Portes des Iris – the perfect event venue for car brands

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An outstanding event venue, a vast 100-hectare estate, multiple driving test possibilities and a central location between Lausanne and Geneva. Portes des Iris offers you the ideal space whatever your objectives and your target are.

For the general public and institutional clients

Imagine a space where you can welcome your clients and prospects for an after-work day or a family Sunday brunch. On our terraces, with the Gardens of the Château de Vullierens as a backdrop, or in our rooms, they will be delighted! They will have the opportunity to taste refined and local dishes, admire your car bodies, test drive the vehicles and enjoy the immaculate countryside. A relaxed but privileged atmosphere propitious for off-site meetings and business.

For the press and influencers

Getting this highly courted target to move is not easy. To begin with, the proximity of Geneva airport for foreigners will be appreciated and will allow a round trip within the day. Then the decor of the old farmhouse of the Château will impress your guests and will allow you to position yourself as a different brand, authentic but innovative.

The numerous possibilities for exhibiting your cars outside will allow you to make all sorts of extravagances while keeping the highlight of the show inside. You will be able to display one, two or more cars on the first floor of the former 16th century hay barn, thanks to an opening in the floor dating back to the time when the farm was in operation.  You will then be sure to make an unforgettable impression! The opportunity to enjoy a gastronomic meal, why not, surrounded by your flagship cars.

 

For your distribution network

Combine business and pleasure, motivation and arguments. First of all, we have several conference rooms equipped for up to 280 guests. Furthermore, the Dorianna room can accommodate your vehicles, a workshop, coffee breaks as well as meals. This is an opportunity to informally build relationships around your products but also to talk about technical and sales issues in a privileged and intimate setting. Our large car parking lots will make it easy to test drive your brand.

Alongside your event, we offer guided tours of the gardens, tastings of the estate’s wines in our cellars and many other discoveries in a region with a rich terroir.

 

Picnic in the Park

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How about taking advantage of the warm weather to combine work and tasty adventure for a day or  less ?
Check out our all inclusive package available from 10 participants

We have decided to bring fresh air and unspoiled nature into your seminar session !  When considering Château Vullierens Estate for your next event, you have been seduced by the idea of sharing an unusual experience and motivating your team in a different way.

You’ve come to the right place: at Portes des Iris, the authenticity of the experience comes first!

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Of course, we offer fully equipped conference rooms, but there is more in Vullierens: gardens as far as the eye can see, a perfect mix between nature and art. An ideal setting which offers endless possibilities to your guests:  a guided tour of our garden, teambuilding activities, a tasting of our wines, and above all a “Picnic in the Park”!

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Do you know the origin of the picnic? Initially reserved for aristocrats and noblemen, it was widely democratized in the 19th century and nowadays definitely trendy, often gastronomic and refined.
Nothing can compare with The Château and its 18th century gardens, the perfect backdrop to experience this informal and convivial meal.

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Our picnic takes you on a slow-food discovery of local products. Our region is full of exceptional terroir and authentic know-how. We have selected a artisan who offers a wooden vacherin-style box full of beautiful surprises and declined in three themes: Terroir – Lake – Vegetarian, to be enjoyed on our Terrace or on one of the fifty benches that you will find in the park.

Do you hear the birds? Can you smell the fresh air and picture the unspoiled countryside?

Come to Vullierens and enjoy!

 

G&A – 20.07.2019

Their wedding at Portes des Iris

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The great summer wedding season is now coming to an end ! While busy creating unforgettable days for our future brides and grooms of 2020, we have a thought for all the wonderful weddings that have taken place over the past 21 years at the Portes des Iris.

We contacted some couples who had celebrated their union on the former farm of the Château and they shared with us memories of their Great Day.

Discover the experience of G&A who got married this July at Portes des Iris !

Picture by Gabriela Oswald Photography

Globe-trotters and currently based in India A&G chose Switzerland and Portes des Iris to celebrate their love. Natural elegance and perfect connexion are the words that best describe this beautiful couple that I have had the pleasure to meet only a few days before their Big Day , we did all the prep through skype.  From the couple rehearsing their first danse the day before to the note left by the groom on the door of the bride prep room, right before an ultimate choreography practice him alone in the dinner room, the tone was set.

Surrounded by family and friends from all over the world A&G exchange vows within our walls before heading to a beautiful garden party followed by a sit-down dinner full of emotional words spread by parents and close friends. Everyone danced the night away and all left us with the best memories.

Picture by Gabriela Oswald Photography

Being an international couple, what made you choose Switzerland as a destination for your wedding?

“We’ve spent years living and working in hostile places (as reporters) so we knew we wanted to celebrate our marriage in a tranquil, charming and internationally-accessible place. Alexandra is Swiss and Girish is British. We explored both countries but we—and even Girish’s British friends—agreed that Switzerland was the more exciting spot. We both love Lake Léman, the Alps and Vaud’s vineyards and villages. Switzerland also has better food, allows for later parties and definitely offers superior weather!”

Did you have any particular venue style or other specifics in mind when you started hunting for the perfect place to celebrate this very special date?

“We knew we wanted a single venue for the whole day. We wanted to show off the best of Switzerland and were keen on a setting in or near a quaint village similar to the one Alexandra grew up in. We did not want to get married in a luxurious hotel that lacked meaning. And we needed the venue to be an easy drive or train ride from Geneva airport.”

Pictures by Gabriela Oswald Photography

Do you remember your first impressions after having visiting Portes des Iris with one of our event coordinators?

“We’d flown in from Venezuela to look for venues near London and Geneva but nothing had caught our eye, so we were somewhat worried about not finding the right fit. By the time we had walked onto Portes des Iris’ lawn, however, we knew this was it. It wasn’t just the garden, of course. We loved the main hall, an elegant but empty canvas for us to make our own. And we were relieved that you had such a good set-up for rainy days—though we were constantly checking the weather, of course, hoping that we wouldn’t need it!”

We realize it must have been quite a challenge to organize everything from abroad as you both live in India. How did you manage?

“We decided to throw a lot at early 2019: We moved continents, Girish switched industries and we were planning a wedding. So there was a lot to juggle. We didn’t have a wedding planner but your wonderful team really took on that role. Your curated list of vendors and hotels gave us a big leg up in terms of planning. Relatives near and far also played a huge part.”

Pictures by Gabriela Oswald photography & Flowers by L’Atelier de Coralie

How would you qualify your experience with Portes des Iris event team? in which ways were we able to help in the organisation? Did we meet you expectation in term of service?

“You were great. The staff members with whom we spoke a few weeks before the wedding day—when things went from this abstract idea of a wedding to a very real event—demonstrated militaristic organisational skills coupled with empathy and excitement. Your team always understood what we wanted, often better than we did.”

Pictures by Gabriela Oswald & Catering by Cinq Sens

Any special memories (the dance you both did must be an unforgettable one!) or anecdote you could share with our brides and groom-to-be? any recommendation?

“We’d like to relive the whole thing! One of the biggest highs, though, was our first dance. We’d worked on the Michael Jackson- and Freddie Mercury-inspired choreography for months, without a single guest knowing, not even our parents, best men or bridesmaids. Around midnight we sneaked out to change our clothes, had a last rehearsal and took some deep breaths. Then, with utmost nerves, we gave the cue to the band before walking onto the dancefloor to The Way You Make Me Feel. It was amazing, done in a flash and, once the song ended, we could finally relax, knowing we’d done it—gotten married and completed our dance. The band began and we danced for more than four hours.

Pictures by Gabriela Oswald Photography

Our biggest piece of advice for future couples is to be present at their own wedding. Don’t worry about anything at all; everyone wants to have a great time so they will. And don’t feel obliged to do anything, like spend hours on photographs or micromanage the food. We decided to only take about 20 minutes out for posed pictures with friends and family, for instance. That meant we were able to enjoy the cocktail party, dig into some of the appetisers and, more importantly, spend time with guests. Also, take a break when you need it! We specifically asked the Portes des Iris team to ensure no one entered one of the side rooms except us. Only we had the key!”

Pictures by Gabriela Oswald Photography

 

December 2019, Sophie Bertorelli

Garden Party in the heart of the most spectacular gardens in Switzerland

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Whether you are 40 guests, 400 or 2’000, our terraces and gardens allow all parties day and night! Enjoy this enchanting setting, in the heart of our spectacular gardens. Let yourself be charmed by a breathtaking view! Our suppliers will inspire you with their culinary creations, entertainment and summer drinks.

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The evenings can play overtime in the adjacent building until 04:00 am, an ideal proximity in case of uncertain weather!

So you can be sure to continue the festivities until the dawn!

BBQ, buffets, cocktail parties, culinary animations and live cooking are all possible! Why not organise tastings of local beers or of our estate’s wines?

Jardins Portes des IrisA food truck with homemade ice cream or coffee? A photobooth in a vintage bus? We have many ideas and quality, original and competent service providers.

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Children are invited? no worries, we have enough space for bouncy castles, animation stands, and a back-up solution to keep the activities going in case of bad weather. The little ones and their mothers will be able to take advantage of our small rooms fitted out as a playground and rest area.

New activity at the Château de Vullierens: children can go from our terraces into the small woods of the Château, a 5-minute walk through the gardens, and discover the Kingdom of the Lizard King. Landart, educational trail and nature playground await them. Gift idea: the bilingual French/English book inspired by our Kingdom, written and produced in Switzerland: Le Royaume du Roi Lézard, by Gaëlle Gygax-Zosso.

 We can also organise Red Cross certified baby-sitters on request.

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And why not ending this beautiful evening with a big surprise for your guests? A truly unique performance?

We have ideas and contaacts for you!

Spectacle Lumen Portes des IrisAre you considering this theme in winter? Take advantage of our 3 floors to create a summer atmosphere inside, we have what you need in terms of entertainment and decoration!

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Visit our page Garden Parties