Below is an example strategic retreat which can serve as a model. We will happily collaborate with you to design a retreat agenda that optimizes your goals while ensuring spaciousness.
Arrival and check-in
Retreat opening, intention-setting
Optional guided hike (Uplands-led)
Welcome dinner
Fireside chat, and/or free time
Optional: sound bath (Uplands-led)
Pool/sauna/fitness area open
Optional: birdwatching walk (Uplands led)
Breakfast
Workshop/Session (a)
Collective reflection
Lunch
Teambuilding: garden tour and harvesting activity (Uplands-led)
Small group work
Free time, pool/sauna open
Dinner
Games / Free time
Pool/sauna/fitness area open
Optional: gentle yoga class (Uplands led)
Breakfast
Training
Workshop/Session (b)
Lunch
Workshop/Session (c)
Teambuilding: Salsa and chutney from yesterday’s harvest (Uplands led)
Free time
Dinner
Dance party
Pool/sauna/fitness area open
Breakfast
Workshop/Session (d)
Retreat closure and next steps
Checkout, grab & go lunch and departures
* massage therapy entails an additional cost, to be paid directly to the provider
** workshop sessions can be held in the meeting room, art studio, yoga studio, east patio, or other spots (inc. outdoors: Cheriklo, the Vista shed, horse paddy), depending on the aims and intended structure
*** coffee, tea and snacks will be available throughout the day
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