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The latest news and happenings at Airlie

Make it marvelous: the annual holiday party

Posted on by MJ Arquette

Although we’re currently floating through fall, holiday party season is right around the corner and the time to start planning is now. Here are some ideas and trends from the Airlie planning team to make your event the topic of water cooler talk well into the new year. Venue Variety Tired of the same old same? Choosing a unique venue will encourage attendance and allow for creativity in other areas such as theme and dining. In addition, hosting off-site will inspire interest and create buzz, especially if it is in a new location, or away from the office for the first time….
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Beekeeping at Airlie: what’s the buzz all about?

Posted on by MJ Arquette

For the first time, we are thrilled to offer our very own honey for sale. Available in 2, 5, and 12 oz. jars, guests can now take home a special memento of Airlie, 100% natural and straight from our organic garden. But what of the process? Let’s backtrack a minute, and start at the beginning, with beekeeping. A trend you’ve surely heard buzz about, especially in urban areas where the practice was widely banned until just a few years ago. At Airlie, we have had bees in the Organic Garden since its inception (1998) primarily to promote pollination. To learn…
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Rebranding Airlie: More than a Mark

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Have you seen our new look? We’re excited to officially announce the launch of our updated brand. For the past nine months, our team has been working alongside Dana Communications to examine our past, present, and future to really uncover who we are. Think of it as soul searching for a company. Our findings, while surprising, make perfect sense – and solidify Airlie’s place as a leader in the hospitality industry. Read on to learn about our experience.

Designing a Dream: One Couple’s Pro Tips for Tying the Knot

Posted on by MJ Arquette

Planning a wedding. The mere utterance of those words, whether internally or aloud, is enough to drive your heart rate up. There are so many elements to consider, contemplate, and decide on. Choosing a venue should be one of the initial decisions, and one that will drive many others – including ceremony, florals/decor, photographs, accommodations, and more. The venue should be a vehicle for your theme, and help to illustrate your love story throughout your wedding. Last August, Elana and Ryan were married at Airlie, and when the photo gallery came back, our team reacted with a collective jaw drop….
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