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Buena Vista Conference Center

661 South Dupont Hwy., New Castle, DE 19720

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    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. This historic property surrounded by acres of farmland, landscaped grounds and walking trails, and is only 4 miles from Historic New Castle, making it the perfect picnic or box lunch location for group tours coming to the area. Outdoor bathroom facilities are available. Advanced reservations are required. Please visit our website for more information.

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  • Amenities
    Accommodations
    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 preferred vendors. Grounds may be tented for outdoor events. Outdoor rustic Pole Shed can accommodate 250 people.
    • 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
    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: 250
    • Reception Capacity: 250