Rethink the Boardroom: Plan Your Strategy Session on a North Carolina Farm
If you’re planning your team’s next big strategy session, why not swap fluorescent lights for open skies?
North Carolina is home to some of the most beautiful agritourism farms and rural venues. Many of them are fully equipped to host corporate gatherings, team retreats, and planning days.
Whether you’re mapping out Q3 goals or closing the year strong, these spaces offer something a typical conference room just can’t: fresh air, fresh perspective, and a whole lot more space to think.
Why Take It Outside?
Getting out of your usual setting can spark new ideas, strengthen team dynamics, and help people reset. Add in a change of scenery, and you’ve got the perfect environment to get creative and focus without distractions.
Western NC
The Horse Shoe Farm – Hendersonville, NC
Wellness meets productivity at this 85-acre retreat near Asheville, offering spa services, outdoor excursions, fire pits, and team-building programs. It also has lodging and A/V-equipped meeting spaces ideal for multi-day retreats in the mountains.
Burntshirt Vineyards – Hendersonville, NC
A fully operational working vineyard spanning 21+ acres. Their Summit Event Center, Barn & Meadow, vineyard grounds, and terrace host weddings, corporate gatherings, and private events up to 200 guests. It includes A/V capabilities, catering, tables/chairs, on-site accommodations, and scenic mountain views.
Greenhill Vineyards – Mills River, NC (Asheville area)
A working vineyard and winery featuring multiple spaces suitable for corporate use. There’s a Conference Room with a 60″ TV overlooking the vineyard lawn, a Barrel Room with indoor–outdoor flow, the historic Manor House, and more. It’s perfect for meetings, tastings, and retreats.
Addison Farms Vineyard – Leicester, NC (Asheville area)
A fourth-generation family-run vineyard with tasting rooms, vineyard tours, and a history of hosting weddings and corporate events. Coordinates seasonal gatherings and allows relaxed, casual events like team tastings and picnics on their 6 acres of vines.
Tryon International Equestrian Center- Mill Spring, NC
Located in the Blue Ridge Foothills, Tryon International Equestrian Center offers versatile venues for corporate events. They can accommodate groups from 10 to 3,000 attendees with on-site lodging, dining, event coordination, and more.
Piedmont / Central NC
Southern C’s Farm – Summerfield, NC (near Greensboro)
A 127-acre horse farm with a covered 6,000 sq ft pavilion, scenic lodge, in-house catering, wellness & equestrian activities, and overnight accommodations for up to 16 guests. Great for overnight retreats or full-day sessions.
Hayfield at Murchison Farms – Liberty, NC (between Greensboro and Raleigh)
A flexible indoor/outdoor venue with large terraces, covered verandas, sliding barn doors, and seating for up to 300. A polished but natural setting for retreats and team bonding.
Finnigan’s Run Farm – Apex, NC (just outside Raleigh)
This 30-acre horse farm offers serene pasture views, private breakout areas, A/V support, and catering coordination. It’s just minutes from the Triangle area and a peaceful escape without the long drive.
Rayson Winery & Vineyard- Mocksville, NC (between the Triangle and Sandhills region)
A family and veteran owned vineyard located in the Yadkin Valley AVA. The former dairy farm offers several private spaces including the Cabernet Sauvignon Room (up to 10 guests), the Vineyard Room (up to 8), and covered patio options and a pavilion for larger events.
Honeysuckle at Union Grove Farm- Hillsborough, NC (roughly halfway between Raleigh and Durham)
A regenerative-agriculture venue with modern barn-style spaces, ponds, and vineyard settings. Hosts team retreats, workshops, conferences, and meetings in a sustainable environment.
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Ample meeting space, lodging, farm-to-table experiences, and resources for you to get down to work; their Conference Center and cabins come fully loaded.
Eastern NC
Sweetwater Farms – Kenansville, NC
A relaxed, rural setting with spacious barns, open lawns, and room for picnics, outdoor games, and fall celebrations. Great for companies wanting an informal atmosphere that still feels intentional and refreshing.
Broadslab Distillery- Benson, NC
Host private parties, professional retreats, corporate seminars, and conferences. The Barn at Broadslab has a projector system with a 14-foot screen—along with WIFI—perfect for showing videos and presentations and a sound system complete with microphone and a podium. The facility provides tables and chairs for up to 300 people. Photography by Ken Tart.
Stokes Family Farm- Greenville, NC
Offers relaxed outdoor spaces for corporate picnics, networking, retreats, and family-friendly team activities like corn maze challenges, wagon rides, apple cannon-ball game, and more.
Ready to take your team somewhere unexpected?
North Carolina’s working farms and rural venues might just be the change of pace you didn’t know you needed.
Fall Is a Popular Season. Plan Ahead.
Late summer and fall are prime time for planning and team connection. If you’re looking to book something for August through November, now’s the time to reach out.
These venues tend to fill up quickly once cooler weather sets in and teams regroup for year-end goals.
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