Team Building Near Kansas City
Step away from ordinary meeting rooms and gather your team at Fence Stile Vineyards, Winery & Distillery in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. A private group wine experience, guided tasting, or cave tour creates lasting memories and builds connection in a warm, welcoming setting near Kansas City.
A More Memorable Team Outing
Your team deserves a gathering that goes beyond the usual meeting room. At Fence Stile, wine, conversation, and shared experiences create a relaxed environment where colleagues genuinely connect. Whether it's a guided tasting led by our team, a private wine cave tour, or time on the patio overlooking the vineyard, there’s a setting and approach that fits your group.
Our vineyard, tasting room, event spaces, and wine cave provide flexible backdrops for team connection. Depending on date, staffing, season, and availability, we can discuss wine-focused activities, seasonal experiences, and tailored options as part of your planning conversation.
Whether your goal is staff appreciation, client appreciation, team celebration, or simply a day away from ordinary, Fence Stile offers the warmth and hospitality that make gatherings feel special.
Best For
Company Outings
A memorable day away from the office where your team connects over wine and vineyard views.
Client Appreciation
Show clients they’re valued with an experience at a beautiful winery setting.
Staff Appreciation
Celebrate your team with a relaxed gathering in a warm, welcoming environment.
Team Celebrations
Milestones, anniversaries, and wins feel special when marked with a group wine experience.
Sales or Leadership Groups
Build camaraderie and strategy-talk over tastings and cave tours.
Small Business Teams
Intimate gatherings where every voice is heard and connection deepens.
Retreat Add-Ons
Complement a larger retreat with a winery half-day or evening experience.
Private Group Wine Experiences
Custom gatherings tailored to your group size, interests, and goals.
Experience Options
Depending on group size, season, weather, staffing, and setup, we can offer private or semi-private wine tastings, wine cave tours, tasting room gatherings, patio time when weather allows, wine blending-style activities when available, and harvest or seasonal activities when appropriate. Availability varies by date and event schedule, and our team can help identify the right fit for your specific group and goals.
Wine, Spirits & Team Planning
At Fence Stile, you’ll taste wines made on-site as well as spirits from NYX Spirits, our distillery. Tasting-focused experiences are popular for team gatherings because they create a natural rhythm for conversation and connection. After a team activity, outing, or meeting, a relaxed wine or spirits tasting over time together becomes the perfect hospitality backdrop.
Food, grazing, catering, or small-bite options can be discussed during the planning conversation depending on the group, date, experience, and setup. We’re not a restaurant, but we can help explore what’s possible for your specific gathering.
Best Days & Seasons
Weekday outings are especially popular for team gatherings, offering a midweek break that feels special and intentional. Spring and summer bring vineyard beauty and patio possibilities. Fall offers harvest energy and seasonal gatherings when appropriate. Winter creates an intimate cave-experience feel with indoor settings.
Harvest and vineyard activities are available only when seasonally appropriate and staffing allows. Early planning is helpful, and availability varies significantly by date and event schedule. During your inquiry, let us know your preferred timing, and we’ll work with what we can offer.
What Happens Next
Submit Your Inquiry
Tell us about your team, preferred date, group size, and any specific goals or interests.
We Review Your Request
We assess your preferred date, group size, and team goals to see what options align with our availability and capabilities.
We Follow Up
Within 48 hours, we’ll contact you to discuss availability, possible experience options, and answer your questions.
Plan Together
We help guide next steps, planning details, logistics, and can arrange a site visit or tour if helpful.
Team Building FAQs
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We welcome corporate teams, company outings, client appreciation events, and private group gatherings. Submit an inquiry to discuss your group size, date preferences, and team goals, and we'll explore what works best for your group.
Options may include wine tastings, wine cave tours, tasting room gatherings, patio time when weather allows, wine blending-style activities when available, and seasonal or harvest activities when appropriate. Availability varies by date, staffing, season, and event schedule. Our team can help identify the right fit for your group.
Yes. Private wine cave tours are a popular team building option. During your inquiry, let us know if a cave tour is important to your group, and we'll confirm availability and timing as part of the planning process.
Food, grazing, catering, or small-bite options can be discussed during the planning conversation depending on the group, date, experience, and setup. We're not a restaurant, but we can help explore what's possible for your specific event.
Absolutely. Many groups choose Fence Stile for client appreciation because it offers a memorable, relaxed setting away from typical meeting rooms, with wine, conversation, and a sense of hospitality that makes clients feel valued.
Fence Stile is located in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, approximately 30 miles east of Kansas City. It's an easy drive for metro-area teams looking for a destination outing.
Submit an event inquiry with your preferred date, group size, and team goals. We'll respond within 48 hours to discuss availability, possible experience options, and next steps. You can also call 816-500-6465 for immediate questions.
Start Planning a Team Outing
Bring your team to Fence Stile for an experience they’ll remember. Submit an inquiry today and let’s explore what we can create together.
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