The University of St. Thomas

Complete Meeting Package

Complete Meeting Package

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Amenities & Services

The Complete Meeting Package is a per-person rate based on a 24-hour block of time. The package includes:

  • Comfortable guestrooms with complimentary high-speed internet
  • Dedicated Meeting Space
  • A/V Package
    • Radio / CD Player
    • TV / VCR / DVD
    • Overhead Projector & Screen
    • White board & Markers
    • 2 Flip Charts with Paper & Markers
  • Break-out & Social Areas
  • Continuous Break Service
  • Gainey Chef's Seasonal Selection of Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Service & Gratuity Charges
  • Personal On-Site Conference Services Staff dedicated to your event

Facilities

Main Conference Center:

  • 35 Guest Rooms with Full Size Bed & Sofa Sleeper
  • Main Conference Room (31'x42')
    Seats 70 people, conference block
    Seats 42 people, classroom
    Seats 30 people, U-shape
  • Main Dining Room
    Seats 14 people at executive board table
  • Three break-out areas
    Pre-function & bar space for social gatherings.

Gainey Home:

  • Executive Board Room (16' x 25')
    Seats 14 people at executive board table
  • Executive Dining Room
    Seats 8 people
  • Fireside Room
    Social Space for 8-20 people, depending on style

Recreation & Activities

  • Cybex Fitness Room
  • Volleyball
  • Tennis
  • Golf at Area Courses (fee)
  • Golf Driving Range
  • Horseshoes
  • Bocce / Croquet
  • Cross-country Skiing (equipment rental fee)
  • Board Games
  • Darts
  • Biking
  • 182 Acres with Nature Trails for Jogging / Hiking

Special Activities

  • Challenge Course / Team Building Activities: (fee)
    Plan an hour or two of fun activities or a full day of exciting challenges with time for processing and reflection.
  • Equine Assisted Learning Programs: (fee)
    These programs focus on areas of communication, leadership, team building, confidence and soul.
  • Theme Meals & Break Service
  • Hayrides (fee)
  • Bonfires (With s'mores and Hot Apple Cider for an additional fee)
  • Medallion / Scavenger Hunt
  • Gift Baskets (fee)

Gainey Hot Ranch Breakfast

Breakfast to be served daily at 7:30 a.m.

  • Assortment of Cold Cereals
  • Individual Fruit Yogurts
  • Hot Oatmeal with Brown Sugar & Cinnamon
  • Assorted Fresh Fruit
  • Variety of Juices
  • Fresh Brewed Douwe Egberts Coffee & Superior Teas

Example of a Daily Featured Entree:

  • Cranberry-Pecan, Blueberry or Buttermilk Pancakes
  • Seasonal Egg Frittata
  • Raspberry Fritter French Toast
  • Home Fried Potatoes & Meats

Continuous Break Service

  • Fresh Brewed Douwe Egberts Coffee
  • Superior Teas
  • Hot Chocolate (Seasonal)
  • Assorted Sodas & Fruit Juices
  • Bottled Water & Iced Teas
  • Fresh Bakery Mid-Morning
  • Fresh Cookies Mid-Afternoon
  • Assorted Individual Snacks (pretzels, granola bars, etc.)

    Additional break items are available with a la carte pricing, these items include:
  • Assorted Individual Juices
  • Yogurt
  • House-Made Muffins
  • Fresh Sliced Fruit & Berries
  • Danish
  • Warm Croissants with Preserves
  • Bagles, Cream Cheese
  • Fresh Baked Cookies
  • Brownies

Gainey Luncheon Buffet

Luncheon service begins at Noon
  • Fresh Green Salad
  • Variety Seasonal Salad
  • House made Soup du jour
  • Chef's Selection Hot Entree
  • Delicatessen Selection, such as:
    • Sandwich Bar
    • Flavorful Wraps
    • Foccacia Sandwiches
  • Light Dessert
  • Refreshing Beverages

For smaller meetings, the Chef may design a 3-course plated luncheon

Dinner

All meals are the selection of the Gainey Chef prepared with seasonal ingredients and flavors.

Below are EXAMPLES of our seasonal selections:

Winter

  • Apple-butternut Squash Soup with Pistachio Oil
  • Brie Quesadillas topped with Pear Salsa
  • Pan Seared Beef Tenderloin, Zinfandel Sauce with Rosemary-Smoked Gouda Potatoes, Roasted Root Vegetables tossed with Shallots
    Or
  • Sauteed Fennel & Black Peppered Atlantic Salmon with wilted Spinach
  • Individual Warm Belgian Chocolate Cake with Berry Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream

Spring

  • Spring Asparagus Soup with Chevril & Pepper Creme Fraiche
  • Asiago & Panko Coated Chicken Breast with Pepper Salsa
    or
  • Grilled Slided New York Strip with Tarragon Demi Sauce
  • Served with Baby Red Potatoes & Baby Carrots
  • Chocolate Cashew & Vanilla Ice Cream Martini Sundae with Crumbled Biscotti Cookies

Summer

  • Summer Tomato & Basil Salad with Fresh Mozzarella and Grilled Flat Bread
  • Grilled Beef Skirt drizzled with Light Herb and Balsamic Vinaigrette
    or
  • Grilled Shrimp with Lemon, Parsley Pesto
  • Whipped Garlic Potatoes and Sauteed Grean Beans
  • House Made Short Cake & Summer Berries marinated with Triple Sec, topped with Whipped Cream

Autumn

  • Romaine Salad, Toasted Punpkin Seeds, Spanish Manchego Cheese with Craisins, Oranges and Sherry Dressing
  • Iowa Pork Porterhouse Chop with Apple-Cider Sauce
    or
  • Pan Fried Walleye with Cornmeal served with Traditional Tartar Sauce
  • Wild Rice with Pecans and Roasted Beets with Spinach
  • Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee

We offer a Variety of Wine and Appetizers for your Social Hour.

A combination plate is available should you prefer to offer more than one entree selection.

For an added special touch, consider a theme dinner such as a Western Barbeque or Hawaiian Luau. Inquire for complete details.