Asheville’s Ultimate Team Building Adventures

Whether your goal is to motivate, inspire, or bond with your team, meeting planners will discover a diverse mix of memorable and impactful team-building experiences in Asheville. Our Blue Ridge Mountain city has customizable opportunities to help unify teams, develop leadership skills, and improve internal communication. Plan an outing your team will never forget by exploring the historic landmarks, cultural arts, and scenic outdoor beauty that have enticed visitors to our region each year.

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Ziplines & Treetop Adventures

Get a bird's-eye view of the Blue Ridge Mountains on one of the area’s many zipline courses. Navitat Canopy Adventures offers two courses: one that zips from treetop to treetop and another that races at 65 miles per hour from one mountain ridge to the next. Tours can accommodate 8-10 guests simultaneously, with larger groups split into staggered timeslots. Those who prefer to keep their feet on the ground can shadow a zipline tour from below on one of Navitat’s custom RTV tours.

For an urban outdoor experience, head to The Adventure Center of Asheville, where facilitators will craft a custom team-building itinerary for your group. Beginning with on-the-ground icebreaker activities, planners can choose from dozens of fun options to build communication, trust, or decision-making skills. Pair these “low-ropes” elements with a zipline tour or visit the Asheville Treetops Adventure Park, where guests navigate a tree-based aerial obstacle course.

River Rafting & Float Trips

Guided tours showcase the region’s most stunning views while inviting your group to work together to navigate river obstacles. From the thunderous rapids of the Ocoee River to the milder, more relaxed Nantahala to the nearby French Broad, the Explore Asheville team can help you choose the right speed for your group.

Close to the city center is the Asheville Adventure Company, which can set your group up for an outing on a calm-water section of the French Broad River. Choose your own kayak or team up in a raft for a seven-mile, self-guided float trip that winds through the grounds of the Biltmore Estate.

Book a trip with Wai Mauna SUP Tours for a guided paddle through the River Arts District, led by knowledgeable guides who will begin your trip with an introduction to stand-up paddleboarding (it’s easier than you might think!) and will share fascinating Asheville history along the way. Tours accommodate up to 40 participants.

Guided Hikes

The local guides at the Blue Ridge Hiking Company will help your team experience the world-class trails and epic waterfalls found throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains. Tailor the experience based on your attendees' fitness and skill level. Plenty of options exist for beginners and more experienced hikers, ensuring a sense of accomplishment for all.

For teams that need to unwind, Namaste in Nature will pair your hike with guided meditation and yoga on picturesque mountaintops or beside breathtaking waterfalls, providing a serene and rejuvenating experience.

Team Building at Biltmore

Over a century ago, George W. Vanderbilt brought his master vision of an American chateau to life. Biltmore’s architectural masterpiece is a testament to the nation’s Gilded Age in the heart of Asheville and remains America's largest privately owned home.

The sprawling estate provides numerous ways to test your team in uncommon skill-building experiences. Biltmore offers group scavenger hunts, tutorials in archery and clay shooting, hands-on falconry experiences and guided fly-fishing expeditions. Or your team can embark on a Land Rover expedition, which teaches off-road driving and outdoor skills. Afterward, take your group on a private tour through the back rooms and secret passages utilized by servants of George W. Vanderbilt, head to the rooftop for an incredible view of the estate, or tour the winery and enjoy a complimentary tasting.

Creative Encounters With the Arts

Knowledgeable tour guides at Art Connections and Asheville Art Studio Tours will customize a group experience in the River Arts District or beyond. Led by local artists, your group can choose specific types of arts and crafts to learn about and purchase. 

Go hands on with a painting, glassblowing, or jewelry arts workshop from ArtPlay Studio. Batton Clayworks welcomes small groups (up to 8 people) to the artists’ home studio for a 2-hour lesson that includes several ceramic techniques and shipping of your finished piece. Head to WAXON Studio for a workshop on batik and shibori dye techniques (currently for a max. of 4 people), or have their textile artists set up a DIY tie-dye booth at your event.

Eating and Drinking in Foodtopia

Try a Taste - Food Tours

It could take months to taste and drink your way through Asheville’s food and brewery scene, with more than 300 independent restaurants and dozens of breweries, but if you want to make the most of your visit, let the local experts from Asheville Food Tours lead the way. This walking tour of Asheville allows attendees to sample the culinary genius of multiple chefs at their restaurants, cafes, and breweries downtown.

For the group with a sweet tooth, visit the French Broad Chocolate Factory for a behind-the-scenes look at how chocolatiers make artisanal truffles, chocolate bars, and pastries. This sustainable bean-to-bar factory and tasting room will give your group insights into the company’s handcrafted practice — and some free samples to sweeten the deal. See a full list of culinary adventures here.

Experience Beer City - Brewery Tours

Looking for a fun way to engage with your team? Let a local beer connoisseur from Asheville Brewery Tours guide you on a tour through a selection of Asheville’s best craft breweries. You’ll get brew-master access, learn about the brewing process, and can sample numerous local beers to find your favorite. Tours for up to 150 people are available.

You can also visit Highland Brewing Company, Asheville’s oldest craft brewery. Highland offers ample space for larger groups and will provide private facility tours. Groups can enjoy the rooftop bar and an abundance of outdoor space.

From Roots to Recipes - Foraging Tours & Cooking Classes

Take your group on an “off-the-eaten-path” foraging adventure. With No Taste Like Home, you’ll go into the forest to learn how to safely identify edible wild plants and mushrooms and practical uses in cooking, home remedies, and brews.

Or, team up with a chef and learn how to make fresh pasta, French macarons, or even a multi-course dinner. You can check out the class listings at The Farm, The Asheville Kitchen, or Asheville Mountain Kitchen to customize your menu.

Wellness Experiences

With a centuries-old history as a healing retreat, the city's mountains offer a natural sanctuary for rejuvenation. From dedicated wellness lounges to a mountaintop yoga class, Asheville's vibrant wellness community allows planners to seamlessly integrate moments of restoration into successful meetings.

Attendees can experience sunrise meditations, group hikes, and rejuvenating breaks, creating a holistic meeting experience that prioritizes business objectives and participant well-being. In Asheville, meetings become transformative gatherings, leaving participants feeling refreshed and inspired.

Service Projects

Give Back — Group Service Projects

The best team building can happen when it’s not about the team. Work with local organizations to plan a river clean-up, package meals for kids at the food bank, assemble student kits, or volunteer in a customized project on-site at your hotel. Explore Asheville has community service ideas for your group.