Remote work is the norm these days, and for all the benefits it holds for employees, there’s one big downside: teams are increasingly disconnected without the bonding that comes from working together in person.
One way to bring teams together? A corporate retreat. Corporate retreats are a powerful way to build a sense of shared purpose, rejuvenate team dynamics, and ignite fresh ideas.
But planning a multi-day event that gets people excited can be a big undertaking. And it’s even more daunting when it’s on top of your day-to-day workload.
That's where Nellie comes in.
At Nellie, we believe in the power of travel to forge deeper connections, spark creativity, and leave a lasting impact. And so we create corporate retreats with the same level of care and intention as we do for our individual clients. Because to us, there’s no greater opportunity to deliver a transformative experience than with a corporate retreat that harmoniously blends team building, personal growth, and unforgettable adventures.
All you need to do is tell us your vision and goal for bringing your employees together, and we'll take it from there. We'll work within your budget and time constraints to design an incredible multi-day getaway that leaves your team feeling refreshed, reconnected, and inspired.
We’ve created and managed retreats for companies of all different sizes, and we’ve got the process down to a science.
Here's how we can make your next corporate retreat a huge success:
1. We book the perfect location
We start by finding an ideal location for your retreat based on where employees are traveling from and the overall vibe you want to create. We never book generic, “I could be anywhere” hotels. We source unique properties with thoughtful amenities and gorgeous scenery to instantly make people feel they’ve been transported out of their routine work life.
Recently, a company hired us to create a 55-person retreat in San Diego. We selected a boutique hotel right on the water with bungalow-style rooms and lush grounds that evoked a Hawaiian resort. It was the perfect backdrop for the beachfront luau dinner we designed, full of tiki torches, a cocktail bar staffed by an expert mixologist, and an authentic island menu.
2. We design thoughtful experiences & activities
While the setting alone can elevate a corporate retreat, we take things further by designing creative activities into the agenda. Shared activities loosen everybody up and provide natural icebreakers, helping your team bond in a more profound way.
For a small-group executive leadership retreat at a winery in Sonoma, we arranged for a team cooking class. Each person prepared a different course and then they came together for a family-style dinner to indulge in the meal they had prepared together.
3. We help you structure your retreat
While some companies want their corporate retreat to be more open-ended for socializing, others want a highly structured, every-hour-on-the-hour plan. Nellie can be as hands-on or hands-off as you like.
For the San Diego retreat, the company wanted to focus simply on giving their people an opportunity to get to know each other better. So at every meal, we provided thought-starters and icebreaker questions about hobbies, backgrounds, and interests.
For the executive leadership team in Sonoma, we structured an event that was heavy on productive—but still inspiring—work sessions so they could focus on vision-setting, goals for the upcoming year, and progress reviews.
4. We’re there every step of the way
When you trust Nellie with your corporate retreat, we handle everything: booking the hotel, arranging transportation, planning meals, and designing activities.
Plus, our team is on-site and available throughout the entire multi-day experience to ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. In fact, a Nellie team member arrives a day early to do meticulous walkthroughs of the venues and setups. This attention to detail ensures there will be no surprises, so you can relax and focus on your team’s experience.
With Nellie’s one-of-a-kind corporate retreats, you’ll get an experience that goes way beyond the typical company meeting. You’ll get a retreat that delivers an unforgettable experience and exceptional ROI.
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