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Buena Vista Conference Center

661 South Dupont Hwy., New Castle, DE 19720

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Surrounded by acres of farmland, woodlands and landscaped grounds, Buena Vista Conference Center offers a serene yet sophisticated setting for indoor and outdoor weddings, business meetings, corporate functions as well as both formal and casual engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, family reunions and other social events up to 300 people. This 19th century grand mansion was built by Delaware and US Statesman John Middleton Clayton between 1845 and 1847. An impressive example of Greek revival style, it’s named to reflect the brilliant success in the Battle of Buena Vista during the Mexican-American War by the illustrious hero and future President of the United States, Major General Zachary Taylor. Today, Buena Vista is maintained by the State of Delaware’s Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, whose primary mission is to preserve and showcase Delaware’s historic heritage. All proceeds from events go directly to the preservation efforts of this magnificent site so that present and future generations may continue to experience its unique legacy.

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General
- Group Tour Friendly:
- Conference/Meeting Space Available:
- Small Meeting Space Available:
- Banquet/Reception Space Available:
Meeting Facilities
Facility Info

Meeting Rooms
- Exhibits Space
- Description Up to four break out rooms are available to reserve when booking the Buck Library.
- Floorplan File Floorplan File
- Total Sq. Ft. 1500
- Reception Capacity 200
- Space Notes Clients may select a full range of food and beverage services from a list of perferred vendors. Grounds may be tented for banquets, weddings and special events. Outdoor rustic Pole Shed can accommodate 300 people and is the perfect space for a Family Reunion picnic.
- Theatre Capacity 90
- Banquet Capacity 80
- Number of Rooms 8
- Classroom Capacity 28
Conference Room
- Total Sq. Ft.: 260
- Width: 16
- Length: 16
- Height: 10
- Theater Capacity: 30
- Classroom Capacity: 24
Board Room
- Total Sq. Ft.: 170
- Width: 13
- Length: 13
- Height: 10
- Theater Capacity: 10
- Classroom Capacity: 10
Vista Room
- Total Sq. Ft.: 100
- Width: 10
- Length: 10
- Height: 10
- Theater Capacity: 6
- Classroom Capacity: 6
Dining Room
- Total Sq. Ft.: 240
- Width: 12
- Length: 20
- Height: 10
- Theater Capacity: 25
- Classroom Capacity: 25
- Banquet Capacity: 32
- Reception Capacity: 60
First floor Banquet Space
- Total Sq. Ft.: 8000
- Width: 60
- Length: 125
- Height: 10
- Banquet Capacity: 100
- Reception Capacity: 250
Gardens and Terrace Rooms
- Total Sq. Ft.: 13000
- Banquet Capacity: 350
- Reception Capacity: 500
Buck Library
- Total Sq. Ft.: 900
- Width: 30
- Length: 30
- Height: 10
- Theater Capacity: 90
- Classroom Capacity: 36
- Banquet Capacity: 72
- Reception Capacity: 150
Pole Shed
- Banquet Capacity: 300
- Reception Capacity: 300

Buena Vista Conference Center

General

Conference Room

Board Room

Vista Room

Dining Room

First floor Banquet Space

Gardens and Terrace Rooms

Buck Library

Pole Shed