1. Skamania Lodge: How About a Tree House Stay in Columbia River Gorge?
Skamania Lodge should be on your list! Nestled in the awe-inspiring Columbia River Gorge, this is the ultimate corporate retreat destination.
Choose from guest rooms or a rustic tree house stay at the Tree House Village.
Indulge in slow-roasted Prime Rib at Cascade Dining Room or savor signature tacos made with locally sourced ingredients. Need to unwind? Dive into the self-guided forest bathing experience, relax at Waterleaf Spa, or tackle the Gorge Loop Fitness Trail.
With 23 state-of-the-art meeting rooms and over 22,000 sq feet of indoor event space, your team's productivity is guaranteed. Skamania Lodge also features the 2,500 square feet Riverview Pavilion, hosting up to 300 guests, and The Moonlight Pavilion, newly reopened.
Hike the Lake Loop Trail or the Creek Loop Trail, and take the Columbia River Gorge Winery Tour. Featuring adrenaline-pumping activities like zip-lining and river rafting, Skamania Lodge is an excellent retreat location!
📍 Location:
- Stevenson, Washington
🛫 Logistics:
- 41 miles from Portland International Airport
🏠 Property feature:
- Indoor swimming pool
- Indoor/outdoor hot tubs
- Tennis, basketball and volleyball courts
- On-site sauna
- On-site conference center and 23 meeting rooms
🔎 What to explore:
- Hike the Lake Loop Trail and the Creek Loop Trail (both on-site)
- Embrace the challenge of the Gorge Loop Fitness Trail
- Hike through the Cascade Mountains
- Whitewater raft down the White Salmon River
- Visit Gorge's best breweries & wineries with Columbia River Gorge Winery Tour
2. AutoCamp Yosemite:
Escape to AutoCamp Yosemite for a corporate retreat amidst one of America’s most beloved national parks. Nestled near Bridalveil Fall and the entrance of Yosemite National Park, this haven offers accommodations including Airstreams, cabins, and luxury tents.
Start your day with yoga sessions by Balanced Rock instructors, then indulge in locally sourced delights at The Kitchen and General Store. With options like signature Grill Kits and craft beer, there’s something for everyone!
Host meetings in the 1,500-square-feet Clubhouse or on the 3,500-square-feet Lawn, accommodating up to 150 guests. The Upper Flat is perfect for smaller gatherings.
After work, bond over campfire gatherings, live music, or outdoor adventures like exploring Yosemite Valley's waterfalls or swimming in the Merced River. AutoCamp Yosemite awaits your team's next adventure.
📍 Location:
- Midpines, California
🛫 Logistics:
- 10 miles from Mariposa-Yosemite Airport
- 77 miles from Fresno Yosemite International Airport
🏠 Property feature:
- Outdoor swimming pool and deck
- Three event spaces (hosting up to 150 guests)
- Kitchenette with cooking & storage essentials
- Heating and air conditioning
- On-site General Store and restaurant
🔎 What to explore:
- Take a dip in the Merced River
- Discover waterfalls in Yosemite Valley
- Explore the historic town of Mariposa
- Take the Yosemite Valley Winter Tour with Wildland Trekking
- Explore Yosemite National Park
- Sip on Sierra Foothills wines and ciders
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3. Sage Lodge: Your Team’s Basecamp for Outdoor Activities in the Yellowstone National Park
Sage Lodge, located on the banks of the Yellowstone River and just a short 35-minute journey from Yellowstone National Park, is a prime base for days filled with outdoor activities.
Discover Yellowstone with a guided tour, or try fly fishing, hiking, biking, hunting, or cross-country skiing. Sage Lodge organizes the Great Yellowstone Challenge for teams who are into axe throwing, ziplining, trivia, and fly casting games.
Whether you’re staying at the Lodge or the Ranch Houses, the rich Montana ambience is guaranteed. Recharge at Sage Lodge’s full-service spa, unwind in the Fireside Room, and bond with your team while savoring Montana-inspired meals and tasting menus at chef’s restaurant The Grill.
For team bonding, try fly fishing on the Yellowstone River, take the Yellowstone National Park guided tour, and enjoy stargazing in Paradise Valley. Sage Lodge is an excellent haven for a secluded, mountain-setting retreat!
📍 Location:
- Pray, Montana
🛫 Logistics:
- 58 miles from Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport
🏠 Property feature:
- Lodge Rooms or Ranch Houses
- On-site yoga sessions
- On-site chef’s restaurant
- On-site spa
🔎 What to explore:
- Fly fishing on the Yellowstone River
- Take the Yellowstone National Park guided tour
- Yellowstone snowmobile tour
- Stargazing in Paradise Valley
- White-water rafting on the Yellowstone River
4. Under Canvas Glacier
Imagine your team retreat taking place in treehouse canvas tents next to the Glacier National Park. This is Under Canvas Glacier. Located just 7 miles from the park's entrance, this spot is primed for team building adventures and raw natural beauty.
Recognized as a 'Top 20 Resort in the US – Pacific Northwest & West' by Condé Nast Traveler, Under Canvas Glacier provides 700 miles of trails to alpine lakes, snowy mountains, and wildflower meadows.
Equipped with wood-burning stoves, fire pits, and an on-site cafe offering breakfast and dinner, this is the ultimate spot for an escape out in the wild! Regarding tents, each one features a private bathroom, and you can choose between Suite tents (up to 4 people), Stargazer, Deluxe, or Safari.
From intimate gatherings of 30, all the way to full-venue buyouts, this property provides maximum privacy for your team! Under Canvas Glacier promises a memorable experience in the great outdoors!
📍 Location:
- East Coram, Montana
🛫 Logistics:
- 18 miles from Glacier Park International Airport
- 8 miles from Ryan Field 2MT1
🏠 Property feature:
- Meeting spaces
- Tents featuring private bathroom
- Different sized tents
- On-site cafe
🔎 What to explore:
- Fly fishing in Glacier country
- Raft dinner trip: Raft down the Middle Fork of the Flathead River and enjoy a gourmet, riverside dinner
- White-water rafting and scenic float trips
- Guided hiking through Going-to-the-Sun road, Avalanche Lake, Trail of the Cedars, and Logan Pass
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5. Sun Valley Resort: A Lush Stay With Towering Peaks as a Backdrop
Welcome to Sun Valley Resort, where the Bald and Dollar mountains in Sun Valley, Idaho, set the stage for your epic corporate retreat.
Sun Valley Village boasts eateries like Konditorei, Villa Station, and Gretchen’s, plus shops, a movie theater, and a bowling alley. Opt for a stay at The Lodge, where you'll find a spa, fitness center, outdoor pool, and event spaces. For a more intimate experience, retreat to the Inn, or opt for the comfort of the cottages or townhomes.
From small gatherings to grand galas, the resort management handles it all. Regardless of the size, from 15 or as large as 1,000, every corporate gathering is packed with action!
Gather your team and enjoy the views from 7,000 feet at the Roundhouse, tee off at the golf course, or take a dip in one of the heated pools.
Team activities include mountain biking on Bald Mountain, horseback riding at Sun Valley Stables, and winter ice skating.
📍 Location:
- Sun Valley, Idaho
🛫 Logistics:
- 14.4 miles from Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN)
🏠 Property feature:
- Multiple event spaces (hosting up to 1000 guests)
- Two heated outdoor pools & an olympic pool
- Golf course
- On-site spa
- On-site 2,300 sq.ft. fitness center
🔎 What to explore:
- Visit the historic Sun Valley Village
- Mountain biking down Bald Mountain
- Head to Sun Valley Stables for horseback riding
- Ski on Bald and Dollar Mountains
- Stop by The Roundhouse for dinner and take in the vistas from 7,000 feet
- Explore Sun Valley on Ice for ice skating adventures
6. Everline Resort & Spa: A Luxury California Resort in the Lake Tahoe Mountain Setting
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Check-in at Everline Resort & Spa, the ultimate destination for your corporate retreat in the Lake Tahoe mountain setting.
Choose from deluxe rooms, fireplace suites, or bi-level penthouses for your stay. Relax at heated pools, indulge in spa treatments, or hit the fitness center after productive meetings.
Dining options abound, from the steakhouse Six Peaks Grille to casual fare at Sandy’s Pub and exceptional breakfasts at Cascades Restaurant. With 24 upgraded meeting rooms offering 33,000 square feet of indoor space and 14,750 square feet of outdoor venue space with Sierra Nevada Mountain views, your event is sure to impress.
Enjoy ski-in/ski-out access, championship golf, or biking along the Truckee River path for exciting team activities.
📍 Location:
- Olympic Valley, California
🛫 Logistics:
- 42 miles from Reno/Tahoe International Airport
🏠 Property feature:
- 48,000 sq.ft. of indoor/outdoor meeting spaces
- Heated swimming pools
- On-site spa
- Golf course
- Fly fishing center
🔎 What to explore:
- Ice skating (on-site ring)
- Tee off at the championship golf course in Lake Tahoe
- Cross country skiing at Palisades Tahoe
- Take the Truckee River bike path to Tahoe City
- Guided fly fishing on the Truckee River
7. St. Regis Aspen Resort: A Renowned Lush Hotel at the Base of Aspen Mountain
Experience the best of Colorado at St. Regis Aspen Resort, a renowned luxury hotel in Aspen, Colorado at the base of Aspen Mountain.
Recharge in the award-winning RAKxa Wellness Spa and relax in the heated outdoor pool and hot tubs with views of Aspen Mountain. Treat your team to modern mountain cuisine at Velvet Buck, or sip handcrafted cocktails at Mountain Social Bar & Lounge. For fine dining, Chef's Club Presents The Snow Lodge awaits, offering Michelin-starred menus.
With 12 event rooms and 7 breakout rooms totaling 27,264 square feet of event space, accommodating up to 1000 guests, your meetings are in good hands. Don't miss the Fountain Courtyard venue hosting up to 800 guests and the 9,000-square-foot Grand Astor Ballroom.
After hours, explore historic Aspen, hit the slopes at Buttermilk Mountain, ice skate at Silver Circle Ice Rink, or bond with your team over whitewater rafting in the Roaring Fork Valley.
📍 Location:
- Aspen, Colorado
🛫 Logistics:
- 4 miles from Aspen-Pitkin County Airport
- 68 miles from Vail/Eagle County Airport
🏠 Property feature:
- 12 event rooms and 7 breakout rooms
- 27,264 sq. ft. of total event space (hosting up to 1000 guests)
- Heated outdoor pool
- Hot tubs
🔎 What to explore:
- Stroll down historic Aspen
- Skiing at Snowmass, Aspen, Aspen Highlands, or Buttermilk Mountain
- Ice skating at the Silver Circle Ice Rink
- Whitewater rafting at the Roaring Fork Valley
- Hot Air Ballooning above the Rocky Mountains
The Must Do Team-Building Activities to Consider in a Mountain Getaway
Team-building in the mountains offers a transformative experience unlike any other. The rugged beauty and atmosphere of the mountains provide the ideal backdrop for a corporate retreat, offering a refreshing escape from city life.
In the great outdoors, teams can partake in activities that are impossible to replicate in an urban setting, such as hiking through wilderness, bonding over campfire cookouts, or conquering challenging adventure courses. Away from the distractions and the stress of the city, team members can truly connect with nature and with each other.
Moreover, the natural surroundings stimulate creativity and innovation, making outdoor brainstorming sessions incredibly effective. Teams are inspired to think outside the box, generating fresh ideas and solutions. For a successful mountain retreat, TeamOut has put together a list of the team-building activities you absolutely can’t miss! Check it out:
- Gather your Team for a Hiking Expedition: Trek through rugged trails, conquer challenging peaks, enjoy the breathtaking vistas. The USA is home to a variety of hiking trails for hikers of every-level. From the trails of Yosemite National Park to the paths of Glacier National Park or the Rocky Mountains, there are thousands of miles to choose from. Don't miss out on such an engaging and rewarding activity.
- Spring/Summer Mountain Adventures: Zip through the treetops, scale towering rock faces, and rappel down sheer cliffs. The Yosemite National Park was voted by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best places in the country for mountain adventures. In this setting featuring meadows, massive sequoia trees and plenty of waterfalls, biking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, rock climbing, and kayaking are all available!
- Winter Radical Challenges: From skiing in the Lake Tahoe mountains to snowshoeing in Aspen Mountain, or even ice skating at the foothills of Sun Valley Mountain, Winter promises a lot of peak fun! Cross-country skiing, for the brave ones, is also a great way to nurture team bonds! Head to Bear Valley, California, or Big Sky, Montana, to hit the best cross-country skiing spots in the country!
- Orientation Games Out in the Wild: Challenge your team to a few orientation games outdoors. some text
- Set up orienteering courses with checkpoints marked on a map, and challenge your crew to navigate through the wilderness to find each checkpoint. This builds navigation skills and perseverance.
- Create a nature-themed trivia game where each group competes to answer questions about local flora, fauna, geography, and history.
- Set up scavenger hunts by providing different groups with maps and clues to find hidden treasures or landmarks outdoors.
- Geocaching time? Then hide small containers, or "geocaches," in various locations, each containing a clue or token. Teams use GPS devices or smartphone apps to locate the geocaches, working together to solve puzzles.
- Organize Group Exercise Sessions: Rise and shine with invigorating morning yoga or a bootcamp workout amidst nature's landscapes. The Great Smoky Mountains, the North Cascade Mountains, the Catskill Mountains, and the Rocky Mountains are among the best places in the USA for outdoor yoga sessions!
- Know Your Surroundings and Take a Guided Nature Tour: You can’t miss a guided tour of the national park where you’re staying. Whether your accommodation is next to Yellowstone National Park or Yosemite National Park, immerse in the beauty of the great outdoors with expert-led tours exploring local flora and fauna. It's an opportunity to connect with nature!
- Team Campfire Cookouts: If your resort provides fire pits or a communal BBQ facility, this is your chance to gather around the fire and savor s’mores and delicious meals cooked over an open flame. Bonding over a shared meal under the mountain sky is a connecting moment your team will certainly enjoy!
As the organizer, choose activities that resonate with your team's interests and reflect your organization's values. Remember, it's not just about having a good time; it's about cultivating a stronger, more cohesive team dynamic that will endure long after the retreat ends.
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Get ready to captivate your team with a fantastic combination of comfort and adventure on your next mountain corporate retreat! Experience the thrill of glamping atop the Rockies or overlooking the shores of Lake Tahoe. Swap the city office for nights spent under the stars, roasting s’mores by a crackling campfire or embarking on hikes through Glacier National Park.
Let TeamOut curate a tailor-made retreat that caters to your team's preferences and goals, from engaging campfire cookouts to orientation challenges amidst the landscapes of Yellowstone or Yosemite National Park.
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