Special Section: Exceptional Event Venues

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Exceptional Event Venues

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333 W. Broad St., Columbus 614-228-2674 cosi.org meetings to corporate retreats, COSI is designed for productivity, with 12 private meeting spaces that can comfortably accommodate meetings of 30 to 6,000 people for receptions, presentations, lunches, retreats, training and planning sessions. You can also add on educational enhancements, such as a tour of the American Museum of Natural History Dinosaur Gallery, hands-on cart activities that can be conducted in your meeting room, or access to one of COSI’s live shows. COSI offers team-building programs, too. Engage, inspire and transform your team with experiences designed especially for corporate teams to help build skills and critical thinking—all through fun, hands-on science.

To inquire about availability, email eventsales@cosi.org or call to speak with one of COSI’s Event Managers at 614-629-3135.

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ift your team a holiday party they’ll be talking about for years to come!

COSI, Columbus’ hands-on science center, is not just a place to take the kids on the weekend—it’s an exciting, educational venue that everyone from your interns to your CEO will love. Located just steps from the Scioto River and across the bridge from Downtown Columbus, COSI also is a convenient, central location for your gathering.

COSI partners with Columbus’ top talent in décor, floral, lighting and stage design.

It doesn’t matter if it’s a casual party for a small team of 20, a plated dinner for 500, or a cocktail reception for 6,000—COSI has spaces for groups of all shapes and sizes and an events team that can bring your holiday vision to life.

There are four unique holiday packages with various pricing to fit any budget, including a customizable cocktail hour in a classic exhibit—Life, Ocean, Gadgets, Energy, Space, Honda, WOSU or Progress. COSI also offers receptions in the Atrium and the Gallery space—and you can even rent the entire museum!

Pick and choose up to three passed hors d’oeuvres, two entrées for your dinner buffet, a dessert station, and water and iced tea.

From bacon-wrapped shrimp and herb-roasted redskin potatoes to kale-arugula salads and Kentucky bourbon pecan pies, you can select a holiday menu that accommodates both your most adventurous eaters and your pickiest eaters. Menus feature local and seasonal ingredients with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available.

Top your celebration off and add special holiday-themed enhancements, such as a cookie decorating station, a hot chocolate bar with assorted toppings, “Santa’s Candy Shop” or a popcorn station. Further captivate your guests with the addition of science carts for your event!

Are you interested in booking COSI for event space before or after the holidays?

At COSI, business events are the epitome of the most productive meeting—successful, memorable and well-organized. COSI has the most exclusive, flexible meeting and event space in Columbus. From board

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Limitless Food and Drink Options While Dueling Axes doesn’t serve food or drinks, all guests are welcome to bring in or order in their beverage and food of choice (excluding liquor). Do-it-yourselfers can go picnic-style and bring a cooler full of brews and sandwiches, and the home chefs are welcome to bake that themed cake and whip up that homemade sevenlayer dip.

Maybe your group just wants to show up and let someone else do the prep work?

Dueling Axes has partnered with the area’s best food options to offer free delivery of their full menu and canned or bottled beverages. Pizza, American fare, barbecue, Spanish tapas—it’s all less than a block away.

Order just enough for date night or cater in for your group of up to 110 people.

When making plans for that bigger group, the devil is in the details, so be sure to touch base with the Dueling Axes event coordinator. With close relationships with the area’s catering and bartending service

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309 S. Fourth St., Columbus 614-221-1600 theduelingaxes.com providers, the Dueling Axes team is ready to make planning your axe-throwing event easy and hassle-free.

But Is it Safe?

Safety is the No. 1 priority. To date, Dueling Axes has zero injuries in its facility—and that’s par for the course for axe-throwing in general. Professional safety training and technique coaching is provided to all throwers, and each throwing lane is individually fenced from floor to ceiling. Additionally, the axes provided are about the size of a hammer (similar to a hatchet), only one axe is permitted per lane and the staff monitors all groups for the duration of their event.

For reservation inquiries, contact Dueling Axes at 614-221-1600 or info@thedueling axes.com.

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An Unforgettable Event Located in the heart of Downtown Columbus, the Dueling Axes event venue boasts a one-of-a-kind activity with the rare perk of being BYOB and outside-food-friendly.

Newly renovated in early 2018, Dueling Axes features a warm, rustic-modern interior that takes full advantage of the original 120-yearold wood beams and exposed brick walls of the historic Mercantile building on South Fourth Street.

Dueling Axes provides the space, the axes, the targets, expert training and an expertly curated playlist to create an unforgettable experience. Excitement, competition, camaraderie, atmosphere and some of Downtown Columbus’ best food and drink options right around the corner makes this venue perfect for your next group event.

What better place to host an upcoming birthday party, bachelor/ette party, client appreciation event, holiday party or corporate outing? With full facility rental options, special group rates and expanded hours of operation for large groups, Dueling Axes is the full package.

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400 N. High St., Columbus 614-827-2500 columbusconventions.com The GCCC operates more than 4,000 total parking spaces in five locations, with the Ohio Center Garage adding 650 spaces upon completion in 2020. The GCCC website displays real-time parking availability and prepaid parking options.

The GCCC features the largest contemporary collection of Central Ohio art, including the interactive sculpture “As We Are” by Matthew Mohr. The sculpture is a popular destination for selfie photos of guests posing with their 14-foot portraits produced in LED lights.

Located in a vibrant entertainment area, the GCCC is connected to multiple hotels by enclosed walkway, including the Hilton Columbus Downtown, which will become the largest hotel in Ohio when it increases to 1,000 rooms in 2022.

We invite you to book your next special event with the GCCC by calling 614-8272500 today!

Photos: top, Levi Ely; bottom, Peter Ahn

he SMG-managed Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC)—host of this year’s hugely successful “Super Bowl of meetings”—is ready to welcome your event, from corporate meetings to lavish weddings! Host of the coveted 2019 American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Annual Meeting & Exposition, the award-winning GCCC continues to receive accolades for the $140 million renovation and expansion completed in 2017.

One of the busiest convention centers in North America, the GCCC features 373,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space and 75 meeting rooms. Three ballrooms comprise 114,000 square feet of space, including 74,000-square-foot Battelle Grand—the largest multipurpose ballroom in Ohio—and the 15,000-squarefoot Short North and 25,000-square-foot Union Station ballrooms. All feature LED ceiling lights with a variety of color combinations and effects, upscale carpeting, wall coverings and finishes, and retractable walls to divide the rooms into sections.

The GCCC features the city’s largest contingent of Certified Tourism Ambassadors and is the first convention center in the world to become Certified Sensory Inclusive by KultureCity to welcome all guests.

Upper-level show offices enable show managers to enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the exhibit hall floor below. Node walls in the main concourse can display colorful lighting of the event planner’s choice.

The South Café & Marketplace offers a visitor center, shops, quick-service restaurants, florist designing displays to meet guest requests, barber and beauty boutique, shoe shiner and Segway tours. Premier service partners located on Level 1 include Mills James, the production services company, and Fern, the general services provider, conveniently accessible to expertly fulfill your event specifications.

Levy, the exclusive food-service provider, is known for being where cravings and innovation meet to make the culinary portion of your event customized and memorable. Levy also operates Discovery Café, featuring the Smartfarm, which provides 2.5 tons of herbs and vegetables annually for culinary use that can be grown in advance for specific event menus.

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5851 E. Walnut St., Westerville 614-855-2697 jorgensen-farms.com

they take care of you during the planning leading up to your event. From parking attendants and golf cart shuttles for guests in need to continuous support throughout the event and post-celebration cleanup, you are left with nothing to worry about as you watch your dream event unfold.

Let the picturesque event space draw you in, but let the Jorgensen Farms staff and experience take your breath away. Reach out to Jorgensen, visit the farm to tour the spaces and experience what it truly means to be cared for at Jorgensen Farms.

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orgensen Farms, founded by a humble leader who simply wanted to teach her sons the value in caring for land, has evolved over the years into a premier spot for hosting special events. What hasn’t changed is the underlying drive and compassion that goes into caring for land and people. The breathtaking landscape and infrastructure may pique your interest, but the experience provided by Jorgensen staff will leave you even more impressed.

Whether it be a wedding, corporate event or holiday party, you can pass the stress of logistics over to our experienced coordinators and staff and host an event that is memorable for its unmatched atmosphere and seamless execution.

Two unique venues, the Historic Barn and Oak Grove, sit on 100 acres of land in the outskirts of Columbus. Separating the venues is an agricultural area that has long been the heart of Jorgensen Farms.

Oak Grove sits behind ancient oak trees at the end of a long driveway, offering a serene escape that is sure to make even corporate meetings or events feel more like a luxury retreat. While the elegant cottage and main hall offer spacious areas for entertaining, guests also are able to escape to a courtyard and open-air patio to experience the tranquility that is Jorgensen Farms.

The Historic Barn venue offers modern amenities and contemporary accents, while keeping its historic charm. It may be a tough decision between the two, but your one-day event will encompass the behindthe-scenes work that goes on at Jorgensen Farms, offering breathtaking views and a tantalizing atmosphere.

Both event spaces can accommodate up to 250 guests, with many areas to mingle and explore, and feature pristine indoor bathrooms, Wi-Fi, heating and cooling.

On the day of your event, professional and courteous staff relieve your stress as they take care of your guests just the same as

JORGENSEN-FARMS.COM Photography courtesy of KISMET VISUALS & CO.

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Scioto Reserve country club

Golf Outings The manicured, 18-hole championship golf course offers scenic views, rolling hills and enough challenge for even the best golfer.

When planning a golf outing with Scioto Reserve, the club works closely with clients to help them find new opportunities for sponsorship and provide new, fun experiences for their group. We will handle all of your setup and scoring, so you are able to focus on entertaining your guests and creating a memorable event.

Fundraisers, Parties & Galas Whether you are planning a small event for 20 or a large event for 300, Scioto Reserve is able to accommodate your group and event needs. We have worked with many different groups, so our event coordinators are able to offer guided assistance to make it an event everyone will be talking about for months to come.

Corporate Meetings If you are looking for a nontraditional meeting

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7383 Scioto Parkway, Powell 740-881-9082 sciotoreserve.com space, look no further than Scioto Reserve.

The main event room provides ample natural light and amazing views to keep you and your employees energized throughout the day. There are several break-out areas for smaller groups or if you need to slip away for a quick conference call.

Weddings Being awarded Best of Weddings by The Knot since 2013 proves that Scioto Reserve loves assisting couples on their wedding day. To ensure the utmost attention to the bride and groom, couples have the entire wedding facility for their day with the ability to primp and prepare for their event on-site in our private bridal suite and groom’s quarters. We provide many different packages, offering an all-inclusive experience throughout the planning process—we even include a cake from The Cake Studio!

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From baby showers to bridal showers, high school graduations to retirement parties, birthday celebrations to wedding receptions, high school reunions to family reunions, intimate dinner parties to large galas, golf outings, fundraisers, garden parties and more, Scioto Reserve Country Club is the perfect location for your next special occasion.

Located in Powell, Ohio, Scioto Reserve Country Club has been a Central Ohio favorite for hosting special occasions for over 15 years. The spacious ballroom offers a one-of-a-kind view overlooking a wellmanicured garden and championship golf course, the perfect setting for any event.

Scioto Reserve offers complimentary audio / visual options included in all event packages; break-out rooms for smaller groups; several meeting, event and golf outing packages to choose from; and exceptional on-site catering.

Dedication, creativity, attention to detail, personal touches, passion and a team that feels like family—this is just some of what you will experience when you host your next special occasion with Scioto Reserve Country Club.

Perfect for Every Occasion ~ Scioto Reserve Country Club Whether you are planning an intimate party or a large event for 300, Scioto Reserve Country Club is the perfect location.

Offering complimentary audio visual, amazing on-site catering, customized packages for any event, private suites, break-out rooms and ample parking.

Golf Outings ~ Wedding Receptions ~ Fundraisers ~ Galas~ Corporate Meetings ~ Reunions Baby Showers ~ Bridal Showers ~ Birthday Parties

Scioto Reserve Country Club

7383 Scioto Parkway, Powell Ohio 43065

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215 N. Fourth St., Columbus 614-429-3936 wolfsridgebrewing.com range of heavy hors d’oeuvres served buffetstyle, opt for a full, three-course seated dinner, or choose a combination of both menus.

The brewery’s award-winning craft beer takes center stage in The Hickory Room, which features up to 20 specialty house drafts on tap. Rotating seasonal wines and the option for a custom craft cocktail menu also are available to round out the full bar offerings.

No matter the type of gathering, Wolf’s Ridge Brewing’s on-site event coordinators are dedicated to working closely with each guest to ensure every event is designed to meet their specific needs.

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olf’s Ridge Brewing is an independent, family-owned and -operated craft brewery, restaurant, taproom and events space located in the heart of bustling Downtown Columbus.

It was named Best New Restaurant in 2013, and more recently crowned 2018’s Best Restaurant by Columbus Monthly. In August 2018, it debuted a third space in its 17,000-square-foot building dedicated to hosting special gatherings and private events. This new space, The Hickory Room, is an extension of Wolf’s Ridge staff’s passion for how innovative craft beer, food and excellent service can curate memorable experiences.

Wolf’s Ridge Brewing’s building at 215 N. Fourth St. has roots tracing back to the early 1900s, and The Hickory Room was renovated to maintain the historic integrity of the space while also presenting more modern, casually elegant aesthetics. It offers 1,350 square feet of space capable of hosting standing room parties for up to 120 guests and seated dinners for 72. High vaulted ceilings with original pressed tin and white brick walls are among its many striking, industrialstyle features. The space also is fitted with six custom bourbon barrel chandeliers that can be raised or lowered on request. Its entire front façade showcases floor to ceiling windows, allowing an abundance of natural light to flood the space. Sheer drapes may be drawn to allow for more intimacy during formal gatherings.

The Hickory Room event staff prides itself on offering customizable experiences depending on the type of event and guests’ needs. Since opening, the space has hosted events ranging from wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners and full ceremonies to fundraisers, holiday parties, birthday celebrations and company happy hours.

Executive chef Seth Lassak has curated two styles of rotating, seasonal menus to accommodate both formal and informal occasions. Guests can select from a wide

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215 N 4th Street Columbus, OH 614.429.3936