A Maine corporate retreat without the conference hotel.
18 lakefront acres in Parkman, Maine. Climate-controlled and covered gathering spaces. Dragonwood catering. Main House + Bunk House lodging for 25; separate Airstream by request. Open June through October.
Plan Your Team RetreatYou have done the hotel conference rooms. The trust falls. The catered chicken lunch everyone picks at while checking their phones under the table. Your best people sit through another PowerPoint and fly home on Friday. Nothing has changed. The same dynamics. The same unspoken tension. The same avoidance of the one conversation that would actually move things forward. You spent the budget. You got the receipts. What you did not get was a team that knows each other any better than they did on Monday.
Keep presentations, breakout sessions, meals, lodging, and downtime on one 18-acre lakefront property. The Haven is climate-controlled, while The Gallery, Design Studio, Thunder Hall, fire pit, and waterfront create distinct settings for the rest of the agenda. Starlink internet is available, and the team confirms connectivity, event fit, and layout needs during planning. Dragonwood handles event catering from its licensed commercial kitchen. Whole-property stays have no other overnight guests; a small staff remains working on the land, and any daytime event use is confirmed in advance.
Where the sessions happen
Three featured settings for main sessions, smaller breakouts, and meals.
The Haven
Climate-controlled · Layout confirmed with your team
Dragonwood's indoor home base for presentations, facilitated sessions, and weather backup. Starlink internet is available. If connectivity matters to your agenda, share call, coverage, and technology needs so the team can confirm the current setup.
The Gallery
Quiet breakout or wellness space
A naturally lit room with a foam floor and mats. Use it for a smaller breakout, yoga, meditation, or a quiet parallel activity.
Thunder Hall (Pavilion)
30' × 40' · Covered pavilion
A gathering space in the walnut grove for team meals, all-hands sessions, and evening events. Vinyl sides open for airflow or close against weather.
Planning overnight logistics? Review the whole-property lodging and layout for the Main House and Bunk House, which sleep 25 combined. The Bunk House uses a communal sleeping arrangement, and a separate three-person Airstream can be requested.
Private-use detail: Whole-property stays have no other overnight guests. A small Dragonwood team remains working on the property, and any daytime event use is confirmed during planning.
Access note: The Main House has a ground-floor bedroom and bathroom. Because the driveway is gravel and individual needs vary, share mobility or setup needs early so the team can confirm fit and coordinate arrival. Review the location and arrival FAQ before finalizing travel.
Event-fit note: Share your expected headcount, seating layout, breakout plan, weather backup, and technology needs. Event fit and layout are confirmed case by case with the Dragonwood team.
A practical three-day offsite flow
A planning example, not a rigid package.
Day One: Arrive
Settle into the Main House and Bunk House, plus the separate Airstream when it has been added by request, then use the waterfront or fire pit for an informal welcome. Share room assignments, dietary needs, and arrival considerations during planning so the setup fits your group.
Day Two: Meet and Reset
Hold the main presentation in The Haven, move smaller groups to The Gallery, Design Studio, or outdoor spaces, and build in an optional block on the Warrior Confidence Course or pond. Dragonwood can cater the team meal from its licensed commercial kitchen; service is planned around the group.
Day Three: Close and Depart
Close with a short working session, breakfast, or time on the grounds before departure. The schedule can stay structured where the work demands it and open where the team needs breathing room.
What overnight and retreat guests say
“It really feels like an adult summer camp.”
“WOW were we pleasantly surprised! The hosts were exceptional.”
“We used the facility as a retreat. The Haven was excellent for yoga classes.”
Team building that does not feel like team building
Choose active, creative, social, or quiet time on the water.
Warrior Confidence Course
The certified Warp Wall, cargo nets, and obstacle elements offer an active group option. Schedule it as a team block or leave it available alongside quieter activities.
Arts & Crafts Studio
Drawing, painting, beadwork, and other arts and crafts give teams a creative parallel activity or a hands-on breakout from the working agenda.
The Fire Pit
Use the fire pit for an informal welcome or unstructured conversation after dinner. It gives the agenda a clear change of pace without adding another facilitated session.
On the Water
Canoe, paddle boat, and kayaks are available on Manhanock Pond when conditions and arrangements allow. Add a shared activity block or leave the waterfront open for quieter downtime.
Built for Teams
Carrie Reed
Carrie Reed works with the Dragonwood team and coordinates the details behind the scenes, from grocery pickup and setup to the flow of your wedding weekend or group stay. She works to make sure you can stay present with your people.
Start the conversation.
Plan Your Team RetreatShare your group size, preferred dates, session plan, catering needs, and access needs. Dragonwood will confirm the right setup for your retreat.
dragonwood.me