With so many options for where to host a funeral reception or celebration of life, where does one begin? One consideration for veterans in Minnesota is what is located near Fort Snelling?

Adena Hinz, Sales Director for Mendakota Country Club shares what this beautiful venue has to offer.

Mendakota Country Club

2075 Mendakota Drive

Mendota Heights, MN 55120

This episode was hosted and produced by Anne Morehouse, with original music created and performed by Caileen Viehweg.

Introduction
Adena Hinz, Sales Director for Mendakota Country Club
Membership & how to get started planning for a Funeral Reception or Celebration of Life at Mendakota Country Club

Pre-planning vs. post-loss planning and support
Spaces & capacity
04:05–0:05:22 Description of venues
Timing flexibility
Flexibility on scheduling (immediate or months later); consider travel, snowbirds, guest availability
Guest profile & pricing
*Note that events aren’t limited to golfers
Food & beverage
Veterans support and logistics with Fort Snelling
Works with Fort Snelling for services; offers 10% rental discount for veterans; ~10-minute proximity to Fort Snelling
Personalization and common questions
Advice on personalizing events; common question “what have others done?”
Music and atmosphere
Built-in sound system, XM radio, portable Bluetooth speaker, and live music options; Adina covers music during planning
Memorable examples
Closing offers & contact