.8x17.7x4.3 172.4 200 100 50 40 200 150
Salon F 9.8x17.7x4.3 172.4 200 100 50 40 200 150
Salon G 5.8x8.2x3.7 47.7 50 20 20 20 40 40
Salon H 5.8x9.4x3.7 54.7 40 20 20 15 40 40
Pre-assembly area -x-x- 475.7 - - - - 800 -
Saxony 6.7x7.3x2.4 62.5 30 18 16 12 30 30
Calumet 6.7x7.3x3 49.1 40 20 20 15 40 40
Darby Dan 6.7x7.3x3 49.1 40 20 20 15 40 40
Dixiana 6.7x7.3x3 49.1 40 20 20 15 40 40
Lanes End 6.7x7.3x3 49.1 40 20 20 15 40 40
Elmendorf 5.5x7.6x3 42.6 - - 12 - - -
Spendthrift 15.2x6.4x3 97.5 75 40 26 26 80 60
Bluegrass Pavilion & Patio 12.2x32x3 390.2 400 - - - 400 300
Terrace Ballroom 11x18.3x4 200.7 180 100 44 40 200 120
Terrace Foyer -x-x- 74.3 - - - - - -
Terrace Atrium 9.8x15.2x6.1 148.6 - - - - 60 -
Terrace Patio (Outdoor) -x-x- 111.5 - - - - - -
Paddock Pavilion & Patio 17.4x27.1x3 471.3 - - - - 600 400
Mansion -x-x- - - - - - 180 -
Mansion First Floor -x-x- - - - - - 160 128
Mansion Magnolia Room 5.5x9.1x4.9 50.2 - - 16 15 50 48
Mansion Second Floor -x-x- - - - - - 70 64
Mansion Blue Ash 4.9x12.2x3 59.5 - - 20 18 60 48
Golf Pavilion (Outdoor) 11.3x14.3x4.6 65 - - - - 140 110
Overlook at Griffin Gate (Outdoor) 25.6x19.2x- 491.6 300 - - - 400 -
Grand Ballroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
50.3x17.7x3.7
Area (sq.mt)
889.1
Theater
1000
Schoolroom
500
Conference
0
U-Shape
0
Reception
1200
Banquet
800
Salon A
Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.1x7.6x3.7
Area (sq.mt)
46.5
Theater
40
Schoolroom
20
Conference
20
U-Shape
15
Reception
40
Banquet
40
Salon B
Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.1x9.8x3.7
Area (sq.mt)
59.5
Theater
50
Schoolroom
20
Conference
20
U-Shape
20
Reception
40
Banquet
40
Salon C
Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.4x17.7x4.3
Area (sq.mt)
167
Theater
200
Schoolroom
100
Conference
50
U-Shape
40
Reception
200
Banquet
150
Salon D
Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.4x17.7x4.3
Area (sq.mt)
167
Theater
200
Schoolroom
100
Conference
50
U-Shape
40
Reception
200
Banquet
150
Salon E
Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.8x17.7x4.3
Area (sq.mt)
172.4
Theater
200
Schoolroom
100
Conference
50
U-Shape
40
Reception
200
Banquet
150
Salon F
Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.8x17.7x4.3
Area (sq.mt)
172.4
Theater
200
Schoolroom
100
Conference
50
U-Shape
40
Reception
200
Banquet
150
Salon G
Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.8x8.2x3.7
Area (sq.mt)
47.7
Theater
50
Schoolroom
20
Conference
20
U-Shape
20
Reception
40
Banquet
40
Salon H
Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.8x9.4x3.7
Area (sq.mt)
54.7
Theater
40
Schoolroom
20
Conference
20
U-Shape
15
Reception
40
Banquet
40
Pre-assembly area
Dimensions (LxWxH)
-x-x-
Area (sq.mt)
475.7
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
800
Banquet
-
Saxony
Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.7x7.3x2.4
Area (sq.mt)
62.5
Theater
30
Schoolroom
18
Conference
16
U-Shape
12
Reception
30
Banquet
30
Calumet
Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.7x7.3x3
Area (sq.mt)
49.1
Theater
40
Schoolroom
20
Conference
20
U-Shape
15
Reception
40
Banquet
40
Darby Dan
Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.7x7.3x3
Area (sq.mt)
49.1
Theater
40
Schoolroom
20
Conference
20
U-Shape
15
Reception
40
Banquet
40
Dixiana
Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.7x7.3x3
Area (sq.mt)
49.1
Theater
40
Schoolroom
20
Conference
20
U-Shape
15
Reception
40
Banquet
40
Lanes End
Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.7x7.3x3
Area (sq.mt)
49.1
Theater
40
Schoolroom
20
Conference
20
U-Shape
15
Reception
40
Banquet
40
Elmendorf
Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.5x7.6x3
Area (sq.mt)
42.6
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
12
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Spendthrift
Dimensions (LxWxH)
15.2x6.4x3
Area (sq.mt)
97.5
Theater
75
Schoolroom
40
Conference
26
U-Shape
26
Reception
80
Banquet
60
Bluegrass Pavilion & Patio
Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.2x32x3
Area (sq.mt)
390.2
Theater
400
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
400
Banquet
300
Terrace Ballroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
11x18.3x4
Area (sq.mt)
200.7
Theater
180
Schoolroom
100
Conference
44
U-Shape
40
Reception
200
Banquet
120
Terrace Foyer
Dimensions (LxWxH)
-x-x-
Area (sq.mt)
74.3
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Terrace Atrium
Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.8x15.2x6.1
Area (sq.mt)
148.6
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
60
Banquet
-
Terrace Patio (Outdoor)
Dimensions (LxWxH)
-x-x-
Area (sq.mt)
111.5
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Paddock Pavilion & Patio
Dimensions (LxWxH)
17.4x27.1x3
Area (sq.mt)
471.3
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
600
Banquet
400
Mansion
Dimensions (LxWxH)
-x-x-
Area (sq.mt)
-
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
180
Banquet
-
Mansion First Floor
Dimensions (LxWxH)
-x-x-
Area (sq.mt)
-
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
160
Banquet
128
Mansion Magnolia Room
Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.5x9.1x4.9
Area (sq.mt)
50.2
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
16
U-Shape
15
Reception
50
Banquet
48
Mansion Second Floor
Dimensions (LxWxH)
-x-x-
Area (sq.mt)
-
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
70
Banquet
64
Mansion Blue Ash
Dimensions (LxWxH)
4.9x12.2x3
Area (sq.mt)
59.5
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
20
U-Shape
18
Reception
60
Banquet
48
Golf Pavilion (Outdoor)
Dimensions (LxWxH)
11.3x14.3x4.6
Area (sq.mt)
65
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
140
Banquet
110
Overlook at Griffin Gate (Outdoor)
Dimensions (LxWxH)
25.6x19.2x-
Area (sq.mt)
491.6
Theater
300
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
400
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
  • Microphone
  • PA System
  • Teleconferencing
  • Video Camera
  • Videoconferencing
  • Wireless Internet
Event Services
  • Certified Meeting Planner
  • Event Lighting
Event Equipment & Supplies
  • Direction Signs
  • Easels
  • Flip Chart & Markers
  • Installed Stage
  • Lobby Bulletin Board
  • Name Cards
  • Pens / Pencils / Notepad
  • Podium Lectern
  • Portable Stage
  • Spotlights
  • Stack Chairs
  • Tables
Business Services
  • Computers
  • Copy Service
  • Fax Service
  • Overnight Delivery/Pickup
  • Post/Parcel
  • Printers

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