Laguna Beach Corporate Murder Mystery Retreat

LOCATION: LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA
HOSTS GLOBAL DMC: HOSTS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

35

Attendees

2

Events

1

Day

The assignment

Each year, a premier modular and prefab building manufacturer gathers their senior leadership team at Montage Laguna Beach for a multi-day retreat focused on strategic alignment and team building. This year, they wanted something truly unforgettable for their second evening—a group experience that would surprise, delight, and deeply engage a room of top-tier executives. 

Enter: a fully customized, 1920s-inspired murder mystery event, built from the ground up by Hosts Global. 

The challenges

  • Budget Constraints: This was an entirely custom event with evolving scope and costs. We maintained constant communication with the client to keep budget visibility tight without compromising quality. 
  • New Territory: This was Hosts Global’s first full-scale murder mystery production, complete with scripting, costumes, casting, décor, and room transformations—a leap into new creative and logistical territory. 
  • High-Stakes Audience: Every attendee was a VIP. The program had to be polished, immersive, and perfectly paced for a savvy, discerning executive crowd. 

Strategies & Solutions

The Solution 

This Corporate Murder Mystery Retreat required end-to-end production with theatrical flair and cinematic precision. Our team developed: 

  • A custom script and storyline tailored to the client’s team and company culture 
  • Over 40 character roles with distinct backstories 
  • Authentic period costumes sourced to accommodate diverse sizes and styles 
  • Bespoke props and room décor, transforming hotel spaces into 1920s set pieces 
  • Integrated F&B coordination with Montage Laguna Beach 
  • A cast of professional actors from ACE to deliver immersive, on-the-fly performance support 

It was a true “all-hands-on-deck” effort. We collaborated closely with trusted décor and production vendors and relied on ACE for acting talent, costuming, and story co-creation. Every detail, from lighting and sound to timing and flow, was carefully orchestrated to ensure an evening that was fun, fluid, and fully engaging. 

The Result 

  • Seamless execution of a first-ever full theatrical Corporate Murder Mystery Retreat
  • Hosted 35 top executives with immersive, interactive programming 
  • Achieved high engagement and glowing feedback from a famously hard-to-impress audience 
  • Set a new benchmark for future retreat experiences with this client 

Impact

Client Feedback 

“Larry told me this morning that yesterday was his favorite BSTR day ever. And we’ve been doing these for 8 years! Hats off to you and your team and Masha and her team for delivering us to the 1920s. You killed it! Pun intended.” 

Client Representative 

The Takeaway 

For a company that builds with precision and innovation, we brought an equally crafted experience to the table—one filled with mystery, laughter, and unforgettable storytelling. This premier modular and prefab building manufacturer got a night of 1920s drama that became their most-loved retreat day in eight years. 

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