Group Activities

Featured Activity: Night Putting and/or Night Golf | Pictured Above
This popular team building activity can be arranged on our outdoor putting green and/or golf course. For putting, attendees maneuver through a glow-in-the-dark putting course with glow balls. This can be arranged indoor in the event of rain. Night Golf utilizes glow-in-the dark golf balls and glow sticks for a nine-hole outdoor golf experience.| Available On Property.
Minimum Players: 10 | Available On Property

Mystery Dinner Theater
Narroway Productions brings mystery dinner theater to Ballantyne Hotel.  Your attendees will have an entertaining & engaging evening.  Choose from a selection of popular shows. Ideal for groups from 20 - 60 or more. | Available On Property

CULINARY TEAM BUILDING & EDUCATION

Sushi School
All the ingredients and instruction necessary to prepare and display Sushi Rolls, California Rolls, Tuna Rolls, and Philadelphia Rolls. Instruction is given by a Professional Sushi Chef. Please contact your sales manager to reserve a class or for more information.
No Minimum/Maximum | Available on Property

The Martini Class
This course is an interactive, educational experience intended to teach the basics of the art of martini mixing. A great team building exercise and involves tasting and mixing of martinis throughout the program. The course lasts approximately two hours, but can be tailored to meet specific time requirements. Please contact your sales manager to reserve a class or for more information. Maximum Attendees: 20 All guests must be of legal drinking age (at least 21 years old) | Available on Property

The Wine Sampling Course
This course is designed to give general wine knowledge, from grape types and growing regions to varietal tastes and flavors. The length of this course may be varied to meet the specific needs, but the course is intended to be 1 hour in length. Six wine panels are involved in this course, and while the wines may be tailored to meet the educational needs, three varieties are recommended with two wines from each varietal. Please contact your sales manager to reserve a class or for more information. All guests must be of legal drinking age (at least 21 years old) Maximum Attendees: 50 | Available on Property

The Executive Level Wine Experience
This course is intended to educate your guests on the secrets of wine and food pairings, to enable a high degree of comfort when ordering wine. Delving into the theories and backgrounds behind wine and food pairings, this course will allow your guests to sample a wide selection of wines and foods while discussing what makes wines tick. Please contact your sales manager to reserve a class or for more information. Pricing of this event varies dependant upon menu and wine selection. All guests must be of legal drinking age (21 years)
Maximum Attendees: 50 | Available on Property

GOLF & TENNIS ACTIVITIES & TEAM BUILDING

Golf Outings & Tournaments
Our Golf Professionals can arrange a golf outing or tournament for your group including custom corporate logo'd merchandise and giveaways to bring excitement to your outing. Available On Property. | Available On Property Minimum Players: 16 Maximum Players: 144
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Night Putting and/or Night Golf
This popular team building activity can be arranged on our outdoor putting green and/or golf course. For putting, attendees maneuver through a glow-in-the-dark putting course with glow balls. This can be arranged indoor in the event of rain. Night Golf utilizes glow-in-the dark golf balls and glow sticks for a nine-hole outdoor golf experience.| Available On Property.
Minimum Players: 10 | Available On Property

Frozen Marshmallow Chipping
Yes, we use frozen marshmallows like golf balls and hit them into a basket! This can be set up in any of our meeting rooms. It can be arranged as either a strictly fun event or with a competitive spirit added to it for team building – usually breaking into two groups. The best players have a “chip off” at the end.  It lasts approximately ½ to ¾ hour. Several putters are supplied for your use. Minimum Attendees: 10 | Available On Property

Team Experience at Dana Rader Golf School
Each team has a Captain which helps the team work through each short game hole strategy with putters, 7 irons, pitching wedge and sand wedge. Attendees: 10 - 40 | Available On Property

Enhancements to the team experience at Dana Rader Golf School
Golf Pro Exhibition by Dana Rader or Julie Cole, putting competitions, 1.5 hour full swing instruction & 1.5 hour short game instruction | Available On Property

Short Game Challenge at Dana Rader Golf School
Players compete in a captain's choice in the fun six hole event utilizing select putting, chipping, pitching and sand shots | Available On Property
Attendees 10 - 40

Executive Short Game Challenge at Dana Rader Golf School
Includes 2 hours of full swing instruction, 2 hours of short game instruction, the short game challenge and individual video analysis | Available On Property
Attendees: 5 - 40

Tennis
Three outdoor courts can be contracted for group play and group tournaments
Minimum Players: 2 Maximum Players: 12 | Available On Property

Tennis Instruction
Our Tennis Professional can provide one-on-one instruction or provide group tennis clinics for your attendee. Minimum Players: 1 Maximum Players: 20s | Available On Property

UNIQUE CHALLENGES & RECREATION

Pit Crew Challenge
Pit Crew is a unique team building experience that teaches your teams the ins and outs of a stock car. This exercise is quite extensive with authentic NASCAR stock cars. Each team’s skills and timing are challenged. Minimum Attendees: 10 | Available On Property.

Race car ride-a-long and/or driving experiences View Website

Dragway Ride-A-Long & Driving Experiences View Website

Hall of Fame & Group Race Tours View Website

Xtreeme Challenge Team Building View Website
Located on over 10 acres, Xtreeme Challenge is a high and low ropes course challenge in a rustic North Carolina Setting. | Available Off Property within 30 minutes of Ballantyne

Whitewater Rafting at The US National Whitewater Center - Available Year Round
Paddle through non-stop class III-IV whitewater on the world's largest man-made re-circulating river! Our fully guided raft trips take you through the heart of our 300 acre wooded facility, providing an unparalleled whitewater experience only minutes from uptown Charlotte. Over the course of the two-hour trip, you'll surf waves on the wilderness section and challenge your skills on the tight turns of the competition channel. After a run down, you will ride a conveyer belt back to the upper pond to take on another channel! Helmet, personal flotation device, and paddle are provided. Additional rental gear is available | Available Off Property within 30 minutes of Ballantyne View Website

Rock Climbing View Website
The climbing center at the USNWC is one of the largest outdoor climbing facilities in the U.S. with the potential to offer high level climbing competitions as well as ideal opportunities to learn to climb. Made to look and feel just like granite, the climbing center offers approximately 5,700 square feet of climbing surface and over 40 roped climbs. The Center consists of both a covered 30ft. tall wall, and an open-air 46ft. free form spire for climbing, repelling, & bouldering at all levels. The center is surrounded by an amphitheater providing a spectacular viewing and event area | Available Off Property within 30 minutes of Ballantyne

SPA BREAKS & MEETING REFRESHERS

Spa Mixers
Sample mini spa services while enjoying cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres during this relaxing experience. Please contact your sales manager or Conference Service Manager to set up a service or for more information. Minimum Attendees: 20 | Available in the spa or in your event room

Spa Buyout
Attendees will enjoy a selection of spa services ranging from massage, facial, body treatments & salon services.  Music, cocktails & hors d'oeuvres can also complement your private spa event. | Available on Property

Guided Meditation
A perfect break for a busy day, this 15 minute guided relaxation journey will refresh and renew participants for their next session | Available On Property

Chair Massage
Bring the spa to your event by offering on-site chair massages to your attendees. This rejuvenating break will help increase productivity, enjoyment, and awareness for your attendees to assist you in making the most of your function. Times for chair massage can range from 5 minutes to 15 minutes per person depending on your needs and the size of your group | Available On Property

Maximize your Health
The Impact of Nutrition on a Healthy Lifestyle Imagine waking up every day feeling great! You bounce out of bed with the kind of energy that will take you from morning to evening. Feel the confidence and gain control of your health. Time 2 hours
Minimum 10 people | Available On Property

Stress and the Workplace
Learn the impact that stress has on your bodies and in the workplace. Our instructor will teach you techniques to deal with that stress as well as ways to prevent it. Time 1-2 hours
Minimum 10 people | Available On Property

The Ice Breaker
A 15-minute team building exercise including yoga therapy that will release stress and tension.
|Available On Property

Pick Me Up
A high energy easy and fun stretch that will re energize the body, clear the mind and enliven the soul, preparing the audience for greater awareness and receptiveness during the day's meeting. 15 minutes | Available On Property

Stretching, Breathing, and Tai Chi Flow
Relax, re-charge and empower yourself. A great way to release tension and create positive energy. 15 minutes | Available On Property

Restore the Balance
Three separate groups will be taught different exercises to relax, re energize, and refresh themselves. The groups will then teach the others their exercises until all groups perform the exercises in one cohesive unit. Time 2 hours | Available On Property
Minimum 21 attendees  Maximum 45 per session

Salsa Beat
This combination of a Salsa Class and Drumming exercise is sure to energize your team to work together and have fun! Time 1 1/2 hours | Available On Property
Minimum 20 attendees Maximum 40 per session

Team Scavenger
A scavenger hunt with a twist. This event will ensure your attendees learn to work with each other. Time 2-4 hours | Available On Property Minimum 15 attendees  Maximum 30 per session

The Body Groove
This 15 minutes salsa moves break will have participants motivated through the rest of their conference | Available On Property

One-Hour Optional Workshops
Sunrise Stretch and Relax
A perfect start to a busy event. Includes relaxation and flexibility exercises to maintain a healthy mood and positive outlook. Designed to promote mental clarity and focus.
Minimum 10 people | Available On Property

Power Walk
A high-energy walk that will re energize the body for greater awareness and receptiveness during the days meeting. Minimum 10 people Maximum 40 per session |Available On Property

Yoga
Traditional Yoga. A great relaxing workout for all fitness levels that will leave you relaxed, re energized, and refreshed. Minimum 10 people Maximum 20 per session | Available On Property

Mid-Day Meditation
By using a guided meditation, a focused mind and positive energy you will be connected with your inner-self. Minimum 5 people | Available On Property

Optimal Performance (Cardio and strength training)
An excellent way to recapture attention, focus and stamina when meeting for long hours. Minimum 5 people Maximum 10 per session | Available On Property

Tai-Chi
Learn techniques for the ancient art of Tai Chi for breathing and flexibility. An enlightening experience bringing true relaxation and focus. Minimum 10 people | Available On Property

Salsa!
If you are not a Salsa addict yet then you are just not trying! This Salsa dance class is ideal for someone like you who has always wished to dance like those people having fun on the dance floor. In our Salsa lessons you will learn the basic core steps and how to dance with a partner. It is easy and it is fun. Don't miss this opportunity to shine and dance like the stars on TV! Minimum 10 people Maximum 40 per session | Available On Property

Kick box
A total body workout utilizing punch/kick combos. This high-energy workout will leave you invigorated and stress free. Develops coordination, and speed, balance, and focus. 1 hour
Minimum 10 people Maximum 20 per session | Available On Property

SEMINARS
S.T.R.E.S.S. Simple Techniques Rendering Excellent Stress Solutions
Our trained staff will teach methods for attendees to alleviate stress for themselves as well as their co-workers. Techniques will enable workers to develop team methods for handling extreme stress as well as count on each other for improved workload. Time 2 hours
Minimum 10 attendees Maximum 60 per session | Available On Property

Sleep and Performance-Opposites Attract
Improper sleep can hinder one's performance in life and in the workplace. Although the specific causes of insomnia differ from one person to the next, there are some general habits you can adopt that may help you sleep better. Time 1-2 hours
Minimum 10 people | Available On Property

How to Make Your Own Personalized Action Plan
Make the most from your experience at your function. Learn to prioritize what you have learned and set realistic goals within a timeline.
Minimum 10 people | Available On Property

Tai Chi/Meditation Retreat for Executives
One day Tai-chi retreat gives you a full mind and body workout done in a non¬strenuous, relaxed and flowing fashion. Course also is designed to increase mental clarity and focus for optimal performance. Includes experiential exercises for focusing, relaxation and balancing energies. This retreat will give you a chance to look within and outside of yourself. You will be able to take action in the fullest capacity. Tai chi gives you appreciation of your actions and helps you practice the art of being Here Now. 4-6 hours | Available On Property