Corporate Retreats & Business Meetings in the Heart of the Flint Hills

#1 - A change of scenery that still feels close to home. Getting a team fully present takes getting them out of their everyday office - but a flight and a big-city hotel isn't always necessary or worth the spend. The Elgin is centrally located in Kansas and sits within a half-day's drive of most of the state and the surrounding states, making it realistic for a one- or two-night retreat without eating your whole schedule in travel.

#2 - Space that makes people think differently. Our Victorian Ballroom was built in 1886 - long before open-plan offices and video calls. Meeting somewhere with genuine history tends to shift the energy of a retreat: less status update, more real conversation.

# 3 - Everything under one roof. Sleep, meet, eat, and unwind without leaving the building. Suites, meeting space, dining, a fitness center, and a game lounge for evening downtime are all on-site, so your team isn't shuttling between venues.

#4 - Privacy when you need it. Book the Victorian Ballroom for your working sessions and reserve suites for overnight stays, or arrange a full-hotel buyout for complete privacy - ideal for board retreats, strategic planning sessions, or leadership offsites where confidentiality matters.

#5 - Privacy when you need it. Book the Victorian Ballroom for your working sessions and reserve suites for overnight stays, or arrange a full-hotel buyout for complete privacy - ideal for board retreats, strategic planning sessions, or leadership offsites where confidentiality matters.

#6 - Built for groups that actually want to connect. The Elgin's intimate size works especially well for leadership teams, departments, boards, and small organizations. You're not one group among hundreds of conference guests. Your team can settle in, spread out, and spend meaningful time together without the distractions of a large convention hotel.

#7 - Downtime is part of the retreat. Some of the best conversations happen after the agenda ends. Gather in the Game Lounge, linger over dinner, relax in the courtyard, or simply enjoy an evening together without everyone scattering to separate hotels and restaurants. The Elgin gives your team space to reconnect as people, not just coworkers.

#8 - Your retreat doesn't have to come from a template. A leadership retreat has different needs than a team celebration, annual planning session, or company offsite. We can help you build an experience around your goals — from meeting and lodging arrangements to meals, activities, golf, spa experiences, and time to explore Marion and the surrounding Flint Hills.

#9 - Bring in the expertise you need. A great retreat takes more than the right space. When you want additional support, we can connect your retreat with experienced professionals who can help make the time together count. A strategic planning consultant is available to facilitate focused conversations, guide planning sessions, and help your team turn ideas into actionable next steps. Our event planner can take care of the details behind the scenes — from schedules and meals to activities and logistics — so your team can stay focused on why you came. In addition to this, we have connections with partners that can provide music, food, spa services, entertainment and more.

#10 - Make the whole hotel yours. With just 12 suites, the Elgin offers something larger hotels simply can't: the opportunity to take over the entire property for your retreat. Your team can have the guest rooms, gathering spaces, and common areas to themselves, creating an atmosphere that feels less like staying at a hotel and more like having your own private retreat headquarters. It's an experience that's personal, relaxed, and entirely your own.