Discover flexible spaces that adapt perfectly to your goals and technology that accommodates the most demanding presentation and communication requirements. Experienced Four Seasons support is on site to promptly respond to every need.

For meetings and social occasions, Four Seasons Santa Barbara is a distinguished resort setting for groups of 10 to 350. Over 15,000 square feet (1,393 square metres) of space is divided among two ballrooms and 12 function rooms.

The Loggia Ballroom in the main building opens to an outdoor patio ideal for receptions. Other rooms range in size from 400 to 2,800 square feet (37 to 260 square metres), and most open onto a terrace or garden for breakouts or pre-function events.

Smaller groups may find the space and privacy of a garden cottage to be ideal. Cottages feature up to four bedrooms, comfortable gathering places and a sheltered patio.

An experienced Four Seasons Conference Services Managers assumes responsibility for every aspect of your function, ensuring a successful meeting, reception or banquet.

Technical assistance

Swank Audiovisual maintains an office in the Resort with audiovisual equipment and technicians. They and your Four Seasons coordinator ensure a problem-free presentation.

Up-to-date audiovisual equipment includes:

• Projection booths, front and rear
• Lecterns with light and sound control
• Dedicated telephone lines available on request
• Motion picture projectors, slide projectors, overhead projectors
• Mono, stereo and multi-track tape recorders
• Video cameras, video projectors, video players
• Multi-image dissolve units and programmers
• Wired or wireless Internet access in meeting rooms

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Music and entertainment

Our Conference Service Managers will be happy to assist with setting up any type of music or entertainment for your meeting.

Receiving and maintenance

The Resort features a full-service shipping and receiving office. All packages should be sent to the attention of a group's name and its Conference Service Manager. Limited space is available for storage of large items. Please time shipping to the dates of your arrival.

Receiving dock
Please contact your Conference Service Manager for special arrangements upon delivery of oversized packages or environmentally sensitive equipment

Post-conference shipping
Shipping of post-conference materials may be coordinated through your Conference Service Manager.

Maintenance
The Engineering Department is available 24 hours a day for general assistance with lighting, room temperature control and minor repairs.

Destination management companies

Our Conference Service Managers can help accommodate your group's special requests. For detailed information, please contact the Resort directly. In addition, we recommend the following destination management companies:

PRA Destination Management
1360 Danielson Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Telephone: 1 (805) 884-0600
Fax: 1 (805) 565-2979

Incentive Destination Productions (IDP)
1302 State Street, Suite 2A
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Telephone: 1 (805) 564-8848
Fax: 1 (805) 564-8876

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Welcome amenities and VIP gifts

Special arrangements can be made for clients to purchase welcome amenities for their VIP guests.

Spouse programmes

The Resort offers a variety of activities that will interest the spouses of meeting participants, and Conference Services will provide detailed information on specially tailored programs.

• Customised spa experience
• Golf and tennis clinics
• Chef demonstrations
• Santa Barbara and Montecito tour
• Santa Ynez Valley wine tour
• Art Gallery and Museum tours
• Garden Tours

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Family programmes

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara offers a perfect base for families visiting the area, and always extends an especially warm welcome to its young guests, beginning with a special gift upon arrival. Complimentary items and services include bottles and toiletries for infants, bedtime milk and cookies, kid-sized terry bathrobes, videos, board games and toys. The latest video games are supplied in all guest rooms. Children’s menus are available in Bella Vista and through In-Room Dining. In addition, babysitting services and custom-designed children’s parties may be arranged through the Concierge.

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