A private venue for teams whoneed time to focus
Less than twenty minutes from downtown Shreveport, yet entirely worlds away. Reserved for one company at a time.
Built For Companies
Step away from the everyday
Located in Shreveport, The Grand Island offers companies a unique setting for leadership retreats, strategic planning sessions, team-building events, client appreciation gatherings, and company celebrations.
Just minutes from downtown, the island provides a private environment where teams can step away from daily distractions and focus on the conversations that matter most.
Whether you're planning a half-day workshop, annual planning meeting, executive retreat, or employee appreciation event, the venue can be customized around your goals.
Program Formats
Structured around your day.
4 hours
Half-Day
Executive workshops, board sessions, or a half-day strategy sprint. Boat crossings included, catered lunch or continental breakfast on the island.
Board · Exec Team · Focus Group
8 hours
Full-Day
The classic offsite. Morning working session in the pavilion, lakeside lunch, afternoon breakouts on the lawn, closing walk along the shore.
Quarterly Offsite · Planning · QBR
2 to 3 days
Multi-Day
Leadership summits and immersive planning retreats. Overnight accommodations arranged with partner properties. The island reserved from arrival to departure.
Leadership Summit · Annual Retreat
Built To Host
Ideal for
Where Teams Work
Workspaces without walls.
The Pavilion
A soaring open-air pavilion for keynotes, all-hands sessions, and evening receptions. Seated capacity up to 300.
The Boardroom on Water
A private, water-facing space for smaller strategy sessions. A horizon line for the harder questions.
The Cypress Lawn
A cleared lawn framed by ancient cypress. Configurable for breakout circles, small-group workshops, or outdoor lunch service.
The Difference
Why companies choose us
Private & Distraction-Free
A dedicated venue where your team can focus without office interruptions.
Convenient Shreveport Location
Close enough for a day retreat, yet secluded enough to feel like a true getaway.
Flexible Event Space
Host presentations, workshops, breakout sessions, meals, networking events, and team activities.
A Memorable Experience
From boat arrivals to waterfront sunsets, The Grand Island creates an experience your team won't forget.
Begin Your Inquiry
Talk to us about your event.
Call anytime to check availability, schedule a private tour of the island, walk through spaces and formats, and get a customized proposal. Our team answers day and night.
Call Anytime(208) 675-1226