Great Escapes — Cavort at Iowa Resort Retreats

Here’s the plan. First, create a diversion. Something they’re not expecting at the annual conference, meeting or retreat. Something so flat out spectacular, they’ll never see it coming. That’s the second part. Busting out. Escaping the prison of the same old/same old routine – meeting, break, meeting, break, wrap up, followed by watery drinks in the hotel bar.

This year, break free and plan a great escape for the gang to cavort at a resort retreat.

Discover enchantment in this neck of the woods at one of many magical Iowa lakeside resorts. Honey Creek Resort State Park is snuggled up to lovely Rathbun Lake. Natural beauty abounds there along with many amenities including fine dining, year-round festivals, golf, Water Park, boat rental and other activities such as hiking, fishing, bike rental and more.

Arrowwood Resort + Conference Center Okoboji rests between the shores of West and East Okoboji Lake and overflows with bountiful beauty. Choose from a variety of lodging options, 38,000 square feet of flexible conference and meeting space, along with indoor waterpark, outdoor pool, award winning restaurant and onsite salon.

With 185 guest rooms, the Adventureland Resort has the room to accommodate your retreat or conference. Then after business comes the pleasure of three large pools, a swim-up bar, hot tubs, arcades and shuttles to a nearby amusement park.

Meetings are more productive when you retreat to Grand Harbor Resort + Waterpark. With 86,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, 193 guest rooms, suites and fireplace suites, there’s plenty of room for your team. Downtime is upbeat with the indoor waterpark, arcade, Jacuzzi, delicious dining, and more.

Casinos — with their bright lights, acres of entertainment, and exciting gaming — are great places to get away. Bring your group gambling and we can almost guarantee a good time is in the cards. Just a sixty minute drive from Des Moines International Airport, Wild Rose Casino + Resort Jefferson is strategically located for your group’s convenience. It’s all the excitement of a Vegas getaway, with the games, events, dining and accommodations of a first class, local venue. Want to get out of the city? Head east to the PIZAZZ! Entertainment + Casino Resort. You’ll hit the jackpot with state-of-the-art convention and event center, comfy accommodations, fine dining, entertainment, golf, spa, and of course, gaming.

The search is over. If you were looking for a rustic, outdoorsy atmosphere then look no further than the Hole N' The Wall Lodge where you’ll find some of the best pheasant hunting in Iowa. Stay in the vintage-looking lodge in one of the many luxury suites and guest rooms, relax in the game room or conversation area, or toast marshmallows around a campfire surrounded by Native American Tee Pees. 

Breaking out of the ordinary will always lead to the extraordinary. Plan your great escape now!

View our directory for a complete list of Iowa resort event facilities.