For World Cup Players, Staff & Families
One day off. Done right.
Reserve Your DateSummer 2026 dates fill fast
Privately hosted by Danielle Molder · KCbestkeptsecret.com
Training, media, matches, obligations. On repeat.
At some point, they need somewhere to exhale.
Tucked inside a gated community just 30 minutes from downtown Kansas City and surrounded by 1,400 acres of forest, Lake of the Forest offers something the World Cup schedule rarely allows: a full day with nowhere to be and nothing to perform.
Just space, water, fresh air, and time that actually feels like theirs.
The energy shifts the moment you come through the gates.
Everything after that moves differently.
Arrival begins on the wraparound porch with a drink in hand and time to take in the views. From there, the day settles naturally into the clubhouse, where a classic American barbecue is waiting.
For over 100 years, the clubhouse has been part of Lake of the Forest. It carries the character of that time. Unpolished in the right ways, comfortable, and welcoming. The kind of place where people naturally gather and settle in, where time stretches a little and conversation comes easily.
There's space to relax, take in the views and enjoy time together in a setting that feels easy and unforced.
The best way to know any place is through the people who call it home. That's the invitation here.
Lake of the Forest homeowners welcome you to be our guest at the lake and enjoy the amenities of our private community, with privacy and discretion as a shared priority.
For one day, you leave the World Cup behind.
Time on the beach, in the water, out on the lake. The kind of day that happens here without much thought, and for one day, you're part of it.
For those who want a more active afternoon, golf clubs are ready for a casual round on our historic 9-hole sand green course, which also happens to be our private dog park. Yes, you read that right. It's exactly as wonderful as it sounds.
Or lace up your hiking shoes and explore miles of trails winding through the forest and around the lake.
While originally designed with team downtime in mind, this private lake experience is equally suited for consulate groups, sponsors, executives, and international guests seeking something more memorable than another standard venue.
Private setting. Genuine hospitality. A side of Kansas City most visitors never see.
Lake of the Forest has long been part of this landscape, a small gated community now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
One of Kansas City's best kept secrets, with roughly 150 homes.
Centered around its historic clubhouse and 40-acre lake, it carries the character of that time.
The shift begins the moment you pass through the gates.
The noise fades. The pace shifts.
It's not about performance here.
It's about presence, connection, and time that feels like your own again.
This isn't just a rented venue. It's a residential community, opened in a limited and intentional way by participating homeowners and hosts.
Access
One road in. One road out. Single-entry access with a staffed gate.
Privacy
Controlled guest access and a fully managed environment — without feeling like security.
Hosted
A dedicated host team present at all times. Nothing left to chance.
Privacy without isolation. Energy without chaos.
Built Around Your Group
Intimate team days or full delegations — scaled to your group.
Extended to the full travel party, not just the roster.
BBQ style, catering selections, and dining experience tailored to your group's preferences, size, and dietary needs.
Pricing
Pricing is customized based on group size, menu selections, and catering needs.
Contact Danielle directly at 913-624-1228 for a tailored quote.
Your Host
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I've traveled to nearly 50 countries, sat at tables on six continents, and learned that the best experiences always come down to one thing: someone who makes you feel less like a visitor and more like you belong.
My most memorable moments were never at the tourist spots. They happened off the map, sitting with locals, learning how they live, what they love, and what they put on the table.
When the World Cup came to Kansas City, it felt like a rare chance to flip the script. To bring that experience here, where I live.
I'll be close by, making sure everything feels effortless so you don't have to think about it. I know the difference between being toured and being welcomed, and I'm intentional about delivering the latter.
The world came to Kansas City. I've been waiting to return the favor.
Lake of the Forest, Bonner Springs, Kansas.
Six Weeks. Limited Dates.
This isn't just a day out. It's the day off they'll remember.
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