World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) has officially opened The Equestrian Manor, a landmark addition that expands the resort destination’s ability to host meetings, conferences, weddings, and large-scale events. Spanning more than 300,000 square feet of purpose-built indoor and outdoor space, the venue enhances WEC’s group offerings with a range of settings to accommodate intimate gatherings to large-scale conferences and celebrations.

The Equestrian Manor’s design blends modern elegance with refined architectural details. Grand and junior ballrooms are thoughtfully scaled to host gatherings of all sizes, complemented by private meeting suites that support breakouts and executive sessions. Outdoor terraces and covered balconies further enhance the setting, allowing events to flow naturally beyond traditional meeting spaces to enjoy Florida’s inviting climate.

Throughout the venue, thoughtful design and advanced technology work together to elevate events, creating a refined yet highly functional space. Warm wood accents, white marble floors, and crystal chandeliers establish an elegant backdrop, complemented by state-of-the-art lighting, sound, and audiovisual systems to support seamless execution. A dedicated bridal suite and adaptable layouts, paired with intuitive guest flow, allow planners to fully customize each event while ensuring a polished and memorable experience for attendees.

Building upon WEC’s reputation for exceptional culinary experiences, The Equestrian Manor has introduced two new dining destinations to the property: The Polo Pony, an elevated American tavern, and a second, expanded location of Emma’s Patisserie, celebrated for its European-inspired pastries and confections. Select dining venues also feature private dining rooms, offering additional flexibility for receptions, tastings, and intimate gatherings.

In the coming weeks, The Equestrian Manor will further expand its culinary offerings with the debut of its two rooftop dining venues – Genievieve’s, an elegant Italian concept, and The White Willow, a pan-Asian restaurant and bar with sweeping views of the WEC resort. All restaurants within The Equestrian Manor will be open to guests and offer flexible group buyout opportunities, with more information to follow as the rooftop venues approach their debut.