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The Thrasher-Horne Conference Center, with over 6,000 square feet
of rentable space, can be configured in a variety of ways to accommodate all
kinds of special events. Meeting space at the Conference Center is available
for half-days as well as full days at very reasonable rates, made even more
affordable with optional non-profit eligible discounts. Whether you are
planning a lecture for 400 or a brunch for 30, the Conference Center can
provide the space you need for your next event!
“Thanks for helping make 2016 Celebrate Clay another great success! Holding an event at the Thrasher-Horne Center is always easy and enjoyable.”
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At the Thrasher-Horne Conference Center, you’ll find ample free
parking and a kitchen designed for the staging of meals by catering staff.
Tables and chairs with customized setup and break down are included with every rental.
Each room is equipped with an independently controlled state-of-the-art sound
system, with additional AV equipment available for rent.
The Thrasher-Horne Conference Center also boasts several features
that are not available at other facilities. One of the things many people like
to do when they attend a meeting away from the office is to take a break and
get a breath of fresh air between sessions. The Thrasher-Horne Conference
Center has grounds that are beautiful and well-maintained – perfect for a short
walk. If a person prefers to stay inside between meetings, the Thrasher-Horne
Center also has art galleries (open during Box Office Hours) where people can
walk around indoors. Many people find that art stimulates their thinking.
Finally, the Conference Center has access to the Thrasher-Horne
Center Cabaret Theater, complete with adjustable table-top seating. If your
event is going to feature a comedian, hypnotist, live musicians, or other
performer, the Cabaret would be perfect.
We look at our facility as a professional conference center with a
friendly touch. Our customer service department will go the extra mile to help
you plan your event and will also be available on the day of your event to
help in any way needed. Many of Northeast Florida’s leading organizations have
held their off-site meetings at the Thrasher-Horne Center.
The Four Seasons at the Thrasher-Horne Center
Events at the Thrasher-Horne Conference Center tend to vary based
on the seasons of the year. In fact, the natural progression from Spring to
Winter is mirrored in many of our client’s functions, providing a unique way to
track the passage of time for our staff and our many guests.
Winter:
The cold months bring with them the holiday season, and with that
comes Corporate and Private Holiday Parties (Garber Auto Mall, McDonald’s,
Innovative Construction Group), Christmas Concerts (First Coast Christian
School), and Career Fairs (Clay County Chamber of Commerce).
Spring:
Springtime is the perfect time for Junior and Senior Proms at the
Thrasher-Horne (Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High School, Ed White High School
NJROTC Military Ball), as well as numerous Nonprofit Banquets and Fundraisers
(First Coast Women’s Services Banquet, Reinhold Celebrate Clay Awards, MADD
Law Enforcement Officer Recognition, JP Hall Scholarship Banquet, PACE Center
Believing in Girls Luncheon).
Summer:
Summer traditionally signifies the end of one school year,
followed closely by the beginning of another. This is the season of Graduations
and Private Graduation Parties (Backpack University, Bishop John J Snyder High
School, St Johns Country Day School, FL Youth Challenge), then Teacher Training
Workshops for next year’s faculty. Summer Dance Recitals are also a hot ticket
during the summer months, with the pitter patter of tiny ballet shoed feet
echoing through our halls (Wehner’s School of the Arts, Academy of Dance, Dance
Express).
Autumn:
The harvest season brings with it an assortment of fairs and
expos. Many business organizations also present their annual Expos in the Fall,
and the Thrasher-Horne Center has hosted several. They have included the Clay
County Chamber Teacher Appreciation Expo, the Senior Lifestyle Expo, and the
Clay County Chamber Business & Health Expo.
Why do so many different organizations plan so many different
events at the Thrasher-Horne Center?
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Organizations with personnel scattered in offices throughout
Northeast Florida find that the Thrasher-Horne Center is a convenient central
location for everyone to get together. Also, many companies, associations, and
other organizations need a larger facility than they normally have access to.
Many need a facility where different spaces can be configured for different
purposes.
“Everything was perfect on our wedding day and we couldn’t have chosen a better location for our celebration.”
For example, at the Thrasher-Horne Center, one space can be set up
for a wedding party to prepare for the ceremony, another space can be set up
for the ceremony, another space can be set up for dining, and yet another space
can be set up for dancing. In those circumstances, there’s no need to get in a
car and drive anywhere. Guests simply walk down the hall from one part of the
event to the next.
Members of our facility staff have worked on events of all kinds
and they cater to the clients who use the Conference Center. Their experience
and professionalism is a very important factor to meeting planners.
Meeting Space
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Naturally, the location for an event should be convenient. For a
day meeting, it should be away from the office, but not too far away. The
Thrasher-Horne Center is located in Orange Park on College Drive which
intersects with Blanding Blvd. That makes it very easy to get to. When people
arrive, they will find ample free parking.
“Great place to hold our AP exams….
always excellent customer service!”
For any large off-site meeting or conference, the meeting space is
one of the keys to success. The Thrasher-Horne Conference Center has over 6600
square feet of space. It can be configured for large assemblies, small breakout
sessions, and everything in between.
We have state-of-the-art technology, a kitchen designed for the
staging of meals by caterers, and bathrooms that are accessible and clean. Our
maintenance team is top notch. They make sure that everything works the way it
is supposed to work.
If you’re planning an event, be sure to check out The Conference
Center at The Thrasher-Horne Center.
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In this article, I’ve written about The Conference Center at
Thrasher-Horne Center. The Conference Center has excellent meeting spaces,
ample free parking, and state-of-the-art technology. There are also beautiful
grounds and art galleries for attendees to enjoy.
If you have any questions or would like to arrange a personal
tour, please call (904) 276-6836.
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