A T T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F N O R T H C A R O L I N A A T C H A P E L H I L L

RIZZO Center lies where a country estate

greets a modern conference center and idyllic hilltops

merge with a stylish hotel. Where Southern hospitality

and a commitment to education thrive just minutes

from the main campus of The University of North Carolina

and Chapel Hill’s quaint, yet vibrant downtown.

M O D E R NI R R E F U TA B LY

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Rizzo Center is located on the

property of The DuBose Home

& Gardens, a rural country estate

built in the 1930s. At this historic

site, UNC’s Kenan-Flagler

Business School established a

residential conference center

for world-class executive

leadership development.

Comfort, technology and amenity

upgrades make it a welcoming

place of rediscovery–of the joy of

life, the joy of learning and a sense

of Southern hospitality.

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The property’s history

dates back to the 1750’s when

Virginian William Barbee

received two land grants

in North Carolina’s Chapel

Hill-Durham area, where Rizzo

Center now resides. Barbee’s son,

Christopher, was still working

a plantation on this hilltop

in 1789, the same year George

Washington became the first

U.S. President, and the year

The University of North

Carolina received its charter

as the nation’s first public

university. In 1791 it was the

younger Barbee himself

who deeded 221 acres to

UNC trustees, acreage which

became the heart of

The University of North

Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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Accommodations are presented in McLean Hall,

a contemporary three story building set along the

property’s edge. Perched on the hill, all 183 casually

elegant rooms and suites feature distinct spaces for

study and relaxation. All include 24 hour access to

guest pantries stocked with complimentary snacks,

frozen treats and beverages, coffee and tea stations

and commercial grade laundry machines.

Sleek new interiors and high-tech flourishes—including

data ports, Wi-Fi, and TVs with laptop access—provide

guests with creature comforts designed to enhance focus.

Property amenities include a pool complex and

spacious courtyard, outdoor lounge areas with fire

pit and a 2,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art fitness center,

all designed to make the Rizzo Center experience

sophisticated and productive.

The historic DuBose House across the courtyard offers

a striking juxtaposition between modern amenities

and the buildings stately, historic presence. A few

select suites are open to guests, where one can harken

back to a different era without giving up high-count

cotton sheets and high-speed Internet. It’s the very

definition of the “best of both worlds.”

A C C O M O D AT I O N S

With spaces in both McLean and Loudermilk Hall,

Rizzo Center’s efficient, contemporary meeting spaces

offer the latest speaker-controlled presentation screens,

comprehensive AV capabilities and tech support onsite.

Roomy meeting spaces are lined with whiteboards that

bracket flat screens and sport ergonomic seating and

targeted task lighting. An abundance of surrounding

study areas and breakout rooms accommodate team

projects. Linking these purposeful spaces are public areas

fitted with soft-touch seating for continued collaboration

and private spaces that facilitate needed breaks.

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Common areas are comfortably appointed, with seating areas that open up to a covered exterior terrace overlooking

the wooded terrain of Meadowmont.

Loudermilk Hall features three tiered

amphitheaters, 21 breakout rooms and a

dedicated, flat-floored multi-purpose space

that allows for easy partitioning.

Our culinary team has mastered the art of providing

an excellent dining experience for conference

attendees and guests, offering meals three times

a day as well as buffet menus that rotate on a daily

basis to keep things interesting.

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The DuBose House has been pleasing discerning

diners for 80 years, and today features authentic

Southern cuisine as an intrinsic element of Rizzo’s

award-winning culinary offerings. The DuBose

serves lunch and dinner daily for conference

attendees and guests amid the elegant ambiance

of a spacious, grand residence.

McLean Hall, is home to Meadowmont Grill,

which offers breakfast, lunch and dinner in a

sleek, contemporary space that incorporates

outdoor dining with a wooded view.

On McLean’s lower level, facing the pool deck, is

the Shaffer-Kenan Lounge, a new UNC-themed

sports bar with indoor seating that spills out

into a casual patio dining area. The Lounge

offers a pub menu along with handcrafted

cocktails and craft beers.

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All rooms freshly renovated with emphasis on comfort

High speed Internet with wireless, Ethernet and analog ports

TVs with laptop connectivity

Comfy easy chairs, refrigerator, electronic safe, iron and board

Personal voicemail and direct inbound dial line

F E AT U R E S A N D S E R V I C E S

27,500 sq. ft. of conference space and 6,500 sq. ft. multifunction space, all tricked out with Wi-Fi, speaker-controlled screens and video conferencing

Guest pantries stocked 24/7 with complimentary snacks, drinks and ice cream treats

Complimentary laundry facilities on each floor with 24 hour access

Self-serve business center

Golf cart shuttle anywhere on site

Inclusive package pricing to simplify planning and budgeting

R E S TA U R A N T S A N D B A R S

The DuBose Home features fine dining with a Southern flair

Meadowmont Grill serves casual lunch and dinner, plus balcony seating

A UNC themed sports bar, Shaffer-Kenan Lounge, features indoor and outdoor seating with fire pit

Shuttle access to Chapel Hill’s numerous upscale and casual dining spots and bars

G U E S T S E R V I C E S

Expert IT and meeting support

Complimentary 5-mile radius shuttle service

Signature Touchpoints offer guests inroads to local golf, food, UNC sports event mania and Chapel Hill adventures

L E I S U R E A N D F I T N E S S

Comprehensive fitness center and jogging trails

Bicycles available to explore the local neighborhoods and trails

Lighted basketball court

Minutes from UNC’s Finley Golf Club’s Tom Fazio championship course

Heated outdoor infinity lap pool and sunning area

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Rizzo Center makes it simple to plan everything from a single overnight

to a top-tier corporate event. For meetings and events, you’ll have the

services of a savvy, experienced staff, and be assigned a skilled event

planning facilitator to collaborate with you to get every detail just right.

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