Virginia Countryside Retreats & Company Offsites
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Surrounded by the rolling peaks of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Meadows of Dan offers a secluded retreat where luxury, nature, and Appalachian charm come together. Far removed from the pace of everyday work, this exclusive mountain destination creates the space for teams to slow down, reconnect, and find fresh perspective in one of the East Coast’s most scenic landscapes.
RECOMMENDED VENUE
Primland Resort
Set atop Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Primland combines secluded luxury with more than 15,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, creating an inspiring setting for executive retreats and company offsites. Elegant accommodations, exceptional dining, a full-service spa, and breathtaking mountain views provide everything teams need to balance productive meetings with time to relax and recharge.
Key details & Destination facts
62 rooms
400/per night
12,000 sq ft of meeting space
75 miles from ROA
June- October
12,000 acres of mountain landscapeEXCLUSIVELY WILDER
Team experiences
Falconry Experience
Experience one of the world's oldest hunting traditions alongside expert falconers as trained birds of prey soar overhead before returning to your gloved hand. This unforgettable hands on experience offers a rare opportunity to connect with nature while learning about the history and heritage of falconry.
Wine Cellar Tour & Tasting
Step into Primland's impressive wine cellar for a guided tasting led by an experienced sommelier. Sample thoughtfully selected wines while learning about the regions, vintages, and craftsmanship behind each bottle in an intimate and relaxed setting.
Observatory Stargazing
Discover the night sky during a private session at Primland's on-site observatory, home to one of the largest telescopes on the East Coast. Guided by an astronomer, your team will explore distant galaxies, planets, and constellations beneath some of Virginia's darkest skies.
Paddleboarding on Talbott Reservoir
Spend time on the calm waters of Talbott Reservoir with a paddleboarding excursion surrounded by the peaceful beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Whether you're trying the sport for the first time or simply enjoying the scenery, it's a relaxing way to experience the landscape together.
SAMPLE AGENDA
See what your offsite could look like
Here’s a sample agenda to show how your offsite can come together.
Our experienced team is here to help you tailor the agenda to meet your team’s specific needs.
SAMPLE PRICING
Here’s a sample pricing summary based on a group of 62 people:
Here’s a sample pricing summary based on a group of 100 people:
Wilder’s Growth Framework
Built for Peak Productivity and Employee Retention.
Discovery Call
We begin with a targeted intake session to audit your current organizational challenges. In addition to discussing your favorite destination, we focus on specific business objectives like navigating mergers, resolving friction, or defining a new three-year vision.
Itinerary Design
We curate a high-stakes environment tailored to your goals. By removing the team from the traditional boardroom, we select sites and experiences that create the mental space necessary for divergent thinking and relationship building.
Retreat Experience
We manage all logistics during your retreat so your team can focus exclusively on the agenda. Our job is to ensure the environment eliminates cognitive loops and accelerates the pace of decision-making.
Accelerated Growth
The program concludes with a transition from the retreat environment back to the office. We provide a space for breakthroughs to ensure your team returns with the clarity and unified velocity required for growth.
Discovery Call
We begin with a targeted intake session to audit your current organizational challenges. In addition to discussing your favorite destination, we focus on specific business objectives like navigating mergers, resolving friction, or defining a new three-year vision.
Itinerary Design
We curate a high-stakes environment tailored to your goals. By removing the team from the traditional boardroom, we select sites and experiences that create the mental space necessary for divergent thinking and relationship building.
Retreat Experience
We manage all logistics during your retreat so your team can focus exclusively on the agenda. Our job is to ensure the environment eliminates cognitive loops and accelerates the pace of decision-making.
Accelerated Growth
The program concludes with a transition from the retreat environment back to the office. We provide a space for breakthroughs to ensure your team returns with the clarity and unified velocity required for growth.
Nature-based experiences built for breakthrough.
There's no better way
As a remote team, it's important for us to create an intentional space for us to come together and connect as more than co-workers. We believe there's no better way to do that than in nature and Wilder Retreats helped us do just that.
Chris Clark
CEO
The best experience ever.
We've worked with Wilder Retreats on over three retreats now and it's been the best experience ever. They have great locations in their pocket, work closely with you on budget and details, and are always a step ahead with planning. I don't know how we'd execute on our team offsites without them!
Britt Cooper
VP of Talent
Nothing short of magical!
Our time with Wilder Retreats in Yosemite was nothing short of magical. We explored, we laughed, and we grew together. It was a humbling reminder of the beauty and power of nature, and of the importance of fostering connections with those around us.
Lily Bakour
Head of Communications
We'd choose Wilder Retreats again without hesitation!
Wilder Retreats ran our firmwide offsite this year. It was clear we had a true partner in Wilder. From the earliest planning chats through the final goodbye for the airport, our Wilder Retreats team was responsive, organized, and upbeat, so much so that our own staff who worked with them to plan could simply enjoy the retreat instead of juggling logistics. The result was a relaxed, engaging few days where people could focus on connecting with colleagues and re‑energizing for the year ahead. We came away feeling both cared for and confident that we’d choose Wilder Retreats again without hesitation!
Emma Dyson
Chief of Staff
Highly recommend Wilder Retreats!
Wilder Retreats presented, organized and executed a company retreat in Big Sky for us. The details were communicated in a timely manner both prior to the event and during. Our group had an amazing time! I would highly recommend Wilder Retreats.
Megan Ortman
Business Development
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Frequently Asked Questions
Meadows of Dan offers a secluded mountain setting where teams can step away from everyday distractions and focus on what matters most. Surrounded by the beauty of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, it's an inspiring destination for meaningful conversations, strategic planning, and stronger team connections.
Meadows of Dan is beautiful year-round, with each season offering a unique experience. Spring and fall showcase vibrant mountain landscapes, summer brings mild temperatures perfect for exploring outdoors, and winter provides a peaceful setting for cozy, fireside retreats.
Meadows of Dan is approximately 70 miles from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA), with additional access through Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Wilder Retreats coordinates transportation to ensure your team arrives comfortably and ready to begin the retreat.
Every itinerary is customized to your team's goals and interests. Beyond signature experiences, teams can enjoy guided hikes to scenic overlooks, sporting clays instruction, fly fishing on the Dan River, farm-to-table culinary experiences, paddleboarding on Talbott Reservoir, and opportunities to explore the rich culture and music of Virginia's Blue Ridge.
Yes. Primland Resort is available for full-property buyouts, creating an exclusive setting for company retreats. Its size makes it especially well suited for executive teams and smaller to mid-sized groups seeking a more private experience.
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