🌲 Group Retreats at The Trails at Files Creek
Stay. Explore. Create. Connect.
Nestled in the mountains of West Virginia, The Trails at Files Creek is a sanctuary for transformation, creativity, connection, and rest. Whether you're planning a corporate offsite, yoga retreat, or creative gathering, we help you shape meaningful group experiences surrounded by forest, meadows, and sky.
🌟 What We Offer
🏡 Lodging & Accommodations
- 6 structured rentals:
- Mountain Bench Cabin – forested, cathedral-ceilinged
- Pine Ridge Cabin – secluded among towering pines
- Willow Field Cabin – meadow-surrounded against the mountain bottom.
- Creekside Camper – close to the water, peaceful and compact
- Once-uponD-A-Time Trailer – mid-century modern, full of charm
- Monarch View Cabin (Opening Summer 2025) – overlooking butterfly-shaped trail
- 12 total beds
- Ample tent camping space across 93 private acres
- Access to trails, fire pits, creek, and picnic areas
✨ Featured Experiences
📷 Retreat Photography by Max Cusimano
Your experience, beautifully preserved. As the founder of The Trails and a professional photographer, Max documents each retreat with artistry and care—capturing both quiet moments and joyful connection. Max also provides adventure-filled group photography lessons.
🧘♀️ Yoga
By gifted teachers rooted in nature, they lead yoga and breathwork sessions designed to meet your group where they are—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
🍽️ Private Chef Services
Enjoy nourishing, seasonal meals prepared by local fine-dining chefs. Options include welcome dinners, post-hike lunches, and celebratory firepit feasts.
🎣 Fly Fishing with John Schmidt
Fish our private creek or a nearby river with seasoned local guide John Schmidt. Whether you’re new to fly fishing or a passionate angler, John brings skill and soul to every outing.
🌿 Mindfulness & Leadership Workshops by Wonder & Grow
Led by Kate Reed and Valerie Hart, Wonder & Grow offers transformative group sessions that blend nature, mindfulness, and workplace wisdom. Perfect for corporate teams and groups seeking connection, reflection, and growth.
🖌️ Watercolor Nature Journaling with TBAnnounced
Paint your retreat experience. She guides participants through observational watercolor techniques inspired by the plants, textures, and colors around them.
🍄 Mycology & Fungi Walks
Explore the hidden world beneath your feet. These guided walks teach participants about the beauty, intelligence, and role of fungi in the forest ecosystem.
🎶 Live Music by Jason Hall & Friends
Enjoy live, acoustic music by local musicians like Jason Hall—around the fire, by the creek, or on our soon-to-be-built hilltop stage. The perfect closing note to any retreat day.
🛻 90-Minute Side-by-Side Tour of the Trails
Explore the full 93-acre property with a guided off-road tour. Discover secret groves, sweeping overlooks, and the history of the land.
🛠️ Build Your Custom Retreat
Every group is unique. We’ll help you design a one-of-a-kind experience that meets your goals, timeline, and vibe—from creative residencies to corporate wellness, from yoga circles to songwriting camps.
📩 To start planning your retreat, contact Max at:
maxcusimano@me.com