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GATHER, REUNITE OR
CELEBRATE WITH US!
Does your company need engaging activities for teambuilding? Are you hoping to gather the family for a reunion
or wedding? Or maybe you just want some downtime with friends? Let us introduce you to our scenic settings, extensive lineup of fun things to do, and ample lodging and venue options that can accommodate gatherings of any size. Garrett County provides the perfect backdrop for all of your group needs.
If you’re concerned about logistics, don’t worry — we can help make your experience stress-free! The Garrett County Chamber
of Commerce’s helpful staff members
can propose itineraries for your stay, as
well as being your point of contact for accommodations, meeting venues, caterers and whatever other services you want.
For more information, contact Project & Groups Manager Holly Lane at 301.387.6171 or holly@garrettchamber.com.
CORPORATE RETREATS, MEETINGS
AND TEAM BUILDING
An offsite meeting or work retreat is a great way to reconnect, especially if your staff is fully or partially remote.
Wisp Resort (wispresort.com) hosts many corporate groups on its more than 40,000 square feet of meeting space. The staff can help you schedule a blend of business and pleasure with team-building programs.
Looking for fun group activities offsite? From watersports to arts and entertainment, your possibilities are truly endless. For a guided pontoon tour of the lake or paddleboarding, check out High Mountain Sports (highmountainsports.com) or take a stroll on the catwalk at Simon Pearce Factory Outlet & Glassblowing's (simonpearce.com/pages/ our-stores-oakland-md) facility and watch as each piece is being made by hand.
If you’d like to take your group hiking, plan your route with Garrett Trails (garretttrails. com) For live entertainment, you won’t want to miss the new Performing Arts Center
at Garrett College (performingartsgc. com). Other options include several golf courses, aerial adventure parks and an axe- throwing experience. You are bound to find something for your group to bond over.
FAMILY REUNIONS
If your family members are located mostly in the Mid-Atlantic or the Midwest, Garrett County is the perfect place to meet in the middle! Adrenaline-fueled outings like our aerial adventure courses and whitewater rafting might appeal to the younger crowd, while our quaint main streets are the perfect spots for the older generations to reminisce over a cup of coffee or lunch.
You have lots of lodging options to choose from as well. Garrett County’s many state parks offer camping, glamping and cabins;
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spacious lakefront homes can accommodate small to moderate-sized groups in one place; and hotels offer a wide range of group packages. You’ll also have your pick of picnic areas and pavilions for a barbecue or old-fashioned family potluck. Check the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ list of state park amenities (dnr.maryland. gov/publiclands/pages/western_maryland. aspx) for available outdoor settings.
BACHELOR AND BACHELORETTE
GATHERINGS
Garrett County is the perfect place for a wedding (see page 38), so why not bring the bachelor and bachelorette fun here too?
Whether your group is looking for exciting adventures or quiet time to reflect on
your friendships, Garrett County delivers. Splurge at our independently owned boutiques and cocktail bars, or get together for fun group activities like horseback riding, kayaking or axe-throwing. For slightly more laid-back crowds, we suggest wine tastings, fishing and golf.
No matter your group’s tastes, you’ll find endless options for fun and bonding
with some of your favorite people. Go to visitdeepcreek.com for a list of activities and recreation options, then contact the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce to start planning your party.
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