Surrounded by beautiful gardens and woodlands, and with a grand manor house as its centerpiece, The Villanova Conference Center is the perfect place to celebrate in style. The elegant ambiance of the historic Montrose Mansion sets the tone for memorable business and social events. Our expert planning and catering staff will design a special celebration for you from a casual barbecue on the terrace to a formal dinner in our private dining room. Let us help you create the perfect party, dinner or wedding. At Villanova you and your guests will enjoy:

• An elegant estate setting on Philadelphia's prestigious 'Main Line'
• A variety of beautiful dining areas, a private dining room and stunning outdoor venues for seasonal events, spring through fall
• Custom catering and creative themed parties
• Professional event planners and coordinators offering complete party planning services
• Award-winning conference facilities
• Luxurious guest rooms for out-of-town guests
• Convenient location to I-76, I-476 and downtown Philadelphia
• Traditional Afternoon Tea served Monday-Saturday 2pm-4pm by reservation
• Spectacular Sunday Brunch
• Cocktail Receptions - Entertain up to 250 guests on the Mansion's first floor and patio.  Enjoy an array of speciality hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, attended chef's stations featuring beef carvery, pasta, sushi and many more.  Select your choice of premium brand bar services including consumption, open bar or cash bar for your guests.

Special Themed Events - Entertain in style with Casino or Karaoke nights.  Themed dining events can include many special flavors such as the Taste of the Caribbean, Mardi Gras, South of the Boarder, Vietnamese Buffet and International Buffets.

Special Occasion Luncheons and Afternoon Teas - A perfect choice for birthdays, bridal showers, baby showers and anniversary parties.  Luncheons include various entree selections, salad, fresh bakery rolls, chef's choice dessert, coffee, tea and soft drinks.  Afternoon Tea features a wide variety of Harney & Sons Master Teas, assorted tea sandwiches, traditional apricot glazed scones accompanied by Devonshire cream and raspberry preserves, plus chef's selection of petite desserts.

Spectacular Sunday Brunch - A beautifully presented buffet of irresistible hot and cold selections served every Sunday from 10am - 2pm.  Special brunch features include Bloody Mary Bar, Bananas Foster, and a complimentary Mimosa.

Company Outings (Spring through Fall) - Plan a day that includes teambuilding and sporting events, plus a barbecue or other special dining event.  Combine your event with a meeting in our comprehensive conference center featuring sophisticated presentation technology and professional meeting planners.

To find out more about memorable hospitality on Philadelphia's Main Line, please contact:

Cleveland Morris at 610-523-1762 or cleveland.morris@villanova.edu.