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The KBS Conference Center is available throughout the year for meetings, conferences, seminars,
training sessions, receptions and company picnics. Located on 32 acres on the shores of beautiful Gull Lake in southwest Michigan, we can provide you with a relaxed, productive environment.
The naturally landscaped grounds of the Kellogg Biological Station along with our welcoming staff provide the perfect atmosphere for your retreat, or special event.
Facilities (click here for more information)
June 2008 - a major upgrade for our Auditorium provides guests with state of art electronics, light and sound.
- increased the general level of lighting throughout the room using energy efficient fixtures.
- installed a new lighting control system with units that give more flexibility of how the Auditorium can be lite for different occasions.
- new wiring and a new sound control system.
- two new ceiling mounted LCD projectors.
- two new projection screens.
- two new lecterns that are each equipped with DVD/CD player, microphone system and touch panel control systems.
Rates 2009
Reservations and Inquiry
Conference Groups - your initial reservation for conference date(s) will be held on a tentative basis for 14 days or longer, if approved. Once the reservation is confirmed a written contract and $300.00 deposit are required to guarantee your reservation.
Deposits are transferrable to another date but not refundable.
You may call the Conference Center for immediate information:
- From the MSU East Lansing campus dial 199-2400 or fax 199-2165
- From other locations dial 269-671-2400 or fax 269-671-2165
Our e-mail address is: conference@kbs.msu.edu
Researchers visiting KBS, if you need individual lodging (not part of a conference group), please email or call for lodging availability and to make a reservation.
Location and Directions
The Education and Conference Center is set on the highest point above Gull Lake on the historical summer estate of W.K. Kellogg known as Eagle Heights. Enjoy the wonderfully restored Manor House and 32 acres of magnificent gardens, landscapes and beautiful lake views. Centrally located between Battle Creek (12 miles) and Kalamazoo (15 miles) just west of the corner of B Avenue and E. Gull Lake Drive.
Take M-89 to 40th street (goes only north), 2 miles to B Avenue and left on B Avenue to the first driveway past the corner of East Gull Lake Drive. At the white water tower turn left into the drive with the sign "Education Center". Enter through the stone pillars, past the Manor House. The main office is the brick building to the right at McCrary Hall for Conference Registration. For maps and directions, click here.
In the event of a power outage, we have a back up generator. The generator will provide power for all meeting rooms, McCrary Dining Hall, apartments and orchard dorm suites.
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