Monday, February 01, 2010

Work and Play: Executive Haven at Stonewater Cove

Upscale resorts team-building activities and inspired meeting space represent the best in first-class business retreats 

Shell Knob, MO  Business is an absolute pleasure at Stonewater Cove Resort and Club, where, amid the clear, deep waters of Table Rock Lake and 500 acres of heavily forested wilderness in the heart of the Mark Twain National Forest, the elegant hideaway offers small executive groups with team-building activities, luxe accommodations, and outdoor-inspired meeting space designed to stimulate new ideas and foster cohesion among co-workers.

Debunking the all work, no play philosophy by providing the business set with the very best of both, Stonewater Cove Resort and Club offers an aesthetically-pleasing, elegantly appointed workspace for state-of-the-art conferencing on a smaller, more scenic scale.  This principle 750-square-foot meeting area comfortably seats 14 to 16 executives, is infused with warming natural light, yields a view of quiet Table Rock Lake, and offers two custom-made meeting tables crafted from driftwood found in the surrounding forest.  Further separating Stonewaters personalized business space from the sterility of a typical, windowless conference room is exclusive access to a covered terrace, with a beautiful stained and stamped concrete floor, upon which to raise a glass to past successes and future triumphs.

Once workday obligations have been met, executives are encouraged to loosen their ties, kick off their stilettos and get down to the business of team-building amid a stunning outdoor backdrop. Stonewater Cove Resort and Club provides numerous activities that demand focus and teamwork to master, such as the low ropes Chevron course. This multi-faceted course requires small groups to work together to complete it. A Trust Fall, Cable Walk, Group Balancing, Rope Swing, Triangle Loop, Spyder Web and Log Walk round out the courses required tasks.  Complementing this offering are ATV tours, zip-line rides, archery, horseback riding (in the spring and fall), and a variety of warm-weather aquatic activities (boating, water skiing, tubing, and knee-boarding on Table Rock Lake).

The end of a busy day brings leisure games, fireside chats, and pre- or post-meal cocktails at The Lounge before guests retire for the evening in one of Stonewaters 18 individually designed rooms or suites, each of which incorporates the indigenous beauty of the natural world into a spacious, peaceful space filled with the ultimate in luxe amenities. They include:

• Coffered ceilings, handsome dark wood floors, and custom-made driftwood furniture;
• High-thread count sheets, alternative down comforters and thick coverlets;
• Plush terry bathrobes;
• Eco Boutique bath toiletries;
• A separate bath with knotty alder cabinets, solid hand-stained oak and cedar trim, as well as a heavenly bubble tub and a rainfall shower rooms, elegantly decorated with ceramic and travertine tile;
• A flat-screen televisions with satellite cable;
• Complimentary high-speed wireless internet access;
• A mini-refrigerator with icemaker and a selection of coffee and teas.

Located in southwest Missouri on the James River Arm of Table Rock Lake, Stonewater Cove Resort and Club is located about three hours from Tulsa, OK; three and half hours from Little Rock, AR; four hours from Kansas City, MO; four and a half hours from St. Louis, MO; and six hours from Memphis, TN. The three nearest airports to the resort are Branson, MO (BKG); Springfield, MO (SGF), and Northwest Arkansas (XNA).

The entire resort can be booked. Standard rates, including accommodations and meals, start at $437 per night for minimum double occupancy; adventure rates, including all accommodations and meals as well as regularly scheduled guided activities such as ATV tours and zip-line rides, start at $847 per night for double occupancy.   Groups booking 6 or more rooms receive a 20% discount and customized schedules and quotes can be prepared upon request.

For more information about Stonewater Cove Resort and Club, or to make a reservation, visit the website at stonewatercove.com or call (800) 792-3956. 

Nestled in Shell Knob, MO in the heart of the Mark Twain National Forest, Stonewater Cove Resort and Club overlooks the clear, deep waters of Table Rock Lake, known as one of the clearest freshwater lakes in the world. Each of the resorts 18 individually designed rooms features upscale amenities, custom-made wood furniture and attractive coffered ceilings, with special touches that create an elegant, rustic ambiance. This nearly 500-acre outdoor playground offers endless ATV to hiking trails, luxurious boating excursions and adventure outings like zip-lines and a low ropes Chevron course. The resort was recently accepted into Small Luxury Hotels of the World, an exclusive group of more than 500 of the finest small independent hotels in more than 70 countries.