Give your team a change of scenery A change of scenery can change the conversation Set beside Hokowhitu Lagoon, Caccia Birch House combines the character of one of Palmerston North's treasured heritage venues with flexible spaces for meetings, workshops and conferences. • Half-day and full-day options • Lagoon-side gardens and outdoor breakout areas • AV equipment available • Catering flexibility • Free onsite parking • Minutes from central Palmerston North Plan your next business event at Caccia Birch House. caccia-birch.co.nz Sometimes, changing where you meet can change how you think. Strategy days, planning sessions, workshops and team retreats give people an opportunity to step away from the everyday, focus on the bigger picture and make time for discussions that can be difficult to fit into the usual working day. Set amongst three acres of established gardens overlooking Hokowhitu Lagoon, Caccia Birch House oers that change of scenery without having to travel far. Just minutes from Palmerston North’s city centre, it combines the tranquility of a retreat with the convenience of an accessible city location. There is also a story behind the walls. Dating back to 1895, Caccia Birch House is a Category 1 historic place that has played many roles in Palmerston North’s history. It has served as a Governor-General’s residence, provided military accommodation and been used as an education outpost for Victoria University before beginning its next chapter as a venue for the community. Today, that heritage character provides a distinctive backdrop for modern business events. Six flexible spaces cater for everything from executive meetings and strategy sessions to training days, workshops and conferences. The Awhina Room accommodates up to 100 people, while smaller rooms provide options for board meetings, breakout sessions and focused group discussions. Organisations can hire individual spaces or combine multiple rooms creating a private environment that can be tailored to the needs of the day. Flexible room layouts, audio-visual equipment, Wi-Fi, complimentary onsite parking and support from the venue team help make planning straightforward. Catering is flexible too, with the option to engage local caterers or self-cater using the venue’s kitchen facilities, crockery, cutlery and glassware. But some of Caccia Birch House’s most valuable spaces aren’t meeting rooms at all. Between sessions, delegates can step outside, enjoy a coffee overlooking the lagoons or continue a discussion while walking through the grounds. For events centred on strategic thinking, problem-solving or strengthening relationships, having room to pause and reset can be just as valuable as what happens around the meeting table. Palmerston North’s central location also makes it a natural meeting point for organisations across the lower and central North Island, with accommodation, hospitality and transport connections within easy reach. Business events are about more than a room and an agenda. They're an opportunity to exchange ideas, strengthen relationships and bring people together with purpose. Sometimes, the right environment can help those conversations go further. For your next strategy day, conference, workshop or corporate retreat, discover Caccia Birch House.
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