Treetops Resort in Gaylord recently completed a $500,000 renovation to its convention center. Director of Sales Mike Flynn says the refresh of the facility that accommodates between 600 and 700 attendees debuted in December.
“It includes all-new flooring, namely carpet and some hardwood flooring throughout the space, and an atrium area with a chandelier,” Flynn says, noting the addition of air walls and extra light sources round out the meeting space upgrades. “A warm and welcoming space is what we were after to help create positivity and imagination.”
The project marks the first of several renovation phases Treetops Resort is planning for the convention center. Flynn says the next one will kick off this fall and is expected to include new bathrooms and a terrace with tables, lighting, and heating to create outdoor space for meetings, along with state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment. Phase 3 has yet to be unveiled. Additional plans call for upgrading lodging accommodations, as well as other meeting spaces.
The work already completed is a strong start, Flynn says. “It brings us up to par not only with other competitors and resorts in the area from a modern aesthetics standpoint, but it also capitalizes on what Treetops is all about: northern Michigan; a convenient location; and a warm, welcoming space for our guests,” he says.
