Whispers of the Past: A Thank You and Sneak Peek into the Future
A huge thank you to the community for making our Whispers of the Past event such a resounding success! We had an unforgettable time sharing the rich history of The Beacon and uncovering the mysteries of the spirits who may still roam its halls.
Modernizing Our Historic Venue
The Beacon - a former Woman’s Club clubhouse and building on the National Register of Historic Places - is 99 years old! Just like anything that is historic, there have had to be changes made over time to keep the building functional and operating as well as possible as time goes on. We try our best to honor the building while also making it functional in the modern world. We’ve made a few updates in the last year that help us serve our community and clients better.
Say “I do” to The Beacon
Welcome to wedding season! As we finish with graduations, Mother’s Day Tea and some fundraisers, wedding season is in full tilt. We love how busy the building is in May, and we love working with clients - some new and some we get to work with more than once! As we have entered our third wedding season, we have noticed some things about The Beacon that make it a great place to celebrate a wedding.
Spotlighting Our Smaller Spaces
We hope you’ve had a great 2024 so far and that you stayed warm in January. We are off to a great start with events, including weddings, quite a few legislative events and a bridal show! The first part of the year reminds us of how versatile our smaller rooms are. Our Founders Room and Library get used quite a bit throughout the year but are especially busy right now. They’re probably our most-used rooms in the building! Each one has their own unique feel, and our clients and guests love how beautiful they are. We think they deserve their own spotlight.
A New Year and a Look Back at the Numbers
We capped off 2023 with our New Year’s Eve in the Tropics party, dining with Bobby’s Food Co., dancing the night away with Top City Entertainment and sipping on drinks from our amazing bartenders at The Beacon. Happy New Year! As 2024 begins, we wanted to take a look back at 2023, reflecting on our highlights of the year, represented with some significant numbers.
The Family Behind The Beacon
As a locally owned and operated business, we usually get asked who is responsible for The Beacon. The short answer is the Stemler and Irick families. More specifically, Shelby and Courtney (who are sisters) are the majority owners of The Beacon, along with their husbands Nic and Chris …