Top Villas and Estates in the U.S
1. The Graylyn Estate
The Graylyn Estate in North Carolina is an award-winning venue ideal for private corporate retreats, combining historic architecture with world-class conference amenities. Recognized as a top boutique hotel, this 55-acre estate boasts 85 rooms, including stays in the Manor House, Gardener’s Cottage, and Bernard Cottage. Gather your team for dinner and enjoy this delicious experience with chef-curated, locally sourced menus served in the Manor House dining rooms or al fresco on the heated patio.
For team-building, Graylyn offers over 25 creative activities called “Graylyn Adventures” which encourage bonding through challenges like scavenger hunts and bike tours across the property. Its impressive 25,000 square feet of event space accommodates everything from intimate board meetings to large-scale corporate sessions, including the inviting Grille Room for fireside discussions. Off-site activities range from ropes courses and white-water rafting to golf, spa treatments, and more, ensuring that everyone on the team finds something to enjoy.
📍 Location:
- 1900 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
🛫 Logistics:
- 4 miles from Smith Reynolds Airport
- 26 miles from Piedmont Triad International Airport
🏠 Property feature:
- Accommodations available in the Manor House, Gardener’s Cottage, and Bernard Cottage
- 25,000+ square feet of event space
- Fitness center
🔎 What to explore:
- Whiskey tastings (on-site)
- Karaoke, casino games, and Murder Mystery Events (on-site)
- Take a swing at Island Golf
- Graylyn’s Scavenger Hunt
- Graylyn bike tour
- Vineyard challenge (on-site)
If you’re looking for a private estate for your next corporate retreat, look no further than The Graylyn Estate in North Carolina. It’s the second largest private home in the state!
2. Lundy Farm
Enter a world of tranquility at Lundy Farm, a nature retreat sprawled over 62 acres of greenery in Wawarsing, New York.
Surrounded by a 30,000-acre forest and just a 2-hour drive from NYC, this luxury 2-villa estate features a regenerative organic farm & greenhouse and a Yoga & Wellness Room. Boasting 12 bedrooms between both villas and multiple communal spaces, Lundy Farm can comfortably accommodate up to 25 overnight guests.
From intimate gatherings to events hosting up to 100 participants, this retreat is fully equipped with exquisite venues, expert planning services and event packages.
Enjoy the croquet lawn, tennis court, saltwater pool, and bicycles. Join guided farm experiences, rope swings, snow shoeing, and cross country skiing. The Barn encloses the movement & meditation space, next to the fitness center. Gather your team for a special evening with fire pit s’mores!
Lundy Farm ensures all needs are best accommodated.
📍 Location:
- Wawarsing, New York
🛫 Logistics:
- 40 miles from New York Stewart International Airport
🏠 Property feature:
- Saltwater swimming pool
- On-site sauna
- Multiple indoor/outdoor event spaces
- Treehouse and fire pits
- Croquet lawn and tennis court
🔎 What to explore:
- Swimming at the spring-fed pond (on-site)
- Visit Wawarsing
- Stop by Rosendale Farmers Market
- Unwind at Lippman Park
- Head to Stony Kill Falls
3. The Barn Smith Lake
Looking for the ultimate spot to take a break from the city? The Barn at Smith Lake is just what your team needs!
This location offers six lakeside luxury homes, hosting up to 66 guests. The properties blend rustic charm with modern convenience, providing an ideal setting for corporate events. With 5,500 square feet of versatile indoor/outdoor spaces, it inspires creativity and brainstorming.
At The Barn Smith Lake, you have the option to rent the Glass House - nominated “House of the Year” by ArchDaily due to its architectural splendor. This waterfront property is ideal for hosting large group events. Alternatively, you can opt for The Barn, boating over 8,000 square feet and accommodating up to 250 guests.
Catering is available and team-building activities are tailored to your needs! From boating on the lake, to kayaking, The Barn Smith Lake ensures your team enjoys an excellent experience!
📍 Location:
- Smith Lake, Alabama
🛫 Logistics:
- 28 miles from Roanoke (ROA) Airport
- 100 miles from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
🏠 Property feature:
- 66 guests capacity across 6 luxury homes
- 5,500 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor spaces (up to 250 people)
- Full retreat planning and daily coordination
🔎 What to explore:
- Boating, fishing, and kayaking at Smith Lake
- Bankhead National Forest
- Huntsville Botanical Garden
- Rickwood Caverns State Park
- Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Top Villas Outside of the U.S.: Mexico, Costa Rica, and Bali
4. Casa Coco Isla Mujeres
The famous Isla Mujeres is home to Casa Coco by Coco B Isla, an exclusive and high-end corporate retreat location for teams looking for a private villa experience.
Casa Coco is a Caribbean sanctuary, presenting a tranquil escape from the ordinary by offering a sophisticated and relaxed environment, ideal for corporate events and team-building activities.
Each villa, with its 4 to 10 suites, provides top-notch services including premium chef services and beach resort amenities. At Casa Coco, guests will relax, connect, and delight in the splendor of the region and the Island of Women.
Casa Coco provides guests with transformative yoga and wellness experiences. Plus, it’s conveniently close to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, offering a mix of exclusivity and easy access.
It's the perfect destination for those looking to immerse their teams in the natural beauty of Isla Mujeres in an intimate setting.
📍Location:
- Isla Mujeres, Mexico
🛫 Logistics:
- 8 miles away from Isla Mujeres Airport and 25 miles away from Cancun International Airport;
🏠 Property feature:
- Accommodation in villas
- 26 suites
- Outdoor swimming pool
🔎 What to explore:
- Isla Contoy Island Visit and Snorkel
- Isla Mujeres Island & Snorkel Private Tour with Lunch
- Ek Balam Mayan Ruin and Cenote Swim Experience
5. Papaya Playa Project
Culture and sustainability take the spotlight with Papaya Playa Project, a new hospitality concept that consists of private casitas.
Cocooned by the jungle in the Caribbean coast, it’s the kind of destination created for like-minded, creative individuals and wellness seekers. The aesthetic rooms are in communion with nature, as Papaya Playa has preserved 90% of its original jungle!
Papaya Playa hosts diverse cultural events, like Opera Maya and the Riviera Maya Film Festival. Local cuisine and ancient-inspired wellness services reconnect teams to community and self.
In this natural oasis, you can take part in astronomic experiences under the stars, spark your imagination in creative workshops, visit Roca for a quiet beach escape and appreciate the art and nature around you. Papaya curates corporate retreats in quintessential Tulum style.
📍Location:
- Tulum Beach, Mexico
🛫 Logistics:
- Cozumel International Airport is the nearest one (1h50min away)
🏠 Property feature:
- Beachclub
- Different size casas, for up to 10 guests each
- Rooftop terrace for large events
- Outdoor swimming pools
🔎 What to explore:
- Wellbeing, Arts & Consciousness Program
- Morning Yoga
- Visit Tulum Archeological Site
- Mexican Food Tour
- Head to Playa Maya
6. Paledora Eco Resort
Looking for an intimate jungle stay? Paledora Eco Resort, nestled just 15 minutes from Tulum, is the hit location for your team!
Providing accommodation in 5 stylish houses, Paledora boasts three workshop spaces, a private cenote, and a coworking space nearby. This versatility makes it the ideal multi-site experience for work and wellness. It’s also just 10 minutes away from the famous white sand Xcacel Beach.
Depending on your team’s needs, you can book different casas: Aire, Tierra, Aguila, and Concha. Enjoy curated activities ranging from yoga to concerts, a jungle trek to the Mayan Sanctuary, or find tranquility in sound healing sessions.
Fantastic flavors and jungle vibes will surely make your corporate retreat an unrivaled experience.
📍Location:
- Chemuyil, Tulum, Mexico
🛫 Logistics:
- 15 minutes away from Tulum - Cancun International Airport is the closest (76 miles away);
🏠 Property feature:
- 25 rooms with private bathroom
- 5 houses
- 2 fire circles & 2 pools
- Temazcal
🔎 What to explore:
- Head to Xcacel Beach
- Private on-site cenote
- Outdoor spa treatments
- Explore the exclusive jungle trek to the Mayan Sanctuary
7. Viceroy Riviera Maya
Located in the rainforest near Playa Del Carmen, Viceroy Riviera Maya offers a combination of adventure and luxury. With 41 private villas, immerse your team in the best Mexico has to offer!
Savor culinary delights at Coral Restaurant + Bar, where Chef Julio Chavez crafts international and Mexican dishes to perfection. La Marea Restaurant serves traditional cuisine with a modern twist, and fantastic sea views.
Relax in your private plunge pool or unwind at the outdoor pool. Treat yourself to ancient Mayan spa treatments at WAYAK. Host team events at the beach - hosting up to 100 guests - at the pool deck & Coral Bar, or gather in the intimate Library Lounge. The largest meeting room has 900 square feet.
Offering on-site yoga classes, including Ashtanga and Chakra, and nearby attractions such as Xplor Adventure Park and Chichén Itzá, your retreat will be one for the books!
📍 Location:
- Riviera Maya, Mexico
🛫 Logistics:
- 26 miles from Cozumel International Airport
- 31 miles from Cancún International Airport
🏠 Property feature:
- 41 villas
- 900 sq. ft. largest event space
- Outdoor rain showers/Private plunge pool
- Outdoor pool & poolside cabanas
- On-site spa
- On-site fitness center
🔎 What to explore:
- Xplor - Adventure park
- Explore mysterious Chichén Itzá
- Visit the Island of Cozumel
- Visit the city of Tulum
- Climbing the pyramid at Coba
8. Villas Sol Hotel & Beach
Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort, tucked into Playa Hermosa's cliffs, is a fantastic choice for your team’s luxurious corporate retreat in Costa Rica.
Surrounded by a tropical forest, your team will feel invigorated as they stay in private villas with magnificent sea views.
Comforting rooms and spacious villas are waiting for you! At the Bahía restaurant, indulge in an all-inclusive dinner with your crew. Afterwards, have a drink at the Wet Bar, by the pool, or sip on a cocktail at Gaivota’s Bar.
At Villas Sol Hotel & Beach, wellness is the focus. With a top-notch attention to detail, full-time staff and concierge ensure your team-building activities and excursions are smoothly handled so you can focus on bonding with your colleagues as you make the most of the Costa Rican landscapes.
📍Location:
- Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica
🛫 Logistics:
- 20 minute drive from Guanacaste International Airport
🏠 Property features:
- On-site pool
- On-site fitness center
- Multiple terraces
🔎 What to explore:
- Visit a cocoa farm in Guanacaste
- Tenorio Volcano tour
- Explore Llanos del Cortes Waterfall
- Diamante Adventure Park, with the most incredible zip-line in Costa Rica
- Discover Flamingo beach and Conchal beach
- 12 km Rafting adventure down Tenorio River
9. COMO Shambhala Estate
Located in the heart of Bali’s forest heart, COMO Shambhala Estate, featuring private residences, villas, and suites, is a prime choice for your next corporate retreat.
Nestled near Ubud, this riverside estate features traditional architecture by Cheong Yew Kuan, inspired by the elements of wind, earth, fire, water, and forest.
COMO Shambhala Estate is ideal for a mindfulness retreat. Explore Wellness Paths for a journey to a balanced, fulfilled life, harmonizing mind, body, and soul. COMO Shambhala Estate provides an idyllic tropical setting, giving your meetings a new backdrop you’ll love! Reserve Sattva Meeting Room, or the hidden water garden, Kedara, for your next brainstorming session!
Indulge in Indonesian flavors at Kudus House. Adventure in rice field walks, engage in a water spring blessing at Ayung River, or have a picnic in Kedara. COMO Shambhala Estate has everything you need for a restful, mindful offsite!
📍 Location:
- Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia
🛫 Logistics:
- 90 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport
🏠 Property feature:
- Guests are welcome to stay in rooms, suites, pool villas and residences
- Yoga pavilion and yoga bale
- On-site wellness center
- Natural springwater pools
- Sauna and steam rooms (9 treatment rooms)
🔎 What to explore:
- Ubud town tour
- Rice field walk
- Water spring blessing (on-site), next to Ayung River
- Have a picnic in Kedara (hidden water garden)
10. Bisma Eight Hotel
Host your corporate retreat at Bisma Eight Hotel, in Ubud, where boutique suites and villas connect your team to Bali’s artisan heritage.
Located in the cultural heart of Bali, Bisma Eight features the Mandala Spa, where your team can relax over fine oil treatments, handcrafted in Bali.
At Embers, indulge in Mediterranean dishes with freshly harvested ingredients and produce grown Earth-to-table on the on-site organic farm. Meat and seafood are locally sourced. At Copper, savor Balinese cooking with modern inspirations.
Bisma Eight Hotel offers a number of team-building activities, from rooftop Balinese cooking, to traditional dance classes, yoga, and jammu making. A magical Bali experience that your team will treasure for years! Tour the Gate of Heaven Temple or visit the Ubud Royal Palace with your crew for added fun.
📍 Location:
- Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
🛫 Logistics:
- 56 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport
🏠 Property feature:
- 38 suites and 12 villas
- On-site spa
- Rooftop
- On-site pool/ Pool Pavillion
- On-site fitness center
🔎 What to explore:
- Embark on a private tour of Ubud
- ATV tour through tunnels and waterfalls
- Gate of Heaven Temple Tour
- Visit the Ubud Royal Palace
- Don’t miss Elephant Cave
- Explore Saraswati Temple
Want to Plan your Next Corporate Retreat in Top Villas and Estates? Ask Our Retreat Gurus!
Ready to elevate your corporate retreat with a touch of privacy? At TeamOut, we’ve curated the finest villa and estate retreats to make sure your team has an exceptional experience. It doesn’t matter if your team prefers a secluded countryside escape or a luxurious beachside villa - our handpicked destinations are designed to bring groups together in style - in and outside of the U.S..
Consider the Graylyn Estate in North Carolina, where 55 acres and an award-winning conference center await. Seeking a unique destination just a few hours from NYC? Lundy Farm offers an organic farm setting and top-notch amenities across two villas. For those dreaming of a tropical retreat, Casa Coco Isla Mujeres in Mexico presents ocean views and private event spaces, while the Viceroy Riviera Maya enchants with a private beach and a Mayan spa. Prefer something further afield? COMO Shambhala Estate in Bali offers holistic wellness experiences in a jungle setting that your team will go crazy about!
Whatever your team’s style or destination dreams—adventurous or relaxed, mountains or seaside—TeamOut has the perfect villa or estate for your next retreat.
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