Function and Conference Venues and Facilities at Wellington's Doorstep

boardwalk conference venue

The Boardwalk Conference Venue includes foyer/cafe, Rafters Room and Boardwalk Garden. The Rafters Room is the perfect facility for medium to large conferences, with the boardwalk, foyer and café ideal for breakout areas, lunches or dinners. High ceilings with rustic rafters, beautiful original polished wood floors and ambient lighting greet you when you walk through the grand entrance. Large double doors lead out to the splendid boardwalk gardens, a great place for morning or afternoon tea during your conference.

Conference seating capacity:

  • Dinner seating: 250
  • Theatre style: 250
  • Classroom style: 150

The main Rafters Conference Room is supplied (no additional charge) with the following equipment as standard:

  • 1 x Microphone
  • 1 x Data projector (easily connects to Laptop)
  • Stage lighting
  • Multimedia interfaced sound system

the pillars conference and function room

The Pillars - our newest designer function room. This conference venue has state of the art multi media facilities including superior lighting, air-conditioning and heating systems all set in a beautiful contemporary space.

Natural wood high pitched beams and river stone columns compliment the light airy feel of this beautiful room.

With a seating capacity of 110 guests, The Pillars has been designed as a multi-purpose venue, suitable for any function, from high profile conferences, to awards ceremonies and training sessions.

Enjoy the verandah, an expansive space that leads to the designer courtyard garden, set with open fireplace and cosy seating arrangements.

Conference seating capacity:

  • Dinner seating: 150
  • Theatre style: 120
  • Classroom style: 120

The Pillars is supplied (no additional charge) with the following equipment as standard:

  • 1 x Microphone
  • 2 x Data projector, working simultaneously (easily connects to Laptop)
  • Intelligent lighting
  • State of the art multimedia interface
  • DVD player (set up on request)
  • Whiteboard (set up on request)
  • Lectern (set up on request)

seminar rooms

There are numerous Seminar rooms available around the Retreat which are ideal for smaller groups or as breakout rooms. These rooms can be setup in a variety of styles to suit your requirements.


Situated at Wellington's doorstep, Silverstream Retreat is the ideal venue for your next conference. Offering you full conference facilities and a venue that offers peace and tranquility.

Please contact us for venue hire, accommodation, catering options and conference equipment available at Silverstream Retreat.