Business

• Meeting location Drenthe in wooded area
• What should a meeting venue meet?
• Meetings and dining in Drenthe
• Different meeting packages
• What does a meeting venue cost?
• Combine meetings with a team activity
• Effective meetings
• Outdoor meetings

Meeting location Drenthe in wooded area

There are many advantages to arranging to meet outside the regular workplace. A “new” environment often increases inspiration, creativity and concentration. After all, you are less likely to be disturbed by colleagues or other daily activities in the office. In addition, an on-site meeting often has a somewhat different connotation. The meeting feels more important, making invitees less likely to cancel. It also creates a more active and enthusiastic attitude among the participants.

Grand Café Hotel Karsten is in a beautiful location in a wooded area. So there are plenty of opportunities to find new inspiration in nature mid-meeting. After an invigorating walk in the woods, everyone was recharged for the remainder of the meeting. The smell of the forest, whistling birds and plenty of peace and quiet: meeting in a wooded environment stimulates all the senses.

What should a meeting venue meet?

A meeting can be quite intimate. Things are shared, questions are asked, answers are sought, brainstormed, plans are made. Then you also want everyone to feel comfortable and inspired. To find the ideal meeting location Drenthe, the following points are important:

1. Properly lockable meeting rooms

Not for nothing was an external meeting location chosen. You don’t want to be disturbed by daily work or other colleagues during an office meeting. So you don’t want to suffer from noise here either. Therefore, it is important that the meeting room be well-sealed. Then, should there be noise somewhere, your meeting can go on undisturbed.

2. User-friendly meeting equipment

Nowadays, everyone expects well-functioning and modern equipment. Therefore, there is nothing more disturbing than a bad Internet connection or a projector that doesn’t work. Therefore, see if your desired meeting location has good meeting facilities. Think good wifi, a projector, enough power outlets and so on.

3. Good catering (dietary requirements)

A meeting can be quite intense. So a little relaxation with a cup of coffee and some goodies is no luxury. Good service senses this delicately and makes sure no one is short of anything. Look for an extensive menu at the desired location that includes dietary requirements. For example, consider vegetarian or gluten-free options. So everyone can enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner. Moreover, this shows that you really care about your employees.

4. Meeting package with activity

Relaxation between meetings is important to stay focused. Therefore, choose a location where you can combine a meeting with a team activity. Consider a nice walk in the woods to recharge a bit. Or a game where you have to work together as colleagues. This is not only fun, but also strengthens interpersonal relationships and group spirit. So a win-win situation!

5. An inspiring environment

Choose a meeting location in an inspiring environment. In the middle of a busy city or along a highway, you obviously work much less focused than among the woods. In addition, it is important that the meeting location itself look attractive. A neat meeting room with good lighting and a nice climate will get you off to a good start right away. Moreover, a nice place stimulates creativity.

6. Ample and free parking

Always choose a meeting location with plenty of parking spaces out front. No one feels like spending a long time looking for a parking spot. In addition, it is nice if parking spaces are close to the meeting location. That way, you reduce the chances of colleagues arriving later due to having to walk quite a distance or getting lost. Furthermore, it is also nice if parking is free.

7. Easily accessible

Not only parking but also accessibility is important. Always check that the location is easily accessible to everyone. A meeting facility with a central location is therefore recommended.

Tip meeting location Drenthe: Grand Cafe Hotel Karsten

Grand Café Hotel Karsten in Norg actually ticks all the boxes. Our four-star hotel is in an easily accessible location in the middle of the Groningen-Assen-Drachten triangle. We have several beautiful meeting rooms with all the necessary facilities for a successful meeting. In addition, the forest is nearby and there are plenty of free parking spaces at the front and back of our hotel.

We offer well lockable meeting rooms, with a projector and wireless internet. Each room has a unique nostalgic look and the setup can be arranged as desired. For example, in a u-shape or in small groups. Between meetings, delicious food can be served. We have an extensive menu with the most delicious lunch, dinner, and drinks dishes. There are meat, fish and vegetarian dishes on the menu and gluten-free bread.

At Grand Café Hotel Karsten it is also possible to combine the meeting with a group activity. Consider a brisk walk through nature, an escape game or a pub quiz. In short: look no further for a meeting venue Drenthe. At Hotel Karsten, you are provided with every convenience.

Meetings and dining in Drenthe

Make your meeting extra flavorful! For example, combine your meeting with a delicious lunch. A break often takes you out of the meeting mood for a while and restores a “fresh” head. This allows everyone to refocus on the new agenda items. A blissful dinner to conclude the meeting is, of course, also possible. At Grand Café Hotel Karsten you will enjoy fantastic, freshly prepared dishes.

Rather end your meeting session with drinks? No problem! With Karsten’s drink menu, you’re always in the right place. Think, for example, of a bitter snack or drinks board with sausage and cheese. This is how you end the day in a cozy casual way. For all meeting and dining options, check out our meeting packages.

Different meeting packages

A meeting package is not only convenient, but often more economical. At Grand Café Hotel Karsten, there are several meeting packages available. All packages include unlimited coffee, tea and mineral water. Of course, it is also possible to combine your meeting with a lunch buffet or sumptuous dinner.

Meeting package with overnight stay
Are you giving a multi-day training or course? Then just stay overnight. Grand Café Hotel Karsten has a meeting package including overnight stay and extensive breakfast buffet. Neat rooms with lovely Avek beds, a television and free Wi-Fi are available. So nice and comfortable!

At Hotel Karsten, you can choose from four different meeting packages:

4-hour meeting package

• Use of the plenary meeting room for one half day (4 hours).
• Unlimited coffee, tea and mineral water in the room with cake or fruit of the day.
• Extensive buffet lunch in the restaurant, with fruit juices, milk and mineral water.

8-hour meeting package

• Use of plenary meeting room for one day from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Unlimited coffee, tea and mineral water in the room with cake or fruit of the day.
• Extensive buffet lunch in the restaurant, including fruit juices, milk and mineral water.

12-hour meeting package

• Use of the plenary meeting room for one day from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Unlimited coffee/tea and mineral water in the room with cake or fruit of the day.
• Extensive buffet lunch in the restaurant, including fruit juices, milk and mineral water.
• Three-course surprise menu.

24-hour meeting package

• Use of the plenary meeting room for one day from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Unlimited coffee/tea and mineral water in the room with cake or fruit of the day.
• Extensive buffet lunch in the restaurant, including fruit juices, milk and mineral water.
• Three-course surprise menu.
• Overnight stay in a Comfort room with a full buffet breakfast in the breakfast room.

Whatever package you choose, Karsten will do everything possible to make your business meeting a success. Of course, the meeting package can also be used for other gatherings, such as courses, trainings and other business meetings.

What does a meeting venue cost?

The cost of renting a meeting venue Drenthe depends on several things. For example, from the number of hours you need the space and the group size. In addition, venues often offer different packages that you can book. For example, there are small-scale packages with tea and coffee, as well as packages with all the trimmings. Naturally, these also vary in price.

Grand Café Hotel Karsten has different rates for renting a meeting room. Depending on your needs, a meeting package is often a good option. The cost of these packages is calculated per person. Contact us for more information or to book a package.

Combine meetings with a team activity

Make your meeting truly an outing and combine work with fun! Getting out of your head can sometimes be refreshing. At Hotel Karsten, you can combine a meeting with various activities. For example, take a brisk walk through the woods after lunch. Research has shown that walking increases creativity by as much as sixty percent!

Prefer a little more action? Then end your meeting session with the outdoor game “Escape from Veenhuizen. You and your colleagues are given the task of escaping from the former prison in Veenhuizen. During an exciting trip through the woods around Norg, you must stay out of the hands of the guards. An activity full of assignments and challenges, where cooperation is very important. So good for team building and also just plain fun.

Effective meetings

Meetings are always done with a purpose. Meeting at an off-site location already makes a positive contribution to achieving this. Yet you yourself have a great influence on this. Get the most out of your meeting with these tips:

Tip #1:
Prepare for the meeting. Send agenda items in advance. This way everyone can prepare in advance for what is to come. Put these agenda items in order of priority.

Tip 2:
Use a circle setup. In a circle setup, you are less likely to slump down. After all, everyone can see each other clearly, so you pay attention to each other and are optimally present.

Tip 3:
Keep it short and to the point. If every agenda item keeps running late, take a cooking timer. In this way, for example, give each participant 30 seconds of response time.

Tip 4:
Get everything ready ahead of time. Make sure no precious time is lost. Start up the projector ahead of time and get the coffee and tea ready. At a remote location, of course, you can outsource this. (Yet another good reason to choose a meeting location away from the office.)

Tip 5:
Schedule plenty of rest periods. People can’t actually concentrate for very long at all. Therefore, make sure to take short breaks with coffee or tea regularly. Are you going to have an all-day meeting? Then combine your meeting with a team activity.

Outdoor meetings

During a meeting, sometimes you can be quite slumped. You’ve seen all the walls of the office by now. In addition, it can get pretty hot in a packed auditorium. A little fresh air can do wonders then. When you have to work, it is not always easy, especially if you are in a meeting. Outdoor meetings can then be a godsend. At Grand Café Hotel Karsten, this is a possibility. From our meeting room you have access to our covered outdoor space. This allows you to enjoy the “outdoor feeling” during a meeting.

Our outdoor area is nicely decorated and has several lounge sets in addition to tables. This meeting place is located on an old square with trees (Kerkbrink) where you overlook the beautiful thirteenth-century Romanesque church. So in addition to the outdoors, you breathe nostalgia here. This makes for a special, inspiring atmosphere.