What People are Saying about the Rainwater Conference Center

The Rainwater Conference Center is more than a building in Valdosta. It is a community center where locals and people from out of town can go to receive information about the area, plus a place where everyone can hold conferences, special events, and even weddings.

We have a friendly staff and they will always go the extra mile to ensure that the people they are helping have more than they ever anticipated for their time in the area and their event.

Here are some things that people are saying about the Rainwater Conference Center:

The Staff Went Above and Beyond

During 2015, the United States Attorney Middle District of Georgia, held a training seminar for Safety in their Schools. There were over three hundred attendees there, including law enforcement, first responders, and educators. According to Attorney Michael J. Moore, the staff at the Rainwater Conference Center went above and beyond while setting things up prior to the training, and that did not end as the training was taking place. The staff continued to work hard to ensure that everything was being handled properly and that everyone’s needs were being met.

Things Were Handled Well from Beginning to End

The group, Save Our Children, Inc., held their very first African-American banquet at the Rainwater Conference Center. They were quite pleased that their every want and need was taken care of from the minute they inquired about the space to well past its finish time.

Enjoyed the Experience So Much that the Person Now Works There!

A couple of years ago, a guest walked into the Rainwater Conference Center for the first time for a Christmas wedding. She was amazed at how beautiful and elegant everything was. Of course, once she tasted the food, she was hooked! She also loved how attentive each staff member was and how they worked hard to make sure that everything was being done on time and properly. After her evening enjoying the wedding, she knew that she wanted to be a part of the amazing team at the Rainwater, so she applied and is now working as a server for the fantastic chefs that create each delicious dish.

There are many other reviews that are just as magnificent for the Rainwater Conference Center. Anyone who has never been there or experienced one of their events will want to go visit and plan their own special occasion where they can be treated like royalty and have the time of their life.

4 Things to Do While You Host Your Meeting at Rainwater Conference Center

Meetings at the Rainwater Conference Center can be a lot of fun, but once you are done for the day, you are not going to want to go back to your hotel room and stay there until your next meeting in the morning and neither will any of your attendees. Thankfully, there is plenty to do while you are in Valdosta, so you will never be bored.

Here are 4 things to do while you are hosting your meeting at Rainwater Conference Center:

1. Visit Freedom Park

You may want to get outside and explore after a day of indoor meetings and Freedom Park is your best option. You can go alone or invite some of the other attendees to go along with you. There are baseball fields, soccer fields, a disc golf course, and walking trails to keep everyone in shape after a long day. If no one is interested in playing a game, there is a chance that you all can watch one of the numerous tournaments that are held there throughout the year.

2. Visit the Lowndes County Historical Society and Museum

Since you are in the area, you might as well learn as much about the city and county as you can. The historical society and museum is a great place to start, because it is filled with multiple exhibits and displays that document the history of the area. Included in these displays are photographs, documents, military items, and clothing from years past.

3. Turner Center for the Arts

There are six galleries in the Turner Center for the Arts and they are filled with regional and international pieces of art. Thirty exhibits are displayed each year and some of those rotate, so that there is always something new to see when you visit. The permanent exhibits include East African art pieces as well as European porcelain.

4. The Crescent

You can step back in time when you visit the Crescent, which was built in 1898 by Senator William S. West. This twenty-three room mansion has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1980. The mansion is surrounded by magnificent gardens, which is why multiple garden clubs meet there and why numerous weddings and other special events take place on the grounds.

Valdosta is a wonderful city that is filled with history, nature, and people who are willing to share their experiences from living there. Even if you are spending most of your time in meetings during the day, there is still plenty of time for you to get out and explore the sights that this area has to offer.

5 of the Best Events to Have at the Rainwater Conference Center

The Rainwater Conference Center was established in 2000 to fill a need to the community of Valdosta as well as everyone who came to visit the area. The conference center has rooms available that can be transformed to fit anyone’s dream for multiple events.

Here are 5 of the best events to have at the Rainwater Conference Center:

1. Business Meetings

This is the most basic event that the conference center can hold and they can create any type of seating arrangement. Companies and business owners can choose a classroom style setting, banquet setting, theater area, and even a show venue space, whichever fits their needs the best. Depending on the space a person chooses, these meetings can hold anywhere from twelve people to more than one thousand.

2. Weddings

Weddings are one of the most popular events at the Rainwater, due to the magnificent views and the beautiful setting. Couples can choose the perfect space for their special day and the staff will assist with the rest of the planning, right down to the smallest details. The food is prepared by an excellent chef and culinary team and is paired with drinks that complement the meal.

3. Showers

Baby showers, bridal showers, or any other type of shower that a person wants can be held at the conference center. A room can be chosen that will fit the number of guests and the staff will turn the room into a delightful space for the duration of the shower. Those in charge can choose the food and drinks that will be served as well as the colors of the décor.

4. Birthday Parties

Birthday parties are fun, no matter how old a person is turning. After all, there is no shame of someone turning twenty-nine for the ninth or tenth time, right? These parties can be arranged where the birthday person knows all the details or they can be done as a complete surprise with the room being dark as the birthday person arrives. The possibilities are endless and the staff is prepared to cater to any requests, no matter how small.

5. Family Reunions

Family reunions can be fun, but they can be a lot of work too. To take some of the pressure off, the people in charge can let the staff at the Rainwater Conference Center do as much work as possible. The staff can take care of the decorations, food, and drink, so that everyone else basically just needs to show up and have fun.

There are too many other potential events that can be held at the Rainwater Conference Center to count, but these will give everyone an idea of how the space can be used and how versatile it is. Before anyone looks elsewhere for a venue for their next event, they will want to visit the Rainwater Conference Center and see for themselves how wonderful their event can be there.

(Photos) Inside The Premier South Georgia Conference Center.

Overlooking a beautiful Cypress pond, The James H. Rainwater Conference Center offers more than 47,000 square feet of meeting space, including a pre-function area and Exhibit Hall that can provide more than 11,000 square feet. Additionally, the 4,000 square foot conference hall, along with seven break-out rooms and two boardrooms can combine to create numerous set-up options, and meeting spaces can be expanded or divided as necessary. There is plenty of parking spaces available on-site. Off-site facilities are also conveniently available.

When planning your next meeting or special event, choose the Rainwater Conference Center. We pride ourselves on attention to detail, swift response time, and creating seamless events.