Your Guide to Planning a Successful Large Corporate or Group Event
Planning a memorable meeting, retreat, or corporate event begins with finding a venue that not only supports your goals but also elevates them.
We know corporate events are different. They're not just about the attendees’ experience; they're about your reputation and bottom line. That's why we focus on what matters: flawless logistics, flexible venues, genuine engagement, and an atmosphere that brings people together.
So whether you’re organizing a leadership retreat, annual conference, group training sessions, or a large-scale corporate golf fundraiser, Treetops delivers an experience rooted in hospitality, spectacular beauty, and newly refreshed spaces.
Here’s everything meeting planners should know when choosing Treetops Resort for their next corporate event.
What Meeting Planners Should Know When Planning an Event at Treetops
Treetops makes planning straightforward—not stressful. Our dedicated Group Services team partners with planners from the earliest planning stages with an educational introductory meeting to identify details that our operations teams need to execute seamlessly. Our goal is to ensure every detail aligns with a planner’s objectives.
At Treetops, event planners can appreciate:
A Renovated Convention Center Designed for Productivity & Comfort
Recently updated with $500K in enhancements and refreshed aesthetics—including warm neutral tones, light oak finishes, modern lighting, and versatile furnishings—Treetops’ Convention Center sets the stage. Whether you’re hosting breakout sessions or a ballroom-sized keynote, your attendees will feel the difference.
Flexible Lodging for Groups of All Sizes
With multiple lodging options across the resort, groups can stay close together or spread out as needed. And because everything is on the property, logistics stay simple—even in winter.
Streamlined Planning Support
From choosing menus to scheduling recreation and group activities, our goal is to eliminate uncertainty for planners and help them shine. Our experienced meetings team will guide you through every step of the planning process.
Treetops Venue Options
One of Treetops’ greatest strengths is its variety of event spaces—each with its own personality and purpose. Planners can mix and match venues based on group size, meeting format, and the experience they want attendees to have.
Convention Center
Ideal for: Large groups, expos, conferences, corporate assemblies
Features: Flexible configurations, banquet dining service, modern décor, AV capabilities
Signature Boardrooms
Ideal for: Leadership meetings, team strategy sessions, executive sessions
Features: Comfortable seating, A/V for off-site attendees. Windowless for focus.
Oak Room / Aspen Room
Ideal for: Mid-sized groups, weddings, training sessions
Features: Flexible configurations, banquet dining service, AV capabilities
Outdoor Spaces
Ideal for: Receptions, networking, experiential events
Features: Scenic woodland settings, overlook views, golf, and ski recreation
Unique Spaces
From cozy Bar 81 to wide-open pavilions, planners can select distinctive environments that add personality to the event based on group size and event objectives.
Group Activities & Amenities Available
At Treetops, meetings don’t have to mean sitting in a chair all day. This is where we shine.
Golf
Centered in “America’s Summer Golf Capital,” Treetops gives groups several ways to design a golf outing that captures attention and memorable extras from scramble outings, Par Three shootouts, longdrive competitions, or just a casual evening socializing on the Himalaya putting course. Our 5 championship golf courses are the perfect way to have fun with your group.
Outdoor Winter Activities
- Downhill skiing & snowboarding
- Cross-country skiing
- Extreme Tubing
- Horse-drawn sleigh rides
- Snowshoeing adventures
Year-Round Team Bonding Activities
- Guided leadership challenges
- Custom itinerary experiences
Spa & Wellness Options
Give attendees a rejuvenating break with spa services, fitness facilities, and wellness add-ons.
Dining Experiences
From banquets to chef-curated private dinners and paired menus, meals can be tailored to your event’s style.
What Sets Treetops Apart for Large Corporate Events
Treetops blends the convenience of a full-service resort with the character of a Northern Michigan retreat. Planners consistently tell us that is what sets Treetops apart. Consider the following:
A Setting That Inspires Connection
The natural beauty of our landscape—rolling hills, soaring pines, snowy vistas—creates a refreshing environment that encourages creative thinking and deep collaboration.
Personalized Planners Who Go Above and Beyond
We’re not a massive convention hotel; at Treetops, your group is known by name, and our staff becomes part of your planning team.
Newly Renovated Meeting Spaces
The refreshed Convention Center reinforces trust: planners know their event is being held in a modern, professionally designed space crafted for high-quality programs.
Ready to Start Planning?
Let the Treetops team transform your vision into reality. Begin the planning process by filling out our contact form below.
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