Try one of our culinary demonstrations or embark on an outdoor adventure that will bring back memories for years to come.

GRAPE ESCAPES TEAMBUILDING
Test your team’s marketing skills and learn a little bit about wine at the same time. Our in-house wine expert will lead your team through a marketing challenge that includes design, branding and strategy. Teams will compete to launch a new wine and win the judge’s favor.

Bring the outdoors into your agenda with a range of stimulating team-building exercises, including amazing race events and golf excursions.

PINE MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES
Let Tom Schrager bring a new and exciting flare to your group’s adventure. As a new partner to Highland Lake Inn, Tom has already hosted several Amazing Race events right on our property. Whether you are looking for a mental and physical break from your meeting, are having communication problems in your office or are just looking for a fun activity for your team, they can develop a program uniquely for you.

BUILDING BRIDGES
Highland Lake Inn has been fortunate to work with Pat Ross from Building Bridges for over a decade. Pat and his team know our property in great detail and are able to use every inch to create an outstanding event. Their interactive activities integrate well into other approaches to team building; adding spice, energy, creativity, and fun for a more productive workshop, seminar, or retreat.

OUTWARD BOUND PROFESSIONAL
Working with Bill Murray has proven to be seamless. His team of professionals will guide your group through an amazing event that will be the highlight of your trip. Their internationally recognized programs are dynamic, highly interactive and provide great results. As corporate America’s premier provider of experiential leadership and team development, they will custom-design your program to achieve your outcomes.

Looking to just get out and do your own thing? Here are a few local favorites groups really enjoy.

GOLF EXCURSIONS 
How can you pass up playing golf with the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains as your backdrop? Our team will be happy to arrange golf excursions for you and your team.

ROOTS + WINGS
Roots + Wings School of Art and Design facilitates collaborative events that bring teams together through the shared experience of creating art.

WHITE WATER RAFTING 
Several Western North Carolina Rivers provide an action-packed adventure. Nantahala Outdoor Center provides some of the world’s finest whitewater guides to lead your journey.

ZIP LINE ADVENTURES 
America's steepest and fastest zipline canopy tour, The Gorge, offers a thrilling tree-based aerial adventure just down the road from Highland Lake Inn & Resort.

SIERRA NEVADA TOURS 
Explore the country’s third largest microbrewery and see first-hand how determination and a pioneering spirit can lead to incredible adventures.

A NIGHT ON THE TOWN 
Kick back and enjoy the vibrant local scene downtown Hendersonville or Asheville.