Even in the midst of COVID-19, organizations are still seeking a place to host professional events. Fortunately, The Willows Event Center is here to help you host your event “in person” in a safe, yet meaningful way. With the ability to host team retreats, small group meetings, and larger socially distanced gatherings, our space has so much to offer businesses and organizations in Lubbock. Last Spring, The Texas Tech Athletic Department hosted a full-day retreat
Ever since I can remember I have loved planning and organizing anything and everything. When I went to Lubbock Christian University (LCU), I initially started chasing one of my other passions, Marine Biology. I graduated LCU in May 2018 with my bachelor’s degree in animal science and immediately started an Internship in Nassau, Bahamas training and caring for bottlenose dolphins, sea lions and sting rays. Once I got back to Texas following my internship, I
I had an interest in working in the event world, specifically weddings, starting in high school. I began to assist with day-of wedding coordination at my church and loved it! I moved to Lubbock from Arizona to go to Texas Tech and I majored in Public Relations. Through Tech, I was able to connect with different organizations and volunteer at their events for more experience. I spent a year and a half working weddings and
I moved to Lubbock in 2013 to attend Lubbock Christian University, where I met my amazing husband. In November of 2018, I began working as a Hospitality Specialist at The Willows. Quickly into working here, I took an interest in the fun things happening with the Event Center! I began getting involved in any way I could! I was helping set up before events and tear down after them. I began giving tours and had
Weddings are an event most girls begin dreaming about as children and it is seemingly one of the biggest days of celebration in a person’s life. I know I have been dreaming of mine since the first wedding I went to when I was twelve-years-old! Covid-19 has rocked the wedding and events industry hard over the past two months, making wedding planning difficult to navigate for couples all over the world. We have had the