Destination file 22 · Mountain West
Company retreats in Alta.
Deep snow, small lodges and a canyon that feels a world away. The Renewal Office designs company retreats and executive offsites in Alta and Little Cottonwood Canyon, built around what your team needs to leave with.
At a glance
- From San FranciscoNonstop to Salt Lake City, about 2 hours, then under an hour by car
- From Los AngelesNonstop to Salt Lake City, under 2 hours, then under an hour by car
- Nearest airportSalt Lake City International (SLC), about 45 minutes
- Best monthsDecember to April, and July to August
- Places to stay6 we’d book
- NearbySnowbird’s tram
Why Alta
A canyon that feels a world away.
Alta is old-school mountain living at its best. The canyon is close to Salt Lake City, but once you are up there it feels remote and wonderfully simple.
The lodges are small and personal, many with meals included, so the whole team eats, skis and talks together. That shared rhythm is half the retreat.
Neighboring Snowbird adds a big conference village for larger groups, and summer brings wildflowers and cool mountain air.
We bring teams to Alta when they want fewer choices, deeper snow and better conversations.
Where we’d stay
Hotels and buyouts we’d actually book.
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Details from each property, checked October 2026. We confirm rates, space and dates for every file.
Sample retreat · 4 days
Alta and Little Cottonwood Canyon, built on the TRO Six Pillars.
- Day 1Arrive
- Land at SLC and drive up the canyonThe Offsite
- Settle into the lodgeRenewal
- Family-style welcome dinnerThe World
- Day 2Align
- Morning on the mountainRenewal
- Strategy session by the fireGuiding Star
- Lodge dinner togetherThe World
- Day 3Connect
- Team archetypes workshopKnowing
- Snowshoe or wildflower hikeRenewal
- Hot tub and stargazingTranscend
- Day 4Commit
- Commitments and a closing circleGuiding Star
- Down the canyon to SLCThe Offsite
The outcomeA close-knit team with a simple plan and the trust to make it real.
From the office
Why we bring teams here.
Alta is our pick for small, close teams that love the mountains and want an all-in, unplugged lodge experience.
See our sample retreats →“Fewer distractions, deeper snow, better conversations.”
The Renewal Office
What it might cost
Starting points, not quotes.
- Boutique buyout$600per room, per night, booking the whole property
- Full-service resort$1,700per person, per day
- Luxury and reward$2,400per person, per day
Estimates for Alta, October 2026, before flights. Based on 2026 mid-season rates at Alta Peruvian Lodge, The Cliff Lodge at Snowbird and Snowpine Lodge, plus taxes, meals, programming, production and local transport. Real rates move with season and group size, and every TRO budget is built line by line for your group.
Questions
Planning a retreat in Alta.
How far is Alta from Salt Lake City?
Under an hour by car from Salt Lake City International Airport, up Little Cottonwood Canyon. Winter storms can close the canyon road for short periods.
When is the best time for a retreat in Alta?
Winter is the classic season, with some of the deepest snow in the country. Summer brings wildflowers, and some lodges host summer groups.
What size groups fit in Alta?
Small and mid-size teams fit best in Alta’s lodges, some of which offer buyouts. Snowbird next door handles large groups.
What can a team do in Alta?
Skiing, snowshoeing, wildflower hikes, fireside sessions, family-style dinners and stargazing.
Who plans and runs the retreat?
The Renewal Office designs it around your goals using the TRO Six Pillars, then handles venue, programming, facilitators and production from the first call to the week after.
