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The W. E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center at Smith Mountain Lake may just be the ideal location you’ve been looking for! The Center is situated on a beautiful 120-acre lakefront property. Amenities include modern and spacious meeting facilities, on-site catering, hotel-style and dormitory lodging options, and a comprehensive selection of recreational opportunities including facilitated team building programs.

An experienced on-site Conferencing Department is available to work with you to customize your group’s experience. You’ll have access to a portfolio of proven planning options designed to insure that your event is enjoyable, memorable and… above all, effective.

Over 23,000 square feet of meeting space gives you the option to choose from fifteen well-appointed indoor conference rooms. Meeting spaces located in Taubman Conference Center, the Hahn Welcome Center,  the large Auditorium, the Reid Jones Jr. Lodge, and the computer-equipped JOCO Learning Center have kitchens or kitchenettes with adjacent restroom accommodations.

Outdoor shelters include the Open Air Pavilion, Willard Pavilion, and the Willard Amphitheatre. These outdoor meeting spaces have restroom access and ample seating.

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Lodging Facilities

Skelton offers two hotel style facilities that accommodate 4 people per room and private bathroom facilities. These lodges are perfect for business retreats as well as camp programs.

There are three dormitory style facilities at the Smith Mountain Lake location. Each has the capacity to sleep up to 220 people and feature dorm style bathrooms. These lodges are ideally equipped for larger groups.

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Meeting & Conference

The Skelton Educational Conference Center campus has 23,000 square feet of meeting space, and 15 indoor conference rooms. Several have kitchens or kitchenettes.

There are multiple options to host outdoor group meetings in one of several outdoor facilities. Each have ample seating and restroom access.

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Recreation & More

So many choices! Your group can choose from a host of facilities designed for recreation or entertainment. An abundance of indoor and outside activity spaces, plus unusual amenities that even include an indoor shooting range…

Your group’s safety is a top priority. You’ll appreciate the on-site wellness center, pharmacy and medic space.

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Dining & Food Service

You can choose from a multitude of menu options, ranging from luscious home style meals to reduced camp style and picnic options.

Choose from many options prepared by an on-site chef and experienced kitchen staff. Past event attendees have heaped praise on food quality and selection.

Time for an energizing break between sessions?  Choose from hot and cold beverages, simple snacks, hors d’evoures, hot and cold beverages…

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What types of events can you have here?

Corporate / Company

Seminars
Non-Profit
Conferences
Team Building
Charity Events
Company Parties

Personal & Family

Social
Weddings
Private Events
Private Parties
Private Dinners
Bachelor Parties
Child & Teen events
Bachelorette Parties

Church & School

Field Trips
Ceremonies
Home School
Church Groups
Bar/ Bat Mitzvahs
Learning Programs

Recreational & Other

Concerts
Special Events
Safety Training
Technical Training
Outdoor & Wilderness
Experiential Education
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