Grazing on rural inspiration
Need more impact than a big-box hotel? Something different from bright lights and a big city? Well, Henry David Thoreau found his muse on Walden Pond, in the quiet calm of the country, and your group can, too. Take ‘em down on the farm, which can mean anything from rustic chic to out-and-out luxury.
Fair Oaks Farms Hotel, Fair Oaks, Indiana
The nation’s “leading agriculture attraction” is also a Fairfield by Marriott in a repurposed barn that includes the Business Silo Suites with conference space.
Blackberry Farm, Walland, Tennessee
In the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, 4,200 acres of breathtaking scenery is also home to a luxury hotel with Bramble Hall, an event center.
Mountain Peaks Therapy Llamas & Alpacas, Ridgefield, Washington
Team building like you’ve never seen before, as a day at this farm brings your attendees up close and personal with its gentle camelids.
Hardy Farm, Fryeburg, Maine
Multiple meeting areas, including a historic barn and on-site lodging, await at this Mt. Washington Valley venue that dates to circa 1750.
This article appears in the March/April 2025 issue. You can subscribe to the magazine here.
