South Africa, Paternoster, July 2011; ABALONE HOUSE offers executive meeting and boardroom facilities with a distinct difference. Situated in the idyllic seaside village of Paternoster on the West Coast, the five-star boutique guest house cradles an intimate, plush executive boardroom – with views over a languid pool and tranquil courtyard garden. The sweeping Atlantic Ocean lies just beyond.
The plush boardroom can seat up to 16 delegates in opulent high back chairs, around an oversized antique table. Books line the walls and artwork adds splashes of colour to the cosy venue. State of the art media and audiovisual equipment are installed and include a surround-sound system, overhead projector and electric screen, dstv, a conference call telephone and whiteboard. Plus, there’s under-floor heating and air-conditioning - both warm and cold. Wireless internet connectivity is throughout the establishment, and there is also as a small, charming business centre which offers additional internet access for guests.
Abalone House is the ideal setting for teambuilding excursions, with unusual offerings to make the experience particularly memorable. In Paternoster there is kayaking, pottery and cooking workshops, scuba diving and more available. Nearby Langebaan has kite surfing and daily sundowner lagoon cruises on the Sea Stallion. However, all outdoor activities on the West Coast are always weather dependant.
Conference delegates can enjoy accommodation in Abalone House’s sumptuous 10 suites, some of which enjoy sea views. Many suites also have private outdoor relaxation areas and there is even a rooftop Jacuzzi with a sea view – to relax after the work is done. Or guests can cool off in the elegant swimming pool, before enjoying a relaxing cocktail in the Africa Bar. Decadent dinners prepared by Chef Darren Stewart (previously with the Singita group) are served in the Saffron Restaurant, under chandeliers and surrounded by opulent appointments. Special menus for conference delegates are offered with ease and prior arrangement.
In the guest suites, every creature comfort and business need has also been thought of and catered for. All are luxuriously appointed, air-conditioned and have flat screen televisions and cappuccino/espresso machines, stocked mini-bars, ipod docking stations, CD and DVD players and a digital weather forecast station. The extensive book and DVD libraries are available for the enjoyment of guests, and all suites also have built-in laptop safes.
Attractively priced conference packages are available until the end of August 2011 from only R995.00 per night per person sharing and include accommodation; breakfast, light lunch and a 3 course dinner. Single occupancy is priced at R1600.00 per night. Alternatively tailor-make your conference package and include special activities such as kayaking, scuba diving, cookery workshops or add afternoon tea and gourmet dinners to your basic package for your delegates!
For more information and reservations call Abalone House Boutique Guesthouse on (27) (022) 752 2044; email info@abalonehouse.co.za or visit www.abalonehouse.co.za
Last night, 45 conference organisers gathered in the freezing Cape winter at The Waterfront Boat Company and boarded the Sea Princes for a harbour cruise. 
The Sea Princess offers space, comfort and all sorts of modern conveniences. She is 23,5 meters in length and is licensed for 145 passengers and 8 crew. There is a Granite top bar area, a fully air-conditioned saloon area with 2 TV monitors, comfortable couches with side tables and a buffet area . There are 2 large stainless steel Gas BBQ’s, hot and cold showers and two swimming platforms. So whether you are seeking to host a large function – or throw a party at anchor at Clifton, you can opt to choose the Sea Princess.
After the cruise, they were hosted in the warm and cosy Restaurant 221 Waterfront for an evening of wining, dining and prizes. The 3 course dinner, the wine, the open fire and the staff at 221 Waterfront and Waterfront Boat Company made the evening really special. The guests were very impressed with the diversity of the restaurant and all that is has to offer small and large conference & meeting requests. The private conference room can be closed off to accommodate 150 people in total privacy.
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