Gateway to Summer "Wisconsin Planning

Summer is just too short. Calendars fill up fast, so enticing guests to attend your conference, summer meeting, corporate retreat or team-building get-away can be a challenge. But if you combine business with fabulous weather, the great outdoors and exciting adventures, you can turn your humdrum gathering into the must-attend event of the season.

Play a Round This Summer

There’s nothing more productive than team building events at the country club. Drink in the sunshine and discuss company initiatives (or not) at Geneva National Golf Club with 54 holes of legendary golf designed by the masters of the game—Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Lee Trevino. Or swing over to The Heritage House Event Center at the Bull, renowned for stunning grounds, delectable dining and an outdoor terrace with spectacular views. Back to nature buffs will love team get-togethers at Sentry World Golf + Sports Complex with its gorgeous 18-hole course set against a sprawling natural backdrop. Or consider Hayward Golf Club, known for its lush 4-star,18-hole course, rated number one Most Recommended Course on the Wisconsin Classic Golf Tour for the past two years. 

Inclement weather won’t rain on your parade (or your event) when you take your team on an indoor adventure. Action City is 55,000 square feet of fun with arcade games, rides, indoor go-kart tracks, climbing walls, mini golf, laser tag and more. Of course, at Dave + Buster’s your crew can visit the midway, play billiards, action games, shuffleboard and grab a bite to eat while they catch their breath. Or tell your team to slip on those fashionable shoes and go bowling. These days, bowling centers are entertainment hubs, like Knuckleheads, where your team can knock down pins, eat, play video games, and experience the 4D theater in the arcade. Search for more golf courses, indoor adventures or bowling centers at meetingpages.

Get Away From It All

Sometimes there’s nothing like packing up the team in the mini-van and whisking them away for the weekend. Look for accommodations where onsite crews will happily assist you with your planning. Begin by asking the pros at Chula Vista Resort + Conference Center. This all-inclusive resort is the perfect distraction-free spot with golf, a waterpark, entertainment and even a stress-free spa. Kalahari Waterpark Resort Convention Center offers customized team building safari adventures including high rope courses, climbing walls, and indoor theme park Olympics. Mt. Olympus Water Park + Theme Park Resort features a colossal waterslide park, six roller coasters, go-cart tracks while Grand Geneva Resort + Spa offers countryside seclusion essential to fostering focus on work, as well as golf, horseback riding and, spa visits. Postcard pretty, Destination Kohler's The American Club Resort is a place for team and leadership development with picturesque views of the Sheboygan River. For a more rustic atmosphere, choose Minnesuing Acres nestled in the northland, offering a mix of serenity and activity. And when your team isn’t hiking, canoeing, golfing or visiting the spa, they’ll appreciate the state-of-the-art conference spaces at the Heartwood Conference Center + Retreat, Heidel House Resort & Spa or The Osthoff Resort. Look for more places to gather the group together at meetingpages.

Back to Nature

Take the company party out of the lunch room and into the great outdoors. For a pastoral encounter with nature, consider the 400-acre working farm and spacious facilities at Badger Farms. Or book the bunch at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Museum for breathtaking views of Lake Michigan from the expansive Fitch Plaza outdoor patio. Then again, team building could be a real wild ride at the Harley Davidson Museum, with museum and multiple event spaces that reflect the urban landscape of Milwaukee. And for a true wild life experience, nothing rivals Road America, one of the greatest race tracks in the world. Look for more outdoor action at meetingpages.

Dining Al Fresco

Dining outside on a warm Wisconsin evening is nothing short of magical. Combine gourmet fare with a view of the stars at Fresco Rooftop Restaurant + Lounge located on the roof (where else?) of the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art. Bring the bunch to The Waterfront Restaurant + Tavern for delightful cuisine and dazzling views of the Mississippi. Or gather the gang on the patio at any of the Bartolotta Restaurants peppering Wisconsin, including Bacchus, A Bartolotta Restaurant, Mr. B’s Steakhouse and Ristorante Bartolotta for an eclectic menu of favorites. For al fresco in the Rush River Valley, bring the bunch to Vino in the Valley and experience outdoor dining that rivals the Italian countryside. Or if you think your group would love a good bottle of wine and a great steak, there are whole herds of options including, Capital Chophouse, Geneva Chophouse, Mason Street Grill, Milwaukee Chop House, or the aptly named Carnevor Steakhouse Moderne. But if they’re looking for stylish and casually elegant, nobody beats Coast or the Grandview Inn, both a part of the Zilli Hospitality group restaurants. Hungering for more options? Search for fab favorites at meetingpages.

Spectacular weather, fresh foods, endlessly entertaining activities - take advantage of all that summer offers and start planning that spectacular event today.