Mount Holyoke College Summer Conferences
25 Park Street- GPS address
50 College Street
South Hadley, Massachusetts 01075
50 College Street
South Hadley, Massachusetts 01075
1000Largest Group
45Meeting Rooms
1000Overnight Guests
Rich New England History
Catering available outside for your summer retreat 
Sit and relax 
Make our space your home away from home 
Bus Transportation Available for local Attractions 
Lots a safe open green space to enjoy the outdoors 
Reception in Kendade Atrium 
Smart Classrooms 
Morrison patio of Willits-Hallowell, perfect for outdoor dining and socials 
Morrison Room of Willits-Hallowell, floor to ceiling window overlooking the lake 
Private Dining Room 
Professional Catering 
20 Hotel Rooms Available in the Willits-Hallowell Conference & Hotel 
Fully Mediated Auditoriums 
Kendall Gymnasium 
Kendall 8 lane 25 yard pool 
12 Outdoor Tennis Courts 
Reference Library 
Exceptional Performance Space 
Upper and lower lake offer a space for relaxation 
Upper lake offers a 1 mile jogging loop and lower lake has a 1/2 loop 
Each residence hall has an inviting living room space 
Willits-Hallowell Conference Center is available year round 
Relax with new friends in the comfort of your residence hall 
Outdoor dining at Prospect Hall 
Willits-Hallowell Morrison Room 
Willits-Hallowell Dining Room 
South Rockefeller Living Room 
Comfortable living room area of Willits-Hallowell overlooking the patio 
Faculty Club Room of Willits-Hallowell
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- Overview
- Event Spaces
- Accommodations
- Catering
- Dining
- Services
- Technology
- Area Attractions
- Testimonials
Mount Holyoke College located less than 20 minutes from Springfield, MA offers a dramatic backdrop and idyllic setting for your next event. The western Massachusetts campus has been rated one of the most beautiful by the Princeton Review. The facilities are rich in character yet house 21st century living accommodations and technology.
Mount Holyoke College’s flexible meeting space exudes a feeling of warmth with a fireplace in the living room and its large wall of windows overlooking the beautiful Massachusetts courtyard and waterfall. Each meeting room has its own style taking you away from the "typical" meeting room. There is ample free parking, full media services, and delicious catering to complement your next Mount Holyoke College conference, meeting, or social event.
The Willits-Hallowell Conference Center & Hotel has 8,000 square feet of meeting space and 20 hotel rooms. From June-August the Conference Office operation expands with over 1,000 beds in the residence halls, 45 classrooms, several auditoriums seating as many as 1,000, athletic fields, and computer labs. We host Springfield, MA area co-ed residential and day programs of all sizes, focuses, and age ranges.
Mount Holyoke College is conveniently located at the "crossroads of New England", 10 minutes to both the Mass Turnpike and Interstate 91. The campus location makes it ideal for guests coming from throughout the New England region by car. If traveling by plane, Bradley International Airport is just a 40 minute ride.
Mount Holyoke College is unique because it offers the best of both worlds: meeting space in the summer months like most institutions but also year-round meeting space and overnight rooms in the Springfield, Massachusetts area. Allow our Mount Holyoke College event professionals to coordinate all the necessities needed to make your outing a success.
Mount Holyoke College’s flexible meeting space exudes a feeling of warmth with a fireplace in the living room and its large wall of windows overlooking the beautiful Massachusetts courtyard and waterfall. Each meeting room has its own style taking you away from the "typical" meeting room. There is ample free parking, full media services, and delicious catering to complement your next Mount Holyoke College conference, meeting, or social event.
The Willits-Hallowell Conference Center & Hotel has 8,000 square feet of meeting space and 20 hotel rooms. From June-August the Conference Office operation expands with over 1,000 beds in the residence halls, 45 classrooms, several auditoriums seating as many as 1,000, athletic fields, and computer labs. We host Springfield, MA area co-ed residential and day programs of all sizes, focuses, and age ranges.
Mount Holyoke College is conveniently located at the "crossroads of New England", 10 minutes to both the Mass Turnpike and Interstate 91. The campus location makes it ideal for guests coming from throughout the New England region by car. If traveling by plane, Bradley International Airport is just a 40 minute ride.
Mount Holyoke College is unique because it offers the best of both worlds: meeting space in the summer months like most institutions but also year-round meeting space and overnight rooms in the Springfield, Massachusetts area. Allow our Mount Holyoke College event professionals to coordinate all the necessities needed to make your outing a success.
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Nearby Cities & Number of Miles:
Springfield, MA - 13
Boston, MA - 90
Hartford, CT - 40
Boston, MA - 90
Hartford, CT - 40
Nearest Airport/ Number of Minutes:
Bradley International / 40
Public Transportation Options:
Taxi
Bus
Train
Uber
Bus
Train
Uber
Metro/Public Transportation Proximity:
Within walking distance
Parking Onsite:
Yes
Parking:
Free
Parking Rate:
free
Availability:
Mount Holyoke’s premier conference center, Willits-Hallowell, is open year round; additional overnight and meeting spaces are available June - August.
Room Type(s):
Residence Halls and Hotel
Bath Type(s):
Communal and Private
ADA Accessible:
Yes
Largest Group:
1000
Number of Meeting & Event Rooms:
45
Largest Classroom Style:
70
Largest Theatre Style:
1000
Number of Overnight Guests:
1000
Technology:
Mount Holyoke has free Wi-Fi in meeting and guest rooms, computer projection, full service audio visual, and business services available.
Onsite Wireless Internet:
Free
Wi-Fi In Meeting Space:
Yes
Wi-Fi In Guest Rooms:
Yes
Onsite A/V Staff:
Yes
Food & Beverage:
Willits-Hallowell Conference Center offers full catering and alcohol services. The summer board plan offers 3 buffet-style meals including full salad bar and vegetarian selections; special events, and refreshment breaks available.
Must Use In-house Catering:
Yes
Cultural Catering Available:
Yes
Alcohol Permitted:
Yes
Can Bring Own Alcohol:
No
Cannabis Industry Friendly:
No
Cannabis consumption permitted (outside):
No
Complete Meeting Package:
Yes
Ropes Course / Team Building:
No
Rental Policies:
Please contact Conference Services.
Phone:
413-538-2051
Event Space Available:
June
July
August
July
August
Overnight Accommodations Available:
June
July
August
July
August
Ideally Suited For:
Adult Social Event
Corporate Social Events
Expo/Competitions
Family Reunion
Leisure travel
Professional Meeting/Training/Conference/Retreat
Wedding Ceremony/Reception
Youth Retreat/Camp
Corporate Social Events
Expo/Competitions
Family Reunion
Leisure travel
Professional Meeting/Training/Conference/Retreat
Wedding Ceremony/Reception
Youth Retreat/Camp
Event Spaces
| Meeting Room | Descriptions | Square Footage |
|---|---|---|
| Willits-Hallowell Conference Center | Available year round, Wilits-Hallowell Center offers unique and comfortable meeting rooms with many multimedia options, including wireless internet access. 20 hotel rooms with private bath, cable tv and air conditioning. | 8,000 |
| Classrooms | Ranging from seminar rooms for ten, to lecture halls for 100. | |
| Large Meeting Auditoriums | Seating for 100 to 370 and equipped with permanent technology stations for your presentation needs. | |
| Chapin Auditorium | Located in Mary Woolley Hall this performance space can hold up to 1,350 guests. | |
| Gettell Amphitheatre | This space is used annually for the campus Commencement ceremony. It is perfect theater performances. | |
| McCulloch Auditorium | This space was specifically built as a musical performance space. | |
| New York Room | Located in Mary Woolley Hall, this room offers a unique and warm atmosphere. | |
| Kendade Atrium | The window filled 3 story atrium is located in the newest building on campus and is ideal for receptions. |
Accommodations
| Facility | # of Rooms | # of Beds | Room Type | Bath Type | A/C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willits-Hallowell Conference Center | 20 | 40 | Hotel | Private | yes |
| Residence Halls | 1000 | 2000 | Residence Halls | Shared | no |
Catering
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Catering
Providing the highest quality catering service at Willits-Hallowell Center and other campus locations year-round. Our culinary team looks forward to working outside the box. If you are interested in doing something with flair, our team is happy to work with you to create a custom menu that is sure to impress your guests.
Dining
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Willits-Hallowell Conference Center
Seating Capacity: 150
Elegant dining rooms overlooking Stony Brook and the waterfall. Our catering department is versed in accommodating all dietary restrictions; we are also happy to work with our clients to create customized menus to coordinate with your themed event. -
Chapin Auditorium
Seating Capacity: 300
Chapin is a multi-use space that can host concerts, trade shows and elegant dining functions for up to 300 guests. Food and beverage is provided by the catering department at Willits-Hallowell Center. -
Summer Community Center Dining
Seating Capacity: 1000
A brand new state of the art lakeside dining commons opened in 2018. There is 34,000 square feet of dining space, capable of seating 1,000 in private and open areas. This dining room allows for more creativity and menu options for our clients during the summer months. The Community Center was awarded a Green Restaurant Certification™ in the spring of 2019. This certification requires passing marks for sustainability, composting, recycling, and energy and water conservation. -
Raos
Serving gourmet coffee, teas, espresso, baked goods and other food items in the Library Court.
Services
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| One-Stop-Shop | Our dedicated team serves as your point of contact for all campus services and program needs. |
| Fitness Center | We can arrange access for program participants to use our cardio and nautilus machines, indoor pool, athletic fields, track and tennis courts. |
| Technology | Please see the technology tab for details about our state-of-the-art equipment and support. |
| Catering | Catering is available in the Willits-Hallowell Conference Center as well as around campus. Our culinary team with you to create exactly what you need to make your event a memorable one. |
| Public Safety | Mount Holyoke College is committed to the safety of all its guests. Public Safety officers are on patrol 24/7. |
Technology
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Smart Classrooms | Classrooms and auditoriums with technology stations including a computer with internet access, video projector and DVD/VCR. |
| Computer Labs | PC and Mac labs with instructor stations available. Computer labs available in all residence halls as well. |
| Wired and Wireless | Wired and/or wireless internet access is available in all campus locations with a complimentary guest account. |
| Meeting Room Technology | DVD/VCR, video projectors, microphones, overhead projectors, slide projectors, flip charts, and easels available in our conference center meeting rooms. |
| Technical Support | We can arrange for technicians to provide dedicated, on-site support for your event. |
| Information Commons | Access to library computer stations available to all guests. |
Area Attractions
| Attraction | Description |
|---|---|
| Yankee Candle Village | The world's largest candle store, offering a unique shopping, entertainment and dining experience. |
| The Berkshires | The Berkshires region is a cultural mecca of museums, historic sites, art, dance and music. |
| Six Flags New England | Over 150 rides, waterslides, shows and attractions. |
| Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame | Experience dozens of hands-on exhibits, regulation-sized basketball court, and more than 900 artifacts on display. |
| Holyoke Mall | 200 specialty shops, restaurants, and department stores. |
| Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art | Conceived and built with the aim of celebrating picture book art from around the world. |
| Atkins Farm Country Market | A New England apple orchard and country food market. |
| Berkshire Zip | Come ride the chair lift to the top of Berkshire East Ski Resort, take in the beautiful views of the Deerfield River Valley and experience New England's most exciting Canopy Tour. |
| Look Park | 150 Acre Park with attractions including a steamer train, bumper boats, mini golf, pedal boats, zoo, picnic sites and pavilions, and playgrounds. |
| For more local Information | The Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau offers the best in local western MA attractions |
Testimonials
- Your staff are lifesavers! Thank you for all your hard work. Words can not express our deep gratitude for everything you have done for us this summer. Your constant positivity, responsiveness, and patience made our experience so smooth.
Girls Leadership Conference
- What a beautiful setting for all kind of events. The staff is superior in making you feel welcomed. They take care of everything. I hold a "Breakfast with Santa" party there every year and would not look to change a thing.
Tammi Adair- Realtor
- Thank you so much for all of your hard work and advice to plan our conference. We had a great experience and thanks to you, so did our attendees. The food and customer service was amazing.
Higher Ed Web New England
