For Life’s Special Moments, the Cress Center

Tukios Websites • July 5, 2008

The newly designed Cress Center at 6021 University Avenue is the perfect venue whatever your special occasion or off-site business need.

The Cress Center is about creating the opportunity for people to connect, remember and share their lives with family, friends and associates. We are about encouraging community and capturing moments in time together.

That is why the Cress Family redesigned an existing facility to allow families and business associates to host unique ceremonies, gatherings and conferences. You have an idea, a special event to plan! We can offer suggestions that will enhance your ideas to create an inviting, warm and memorable day.

The location is key. Along with a central and easily accessible location, Cress Center is a comfortably elegant setting which can be adapted to be the perfect venue for your next gathering. Envision a large great room with multi-media technologies for recording and display purposes, a full kitchen and relaxed dining area, outdoor terrace seating, bar and fireplace for cozy conversations. Just imagine it and we will help you!

Call today for a tour or planning session, 608-238-8406 and ask for Jeff Olson.

Best Regards,

Carey Cress Fose

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