25+ Venues to Host Your Executive Offsite in 2021
Offsites are the perfect way to blend team-bonding with business, but here at Offsite, we believe if you’re gonna do something you gotta make it epic, and the difference between your standard offsite and one that goes down in the history books is location. But have no fear, from the East Coast to the West Coast and everything in between, we’ve got you covered; let’s go for a little trip through some of our all-time favorite retreat venues!
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Trying to escape for the weekend? We’ve got you covered with a list of our favorite lodging and bonding combos!
CAMP NARRAVO
CAMP NAVARRO
Navarro, California
Vibe: Lodge / Camping / Glamping
Distance from Bay Area: 2 hrs
Team Building: Archery, Rock Climbing, Camp Fire Karaoke, Wine and Cannabis Tour and Tasting, and More!
Workspace: Indoor and Outdoor Meeting Rooms
Food + Drink: Selection of the areas finest beer and wine, delicious meals ranging from home-style to fine dining
With a stunning 200 acre property it’s easy to see why this venue is one of our all-time favs for big companies looking for an escape. Camp Navarro blends together California’s finest creating an experience that lets you enjoy the stunning scenery while sipping on glass from world-class wineries. This retreat is perfect for teams looking to take a page from the simple-living lifestyle…even if that really just means glamping in luxury teepees!
TENAYA LODGE
2. Tenaya Lodge
Yosemite, California
Vibe: Boutique Hotel and Rustic Retreat Center
Distance from Yosemite: 0 hrs
Team Building: old-west bbq and gold panning, Sierra Nevada motorsports, and more!
Workspace: 48-acre conference center
Food + Drink: organic meals with reusable cutlery
Calling all conservationists! In the midst of Yosemite national park lies your perfect green getaway, complete with reusable tools and organic meal choices! From jeep park tours to a relaxing trip to the spa, they’ve got it all! Including a variety of team-building activities to satisfies your inner adventurer from white water river rafting, wine blending competitions, and rock wall climbing classes!
“The stay was above any other place I have stayed or held meetings in my 11 years of event planning... the food was absolutely wonderful. your staff treated my group like royalty, our team-building events were amazing and the service was absolutely impeccable.”
HOTEL DOMESTIQUE
3. HOTEL DOMESTIQUE
Blue Ridge Mountains, South Carolina
Vibe: Lodges/ Cottages/ Outdoors
Distance from Columbia: 2 hrs
Team Building: Cycling, Golf, Guided Wellness and Yoga Session, Happy Hour + Lawn Games, and More!
Workspace: On-site Meeting Rooms
Food + Drink: Freshly made with local and seasonal ingredients
This is not your mother’s retreat, it’s better. Remember those awkward family reunions. The ones where you always got stuck talking to Uncle Joe while the older cousins got to go watch the movie that was “too mature” for you or stay up past your bedtime. It’s like that, only better! Hotel Domestique combines scenic overlooks with fishing trips and more, creating the perfect quiet escape in the country with an adventurous side. For a quality team-bonding experience, kick it family-style at an a la carte dinner with the team.
TEMECULA CREEK INN
4. TEMECULA CREEK INN
Temecula, California
Vibe: Lodges/ Cottages/ Outdoors
Distance from San Diego: <1 hr
Team Building: Treasure Hunts & Relay Races, Margarita Making, Glow Ball, and More!
Workspace: A Variety of Workspaces to Choose from, from Traditional BallRooms to Stone House Patios
Food + Drink: Farm-to-Table Cuisine
300 acres of beautiful scenery where that “5 o’clock somewhere” mentality comes to fruition in a margarita-making class. With the ability to accommodate anywhere between 10 to 400 guests in an assortment of venues, including living out your cottage core dreams with stone cottage meetings, it’s no wonder why we love this space.
“The hotel environment is great for brainstorming, The services are 5 stars...highly recommended for company retreats!”
DETROIT FOUNDATION N
5. DETROIT FOUNDATION HOTEL
Detroit, Michigan
Vibe: Boutique Hotel & Resort
Distance from Detroit: 0 hrs
Team Building: Local Breweries and Craft Cocktails, Talent Show + Karaoke, and More!
Workspace: On-site Meeting Rooms for up to 120 guests
Food + Drink: New American Cuisine and a selection of Cocktails crafted by Accomplished Mixologists.
Let’s get lost in the clouds. This chic event space provides stunning views of downtown. And the word is that sky food tastes delicious. With meals prepared by a personal chef and craft cocktails, we can all experience the perfect bloat. And for the friendly office cat lady, yeah, we’re looking at you Jill, Detroit Foundation is pet friendly, so Mr. snuggles can come… although the other 14 might have to sit this one out.
GREENHORN RANCH
6. GREENHORN RANCH
Quincy, California
Vibe: Lodge / Camping / Glamping
Distance from Sacramento: < 3 hrs
Team Building: Skeet Shooting, Whiskey Tasting, Campfire, Line-dancing, and More!
Workspace: seating up to 50 indoors and 250 outdoors
Food + Drink: California Mountain Cuisine
If Toby Keith’s “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” makes you want to trade out your briefcase for boots, we’ve got you covered! Unleash your inner “yeehaw” with line dancing and karaoke on the ranch. Then drown out your embarrassment with whiskey tasting!
“The casual cowboy atmosphere will have you believing you are the real wrangler.”
ALTA CRYSTAL
7. ALTA CRYSTAL RESORT
Greenwater, Washington
Vibe: Boutique Hotel/ Resort
Distance from Seattle: 1.5 hrs <
Team Building: Skiing, Geotracking, Guided Interpretive Hikes, Game Night, and More!
Workspace: On-site Meeting Rooms
Food + Drink: On-Site and Amazing Local Restaurants
It’s into the mountains with this adventurous getaway. With its combination of spontaneity and team bonding, it’s no wonder why the Offsite team can’t stop raving about this location! After a long day of hitting the slopes, grab some hot chocolate (or even a glass, okay a bottle, of wine) and relax in the hot tub. For the perfect time bonding experiences, grab the team and circle around the fire for some scary stories and campfire songs!
HAYES MANSION
8. HAYES MANSION
San Jose, California
Vibe: Boutique Hotel & Resort
Distance from San Jose: 0 hrs
Team Building: Wine-Blending Contest, GPS Scavenger Hunt, Food Truck Challenge, Movie Making, and More!
Workspace: On-Site Meeting Rooms with Flexible Floor Plans
Food + Drink: Chef-Crafted Cuisine
Did someone say speakeasy? 24 meeting rooms, one of which does have a 1920 prohibition vibe, but that’s not even the best part. Their inventive use of team-building is something we can’t help but applaud. I mean seriously drone decathlons and escaping from zombie mansions?
LODGE AT WOODLACH
9. LODGE AT WOODLOCH
Hawley, Pennsylvania
Vibe: Resort Buyout
Distance from NYC: 2 hrs
Team Building: Relaxing Spa day, Happy Hour + Lawn Games, Team Olympics, and More!
Workspace: Onsite Meeting Space that holds up to 88 people with even more space available at the sister property!
Food + Drink: Delicious Farm-to-table Catering
I’m just gonna say it…40,000-square-foot spa. *mic drop* Okay, if living out your Beverly hills mom dream in a cucumber mask isn’t enough to persuade you maybe the variety of fitness, art, and cooking classes you can choose from will be. And if that’s still not enough, I think a little self-reflection is required. I mean, seriously 40,000-square-foot spa.
ROCK CREEK
10. THE RANCH AT ROCK CREEK
Phillipsburg, Montana
Vibe: Boutique Hotel and Rustic Retreat Center
Distance from Missoula: 2 hrs <
Team Building: Art in Nature Classes, Campfire and Smores, Frontier Skills Class, Happy Hour + Lawn Games, and More!
Workspace: Onsite Meeting Space
Food + Drink: On-Site and Amazing Local Restaurants
Is getting stranded in the middle of nowhere really a bad thing? Okay, before you have me committed, hear me out. Horseback riding, saloons, ropes course, and yes even sapphire mining. I mean it’s every cowboy’s dream. And don’t worry this isn’t their first rodeo, with multiple meeting spaces, including a barn with reclaimed barn wood and a library stocked with western classics your event is sure to go off without a hitch. So buckle your boots because it’s time for an epic retreat!
HOTEL TERRA
11. Hotel Terra
Teton Village, Wyoming
Vibe: Boutique Ski Hotel
Distance from Jackson Hole: <1 hr
Team Building: Wildlife Safaris, White Water Rafting & Scenic River Trips, National Park Tours, Horseback Riding, Standup Paddleboarding, and More!
Workspace: 5,000 square feet of naturally lit meeting spaces
Food + Drink: On-Site and Amazing Local Restaurants
While this epic venue is known for its winter wonderland qualities, its extensive list of team-building activities while keeping your employee entertain no matter the season! From ski trips to safaris and national park tours, this retreat will leave your team begging to go back!
CLIFF HOUSE
12. Cliff House
Cape Neddick, Maine
Vibe: Coastal Getaway
Distance from Augusta: <2 hrs
Team Building: Art on the Cliff, Team Boat Building, Photo Scavenger Hunt, Food Tours, and More!
Workspace: On-Site Meeting Spaces… with a panoramic view of the Ocean, Win!
Food + Drink: A Variety of Restaurants from Lobster Shacks to Morning Coffee Shops
Looking for a way to upgrade your standard meetings? It’s easy just add a view. And the meeting rooms at Cliff House offer nothing short of a view! But that’s not the only stunning thing about this venue, what till you see the team-building activities, like boat-building and art workshops!
FORTY 1 NORTH
13. FORTY 1 NORTH
Rhode Island
Vibe: Luxury Resort
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Team Building: Fermentation Class, Waterside Yoga, and More!
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THE PHOENICIAN
14. THE PHOENICIAN
Arizona
Vibe: Boutique Hotel and Rustic Retreat Center
Distance from
Team Building: Golf-cart safari tour, Art History Walking Tour, Cactus Garden Tour, and more!
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LOS POBLANOS
15. LOS POBLANOS
New Mexico
Vibe: Boutique Hotel and Rustic Retreat Center
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We’re exploring new heights with this mountain getaway. And hey, if you’re feeling a little extra spendy explore the area from a view like no other with a hot air balloon ride!
“The success of our meetings were due in a large part to the magical evening we shared at Los Poblanos and the marvelous food and wines consumed.”
Getaway for a Day
Sometimes all you need is a day away and that’s exactly what these stunning venues are perfect for!
LOW RES STUDIO
16. LOW RES STUDIO
Chicago, Illinois
Vibe: Contemporary Loft Space
Team Building: Talent Show + Karaoke, Photobooth, Happy Hour, and More!
Workspace: On-Site Meeting Rooms
Food + Drink: Personalized Bar and Hip Local Restaurants
With its unique architectural features, it’s no secret why it’s a favorite among hipsters. Convertible stage, a view that could kill, and a mural that screams Instagram content? Yes, please! Although the ultimate selling point has to be the customizable bar. Seriously, how else are you supposed to get the liquid courage for karaoke later, even if it is just lipsync karaoke?
RAINES LAW ROOM
17. RAINES LAW ROOM
New York City, New York
Vibe: Speakeasy
Team Building: Murder Mystery Night, Whiskey and Tequila Tasting, Cocktail Class, and More!
Workspace: On-Site Meeting Space
Food + Drink: Drinks ranging from prohibition classics to Crafted Cocktails
Take ‘em back to the twenties! That’s right gangsters, flappers, and of course speakeasies. I mean what better venue to hold your murder mystery party at? Sip on delicious cocktails and enjoy a game of “who done it.” With two different venues in New York, you’re sure to find one that fits your team. If you don’t have enough space because of the new Covid requirements, you can take this venue virtual with our favorite kind of team-building: a cocktail class. You can even get cocktail kits shipped out to your guests ahead of time!
EAU PALM BEACH
18. EAU
Palm Beach, Florida
Vibe: Beach-Side Luxury Hotel
Team Building: Spa Day, Beach Barbecue + Outdoor Games, and More!
Workspace: Stunning On-Site Meeting Spaces
Food + Drink: Wide Variety of On-Site Seaside Eateries
Grab the bubbly, it’s time for this bougie retreat. Spend the day working on your tan at the beach or soaking up eucalyptus in the steam room, whatever you choose this retreat is sure to leave your team feeling refreshed! Want your Offsite to scream epic? Hosts your events under the crystal chandelier and antique glass walls. I mean, can you really get claustrophobic when surrounded by luxury?
INN CAHOOTS
19. INN CAHOOTS
Austin, Texas
Vibe: Resort Buyout
Distance from Austin: 0 hrs
Team Building: Murder Mystery Dinner, Local Breweries and Craft Cocktails, and More!
Workspace: 8,000+ sq. ft. of customizable event space
Food + Drink: A Variety of options including Food Trucks, Private Chefs, or Restaurants!
If the name wasn’t cute enough for you to book it then the inside sure as h*ck is! This 4 story boutique hotel in the heart of Austin’s entertainment district offers 5 different condo-style suits to choose from, meaning you’re sure to find one perfect for your team! Rent it for the day, or if you really love it optimize your team bonding, getting to know each other in close quarters.
“I could not say enough positive things about our time at Inn Cahoots. We had 23 people and every single one was comfortable and thrilled about the amenities (beer fountain, pool, built-in speakers, roof deck), service, and overall stay.”
CONSTELLATION COMMUNITY
20. CONSTELLATIONS COMMUNITY
Atlanta, Georgia
Vibe: Contemporary Loft Space
Team Building: Talent Show + Karaoke, Happy Hour, and More!
Workspace: On-Site Meeting Rooms
Food + Drink: Customizable Bar and Amazing Local Restaurants
With several different meeting spaces, it’s hard to believe that each one is better than the next, and yet it’s true! With exposed brick and a space-themed coffee bar, the Welcome Lobby offers a hipster’s dream event location. And for our introverts or those who still haven’t quite gotten enough of the me-time quarantine has provided, the North Star Library exudes cozy vibes with lots of natural lighting and floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. And of course, for the bigger companies, the atrium offers space for 100 people, complete with a converted shipping container bar station perfect for crafted cocktails!
COACHMAN HOTEL
21. Coachman Hotel
Los Angeles, California
Vibe: Boutique Hotel & Resort
Team Building: Local Breweries and Craft Cocktails, Talent Show + Karaoke, and More!
Workspace: On-Site Meeting Rooms
Food + Drink: On-Site and Amazing Local Restaurants
This California vacation is the perfect blend of work and fun! After a long brainstorming session in the Tahoe mountain lab, grab your floaties and hit the roof deck for some tubing in the pool. Or better yet, grab the crew and head to Lake Tahoe for your choice of watersports, rock climbing, hot air balloon rides, and so much more!
VERSUS
22. VERSUS
Boston, Massachusetts
Vibe: Arcade Bar
Team Building: Craft Cocktails, Talent Show + Karaoke, Arcade Games, and More!
Workspace: Available for Private Events
Food + Drink: Pub Grub and Creative Cocktails
We’re not like a *regular* company. We’re a *cool* company. After all, what’s cooler than drinks and Arcade games? I’ll wait…
Couldn’t think of anything, could ya? It’s okay, we’ve got you covered! With this epic arcade bar in Boston! Inspired by 80s pop culture this bar comes equipped with games ranging from Jurassic-Park-themed Pinball to Giant Jenga. This is a retreat you won’t want to miss!
Need a little quiet before you hit the skeeball machine? No worries, rent one of these spaces, and then head over to the bar after!
CANAAN
23. CANAAN
Rock Hill, South Carolina
Looking for a fun and unique day retreat from the city. This highly customizable retreat focuses on old-fashion, adventurous team building from ziplining to the ropes course.
The best part? They even offer transportation from Charlotte making the whole process as seamless as possible!
DEVIL’S THUMB RANCH
24. DEVIL’S THUMB RANCH
Tabernash, Colorado
Vibe: Boutique Hotel and Rustic Retreat Center
Distance from Denver: 1 hr<
Team Building: Scavenger Hunt, Camp Fire Karaoke, Fishing, Guided Yoga, and More!
Workspace: On-Site Meeting Space
Food + Drink: Customizable dining options that feature the freshest local produce that emphasizes sustainability
Saddle up boys, we’re going to the Wild West! This one is for all my adventure-seekers ready to take on the Rocky Mountains. I mean, honestly, when’s the last time you went hatchet throwing? And the best part is no one will be able to tell if in your head the target happens to resemble that client who always seems to have “just one more edit.” Although it might get you one step closer to sales purgatory. Perhaps you don’t think you can trust Donna with a hatchet, I mean after the cake-cutting incident at Herald’s retirement party I don’t blame you. There’s plenty of more tamed options; choose between horse-drawn wagon rides, paddleboard yoga, game room fun, and more!
And if on your way home you wanna realize your inner Dale Earnhart Jr. and try something adventurous, you can stop by Golden for an epic experience.
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BONUS: DIDN’T FIND YOUR CITY?
Looking for a retreat in a specific area that’s not listed? No worries, websites like Peerspace, are the perfect place to find short-term rentals. It works the same way as Airbnb, search your city and choose from amazing locations like this 110 year renovated church in Philadelphia or this restored schoolhouse in Nashville.
Chances are after reading about all these epic venues you’ve already started packing your bags and honestly we can’t blame you. Although you might want to look at some planning resources first. Either way, make sure to let us know how it goes, by tagging us, @theoffsite in your pictures!
