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Group Outings Outdoor Experiences
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GATHER WITH US
and golf. You will 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. Contact the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce to start planning your party.
Corporate Retreats, Meetings and Team Building
An offsite meeting or work retreat is a great way to reconnect, especially after a long time spent away from the office. Garrett County’s many lodging options and meeting venues will be happy to accommodate you.
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.
Deep Creek Lake Adventures
(dcladventures.com) offers several venues for fun group activities, including the largest aerial adventure park in the tri-state area, an arcade and an axe-throwing facility. For a few rounds of golf, Garrett County has four courses with mountain and lake views that cater to all skill levels.
Military Reunions
Garrett County’s outdoor sports and adventure activities are a particular draw to military personnel from East Coast bases who hold reunions here. The state parks offer free admission to veterans and there are military discounts at many businesses. In the spring, the Chamber’s Military March promotion provides a range of discounts
to military members and their families. For 2022 discounts, check visitdeepcreek.com/ pages/militarymarch.
Getaways for Friends and Couples
Garrett County has wine tours, brewpubs, specialty shops and a fun nightlife to keep you busy on your friends’ or couples’ getaway.
Haley Farm Inn & Retreat Center
(haleyfarm.com) is ideal for a few days of relaxation, with its wellness packages that include yoga, cooking classes and mindfulness exercises.
Head to Mountain State Brewing Co. (mountainstatebrewing.com) for a
flight of beer, to Deep Creek Cellars (deepcreekcellars.com) for a wine tasting, or to FireFly Farms Creamery & Market (fireflyfarms.com) for a wine and cheese pairing.
Want more adventure? Try All Earth Eco Tours (allearthecotours.com), which provides guided kayak tours and other nature-friendly group activities, such as river walks, yoga in nature and nature photography classes.
You’ve missed your family and want to hold a reunion. You’d like to get together with work colleagues so you can bond after a long time spent working remotely. You’re in the market for a long-overdue weekend with friends.
Whatever the event you’re planning, you’re
in good hands. Garrett County provides the perfect, scenic setting, and we’re experts at making any get-together a smooth experience. The many lodging options around Deep Creek and beyond can accommodate any size group, and any type of gathering.
During the daytime, our many fun attractions make it easy to plan a diverse lineup of activities that will satisfy your guests’ interest. Our local businesses are happy to help you plan an
event that’s compatible with social distancing guidelines, and the many options for outdoor activities in Garrett County make us the perfect choice for an event that’s safe as well as fun.
Need some planning help? The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce is ready to assist. Our 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 Heritage Area & Groups Director Kim Folk at 301.387.5238 or kim@ garrettchamber.com.
Note that vendors and venues may have special visitor guidelines or restrictions in place. Make sure to check each destination’s website or call ahead before you visit.
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! Heart-pounding 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; 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 parks (dnr.maryland. gov/publiclands/pages/western_maryland. aspx) for the many outdoor settings available.
Bachelor and Bachelorette Gatherings
Garrett County is the perfect place for a wedding (see page 36), 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. The girls will love our independently owned boutiques, great restaurants and fun group activities like horseback riding or kayaking. The guys have lots of options for fun too, from an axe-throwing experience and white-water rafting to fishing
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