Off-Campus Venues
The Haffenreffer Outing Reservation in Briston, Rhode Island, is Brown owned and operated. More information available via the University Scheduling Office.
In Providence
Biltmore Hotel (various rooms, one holding up to 400 people threatre style; more for receptions)
Central Congregational Church (near Wheeler). 800 people. 331-1960
Courtyard Marriott. Largest room seats 125.
Federal Reserve (60 Dorrance St). Mainly for weddings, but could be used as a high-end, downtown reception/dinner site (approx. 125 for dinner). 401-621-5700
First Baptist Church (North Main Street). 1300 people. 454-3418
First Church of Christ Science on Prospect St. 800 people. 421-6618
First Unitarian Church (Benevolent and Benefit). Close to campus, reasonably priced. Many meeting and function rooms of various sizes, including the main congregation hall holding approximately 800 people.
Holiday Inn. Largest room holds a reception for 400 people.
Radisson Hotel (largest room holds 100).
The Rhode Island Foundation (One Union Station, Kennedy Plaza)-three small meeting spaces for 8-25 ppl, plus one large room for a reception of up to 85.
Rhode Island Historical Society (110 Benevolent St). Has small ballroom that seats up to 80 theatre style or 65 for dinner. Contact Barbara Barnes at 401-331-8575 ext27 or 401-273-7507 ext62
St. Stephen’s Church on George St. 450 people. 421-6702
Trinity Reperatory Theatre (corner Washington & Empire Sts) seats 300 ppl, contact Danielle Kemsley, 521-1100 ext257.
Vartan Gregorian Elementary School on Wickendon St.
In Rhode Island
Information about additional camp sites, some of which may be avaialble for rental, is available via the Rhode Island Association of Camps. The Girl Scouts also had a website of camps that may be available for rental and events, as does this page by the American Association of Campus - New England.
Camp Canonicus Camp & Conference Center
Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet (ballroom/banquet facility)
Out of State
Northeastern’s Warren Conference Center
Wonderland Conference Center, Sharon, MA