New Orleans isn’t just a destination, it’s a catalyst. With direct flights from 50+ U.S. cities, the Crescent City welcomes teams into a world where strategy meets soul. From private mansions to garden courtyards, every space here tells a story. And when your team is off autopilot, they connect, create, and commit at a deeper level. That’s emotional ROI, and New Orleans delivers.
For over a decade, we’ve planned offsites, retreats, and executive activations for some of the sharpest companies in the world, including the NBA, Open Society, and Teleflex. We’re not a bloated agency. We’re a lean, strategic crew obsessed with designing experiences that are thoughtful, bold, and outcome-driven.
From French Quarter courtyards to warehouse-chic galleries, New Orleans offers over 40,000 hotel rooms and a spectrum of event-ready spaces that feel elevated but not overdone.
With 12 James Beard Award-winning restaurants and private dining that rivals NYC or Chicago, New Orleans turns meals into moments. Executive dinners here aren’t just catered—they’re curated.
Custom second-line parades. Ghost tours that spark conversation. Bayou excursions that reset nervous systems. In a city that’s alive 24/7, every experience builds culture.
The French Quarter and CBD are fully walkable, keeping transit costs low and serendipity high. Your team can go from meeting to music in under 5 minutes—no buses or badge scans required.
With 135+ festivals annually, art markets, and live jazz on any given night, New Orleans does half the heavy lifting. You don’t have to manufacture vibe—it’s baked in.
In short, New Orleans makes executive offsites not just effective, but unforgettable. And when leaders connect in meaningful ways, that sticks. That’s how you build trust, clarity, and culture that lasts well beyond the event.
Explore New Orleans with our curated map of executive-worthy venues, restaurants, and experience partners. Use it to spark ideas, plan site visits, or just see what’s possible.
The cultural capital of the South offers unique advantages for business gatherings
Home to world-renowned chefs and distinctive Creole cuisine that creates memorable dining experiences
Unique atmosphere and entertainment options that provide perfect icebreakers and conversation starters
Distinctive locations with character and charm that leave lasting impressions on clients and teams
Our events don’t just happen, they create stories worth telling. Here’s what attendees and partners had to say
Working with and hiring Clandestine to help produce and execute our reception was one of the best decisions we made while planning our event. They were extremely professional, organized, enthusiastic and prepared. With an abbreviated planning window they created unique and custom ideas to help bring our vision to life, managed all vendor logistics and communication, helped keep us to the agreed-upon budget and were extremely adaptable when needing to problem solve and find quick solutions. In hiring their team we were confident we could rely on them during our busiest time of year to stay on top of all of the details, help follow up with us to meet deadlines and not only get the job done but get it done in the best way possible. They exceeded all expectations – we couldn’t have been more impressed with their work and are extremely grateful for their time and services. They are an all-star organization!
Clandestine did a FANTASTIC job – frankly, they blew the effing doors off (to quote Michael Caine) and we LOVE them. Supreme client service, backed up with edgy creative, solid event management and a great sense of humor. There is not a curved ball they cannot catch! I could not recommend them more highly. Thanks to Chrisy, Kelley (and Steve in the shadows) for all you do for us. We love you! Here’s to the next one!
CLANDESTINE IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!! If I could give them a 10 star review I would. Kelley and Steve are very professional and easy to work with. They go above and beyond in all that they do. They put together a work event for my company at the Orpheum Theater; the place looked magical. We had over 200 guest and they all mentioned that this is a night they would never forget.
With less than a week to finish planning a corporate retreat in New Orleans, I happened across Clandestine Events and reached out to them to see if they could help. Clandestine’s Kelley Troia was a miracle worker. She listened closely to my requirements, put together a custom plan and went to work. Somehow she managed to galvanize an incredible assortment of joy makers. They not only provided the best team-building activity for my group at Music Box Village, but they orchestrated a truly magical experience that bonded us as a team and created wonderful shared memories. These people know what they are doing and they are the best at it. I cannot recommend them enough.
One strategic evening that moves business forward
The one dinner that changes everything.
Where six months of ‘relationship building’ becomes three hours of real connection.
No small talk. No awkward moments. Just the right people having the conversations that matter.
Investment: From $10,000
Turnaround: As fast as 7 days
Turn generic offsites into experiences people actually want to attend
Whether you’re planning a leadership retreat, high-stakes offsite, or cross-functional summit, get our proven framework that turns obligatory attendance into genuine anticipation.
Includes everything from pre-event communications to our “surprise every 30 minutes” timeline.
From offsites to brand launches, we handle everything
For teams who don’t have time to piece it together. We design high-stakes experiences that drive alignment, loyalty, and results. From 10-person offsites to 500-person summits, we handle everything from strategy through execution.
This is full Clandestine magic, nothing left to chance.
Scope: Executive retreats, leadership summits, VIP dinners, investor events
Scale: 10 to 500+ attendees
That tells me something: You’re tired of safe. You’re done with generic. You want an experience that people can’t stop talking about. Here’s the truth: Every day you wait is another forgettable event someone else is throwing. Another missed opportunity to create the connections that change everything. I only take on 20 events per year. Not because I can’t do more. Because I won’t. Every Clandestine experience gets my complete obsession, from that first spark of an idea to the moment your last guest leaves still buzzing about what just happened.
The question isn’t whether you need an unforgettable event.
It’s whether you’ll create it before your competition does.
