Great Escapes — Cavort at Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin lakeside and waterpark resorts. The Abbey Resort is snuggled up to lovely Lake Geneva. Natural beauty abounds there along with many amenities including fine dining, spa, a full-service marina and local attractions such as shopping, cruises, hiking, skiing and more. Geneva National Resort on Lake Como overflows with bountiful beauty. Choose from a variety of lodging options, 12,000 square feet of conference space with golf course and lake views including three masters-designed courses by Palmer, Player and Trevino, full service catering and close proximity to historic Lake Geneva. Such variety at one setting is a rarity and wonderful convenience so close to three hot cities: Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison.

With over 16,000 square feet of meeting space, the Blue Harbor Resort + Conference Center has the room to accommodate your crew. Then after business comes the pleasure of an onsite spa, mini golf, shopping, fine dining, and waterpark all in a stunningly scenic atmosphere.

Guests discover a serene experience at Minnesuing Acres. Just over 2 hours north of Eau Claire, this secluded lakeside hideaway is known for its comfortable lodging, scrumptious dining, great meeting spaces and fun activities no matter what the season.

Your group will love The Osthoff Resort on Elkhart Lake. With a marina, a world-class spa, full-service meeting facility and 500 feet of sandy beach between their toes, your meetings will be the most memorable of the millennium. But if you’re looking for great group activities, you may want to steer your gang to Glacier Canyon Conference Center at Wilderness Resort. The adventure begins at either of the indoor or outdoor water parks, the golf course, the spa or any of the dozens of activities and attractions including go karts, lazer tag, ropes course, bumper boats and more. 

Meetings are more productive when you retreat to Chula Vista Resort + Conference Center. With more than 640 guest rooms, suites and golf villas, the resort features 80,000 square feet of meeting space, so there’s plenty of room for your team. Downtime is upbeat with indoor/outdoor waterparks, golf, and spa, plus mini golf, arcade, 4D action cinema 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 twenty minute drive from General Mitchell International Airport, Potawatomi Hotel + Casino 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 north to the Menominee Casino Resort. You’ll hit the jackpot with state-of-the-art meeting space, comfy accommodations, fine dining, entertainment, and of course, gaming.

The search is over. If you were looking for a rustic, outdoorsy atmosphere combined with the excitement of a target shooting, then look no further than the Milford Hills Hunt Club. Upland hunts, sporting clays, team building exercises and fine dining will give your group a retreat they’ll never forget. Or, for a different kind of quest, take your posse to Cedar Valley Lodge + Hunting where they offer upland game, turkey, whitetail bow, fishing, and dog training all at an 800 square foot facility that’s comfortable and accommodating. 

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

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