O'Neil Events
O’Neil Events
Executive Retreat Planner
Serving Washington DC Companies
Corporate Events Led by an Experienced DC Consultant
We plan and execute executive retreats for consulting firms, professional services organizations, associations, nonprofits, policy organizations, and corporate leadership teams throughout the Washington, DC area.
Our approach combines disciplined project management with the kind of hospitality and attention to detail that makes a program feel effortless from the first arrival through the final debrief.
Why Companies Hire O’Neil Events
Executive retreat planning requires a different skillset than standard event coordination. Every detail, from meals, breaks, AV, transportation, and accommodations, either supports the program or undermines it.
Here is what we manage end-to-end:
- Hotel and venue sourcing and contracting.
- Meeting room layout and flow planning.
- AV and technology coordination.
- Speaker and presenter logistics.
- Meal and break programming.
- Transportation coordination.
- Detailed program schedules and run of show.
- Full on-site execution.
Professional DC Corporate Event Planning
Option 1: Corporate Event Management
Best for: Organizations with internal planning already underway that need senior professional oversight and on-site execution.
Services include timeline and run-of-show development, vendor coordination and confirmations, stakeholder alignment, on-site leadership from load-in through load-out, day-of issue resolution, and post-event wrap-up.
Typical events: holiday parties, client appreciation events, employee celebrations, award dinners, internal milestones.
Investment: Starting at $3,500
Option 2: Corporate Event Planning
Best for: Organizations without a dedicated internal events function, or those seeking external strategic support for a high-visibility event.
Services include event strategy aligned to your business objectives, venue sourcing and contract support, full vendor management, budget creation and tracking, timeline and project management, guest experience planning, and on-site execution.
Typical events: leadership meetings, client events, educational seminars, team-building events, corporate celebrations, and industry gatherings.
Investment: Starting at $6,500
Option 3: Corporate Retainer Support
Best for: Organizations hosting multiple events throughout the year that want a consistent planning partner with institutional knowledge of their team, culture, and standards.
Includes ongoing planning and advisory support, priority scheduling and availability, consistent senior-level leadership, and a streamlined process built around your team’s workflow.
Investment: Monthly retainers are available with a minimum commitment
Why Choose O’Neil Events as Your DC Event Planner?
I’m Colleen O’Neil Phillips, founder of O’Neil Events. My background spans corporate consulting, program management, and over 15 years of event leadership in Washington, DC and New York City.
I built O’Neil Events around a simple belief: that great events are well-managed projects. They have clear scopes, realistic timelines, aligned stakeholders, and someone in charge who will not panic when things shift. That’s what I bring to every corporate event.
Washington, DC, is a city I know well. The venues, the vendors, the organizational culture, I understand how events work here, and what it takes to execute them well.
If your organization is planning an event and you need an experienced event planner, I’d love to connect.
NEXT STEPS
Planning a leadership retreat or executive offsite in Washington, DC?
Book a consultation to discuss your goals, timeline, and the level of support that makes the most sense for your team.
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Phone: (301) 633-6719
Email: hello@oneilevents.com
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