For attendees keen on spending time in the fresh air in Lake Tahoe (and who isn’t?), consider these outdoor venues, from a beachfront retreat to a terrace nestled in the mountains.

From dinner on stage at the Grand Ole Opry to a birds-eye view of the Smoky Mountains in Gatlinburg, these Tennessee banquet views are a feast for the eyes.

A mountain setting can take away the distractions of the office and city life and allow for a connection to nature, which often can spike productivity, creativity and collaboration. Unplugging, bringing the meeting room outdoors and creating new experiences seem to be on-trend for 2018, according to four experts dialed in to mountain meetings. 

Take your next meal function to new heights in the Western U.S.

"The hills are alive with the sound of music."

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! And once those flurries stop falling?

There’s something about the rugged and inspiring environments of western mountain locales.

Who says fine dining and group bonding can’t go hand-in-hand?

Nine unique team-building outings in the Mountain West