Corporate Retreats in the Great Outdoors

Looking for the perfect getaway for you and your corporate team? Whether you’re looking to celebrate achievements, plan annual wellness retreats, or create opportunities for remote teams to strengthen their company culture, corporate retreats are a fantastic way to bring the company together. And nothing will boost employee morale like a trip to a stunning outdoor destination filled with adventure, scenic views, and one-of-a-kind boutique accommodations. So, take your corporate retreat to a charming new level with these four enchanting corporate retreats in the great outdoors.

Curated Getaways for Corporate Events and Team Building

What makes for an ideal corporate retreat? Maybe it’s team-building activities in beautiful outdoor destinations. Maybe it’s welcoming atmospheres that facilitate team bonding or a stimulating environment that fosters creativity. However you picture your next company retreat, these four hidden gems in Florida, Maine, Wyoming, and California offer beautiful outdoor sanctuaries that aren’t soon to forgotten.

What’s more, these corporate retreats are ideal for larger companies of up to 400 employees. So, are you ready to strengthen your team somewhere truly unique? Let’s dive in.

Westgate River Ranch

Located in rustic River Ranch, Florida, the Westgate River Ranch is an unmatched Dude Ranch experience south of Kissimmee. This upscale glamping getaway creates a laid-back yet exciting atmosphere in the fresh air of the outdoors. What’s more, you and your company will have no issue event planning for this corporate event with the wealth of activities found on-site.

When it comes to getting down to business and facilitating productive sessions, this unique boutique hotel offers nine meeting spaces and numerous recreational activities, such as horseback riding, a Saturday night rodeo, airboat rides, fishing opportunities, and other fun activities characterized by the Wild West. Spend your evenings gathered around the campfire, line dancing, or grabbing a cold beer at the saloon, and tip your hat to a successful company getaway. Check out more can’t-miss activities at Westgate River Ranch below.

Activities for Corporate Retreats

Accommodations

With Westgate’s brand-name comfort, upscale glamping accommodations at Westgate River Ranch will make you feel right at home this next corporate retreat. Moreover, this hotel can accommodate around 300 guests with 152 rooms of different varieties, including teepees, wagons, glamping, rail cars, cabins, and lodge guest rooms and suites. All options are fully furnished with cozy, plush country decor, as well as include AC and heat. Depending on the accommodation type, you may enjoy a private firepit, morning coffee and Danish service, a private golf cart, nightly s’mores, and more. Explore accommodations below.

• Lodge: Each option includes a private bathroom and balcony.
  • Suite (sleeps 2 w/ kitchenette)
  • Guest Room (sleeps 4 w/ kitchenette)
  • Deluxe Lodge (sleeps 4 w/ kitchenette)
  • Lodge Premium (sleeps 6 w/ full kitchen)
• Glamping: Each option includes a private bathroom and porch.
  • Standard (sleeps 4 w/ kitchenette)
  • Luxury (sleeps 4 w/ kitchenette)
• Luxe Teepee:
  • Sleeps 4 w/ kitchenette, private bathroom, porch, and golf cart included
• Luxe Conestoga Wagon:
  • Sleeps 6 w/ kitchenette, private bathroom, porch, and golf cart included
• Saddle Club Rail Car:
  • Sleeps 6 w/ small kitchen, private bathroom, and screened-in patio
• Cottage: Each option includes a full kitchen, private bathroom, and porch.
  • One bedroom (sleeps 4)
  • Two-bedroom (sleeps 6)

The Virginian Lodge

Next, The Virginian Lodge in picturesque Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is another cozy countryside escape perfect for corporate retreats. Take a step away from your company’s daily routine with outdoor activities among the nearby Grand Teton National Park and Rocky Mountains landscape. The local area is also teeming with active wildlife, vibrant flora, and thrilling opportunities for team-building exercises and personal growth. After all, there’s no more conducive environment for problem-solving and teamwork than hiking, biking, and skiing your way through sprawling national parks and smooth mountain slopes.

However, on-site at The Virginian Lodge, you’ll find opportunities for implementing soft skills such as active listening as you roast s’mores around the fire pit or dig into country breakfast at The Virginian Restaurant. Whether you visit in the summer or winter, The Virginian Lodge and surrounding Jackson Hole gives you a break from today’s fast-paced professional lifestyle and eases you into an easy-going, adventure-filled company retreat.

Activities for Corporate Retreats

Accommodations

Further, experience luxury accommodations with scenic views of the mountainscape at this stunning, nostalgic addition to boutique hotels. With 165 rooms, The Virginian Lodge can accommodate around 300 guests comfortably, making it an ideal location for large company retreats. Each lodging features homey mountain decor with modern, thoughtful touches, such as spa rain showers, personal gear racks, Pendleton wool blankets, and signature bath products. Room in teams with connecting suites, or cherish your privacy in solo suites. Take a look below to begin retreat planning today.

• The Virg Rooms:
  • Sleeps 2 to 4 guests with a king-bed, queen-bed, double-bed, and sofa-bed combination
• Bunk Rooms:
  • Two Bunk Adventure (sleeps 4 w/ individual twin beds)
  • Four Bunk Adventure Camp (sleeps 8 w/ individual twin beds)
• Outbound Suites:
  • Two-bedroom or King Suite (sleep 6 w/ separate living area and kitchenette)
• Celebration Suite:
  • Sleeps 4 with separate bedroom, sofa bed in living area, and kitchenette

Outbound Mammoth

Looking for corporate retreat ideas on the West Coast? Consider Outbound Mammoth, an all-season alpine boutique hotel five hours outside Los Angeles. Nestled near the Sierra Nevada Mountains and right at the base of Mammoth Mountain, this epic outdoor lodging brings corporate retreats to the next spectacular level, no matter the season.

Teach company values of well-being with wellness activities such as soaking in the steam room, sauna, or local hot springs. Test team dynamics while snowmobiling or dog sledding through the Inyo National Forest, riding horseback or hiking through the scenic terrain of Mammoth Lakes. Play team-building games around the roaring fire in Bar Sierra and get to know one another in a charming ambiance over a steaming dish or cold libation. Not to mention, you’ll find special events around Mammoth Lakes year-round, so there’s no wrong time to book your next retreat. Get a taste of what Outbound Mammoth has in store for your team below.

Activities for Corporate Retreats

Accommodations

Soak in the alpine vibes in any one of these plush accommodations at Outbound Mammoth. As the largest of our four corporate retreats, this hotel accommodates around 400 guests in 180 rooms. From cozy deluxe suites to spacious six-bedroom chalets, this warm mountainside hotel is a welcoming home base for your company retreat. Each accommodation is also adorned with warm hues, wood accents, and charming mountain-style ornaments, tying together this nature-focused group getaway. Whether your team members room together or separately, you’ll see the positive changes that time spent in the great outdoors and physical activities has on a team.

• Deluxe:
  • King (sleeps 2 w/ kitchenette)
  • Two Queen Beds (sleeps 4 w/ kitchenette)
• Chalet:
  • King (sleeps 2 w/ kitchenette)
  • Two Double Beds (sleeps 4 w/ kitchenette).
• One-Bedroom Chalet:
  • Sleeps 2 w/ full kitchen, living/dining area, wood-burning fireplace
• Two-Bedroom Chalet:
  • Sleeps 6 w/ full kitchen, living/dining area, 2.5 baths, two wood-burning fireplaces
• Six-Bedroom Chalet:
  • Sleeps 14 w/ oversized kitchen, 6.5 baths, separate living and dining areas, two wood-burning fireplaces
• Fireplace Suite:
  • Sleeps 4 w/ kitchenette, 1 bath, gas fireplace, and seating area
• One-Bedroom Studio Cabin:
  • Sleeps 4 w/ efficiency kitchen, 1 bath, electric fireplace, seating area, and private deck
• Two-Bedroom Villa Apartment:
  • Sleeps 6 w/ efficiency kitchen, 1 bath, living area, and private deck

Terramor Outdoor Resort

Last but not least, we head to Mount Desert Island, Maine, to the breathtaking Terramor Outdoor Resort. This wooded island is known for being the home to the bustling seaside town of Bar Harbor and the enchanting Acadia National Park. As you and your team explore this new city and landscape, you’ll be amazed at the coastal and mountainous sights that collide on one island. So, go off the beaten path and hike the trails of Acadia. Or, as a group, push yourselves to climb the peak of Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the eastern seaboard of the U.S., with undisturbed views of the glacial coast.

When you’re not spending free time in Bar Harbor, digging into fresh Maine lobster and visiting quaint coastal shops, you’ll enjoy a wide array of team-building activities back at Terramor Outdoor Resort. At this one-of-a-kind glamping retreat, fall into step with nature as you spend time in the bee apiary, roast s’mores beneath the stars, or hike local trails adorned with moody greenery and active fauna. What’s more, gather together at Kitchen [207] to share new ideas over authentic tastes of Maine. Or, join a yoga class or other wellness program for team self-care. Discover more amenities below.

Activities for Corporate Retreats

Accommodations

This truly enchanting glamping experience accommodates up to 230 guests total with 64 separate rooms. These luxury canvas tents are both casual and elegant, providing you with all the comforts of home so you can focus on connecting with the natural beauty of Maine. You and your team can expect electricity/Wi-Fi, plush towels and linens, wool blankets, lanterns, portable heaters, coolers, electric kettles, and more. With all the luxuries of a boutique hotel, you’ll rest soundly and awake to the cheerful songs of nature each day of your company retreat.

• Hemlock Tent:
  • Sleeps 2 w/ connecting bath, secluded outdoor shower, and private fire pit
• Bayberry Tent:
  • Sleeps 2 w/ ensuite bath, walk-in shower, and private fire pit
• Moosewood Tent:
  • Sleeps 5 w/ one separate room, connecting bath, secluded outdoor shower, and private fire pit
• Birch Tent:
  • Sleeps 5 w/ two separate rooms, ensuite bath, and private fire pit
• Alder Tent:
  • Sleeps 5 w/ private, keyed bathroom at bathhouse, and large patio

Book One-of-a-Kind Corporate Retreats

Treat your team to truly unique corporate retreats with Nook Experiences. Here at Nook, we value exploration of the great outdoors without compromising comfort and luxury. Our carefully curated collection of boutique hotels promises just that. Request a group booking below, or contact our team to learn more about our nature-focused properties and experiences.