Shore Lodge

Pine trees soar against a Rocky Mountain backdrop in McCall, Idaho, home of Shore Lodge. In this pristine natural environment, groups find a productive business environment, thanks to Whitetail's combination of attentive service and first-rate facilities.

Arriving guests enter a lobby rich in European opulence. Overstuffed couches surround the massive stone hearth centering the room. All around, Old World oil paintings, antiques, brass and wrought-iron light fixtures, and polished wood floors create a timeless appeal. The attention to detail carries through to the 77 guest suites, elaborately appointed with down comforters and 900-thread-count Italian sheets, thick terry robes, European tapestries, carved mahogany furniture, Austrian crystal and marble-accented bathrooms.

Larger groups convene in the upper- or lower-level pavilion, both with panoramic views. The Boardroom accommodates receptions for up to 16, while a private dining room seats up to 12. A lakeside patio and a golf clubhouse patio offer outdoor options in season. Near the Game Room, a 45-seat movie theater offers a comfortable environment for presentations or movie nights.

Between meetings, attendees enjoy a host of recreational options. Payette Lake affords opportunities for waterskiing, while Salmon and Snake Rivers offer rafting, kayaking, and fly-fishing. Land-based activities include 18-hole golf, racquetball, tennis, hiking, biking, and horseback riding in spring and summer, or on-site cross-country skiing in winter. A highlight of every stay: dinner at Narrows, where sweeping lake vistas accompany continental cuisine with Northwestern flair.