The Wellstone Center room and event spaces
Find the perfect space for your next event or meeting.
Are you looking for a meeting or event space that offers flexibility, while still offering top notch services and options? Let us help you turn your event into a memorial experience for every guest from the moment they are greeted at the door.
Explore every space and imagine what’s possible.
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212 Anna Heilmaier Meeting Room
Bright, elegant, and versatile, the Anna Heilmaier Meeting Room features floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows with views of Saint Paul’s West Side neighborhood and downtown skyline.
Natural light creates an inviting atmosphere for gatherings and social events, while curtains can be drawn during presentations or when a more intimate setting is preferred. Four-foot round tables, comfortable padded chairs, stone walls, and white columns give the room a polished and welcoming feel.
The room also includes a wireless microphone, built-in sound system, and motorized projection screen, making it an excellent choice for meetings, presentations, celebrations, and special events.
Room: 212
Capacity: 75 guests
Rate: $80 per hour
Damage Deposit: $250
West Side Room 272
Our largest traditional meeting and event space, the West Side Room comfortably accommodates up to 200 guests. Located on the second floor of the Wellstone Center, this spacious room offers privacy, natural light, and flexibility for larger gatherings.
The room features five-foot round tables, comfortable padded chairs, large windows, a built-in sound system, and three flat-screen TVs for presentations.
Ideal for conferences, corporate meetings, luncheons, workshops, celebrations, and other large events.
Room: 272
Capacity: 200 guests
Rate: $125 per hour
Damage Deposit: $250
West Side Room 271
Designed with trainings and workshops in mind, the Robie Training Room is located in the north wing on the second floor of the Wellstone Center.
The classroom-style setup includes rectangular tables and comfortable chairs, creating a practical environment for learning, collaboration, and group discussions. Flat-screen TVs are available for presentations and visual materials.
Ideal for trainings, workshops, classes, presentations, and educational programs.
Room: 271C
Capacity: 60 guests
Rate: $75 per hour
Damage Deposit: $250
Ecolab Fireside Meeting Room 107
Located on the first floor just beyond the main entrance and lobby, the Ecolab Fireside Meeting Room combines the character of the Wellstone Center with the features needed for a productive meeting.
Floor-to-ceiling windows provide plenty of natural light, while a stone-surround fireplace creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Historic Neighborhood House details, including original artifacts and tiles, add character to the space.
With its boardroom-style setup, this room is ideal for meetings, planning sessions, presentations, and small professional gatherings.
Room: 107
Capacity: 20 guests
Rate: $60 per hour
Elaine Saline Meeting Room 210
The Elaine Saline Meeting Room is a comfortable option for small, informal gatherings. Large windows provide natural light and views of the West Side community, while a large conference table creates a simple, functional setup for conversation and collaboration.
Ideal for small meetings, planning sessions, interviews, and group discussions.
Room: 210
Capacity: 12 guests
Rate: $30 per hour
Ada Meeting Room 244
For small groups that need a quiet and private setting, the Ada Meeting Room offers a traditional boardroom-style setup with one large conference table.
A flat-screen TV is available for presentations and virtual meetings. This interior room does not have windows, making it a private environment with fewer distractions.
Ideal for small meetings, interviews, planning sessions, and private discussions.
Room: 244
Capacity: 8 guests
Rate: $30 per hour
Winifred Meeting Room 245
The Winifred Meeting Room provides a traditional boardroom-style environment for small groups. Located in a private area on the second floor, the room features a large conference table and flat-screen TVs for presentations.
This interior meeting room does not have windows, providing a quiet setting for focused conversations.
Ideal for board meetings, small presentations, interviews, and planning sessions.
Room: 245
Capacity: 8 guests
Rate: $30 per hour
Performance Space
The Performance Space is a unique 265-seat venue designed for events that need a stage and theater-style seating.
With a 25′ x 30′ stage, the space is well suited for conference keynote speakers, lectures, live theater, musical performances, presentations, and community programs. Rental options can accommodate anything from a single-day event to an extended production.
The main entrance to the Performance Space is located on the first floor.
Room: 188
Seating Capacity: 265 guests
Stage: 25′ x 30′, not including wings
Rate: $120 per hour
Dance Room 22
Located on the lower level near the Saint Paul Parks and Recreation workout room, Dance Room 22 is a studio-style space designed for movement and physical activities.
Mirrored walls make the room especially well suited for dance rehearsals, fitness activities, movement classes, and similar programs.
Room: 22
Capacity: 20 guests
Rate: $55 per hour
Multi- Purpose Room 124
Located on the main level next to the Community Kitchen, Room 124 is a flexible space that can accommodate a variety of activities and gatherings.
The room includes two bathrooms and connects directly to an outdoor patio, providing additional convenience for groups and events. The adjacent Community Kitchen may be available to rent for an additional fee.
Ideal for crafts, children’s activities, birthday parties, classes, and community gatherings.
Room: 124
Capacity: 30 guests
Rate: $45 per hour
Community Kitchen
The Community Kitchen is a welcoming instructional kitchen designed for hands-on learning, cooking classes, and demonstrations.
The kitchen features induction cooktops, which require induction-compatible cookware, along with a large refrigerator and workspace for group activities.
The Community Kitchen is intended for classes, demonstrations, and educational activities. Commercial cooking and catering operations are not permitted in this space.
Room: 132
Capacity: 20 guests
Rate: $100 per hour
Main Rotunda
The Main Rotunda is one of the Wellstone Center’s most distinctive gathering spaces. High ceilings, abundant natural light, and culturally diverse artwork create a welcoming setting for community and special events.
The space works especially well for receptions following a lecture or performance, conference gatherings, networking events, and community celebrations.
The adjacent St. Paul Travelers Lobby offers additional gathering space with high- and low-top tables, comfortable seating, and a stone fireplace.
Room: N/A
Capacity: Please inquire
Rate: $120 per hour
Damage Deposit: $250
Upper Rotunda
Overlooking the Main Rotunda, the Upper Rotunda provides additional flexible space for conferences, community events, and other gatherings.
Its circular design and open center overlook the activity below, making it especially useful for vendor tables, informational booths, registration, networking, or as an additional breakout area during an all-day conference.
Room: N/A
Capacity: Please inquire
Rate: $100 per hour
Damage Deposit: $250
