5-star average on Google reviews
TOP RETREATS 2023, 2024, 2025HR Manager Magazine
95%of clients recommend Wilder
Find your destination
Nature-based retreat destinations for every team
These are some of our favorite places for breakthrough thinking, from glaciers in Iceland to red rock in Sedona. Each one has the venues, activities and room to think that a team needs to come back aligned. If your ideal spot isn’t here, we’ll build your retreat from scratch.
Showing all 36 destinations
Vail, Colorado
Alpine village, big-mountain trails and slopeside lodges. About 2 hours from Denver.Past client: ScribdExplore Vail
Boulder, Colorado
Flatirons trails and a walkable downtown, 45 minutes from Denver's airport.Case study: Ethos, 94 peopleExplore Boulder
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Grand Teton views, wildlife and ranch lodges, with direct flights into town.Past client: SpotHeroExplore Jackson Hole
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Adobe architecture, art and high-desert hiking, an hour from Albuquerque.Past client: XNExplore Santa Fe
Deer Valley, Utah
Luxury mountain lodges in Park City, about 45 minutes from Salt Lake City.Past client: Blue Star FamiliesExplore Deer Valley
Sedona, Arizona
Red rock trails, spa resorts and desert light. About 2 hours from Phoenix.Past client: HarperCollinsExplore Sedona
Tucson, Arizona
Saguaro desert, historic guest ranches and dark night skies.Case study: TowerPoint, 54 peopleExplore Tucson
Zion National Park, Utah
Slot canyons, river hikes and red rock walls, 2.5 hours from Las Vegas.Explore Zion
Bend, Oregon
High-desert rivers, volcanic trails and ranch resorts in central Oregon.Past client: Rupa HealthExplore Bend
Portland, Oregon
Food, gardens and the Columbia River Gorge close by.Past client: LithicExplore Portland
Seattle, Washington
A waterfront city with islands and mountains within reach.Explore Seattle
Carmel & Big Sur, California
Coastal cliffs, redwood canyons and valley vineyards, 30 minutes from Monterey.Explore Carmel & Big Sur span aria-hidden="true">→
Napa Valley, California
Private winery tours, hot springs and long vineyard dinners, an hour from San Francisco.Explore Napa Valley
Sonoma, California
Vineyards, farm-to-table dinners and slow afternoons, an hour from San Francisco.Past client: Red BullExplore Sonoma
Yosemite National Park
Granite walls, waterfalls and giant sequoias.Past client: PATH WaterExplore Yosemite National Park
Palm Springs & Joshua Tree, California
Midcentury style, desert canyons and Joshua Tree National Park, minutes from the airport.Past client: ClaritiExplore Palm Springs & Joshua Tree
Los Angeles, California
Beach, canyon and city in one trip, with flights from almost anywhere.Past client: RevinateExplore Los Angeles
Hudson Valley, New York
Farm resorts and a lake house, about 90 minutes from New York City.Past client: Second MuseExplore Hudson Valley
Vermont
Green Mountain resorts, ski towns and fall foliage.Explore Vermont
Blue Ridge Mountains
Rolling peaks, mountain lodges and fall color around Asheville.Case study: ProphetX, 60 peopleExplore Blue Ridge Mountains
Charleston, South Carolina
Historic streets, Lowcountry food and nearby beaches.Case study: Vistage, 16 CEOsExplore Charleston
Virginia
Blue Ridge estates, hot springs and hunt country near Washington, DC.Explore Virginia
Atlanta, Georgia
Lake Oconee, Lookout Mountain and Buckhead, all within two hours of ATL.Explore Atlanta
Nashville, Tennessee
Live music, great food and easy flights from most US cities.Past client: ArtisightExplore Nashville
Amelia Island, Florida
Quiet beaches and resort golf, 30 minutes from Jacksonville.Past client: LumaExplore Amelia Island
Chicago, Illinois
A lakefront city with standout dining and architecture.Past client: LaurelExplore Chicago
Texas Hill Country
Rivers, ranches and wineries outside Austin.Past client: CBC MortgageExplore Texas Hill Country
Banff National Park
Turquoise lakes and Rocky Mountain peaks, about 90 minutes from Calgary.Past client: TAM InternationalExplore Banff National Park
Whistler, British Columbia
A year-round alpine village, about 2 hours from Vancouver.Explore Whistler
Vancouver, British Columbia
Ocean, forest and city, all within minutes of each other.Explore Vancouver
Costa Rica
Guanacaste beaches, rainforest zip lines and natural hot springs.Case study: OpenMined, 35 peopleExplore Costa Rica
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Desert-meets-ocean resorts and boat days on the Sea of Cortez.Past client: FoxgloveExplore Cabo San Lucas
Cartagena, Colombia
A colorful walled city with Caribbean islands offshore.Past client: VivunExplore Cartagena
Iceland
Glaciers, volcanoes and thermal lagoons, about 5 hours from the US East Coast.Past client: FreshpetExplore Iceland
Montenegro
The Bay of Kotor, Adriatic beaches and mountain villages.Past client: HospitableExplore Montenegro
Italy
Tuscan hill towns, Puglian coast and the Dolomites.Past client: NetflixExplore Italy
Barcelona
Gaudí, the Mediterranean and the peaks of Montserrat.Explore Barcelona
Hong Kong
A harbour city with ridge trails, beaches and islands within an hour.Explore Hong Kong
Fiji
Private islands, rainforest rivers and warm village welcomes.Past client: MatchaExplore Fiji Anywhere in the worldDon't see your destination?
We build retreats from scratch anywhere your team wants to go. Tell us where and we'll handle the rest.Get a proposalTrusted by teams at
How It Works
From first call to back at the office
Discovery call
We learn your goals, group, budget and timing, plus the business challenge behind the offsite.
Itinerary design
We match you with a destination and agenda built to get your team out of the boardroom and thinking big.
Retreat experience
A Wilder expert runs every detail onsite, so your team can focus on the work and each other.
Back to work, aligned
Your team returns with the clarity and momentum to act on what they decided together.
FAQ
Choosing a retreat destination
How do we choose the right destination for our retreat?
Start with your goals, group size, season and where your team is flying from. We shortlist two or three destinations that fit, with venues, activities and travel times for each, so you can compare them side by side.
Can you plan a retreat somewhere that isn't listed?
Yes. These are some of our favorite places, but no destination is off limits. We build retreats from scratch anywhere in the world.
What are good retreat destinations near New York City?
The Hudson Valley is about 90 minutes from New York City. Vermont, Virginia, Charleston and the Blue Ridge Mountains are all an easy drive or short flight away.
What are the best international destinations for a corporate retreat?
Iceland is about five hours from the US East Coast. Costa Rica, Cabo San Lucas and Cartagena offer beaches and adventure closer to home, and Montenegro pairs the Adriatic coast with mountain villages.
How does the destination affect the budget?
The destination drives flights, lodging and activity costs. On average, retreats run from $750 to $1,500 per person per day. Your proposal includes the destination, agenda and pricing, with transparent contracts and no hidden costs.
What does Wilder handle at the destination?
Everything from venue sourcing and agenda design to activities, dining and logistics. A Wilder expert runs every detail onsite, so your team can focus on the work and each other.
Start with a short brief
Let's build your retreat
What happens next
- 1
Share your brief
Two minutes. Goals, group size and timing.
- 2
Talk with a Wilder expert
Pick a time for a discovery call about the business challenge behind the offsite.
- 3
Get your custom proposal
Destination, agenda and pricing built around your goals.
“Wilder transformed our entire company retreat in Vail from a standard corporate offsite into a deeply restorative adventure. Our team left the mountains feeling truly connected and inspired for the year ahead.”
Looking to partner with Wilder? Complete our partnership form