Whether you need a sandy sanctuary or a luxe urban getaway, here are eight venues tailor-made for corporate retreats.
It’s no surprise that the need for corporate retreats is on the rise. With so many employees now working either hybrid or fully remotely, they may only know their colleagues as a digital face on a Zoom call, which doesn’t exactly foster teamwork and collaboration the way working face to face does.
But the choice of venue for that retreat needs to match the top goals and objectives of the corporate retreat. Is it teambuilding? Collaboration? Brainstorming? Do you need activities, or just a quiet place to get to know each other?
Here are a few venues that are tailor made for different types of corporate retreats:
- The Sanctuary Beach Resort, an Independent Collection Hotels & Resorts property nestled within the protected 19-acre Marina Dunes Preserve in Monterey Bay, Calif., offers an inspiring, nature-infused haven for corporate retreats. The beachside resort offers three conference rooms and three event spaces, high-speed Wi-Fi and on-site catering services, as well as guided walks, beach yoga, and even a sound bath to get everyone in sync. Groups also can foster camaraderie with team-building activities like oyster shucking, wine tasting and fireside s’mores, as well as bespoke wellness offerings and tailored experiences amidst the serene beauty of the California coast.
- The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, a gathering place in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., for over a century, recently unveiled its Residences & Villas Collection, a set of five residentially-inspired 1- to 3-bedroom guest homes where teams can have dinner in a formal dining room, breakout sessions on the private patios or enjoy snack time as a team with full in-suite gourmet kitchens. The Inn is spread across 24,000 square feet of newly refreshed indoor and outdoor spaces that can curate truly customized corporate retreats, conferences, and inspiring meetings with high touch service.
- Sedona Mago Center for Wel-Being and Retreat in Sedona, Ariz., provides an ideal setting for corporate retreats looking for a meaningful and impactful experience. Set against the backdrop of Sedona’s red rocks, the resort features spaces ranging from intimate rooms for 30 to large halls that can accommodate up to 220 guests. It also offers pre-designed-yet-customizable retreat packages that feature wellness classes, nature walks and teambuilding activities.
- The Rittenhouse in Philadelphia is for groups looking for more of an urban corporate retreat. The property’s Park Suite Retreat package, designed specifically for groups of up to 10, includes a complete buyout of the premier park suite floor which features four Park Suites and one double guest room; salon services at The Rittenhouse Spa & Club with a credit of $150 per person; an exclusive private dining experience in the P-Suite foyer by Lacroix’s executive chef Eric Leveillee and private breakfast the following morning.
- The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark is a luxury lodge in Monticello, N.Y., with modern meeting and event spaces, including flexible ballrooms, breakout rooms and scenic outdoor venues, perfect for corporate retreats.
- Mohonk Mountain House, located just 90 miles from New York City, offers a meeting package that includes overnight accommodations, three farm-to-table meals daily, a dedicated meeting planner, meeting room, AV equipment and complimentary Wi-Fi. The resort’s group recreation staff also can design experiences to meet each group’s needs, from ropes courses to wellness sessions to scavenger hunts.
- Newly opened this March, the 80-acre Villatel Orlando Resort offers spacious accommodations for the whole team, including villas that sleep up to 26 people, as well as and state-of-the-art amenities for team bonding such as game rooms and pickleball courts. The resort also is just minutes away from the Orange County Convention Center for easy access for upcoming business conferences.
- Zoëtry Agua Punta Cana, an intimate oceanfront haven on the unspoiled Uvero Alto beach, offers groups diverse gourmet dining experiences and indigenous treatments at the Zoëtry Spa, along with stunning views from its luxury guest rooms, suites and villas. The resort, a AAA Four Diamond award winner since 2012, also is now part of the World of Hyatt loyalty program.
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