With cooler weather back in season, the time may be right for a retreat and bonding that goes beyond the boardroom.
Take a look at these extraordinary destinations that will have your group in the mood for some fall foliage and fun.
In the Northeast
Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club flourishes in its sweater season with 429 acres to explore, where days can start with a beach yoga session, followed by some boardroom business, a round of golf on the area’s only Nicklaus-design course and a scenic bike ride along the fall-colored canopies along the Cape Cod Rail Trail.
Groups can enjoy bites, drinks and lawn games on the AAA Four-Diamond Mansion Front Lawn and challenge each other to pickleball and tennis matches while evenings conclude with mingling around the fire bowls at Ocean Terrace or cozy beach bonfires with lively chats and s’mores galore. For teambuilding, the new Camp Cod challenge sparks some friendly competition with a round of pickleball in the brisk fall air, followed by a canoe relay across Blueberry Pond. Winner takes all.
In the Southeast
Tucked away in foothills of the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains, Barnsley Resort welcomes groups for fall with a fresh, multimillion-dollar renovation. Offering 3,000 acres for alfresco fun, this award-winning resort embraces fall with an abundance of outdoor venues for gatherings and team building as well as 85 recently renovated cottage suites. The new, open-air Biergarten promises a good stein for all with German and Southern-inspired dining, local and international beers, and a two-sided, stone fireplace to stay toasty between lawn game matches.
Crisp fall air complements scenic horseback rides, putting around at the new 18-hole Himalayan putting green, or sinking a hole-in-one with the Tips & Sips golf experience for groups. Rally up some fun with a pickleball tournament, curated as a team-building experience for groups on the new pickleball courts surrounded by panoramic fall foliage views. Bike rides around the property and an outdoor smoking old-fashioned demonstration round out offerings for a cozy, fall corporate retreat.
In the Pacific Northwest
Bellevue, WA pairs urban energy with the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, creating an ideal fall backdrop for groups. Days can start with a hike at Cougar Mountain or a team yoga session overlooking Lake Washington, followed by kayaking or paddleboarding across the crisp autumn waters. Afternoons bring opportunities for bonding through the city’s acclaimed Culinary and Arts Trails, or a quick excursion to nearby Woodinville Wine Country. Evenings keep the group together with chef-driven dining, live music in the downtown arts district, or a night at the innovative Mirra VR gaming pub. Just minutes from Seattle, Bellevue offers the fiery foliage and big-city convenience that make autumn retreats memorable.
In the West
At the renovated Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa, groups can embrace autumn among golden vineyards without ever leaving the 36-acre estate. Wellness sessions in an underground spa cave are followed by productive meetings and a wine-around through the on-site tasting rooms. Evenings set the stage for camaraderie with private concerts under the stars, grape stomping competitions, or cork-and-canvas painting nights. Teambuilding activities range from interactive cooking classes and cocktail mixology challenges to scavenger hunts and lawn game tournaments, all designed to spark creativity, connection, and a little friendly competition.
The Rusty Parrot Lodge & Spa in Jackson Hole, WY—an intimate, 40-room luxury lodge—blends rustic charm with high-end comfort, making it ideal for smaller retreats focused on connection and rejuvenation. Guided wildlife safaris, scenic hikes, bike rides through Grand Teton National Park and customized treatments at the lodge’s Body Sage Spa round out the days, while evenings include dinners at the on-site Wild Sage Restaurant, where locally sourced, seasonal ingredients shine. Groups can end the night gathered around the outdoor firepit, sipping local whiskey, swapping stories, and soaking in the sweeping views of the star-filled Wyoming sky.
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