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Business Events and Meetings

Named one of Twin Cities Business Magazine’s “Unique Venues for Business Events,” ASI has developed a reputation as the preferred Twin Cities venue for lavish corporate affairs, business meetings, conferences and social events.

With the contemporary Nelson Cultural Center, the historic Turnblad Mansion and a spacious courtyard, ASI’s campus features a variety of flexible meeting rooms and presentation venues to fit your event needs.

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A Preferred Venue for Business Events

ASI’s flexible venues accommodate a range of events, from small-scale meetings to company-wide celebrations, and everything in between.

  • A banquet hall is set up for an event, featuring round tables with turquoise tablecloths and white chair covers. Each table is adorned with floral centerpieces and glass candle holders. A projector screen is visible in the background.

    Larson Hall

    With an intimate outdoor rooftop perfect for a cocktail hour, views of the Turnblad Mansion, and an adjacent interior promenade, ASI’s largest event venue is perfect for seated dinners, standing events, lectures, receptions and performances.

    Capacity: 250 plated, 300 lecture, 400 reception.

  • A conference room with people seated at a table watching a presentation. A presenter stands by a screen displaying slides. A buffet with flowers, fruits, and plates is set on a nearby table. Bright room with large windows.

    Board & Meeting Rooms

    ASI’s Folke Bernadotte conference room is ideal for meetings and presentations.

    Capacity: 20 luncheon, 45 meeting, 60 lecture.

  • A conference room with circular tables covered in white tablecloths and blue chairs. Flowers in vases are on the tables. Two people are talking near a blank projector screen, and another person is adjusting a chair. A mural decorates the wall.

    Paulson Hall

    Paulson Hall within the Turnblad Mansion is perfect for dinners and presentations and is located adjacent to two classrooms that can be used for breakout sessions or preparation.

    Capacity: 120 theater or reception, 80 plated.

  • Aerial view of an elegant outdoor dinner party at dusk, with guests seated at tables under string lights. The setting is a grand stone mansion with multiple turrets and large windows. Lush greenery and a soft blue sky frame the scene.

    Courtyard

    The ASI Courtyard provides a charming outdoor alternative that combines slate paving and grass and is suitable for a range of events.

    Capacity: 500+ reception, 250 plated.

  • A grand room decorated for Christmas features ornate wood paneling, a large fireplace with intricate carvings, and hanging garlands. Two tables with white cloths stand on a red patterned carpet. Stairs lead to an upper level adorned with festive decor.

    Turnblad Mansion

    The Grand Hall of the Turnblad Mansion is perfect for intimate receptions with the option of opening the Mansion for viewing as part of your event.

    Capacity: 12 seated presentation, 150 reception.

  • A gourmet dish served on a white plate featuring herb-crusted chicken with a rich sauce, accompanied by a variety of roasted vegetables and garnished with microgreens. The plate rests on an ornate gold charger.

    World Class Catering

    From seated dinners to outrageously inventive theme parties and tented outdoor affairs, Slate & Stone has the talent and ingenuity to create the most memorable wedding menus.

    Photo credit: Jeannine Marie Photography

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    Event FAQs

    We collaborate with A/V and event vendors regularly and can connect you with potential partners as needed.

    ASI has an on-site caterer, Slate & Stone. Slate & Stone has a full liquor license and is certified for on-site food service.

    Included in any rental of an ASI:

    • Indoor tables and chairs
    • Parking
    • A/V in any space in which it’s built in
    • Patio furniture, café and twinkle lights for outdoor use
    • Security
    • Exclusive photo access inside the historic Turnblad Mansion.

    ASI has experience hosting a wide range of receptions, parties and events. We have full capabilities for events of all sizes.

    ASI’s campus has a number of classrooms and smaller meeting rooms perfect for breakout sessions, conferences, or focused meetings.

    ASI is fully-equipped for multi-media presentations in a number of our venues, with HD video projection, live-streaming capability, HD multi-channel audio, and more.

    For larger productions, we work with A/V companiesA. ASI can assist with securing A/V partners or can work with a partner of your choice.

    Event Inquiries

    To learn more about ASI’s business and corporate opportunities, please submit a general event inquiry using the below form.