Executing a successful Family Office retreat requires a lot of planning which you can read about in our latest whitepaper. It also requires a great venue. The choice of location sets the tone for the entire experience. Privacy is essential, as conversations during a retreat often touch on personal, financial, or emotional issues that require discretion. A tranquil, inspiring setting—whether a mountain lodge, coastal estate, or countryside retreat—helps participants disconnect from daily distractions and fosters deeper engagement. It’s important to balance seclusion with ease of travel, particularly if attendees span multiple generations or have limited mobility. We’ve included a few of our favorites below, but for the most comprehensive collection of luxury resorts that are ideal for a family retreat, we recommend you connect with a concierge at the Five Star Alliance, who can cater to your specific needs.
The Mayflower Inn & Spa, Connecticut
The Mayflower Inn and Spa is located in the idyllic town of Washington, Connecticut, less than two hours from New York City. As a renowned Auberge Resorts property, the inn offers guests luxury accommodation, an exceptional dining experience, as well as one of the finest spas in the United States. Each of the 30 guest rooms are individually decorated to offer a unique experience. The restaurant, Muse, offers a memorable fine dining experience with unique gourmet menus that change seasonally. With a Mayflower coordinator always on hand to attend to special requests and ensure that programs and schedules run efficiently, the Mayflower Inn offers the perfect location for memorable and productive family retreat.
Montage Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina
Providing a classic Southern setting, Montage Palmetto Bluff is a luxury resort set within a maritime forest between Hilton Head, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia. Palmetto Bluff offers a range of accommodations for any size family within the guest house, inn, cottages, and vacation homes. Featuring luxury Lowcountry styling, accommodations have classic Southern furniture, outdoor sitting areas, and plush beds. In addition to excellent accommodations and meeting spaces, the property offers multiple recreation options with an equestrian facility, lawn & racquet club with tennis and bocce, plus hiking, biking, boating and fishing options.
Triple Creek Ranch, Montana
Experience the legendary hospitality and enchanting beauty of one of the world’s best hotels set in the heart of the breathtaking Bitterroot Mountain Range of the Montana Rockies. Triple Creek Ranch offers an epicurean, all-inclusive experience of refined rustic elegance, gourmet cuisine paired with an excellent wine list, and warm, welcoming, five star service amidst a forested mountain retreat. This Montana luxury ranch resort accommodations feature a fine selection of private log luxury ranch cabins and splendid ranch homes with easy access to a well-appointed and comfortable lodge making it ideal for a family office retreat. Here, travelers enjoy a truly majestic setting with incomparable scenery, a wide variety of native wildlife, an almost endless menu of all-inclusive outdoor activities and the option of adding-on some of the finest off-ranch Western adventures in the continental United States.
Belmond El Encanto, California
The Belmond El Encanto has been meticulously restored to capture all the romance and glamour that endeared it to both the local Santa Barbara community and visitors alike. Ninety-two California-styled suites and bungalows dot the lush, terraced grounds featuring seven-acres of gardens with sweeping views of Santa Barbara and the Pacific Ocean. Original architectural features have been lovingly restored, including the historic arbor and lily pond. Modern additions to the expansive outdoor zero-edge pool and a new beautifully appointed boutique spa enhance the retreat experience for the most discerning of families.
Il Borro, Tuscany
Situated in the heart of Tuscany, Il Borro is a century-old hamlet surrounded by 3,000 acres of picturesque landscapes. Each guest can choose from many different solutions: from elegant and refined suites to our private and exclusive villas. There are 58 rooms plus 3 private villas – one with 10 bedrooms, another with 4 bedrooms, and the final with 4 bedrooms. In addition to a luxurious and private retreat, Il Borro offer a series of unique experiences designed to give a taste of authentic Tuscany. From wine tours to cooking classes, from the artisans’ workshops to horseback riding, biking and a whole variety of excursions in and about the countryside.
