MIT Endicott House Blog
What Does A Company Holiday Party Really Need?
Christmas trees? Menorahs? Cookies? Punch? If you are planning a holiday party, your list of things to include could stretch miles. MIT Endicott House is here to help you find what you really need. Venue Before you begin thinking about food, entertainment and decor,...
Outdoor Retreat Activities Boost the Bottom Line, Team Morale
Ditch that dreary conference room for an outdoor retreat. Company retreats inevitably have very different goals between employers and employees. While employers want to increase morale, relationships, creativity and, ultimately, profits, employees need a day away from...
Boston Conference Centers | Five Event Planning Trends in 2019 and Beyond
There’s no doubt about it. Events are big business — it's reflected in event planning trends for 2019. Conventions and events typically amount to about 14% of most company budgets. Trade shows and conferences account for most of these events, with the average return...
Making a Rain Plan for your Outdoor Event
“Rain, rain, go away, my outdoor event is today” Everything you need to know about Plan B It’s the day before your event. Thunderstorms won’t stop rolling in. The grass is wet and the rain won’t stop. Months of plannings are literally washing down the drain....
Five Ways to Make a Wedding Reception Memorable (and with the Least Amount of Stress)
Receptions can range from beautiful to blah. The pursuit of the perfect wedding reception can be difficult and lead to unnecessary stress during the planning process of your event. Here are some easy ways to make your reception beautiful and stress free. Make...
Finding A Meeting Space | 3 Critical Things to Consider
Three questions you should ask when choosing a meeting space for your corporate gathering There are many occasions that get people out of the office with your staff — such as networking or meeting with clients. Does your team needs more than a few hours outside the...
Five Reasons Why Your Next Event Should be Moved Outdoors
The grounds at MIT Endicott House are poised for the perfect outdoor event. An outdoor venue is the perfect match of unique, fun and effective. Unfortunately, outdoor settings are often underused for the conventional (read: boring) indoor venues. If you catch...
MIT Endicott House Recognized by Unique Venues
MIT Endicott House was recently recognized as one of the premier venues with outdoor space by Unique Venues, a marketing and membership organization that bring together one-of-a-kind event venues with meeting planners. This honor was awarded to seven venues that...
Top 5 Things to Look for in a Wedding Venue
Congratulations! You're engaged! Now comes the hard part: planning your wedding. Suddenly, your head is swarming with questions. When and where do you want your wedding? How many people will you invite? Do you want it casual or formal? The one detail that will make...
A Tribute to Bradford Maxwell Endicott
Brad Endicott grew up at the Endicott House; his father, Wendell Endicott, later donated the mansion estate to Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Imagine having a playground that included acres of gardens or completing homework, eating breakfast and sleeping...