Corporate Retreats

Inspire your team in nature

Team Building in Nature

Take your corporate retreat to the next level at The Oaks at Kiser Lake. Our peaceful natural setting provides the perfect environment for team building, strategic planning, and inspiring creativity. With 117 acres of natural beauty, a motor-free lake, hiking trails, lodging, and a stunning event barn, we have everything your team needs to disconnect and reconnect.

We accommodate 15–70 guests with full property buyout. Below are two sample 4-day itineraries to inspire your planning.

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Sample Itinerary — Option A

Reconnect & Recharge

Wellness · Creativity · Nature · Team Bonding — Best for teams that need to slow down, unplug, and rebuild connection

Day 1  ·  Thursday Arrive & Settle In ▼
2:00 PM
Check-in, settle into lodging
3:00 PM
Welcome Reception — Ohio sparkling cider and light snacks on the property
4:00 PM
"Friendship Walk" Icebreaker — guided social stroll across The Oaks, hosted introductions, no work talk allowed
5:30 PM
Group Dinner at The Oaks
7:30 PM
🔥 S'mores Bar at the Bonfire — nightly signature event
8:30 PM
Stargazing session (telescope set up)
Optional
Acoustic musician at the fire pit to close the evening
Day 2  ·  Friday Nature & Creativity ▼
7:00 AM
Optional morning yoga by Kiser Lake
8:00 AM
Breakfast at The Oaks
9:30 AM
⭐ Guided Hike of The Oaks — 117-acre property tour: pine grove, pond, highland cows (Ash & Coco!), former Camp Shawano history, orchard, shoreline trail
11:30 AM
Lunch back at The Oaks
1:00 PM
🎨 Outdoor Painting Class with a local artist — guests paint the barn, the lake, or the landscape
3:00 PM
Free Time at Kiser Lake State Park — kayaking, canoeing, swimming, or hiking the wetlands trail
5:30 PM
Dragonfly Vineyard & Wine Cellar (~10 miles, Urbana) — patio wine tasting, 25 Ohio-grown varieties, hors d'oeuvres
8:00 PM
Return to The Oaks, evening campfire
Day 3  ·  Saturday Wellness & Culture ▼
7:30 AM
Morning walk through the Kiser Lake Wetlands Nature Preserve trail
8:30 AM
Breakfast
10:00 AM
🧘 Group Yoga Class on The Oaks property — outdoor session, all skill levels welcome
12:00 PM
Catered lunch at The Oaks
2:00 PM
Cedar Bog Nature Preserve (~12 miles) — 1.1-mile boardwalk through a 10,000-year-old wetland ecosystem
4:30 PM
Return, free time to explore, walk, or relax
6:00 PM
🍕 Pizza Night — Jim's Pizza Chalet delivers right to The Oaks. Casual and communal.
7:30 PM
🔥 Fireside Stories — guests share their own stories around the fire with local wines and s'mores
9:00 PM
Lawn games by firelight: cornhole, giant Jenga, giant Yahtzee
Day 4  ·  Sunday Close & Carry Forward ▼
8:00 AM
Breakfast
9:00 AM
Closing Circle — each person shares one word or one intention they're taking home
10:00 AM
Optional: final kayak on Kiser Lake, hike, or quiet morning walk
11:00 AM
Checkout & depart
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Sample Itinerary — Option B

Drive, Compete, Celebrate

Golf · Adventure · Team Competition · Good Food — Best for high-energy teams that love friendly competition and memorable experiences

Day 1  ·  Thursday Arrive & Play ▼
2:00 PM
Check-in, settle in
3:00 PM
Welcome Reception — Ohio craft beer (Urbana Brewing Co. or Crooked Handle selection)
4:00 PM
🏆 Outdoor Lawn Games Warm-Up — cornhole, giant Jenga, giant Yahtzee. Start the competitive energy early!
5:30 PM
Group Dinner at The Oaks
7:30 PM
🔥 S'mores Bar at the Bonfire
8:30 PM
Team Draft for Camp Olympics — announce golf teams and Day 3 challenge lineup
Optional
Live acoustic musician at fire pit, stargazing
Day 2  ·  Friday Golf Day ▼
7:00 AM
Optional early morning walk along Kiser Lake shoreline
8:00 AM
Breakfast at The Oaks
9:00 AM
⛳ 18-Hole Round at Lakeland Golf Club & Pub — right down the road at 1772 Kiser Lake Rd. Scramble format for mixed skill levels. On-site golf pro available.
1:30 PM
Post-Round at Lakeland's Bar & Lounge — drinks, lunch, scorecards, friendly trash talk
3:30 PM
Kiser Lake Afternoon — kayaking, canoeing, or swimming on the motor-free lake
5:30 PM
Return, refresh
7:00 PM
🍷 Group Dinner at Stella Bleu Bistro — Springfield (~20 miles). The best restaurant in the region — casual-fine dining, outdoor patio.
9:30 PM
Return, campfire
Day 3  ·  Saturday Hike, Explore & Compete ▼
7:30 AM
⭐ Guided Hike of The Oaks — 117-acre property tour: forest trails, pond, highland cows, historic Camp Shawano cabins, orchard walk
9:00 AM
Breakfast
10:30 AM
🏅 Camp Olympics on The Oaks Property — relay race, tug-of-war, Ohio/company trivia, canoe race on Kiser Lake, scavenger hunt. Cumulative team scoring.
12:30 PM
Lunch at The Oaks
2:00 PM
Ohio Caverns (West Liberty, ~15 miles) — "America's most colorful caverns," open year-round. Piatt Castles optional add-on.
5:30 PM
Happy Hour at Urbana Brewing Co. — rooftop lawn (summer/fall), 12 craft taps on draft
7:00 PM
🥘 Dinner at Pequeños Tapas & Wine Bar — downtown Urbana. Spanish tapas, curated wine list, great for groups.
9:00 PM
Return to The Oaks, campfire
Optional
Live acoustic musician at fire pit
Day 4  ·  Sunday Awards & Depart ▼
8:00 AM
Breakfast
9:00 AM
🏆 Camp Olympics Awards Ceremony — champion team reveal + fun individual awards (Best Caddy, Most Competitive, Most Likely to Move Here, etc.)
10:00 AM
Optional: final lawn games, short hike, or Kiser Lake time
11:00 AM
Checkout & depart
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