Effortless Team Building Awaits

You’ve got an entire team to run. Let us handle your retreat.

Escape the Grind, Elevate Your Team

Corporate retreats and offsite events can bond teams, boost productivity, and retain satisfied employees—saving your company major dollars downstream. In an age of remote and hybrid work, opportunities to connect face-to-face are more vital to company culture than ever, but successfully executing a retreat can chew up time and money.

Strategic Retreats Meet Seamless Planning

As a visionary leader, your time is invaluable and allocating resources wisely is second nature. When you partner with Dashing Departures, you’re getting a customized corporate event your employees will talk about for years to come. We’ll handle the details, allowing you to focus on what you do best—guiding your team with passion and purpose. 

Why Choose Northern Michigan

Your Accessible Escape

With 18 nonstop flights from major cities like Detroit and Chicago, Traverse City’s convenient Cherry Capital Airport is one of the easiest terminals you’ll ever have to get through. Hitting the road instead? Whether you make Traverse City’s charming downtown your home base or head toward Lake Michigan’s turquoise waters, you’ll have countless options within driving distance.

The Perfect Balance
A corporate retreat that makes an impact involves strategy sessions, individual downtime, and group activities. This means your event requires space to gather, along with the technology that keeps your company running without a hitch. Northern Michigan is ideal for work and play, and we have the inside scoop on which venues and activities will help your team do both.

A Natural Antidote to Stress

Nothing alleviates stress like getting back to nature. Your team can snowshoe through vineyards, brave a ropes course amidst autumn leaves, or simply relax on a salt-free beach. Whatever adventures you desire, northern Michigan is a year-round destination offering outdoor experiences that are sure to lower cortisol levels.

How It Works

  • You Share Your Vision

    Your team is unique, and a corporate retreat isn’t just a vacation. We’ll listen to your needs and come up with a memorable event that meets your objectives and strikes the right balance, allowing your team to connect, innovate, and recharge.

  • We Find the Perfect Property

    From waterfront resorts to rustic lodges to charming farm-stays, our region boasts a variety of venues to enhance your team’s getaway. We meticulously select properties that align with your goals, provide the technology you need, and create an ideal team-building ambience.

  • Leave Transportation Hassles to Us

    Reach your destination without the overwhelming feeling of navigating group transportation. We’ll handle the logistics, arranging everything from booking flights to reserving rental cars. This ensures your team arrives comfortably and is ready to unleash their full potential.

  • Your Personalized Itinerary

    An itinerary is the backbone of your corporate retreat, and it can make or break the entire experience. We specialize in crafting detailed agendas that balance work and play, all customized to meet your company’s budget and goals.

Why Choose Dashing Departure

Inclusive Experiences

Planning a retreat that satisfies many personalities is a challenge. How do you take care of everyone? Customized experiences are our speciality, and once we understand exactly who your team is, we can create a tailor-made offsite that aligns with your company’s goals while meeting a variety of diverse needs.

Seamless Planning

Ditch the stress and save hours of time by letting us handle the logistics. We simplify the process by serving as your only point of contact, keeping you off the phone with multiple vendors. No matter your budget, our experienced event planners cover all the details, that way you can devote your attention to what matters most—your team.

Regional Experts 

Northern Michigan has plenty to keep your team entertained, whether you hike Sleeping Bear Dunes, play a round of golf, or host a brainstorming session in a local brewery. Prefer escaping the tourist crowds to discover the region’s hidden gems? We’re your one-stop shop of local experts who know how to plan world-class experiences. The result? A corporate retreat that continues impacting your team long after it ends.

  • "Dashing Departure's knowledge of the TC area is amazing! We are going to restaurants and doing activities I would have never thought or known about if it wasn’t for Dashing Departure.”

    — Pam Rose

  • "Brittany is thorough, detailed and creative! Everything she suggests is so well done, and her attention to everything is impeccable. Five stars at least!"

    — Emily

  • "Dashing Departure was awesome to work with! With so much to do in Traverse City we were a little overwhelmed when planning our trip - Brittany took care of everything! The communication was fantastic and it was so nice being on a trip that I didn't have to worry about arranging."

    Jenna

  • "I used Dashing Departure to plan my best friend's 40th birthday and it was amazing! I love that I got to choose from different itineraries and all the unique things recommended. I would have never thought to do the kayak bike and brew event and we had a blast! On top of that, not having to research and call a bunch of restaurants to see who accepts large parties was such a time saver! I would highly recommend Dashing Departure."

    — Brooke

  • "Brittany does an amazing job! She's thorough, creative and thoughtful. I can't say enough good things!"

    — Emily

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