Why Siskiyou Is the Perfect Destination for Your Next Meeting

At the heart of Siskiyou stands Mount Shasta, a 14,000+ foot volcanic peak that dominates the landscape and provides a breathtaking backdrop year-round. Whether your meeting agenda includes strategic planning, team development, or creative brainstorming, the environment itself elevates the experience. Siskiyou is ideal for groups looking to disconnect from distractions and reconnect with ideas, colleagues, and purpose.

Siskiyou offers a surprisingly diverse range of meeting spaces, from modern conference centers to historic halls and nature-based retreats. A complete list can be found here.

Full-Service Meeting Facilities

For planners who want convenience and amenities with lodging on site:

• Holiday Inn Express (Yreka) Accommodates up to 95 attendees in a customizable 1,581 sq ft space, indoor pool, fitness center, free breakfast, and a business center on site.
• Mount Shasta Resort (Mt Shasta) 2,200sq ft of total event spaces paired with lodging and scenic views right under the peaks of Mt Shasta
• Best Western Miner’s Inn (Yreka) Total event space 3,750 over three rooms can accommodate up to 240, and 134 guest rooms, in the heart of historic Yreka.
• Best Western Plus Tree House (Mt Shasta) 98 guest rooms. with 1,542 sq feet of event space, plus a restaurant on site.

Historic & Character-Filled Spaces

If your event calls for atmosphere and charm:

• McCloud Dance Hall – A beautifully restored historic venue, offers a 5,000 sq ft gathering space at the base of Mount Shasta. A super flexible space that can accommodate up to 300 guests for conferences, corporate retreats, or movement-based events like dance or yoga.
• McCloud Mercantile Hotel – Host up to 150 guests in their 4,000 square feet Great Room. Wood beams, tall ceilings and built in AV would be perfect for a retreat, workshop, or other gathering. Plus, lodging is just down the hall in the boutique historic hotel.

Retreat Centers & Outdoor Venues

For more immersive experiences:

• Retreat centers and lodges throughout the region allow groups to combine meetings with wellness, mindfulness, or team-building programs, learn more here.
• Golf Courses, Mt Shasta Ski Park, and our 85-acre Siskiyou Golden Fairgrounds are just some of the venues with unlimited indoor and outdoor potential for planning your next group event.
• Our local parks, group campgrounds, RV Parks, in natural settings allow you to stay and meet outdoors among the forests, lakes and rivers of this epic destination.

One of Siskiyou County’s greatest strengths is that you don’t have to “add on” activities because they’re already part of the destination. Our outdoor activities can double as team building and add an element of adventure and exploration to your gathering. These experiences naturally foster collaboration, build relationships, and make your event stand out.

• Hiking excursions in the region can be anything from easy trail escapes all the way to guided climbing and mountaineering challenges to inspire reach your highest potential.
• Waterfall visits like McCloud Falls and Hedge Creek Falls, both accessible and visually stunning can add a sense of calm and appreciation for the power and beauty of nature.
• Lake Siskiyou recreation, including kayaking, paddleboarding, and lakeside relaxation for some decompression and reflection.
• Cycling excursions let you Bike Siskiyou wither with guides or at casually your own pace
• Golf at one of our 6 public courses.
• Seasonal Farm Tours like California Peony Company, Pastures of Grace, Alpaca on the Rocks, Hunter Orchards show you glimpse of rural life and hands on agricultural experiences.
• Lava Beds National Monument, with hundreds of lava tubes, offers a truly unique and memorable group outing.
• Whitewater rafting or Kayaking on the Klamath River or fishing the Upper Sacramento provides an energizing experience for teams wanting to experience the wild and scenic rivers of the region.
• Choose your own snow adventures on the slopes of Mt Shasta, whether downhill, Cross Country, snowshoes, or a casual stroll, Siskiyou is a true 4-season destination.

 

For planners accustomed to high-cost, high-traffic destinations, Siskiyou County offers a compelling alternative. It’s a place where meetings feel less like obligations and more like experiences. Some of our proudest features are:

• Small-town charm, filled with history and character
• Less crowded environments and more availability to think outside the box
• More affordable options, a fraction of many urban space rentals
• Greater flexibility in venues and activities, lets you build your own adventure
• A stronger connection to nature, clean air and water

If you’re ready to rethink what a meeting can be, Siskiyou can deliver. Here, your agenda isn’t confined to four walls—it extends to mountain trails, lakeside conversations, and unforgettable shared moments.

Whether you’re planning a leadership retreat, corporate offsite, or small conference, Siskiyou offers something rare: a destination that truly inspires. Here we believe the best ideas don’t happen in ordinary places – they happen in extraordinary ones.