Conference Brochure

CRAGUN’S
ON GULL LAKE
THE SETTING FOR AN
INSPIRED MEETING
A
successful meeting begins
by choosing the right
location. A place where
being productive is more possible and new ideas are
born fresh as a northwoods morning. Where the
beauty of Minnesota’s premier lake country adds an
unexpected dimension to conference dynamics...
Ponder the day’s meeting topic while relaxing on your
outdoor patio, listening to the waves gently lapping
the shore. The call of a distant loon softly echoes
through the stately pines, sharpening your powers of
concentration...Cragun’s on Gull is the natural choice
for your next group meeting.
Cragun’s is Minnesota’s largest resort and
conference center, dedicated to hosting successful
meetings in all four seasons. Located on Gull Lake in
Minnesota’s famed Brainerd Lakes Area, Cragun’s
specializes in hosting groups large and small, from
four to 1,100 people.
Excellent guest service is a natural part of our
meeting environment. You can trust that, when you
bring your team to Cragun’s, the experience will
be a rewarding one. Since 1940 we’ve
been making meeting participants feel
special. Whether it’s a friendly smile from
a staff member, a special menu or going
the extra mile to assure that your
meeting is a success, rest assured
your group will be treated right
at Cragun’s on Gull.
THE
WORLD’S
PREMIER
HAS
THE
DESIGNER
CRAFTED
MIDWEST’S
“COURSE
THE
BEAUTIFUL
DESIGNED
N AT U R A L
FOR
OF
YEAR!”
HAZARDS
TOURNAMENT
P L AY
“The absolutely spectacular land,
coupled with Cragun’s high regard for
their guests, gave us the direction in
building a truly great course in
Minnesota’s lake country.”
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MINIMUM
OF
4
TEES
PER
HOLE
he truly great courses have
balance, which comes from
melding holes of varying
degrees of difficulty in a pleasing order,
according to golf course architect Robert Trent
Jones Jr. The design should harmoniously
blend together each hole, creating a very
memorable and stimulating golf experience.
That type of harmony has been achieved in
the design of Cragun’s 55-hole golf complex.
Featuring two championship 18-hole courses, a
tiebreaker hole called the “Gambler’s Hole,”
plus a unique, reversible 9-hole course.
The reversible 9-hole golf course is
designed for practice, instructional or group
play. Both the Dutch and Bobby’s Legacy
courses are adjacent to each other, so
groups can play two 18-hole rounds of golf
per day without traveling.
Surrounded by 1,000 acres of pristine
wilderness, Jones designed the lands’ natural woods, water and wetlands into one of
the most memorable golfing experiences.
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What Makes This 54-Hole
Audubon International Signature Sanctuary So Remarkable?
THE DESIGN - Each nine holes of the Dutch 18
and Bobby’s 18 start and end at the same clubhouse,
allowing the versatility to schedule groups of
4 to 400.
HI-TECH PROLINK
GOLF CARTS – Equipped
with GPS screens to guide
your group around the course,
providing the hole layout,
distance to the pin, and Bobby’s
golf advice. Golfers can even
order food or drinks, or call for
emergency assistance from their
cart. It’s like having a caddy in
your cart.
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DUTCH LEGACY COURSE –
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15
14
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16
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18
9
10
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10
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11
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15
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11
8
12
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★
LEGACY CLUBHOUSE – Impressive two-story,
35,000 square foot clubhouse with a golf shop, meeting rooms, bar and
dining room. Ideal scenic setting for your award dinners, business meetings
or your group’s special events.
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Unique course that alternates daily and is ideal
for practice and a quick round of 9-holes when your
group’s schedule is short of time.
PRACTICE FACILITY – Includes driving range, pitch
and chip area and putting greens. Our professional teaching staff
can provide clinics, corporate seminars and private lessons with
customized teaching ranging from beginning fundamentals to
perfecting your swing.
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BOBBY’S LEGACY COURSE –
HOLES 1-18 . PAR 73 . 6,755 YARDS
Bobby’s Legacy is named after its master designer, Robert Trent Jones, Jr.
Bobby’s Legacy features elevated tees, shorter par fours that blend with longer,
traditional par fours and fives. Bobby’s Legacy features split fairways, multiple tees
and a waterfall cascading between the 8th green and the 1st tee.
recent changes to add more fun to the Legacy Courses. Removal of several bunkers,
new tees on Bobby’s #1 and #17 and wider landing areas throughout the
courses makes it more playable and enjoyable.
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REVERSIBLE PAR 3 COURSE –
★NEW IMPROVEMENTS – The stars on the map represent some of the
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REMARKABLE PLANNING TEAM works to coordinate a worry-free
event, from travel arrangements, meals and meetings to fun-filled recreation on
the water or on the links. We handle all the details.
SPECIALIZING IN PRODUCTIVE MEETINGS that are fun.
Our staff understands your goals are to get away from the distractions of home
and office, to have participants better focus on achieving the objectives of your
event and to network during activities after the meeting.
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MULTIPLE TEE BOXES – Five or more sets of tees on each hole
(one hole has 11) provide playability for golfers of all skills in your party.
EXTRAORDINARY GREENS & FAIRWAYS – Plus extra fun features,
including split fairways, two greens on Dutch #14, a waterfall on Bobby’s #8 and
elevated tees.
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9-HOLES PAR 27 . 1,365 / 1,240 YDS.
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WORLD’S LARGEST
AUDUBON INTERNATIONAL
SIGNATURE SANCTUARY –
Surrounds a 104-acre lake with 1,450 feet of
bridges over wetlands and a waterfall meandering
between the 1st and 8th holes of Bobby’s 18.
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9
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Features a skillful blend of par threes, fours and fives.
The first nine holes on the Dutch Legacy were
named the “best nine holes of golf in the state”
by Golf Guide Minnesota. The back nine captures
the beauty of the preserved wetlands, woods
and marshes.
1-9 Counterclockwise
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HOLES 1-18 . PAR 72 . 6,879 YARDS
1-9 Clockwise
DUTCH LEGACY
BOBBY’S LEGACY
REVERSIBLE PAR 3
IMPROVEMENTS
THE BEST SERVICE IN THE
BRAINERD LAKES AREA – The Legacy
Courses at Cragun’s is all about providing the
best service you’ll find in the Lakes Area.
Your every golfing need will be served
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by the highest ratio of staff-to-golfers
anywhere in the area. Let us
show you how we can make your
next golf meeting stand out.
Call 1-800-CRAGUNS Ext. 8400
(1-800-272-4867, Ext. 8400) or visit: www.craguns.com/130
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WARM WEATHER
RECREATION
AND LEISURE
ACTIVITIES
C
LAKESIDE
BONFIRES
ragun’s Conference Center is
designed to blend business
with
pleasure,
especially
when summer touches the Lakes Area with
soothing breezes and sparkling sunshine.
Warm weather adventures begin on Cragun’s
mile-long lakefront and spectacular beaches,
Gull Lake’s largest. The full-service marina
launches a variety of activities, from boating
and fishing to canoeing and water-skiing.
Swim in our pools, relax at the Gull Lake Spa
or play tennis on two outdoor courts.
The nearby Pillsbury State Forest and the
100-mile Paul Bunyan Trail offer recreational
treasures of their own. Horseback riding
stables and trails are also conveniently close.
FISHING,
B O AT I N G
&
SKIING
Cragun’s will organize group activities to
develop camaraderie. Lakeside volleyball
games or an authentic horse drawn trolley ride
followed by beach campfires that feature the
old-fashioned good times of hot chocolate,
sing-a-longs, s’mores and roasting marshmallows before a crackling fire are great fun.
Spouses will enjoy our new Gull Lake Spa,
boat tours of Gull Lake, shopping tours, group
golf and tennis lessons, golf and tennis tournaments, theme parties, and variety programs.
Your
business
productivity
will
be
enhanced by the distinctive pleasures of this
beautiful Minnesota lake country.
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COOL WEATHER
RECREATION
AND LEISURE
ACTIVITIES
C
ool weather is an excellent
season to host a group meeting.
When the temperature drops
and snow begins to fall, the possibilities for
fun are on the rise.
Outdoors, there is perhaps no better place
than Cragun’s for winter recreation. Twelvehundred miles of groomed area snowmobile
trails extend in every direction and include
INDOOR
SPORTS
CENTRE
the famed Gull Lake Lighted Trail and the
new 100-mile Paul Bunyan Trail from
INDOOR
POOL
&
SPA
Brainerd to Bemidji. Cragun’s Snowmo
Center can outfit you with everything from
snowmobiles to helmets, jackets, bibs, boots
and gloves. Snowmobile and cross-country
trails traverse frozen lakes and explore
snow-draped forests. 50 km. of groomed and
double-tracked X-C trails begin at Cragun’s
doorstep. Downhill skiing is at nearby Ski
Gull, or try the delightful seasonal pleasures
of sleigh rides, dog sledding, ice fishing, ice
skating and more.
For inside fun, Cragun’s Sports Centre houses
21,000 square feet of indoor recreational
options, including two adaptable tennis,
basketball and volleyball courts, a jogging
track, exercise equipment and game room.
Take a dip in the beautiful indoor heated
pool, whirlpool or sauna. For the ultimate in
relaxation, try a soothing massage at Cragun’s
Gull Lake Spa.
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TOURING
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RESTAURANTS
LOUNGES
&
V
HUNGRY
GULL
LAKESIDE
POOLSIDE
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R E S TA U R A N T
DINING
THEME
ROOM
DINNERS
ariety adds spice to Cragun’s
many meal locations. The
Lakeview Dining Room,
Poolside Dining Area, Hungry Gull
Restaurant, Beach BBQ, Gazebo Snack Bar
or Arrezzio’s Pizza, plus the Legacy Bar and
Grille at the golf course clubhouse all
provide a great range of dining experiences.
Evenings, you can relax and visit in the Bear
Trap Lounge.
Cragun’s Main Dining Room is dedicated
to meal service and banquets only. This means
your group will never have its meeting shortened for a changeover to set up for dining. The
Main Dining Room provides the flexibility to
accommodate large groups up to 550 persons,
or it can be partitioned to meet the needs of
smaller groups and private dining.
Delicious entrees, breads and pastries are
sure to please the most discriminating tastes.
Outstanding menus are thoughtfully organized
to accommodate tight meeting schedules and
special vegetarian and other dietary needs.
Several dining options are offered at Cragun’s
eateries. The Hungry Gull Restaurant offers the
casual, northwoods ambiance of native pine
interior, and is also known for its innovative
entrees. The Gazebo, an outdoor burger, brats
and pizza snack bar, or our famous indoor
poolside buffet provide alternative settings. The
Legacy Bar and Grille overlooks the golf course
and features sandwiches, steaks and shrimp.
Add interest and excitement with one of
Cragun’s special theme dinners. Choose
from a wide variety of themes complete with
costumes, decorations, entertainment and
specialty drinks.
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ACCOMMODATIONS
WITH ALL THE
COMFORTS OF HOME
C
ragun’s Conference Center
is a veritable village of
hospitality when it comes to
LAKEVIEW
ROOM
LAKEVIEW
CABIN
accommodating your group in style and
comfort. Cragun’s is unparalleled among
Minnesota resorts for choice in lodging.
More than three-hundred rooms and
cottages are situated on a mile of prime shoreline. Over 200 units are connected to
Cragun’s conference facilities by nearly a mile
of heated and enclosed walkways, providing
convenient, A.D.A. accessible entry to meeting and dining rooms, the pool, Sports Centre,
main lobby and lounge. Free wireless
internet access is available throughout the
Lodge and in the meeting rooms.
All
Lakeview
Rooms
and
private
cabins offer beautiful and relaxing views of
Gull Lake. Comfort and hospitality are
emphasized in every accommodation. The
Lakeview Rooms also offer a private
balcony or patio overlooking Gull Lake, all
with fireplace, and include a refrigerator,
microwave and coffee maker. The Pool Area
Rooms have a view of the pool and the lake
and are furnished with a refrigerator and
coffee maker.
The Shoreline Suites have one bedroom
with a king-size bed, full kitchen, sitting area
with corner fireplace, queen sofa sleeper and
two-person Jacuzzi bathtub plus bathrobes.
Greater privacy can be enjoyed in
Cragun’s one-to-five bedroom lakeside
cabins. These units capture the charming
ambiance of the northwoods and feature
private entrances, lakeside decks, fireplaces
and kitchens.
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CONFERENCE FACILITIES
N
o one does meetings better than Cragun’s. A personal meeting coordinator will assist with planning all phases
of your meeting, arrange special speakers, seminar presenters and entertainment. Meeting success is assured
by our in-house, support staff. Cragun’s 44 meeting rooms, 47,000 square feet of meeting space and 62,000
square feet of exhibit space can all be configured to meet your requirements. Below is a partial view of the Centre, which
will seat 1,100 theater style and serve banquets to 800.
LAKESHORE
MEETING
Up To Pool, BBQ & Dining
CENTER
Up To Dining
Up to
Dining
Room
Restroom
To Paul Bunyan Room
Restroom
Up Ramp
Elevator
A
F
B
E
Pay Phones
A
36'10"
Lakeshore 2
Lakeshore 1
Lakeshore 4
Lakeshore 3
52'8"
C
B
Conference
Service Office
Exit
D
39"
41'6"
157'
This room accommodates large
groups or splits into smaller
breakout rooms
• Flexible seating configurations
to accommodate all needs
• Conference or executive chairs
available
•
Room
Lakeshore
Lakeshore
Lakeshore
Lakeshore
Lakeshore
Lakeshore
Lakeshore
Lakeshore
14
1
2
3
3A
3B
4
4A,B,C,D,E,F
Dimensions
140 x 52
40 x 36
40 x 52
30 x 52
30 x 28
30 x 23
39 x 45
21 x 15
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•
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Complete audio-video options
available
Phone, fax, wireless internet
and microphone hook-ups
10 breakout rooms with
portable walls
Staging available in 1-foot
or 2-foot high sections
Sq. Ft.
7280
1440
2080
1560
840
690
1755
315
Ceiling
Height
11' 5''
11' 5''
11' 5''
11' 5''
11' 5''
11' 5''
11' 5''
11' 5''
Theater
670
130
180
144
78
60
160
24
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•
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•
Individually-controlled lighting
220v electrical outlets available
Automobile-size loading dock
Elevator and handicapped
accessible restrooms nearby
Featuring a great view of the lake
Classroom
18” Tables
460
72
100
96
60
32
96
12
Classroom
30” Tables
340
60
84
84
48
32
80
12
Hollow
Square
40
48
48
32
24
40
16
15
PAUL
B U N YA N
MEETING
TECH
CENTER
MEETING
Restroom Restroom
Hallway
72'
72'
54'
Breakout
14'x19'
Breakout
14'x19'
Breakout
14'x19'
Breakout
14'x19'
Breakout
14'x19'
Down
Restrooms
m
Up
Paul Bunyan 4
Tech 3
Tech 1
Hallway
to Lakeshore Room
Paul Bunyan 3
Paul Bunyan 2
66'
Tech 2
A
B
m
Breakout
14'x19'
Restroo
Breakout
14'x19'
Restroo
Storage
Up
Public Phones
Restrooms
Up to poolside
Loading
Dock
CENTER
C
D
Paul Bunyan 1
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6'
16'
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•
This large, versatile room can be
divided into 11 smaller rooms
Flexible seating configurations
to accommodate all needs
Conference or executive
chairs are available
Room
Paul Bunyan
Paul Bunyan 1
Paul Bunyan 2
Paul Bunyan 3
Paul Bunyan 4
Breakout Rooms
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Dimensions
120 x 60
38 x 54
28 x 47
28 x 41
28 x 29
14 x 19
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Staging available in 1-foot or
2-foot high sections
Individually-controlled lighting
with one master panel
Phone, fax, wireless internet
and microphone hook-ups
Sq. Ft.
4990
1742
1316
1148
784
266
Ceiling
Height
9' 5''
9' 5''
9' 5''
9' 5''
9' 5''
9' 5''
Theater
400
130
105
78
50
20
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•
Complete audio-video options
available
Elevator and handicapped
accessible restrooms nearby
6-foot loading dock is adjacent
Location features view of lake
Classroom
18” Tables
275
72
72
60
32
12
Classroom
30” Tables
175
44
45
48
24
8
Hollow
Square
40
32
32
32
24
16
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Three lake-level meeting or
hospitality rooms with view of
Gull Lake
Flexible seating configurations
to accommodate all needs
Conference or executive
chairs available
Room
Tech 1
Tech 2
Tech 3AB & 3CD each
Tech 3A, B, C, D each
Dimensions
72 x 27
54 x 30
36 x 16
18 x 16
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•
Full range of audio-video options
available
Tech 3 conference rooms AB and
CD can be subdivided into 4
breakout rooms: A, B, C and D
Sq. Ft.
1944
1620
576
288
Ceiling
Height
10'
10'
10'
10'
Theater
110
80
36
20
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•
Patio doors on lakeside at
ground level
Phone, fax and in-house closed
circuit video hook-ups
Wireless internet access
Classroom
18” Tables
96
64
24
12
Classroom
30” Tables
72
48
20
12
Hollow
Square
40
40
20
16
17
SHORELINE
MEETING
ROOM
LUXURY
MEETING
81'
ROOM
DUTCH
&
PIONEER
ROOMS
35'
56'
35'
Hallway
Shoreline Room
Outside
patio
overlooks
Gull Lake
Wet Bar
22'
Coat Coat
Rack Rack
Rest
room
Rest
room
Wet Bar
Breakout
Room
12'x12'
Breakout
Room
12'x12'
Restroom
Dutch Room
35'
Coat Rack
Pioneer Room
26'
To pool
5'
Luxury Meeting Room
Restroom
19'
12'
Full Kitchen
Fireplace
14'
Rest
room
To lobby or dining
24'
Fireplace
Deck Area 42' x 56'
Hallway
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•
This room has multiple
conference and hospitality
capabilities
Special features include full
kitchen, wet bar, couch and easy
chairs plus a lakeside patio for
meeting breaks
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•
•
•
Several seating configurations
will fit in the Shoreline Room
Full audio-video options available
Phone and fax hook-ups
Separate lighting banks control
different areas
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•
•
Skyway connects to the Main
Lodge hallway system
Elevator and handicapped
accessible restrooms nearby
Wireless internet access
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•
Room
Shoreline
18
Dimensions
81 x 22
Sq. Ft.
2150
Ceiling
Height
8'
Theater
120
Classroom
18” Tables
80
Classroom
30” Tables
30
Hollow
Square
48
This room has a variety
of meeting and
hospitality capabilities
Special features
include couch and
lounge chairs, fireplace
on each end, two sinks
and wet bars plus
private deck with patio
furniture
Wireless internet access
Room
Luxury (371)
Meeting Room (345)
Pioneer
Dutch
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•
•
•
Several seating
configurations will fit
in the Luxury Room
Full audio-video
options available
Phone and fax
hook-ups
Handicapped
accessible with two
private restrooms
Dimensions
56 x 24
27 x 23
35 x 26
35 x 21
Sq. Ft.
1344
633
910
735
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•
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•
•
•
Ceiling
Height
10'
8'
8' 5''
8' 5''
Companion meeting rooms which
are also great for hospitality functions
Several seating configurations will
work in both rooms
Full audio-video options available
Phone and fax hook-ups
Wireless internet access
Centrally located on mezzanine
level between Main Lobby and
dining room
Theater
80
32
80
50
Classroom
18” Tables
45
24
40
36
Classroom
30” Tables
25
24
32
20
Hollow
Square
25
20
32
24
19
PAVILION
LEGACY
Patio
Overlooking Ponds
and Golf Course Holes
DINING
To Patio
ROOM
Legacy Bar
and Grille
AUDUBON
To Patio
ROOM
Audubon
Room
Res
troo
Restrooms
ms
Legacy Dining
Room
Legacy Dining
Room
Fireplace
Restrooms
Fireplace
Pavilion
Res
Kitchen
Fireplace
ms
troo
oo
estr
ms
R
Res
troo
ms
Open To Below
Reception
Hall
Kitchen
Carport
Clubhouse Parking Lot
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This room has multiple
banquet, award ceremony,
wedding or other event
capabilities
Featuring huge patio overlooking
the ponds and 9th and 10th holes
on Bobby’s Legacy
Room
Pavilion
20
Dimensions
65 x 77
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•
Several seating configurations
will fit in the Pavilion
Full audio-video options available
Phone, fax and microphone
hook-ups
Multiple lighting banks control
different areas
Sq. Ft.
5005
Ceiling
Height
27'
Theater
300
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•
•
•
Connects to the Legacy Dining
Room and Legacy Bar and Grille
Handicapped accessible
Restrooms nearby
Semi-size loading dock
Classroom
150
Reception
350
Banquet
270
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•
This room has a
variety of meeting and
hospitality capabilities
Location features full
wall of windows
overlooking the course
with access to patio
Room
Legacy Dining Room
Audubon Room
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•
Room can accommodate
larger group or split into
smaller rooms
Handicapped
accessible
Fireplace reception hall
just outside room
Dimensions
30 x 84
48 x 30
Sq. Ft.
2520
1440
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•
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•
Ceiling
Height
11'
19'
Private room that is located on the
second level and features majestic
views of the golf courses
Full audio-video options available
Phone, fax and internet hook-ups
Elevator and restrooms nearby
Classroom
40
Boardroom
32
20
Reception
150
50
Banquet
90
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CRAGUN’S
ON GULL
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21/4 hour drive or a 30-minute flight north
of Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport
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207 Lodge rooms, including 21 two-room
suites and 46 cottages, totaling over 300
sleeping rooms
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44 meeting rooms for groups from 4 to
1,100 attendees
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47,000 square feet of meeting space
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62,000 square feet of exhibit space
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4 dining areas and 2 lounges with a variety
of cuisine and entertainment
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Huge heated swimming pools
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Indoor Sports Centre with facilities for
tennis, volleyball, basketball, running track,
and fitness center, converting to a meeting
center for 1,100 attendees
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Legacy Courses at Cragun’s–54 hole golf
complex named “Best Courses in State”
by GOLF DIGEST in 2005-2006.
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