Just got home from an incredible planning retreat with my team at Fox Ridge. The property was absolutely amazing - well-kept grounds, stocked lakes (yes, we fished!), stocked cabins, and even fire wood that was already placed in the campfire rings!
So...in the past, I've always done work-related retreats at hotels or country clubs. And nothing against those approaches, BUT they get very stale really quick. And you're stuck with their food & beverage options.
Instead, I booked this property for my team of 11 people, and we had a 2-night stay/retreat in the most beautiful setting. At one point, as we were eating grilled tri-tip and sipping on wine on the back deck of the Farmhouse, it looked like the cover of an outdoors lifestyle magazine! And it looked like we were in the Smoky Mountains - not Oklahoma. I married an Okie, and I've been all over OK many times, and I've never seen a place this beautiful in that state.
One of my team members told me how special it felt, and that she rarely ever gets to experience cool places like that. I loved hearing that. My whole team was blown away by how special the time felt, how productive our meetings were, and how we all bonded like never before. AND it was cheaper than booking hotel rooms and a hotel conference room! I don't think I'll ever be able to top this team retreat.
Thanks to Dustin for being so helpful and accommodating!