If you’re looking for somewhere to hold a meeting that has country club elegance, fine dining experiences, and guaranteed stunning views, then you’re looking for a golf course. Golf has forever been the staple of how old men do business, but that’s a stigma we’re trying to break. Golf isn’t just for the men on the brink of retirement trying to close a deal. It’s for everyone, whether they’re looking to do business, have fun, or just get out of the regular office vibes.

There are so many golf courses across the Midwest just waiting to host your event. Places like Arrowhead Golf Club in Wheaton, IL, who have five unique event spaces, with the largest being able to accommodate up to 275 guests. The space offers a gorgeous panoramic view of their neatly manicured golf course with three balconies, French glass doors, picture windows, and vaulted ceilings. After the meeting is all said and done, hit the green, choosing from one of three nine-hole courses. Or choose to just practice your swing on the driving range. The staff at Arrowhead Golf Club are incredibly accommodating to their guests and will ensure your event is above par.
There are also many golf courses attached to resorts that are spectacular. Try meeting at Destination Kohler in Kohler, WI. They have four courses that can range in difficulty, making it challenging for the pros but fair for the amateurs. Create everlasting business bonds on the green of one of Golf Digest’s “America’s Top 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses.” And if you’re anything like me, you’ll definitely appreciate the on-site resort spa to work out all of the kinks you created from taking 15 swings on a five-par hole.
Meetings at a golf course don’t always have to end in golf, either. So many golf courses have a club house on site, as well as restaurants and bars. So if golfing is not really “your thing,” there’s always other options when it comes to before, during, and after business. Not to mention, golf courses take pride in their appearance, so you’re never going to have a disappointing view. Whether you are on hole one, hole nine, or the parking lot, you’re bound to see some stunning scenery.
Do your attendees a favor and mix it up from the traditional setting of a boardroom. Get some fresh air, take in the picturesque course, and get down to business on one of the Midwest’s elegant golf courses. 

We’ve all heard the phrase “teamwork makes the dream work.” It’s the favorite phrase used by bosses, coaches, and mentors alike for decades. But there’s a reason it’s so popular. Teamwork really does make the dream work, and it’s a key factor in the success of any group, company, or community made up of more than one person. But as a meeting planner, it can be hard to organize large group activities that promote teamwork when you’re stuck inside the confines of a hotel or conference center. You’re options are limited in terms of space, activities, and equipment. That’s why resorts are the perfect option for any meeting, event, or conference that focuses on teamwork.

Resorts have space galore! Many resorts were built upon acres and acres of land so they typically have the space required for any activities planned, whether it be in one of their ballrooms, one of many breakout rooms, or outside in a large expanse of grass or woods. Boyne Mountain Resort in Boyne Falls, MI has the space to accommodate any number of guests with their convention facilities and banquet halls. Their diverse lodging options give your guests a place to sleep, and their impressive number of activities provide hours, or even days of fun. Get down to business in one of their many meeting spaces throughout the resort, and then team up and suit up in camo and ammo for a game of paintball on their onsite course. It may not seem like it, but paintball can be a great team builder. Teams will quickly learn that in order to win, they have to work and plan together. Communication, trust, strategic planning, leadership, time and resource management, problem solving, and adapting to change are all involved and will help build a better, stronger team on and off the paintball course.

When asked to plan a multiple-day event, there are a lot of logistics to consider. Where will everybody stay? Where will everyone meet? What will everyone do in their free time? There can be a ton of planning involved and everything has to be done separately. Unless, you plan your event at a resort or lodge.
When planning a meeting or event at a resort, everything is right on site and can usually be significantly orchestrated with as little as one phone call. That means no more calling the venue and then the caterer and then the hotel, so on and so on. One phone call to the resort’s sales team and they are typically able to supply you with all of the information and vendors you need in that one call. They’ll have the meeting space, the caterers, the hotel rooms, and plenty of activities for your guests to occupy the rest of their time all available in a one-stop shop.
Many resorts and lodges have large banquet halls or conference centers on their property that can hold substantial amounts of people, but they also have the small boardrooms or breakout rooms for the smaller events too. They are very versatile in the amenities they offer and will do whatever they can to make your guests feel welcomed and comfortable. Many facilities are also capable of finding transportation to and from the airports, so if you’re attendees are flying in, they won’t have to worry about finding their own way.
There are so many benefits to holding your meeting at a resort or lodge, but every facility is different and what they have available varies depending on the site. But this is the Midwest, so wherever you choose you’re bound to be greeted with that famous Midwestern hospitality!