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In pursuit of the perfect country house retreat
Corporate retreats in the countryside offer a fantastic opportunity to bond with your team in an inspiring out-of-office environment. Lisa Hunt, owner of Spicer Manor, a country house retreat in Yorkshire, explores the many benefits.
Enjoy relaxed and spacious facilities Country houses are great locations for team away days or corporate retreats, offering ample space to host a jam-packed week of team building activities or a relaxing getaway. Not only will you have complete privacy in peaceful surroundings, but you’ll also be able to make the most of the great outdoors.
Choose from a range of activities Most rural venues offer team building activities on or off-site or can recommend experiences nearby. This might include cookery classes, wine tasting, cocktail- making or murder mystery parties to name a few. There may also be the opportunity to make use of large grounds for activities such as ‘Total Wipeout’ or archery.
Delicious catering options Many country house retreats will provide a bespoke catering service on request, allowing you to treat your employees or clients to delicious food prepared onsite. One of the many perks of dining at a countryside venue compared to a city location is the locally sourced, fresh produce available.
Get away from the hustle and bustle Holding your corporate retreat in the countryside provides a natural setting to escape from the busy world and clear your mind of distractions, which is likely to have a positive effect on employee wellbeing. Getting together in a different environment will allow you to focus on your agenda away from the daily grind.
Luxury surroundings Country houses often exude luxury, with beautiful interiors and often retain many period features which create a pleasant environment in which to work or spend time with colleagues. They offer something truly unique and memorable, with rooms full of charm and often with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. You may also find quirky meeting or break-out spaces to share ideas with colleagues.
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Free, secure parking Hosting a corporate team activity in a busy city can mean employees paying a small fortune to park – often a far distance away from the venue. However, countryside venues are likely to provide free, secure on-site parking which enables attendees to have a stress-free commute.
Modern facilities You might be out in the countryside, but you’ll still be able to make use of modern facilities such as free Wi-Fi, flipcharts, projector screens and some houses even have their own cinema rooms! It’s worth discussing your bespoke requirements at the point of booking to ensure you have everything you need before your event.
Four reasons why you should book a corporate retreat
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It helps improve working relationships. Team building activities help to improve communication and
highlight the strengths of each employee. It’s handy for identifying people’s strengths so you can work better as a team.
It helps to create a happy workforce. Happy team, happy customer! Getting to know your colleagues out of work can
help develop better working relationships, and in turn, a happy workforce. If your employees are happy this will be reflected in their interactions with customers.
It can help increase productivity. A little bit of competition never hurt anyone, did it? A study by the Competition and Markets Authority has shown that competition can
increase productivity. So, channelling your inner competitive streak in team building tasks can help you work smarter when you return to the workplace.
It promotes creativity. Allowing employees to share new experiences together, whether it’s raft building or taking part in a quiz, will force them to think outside of their normal work routine. Think creativity and fresh ideas to help your business grow.
Autumn 2019 CHAMBERconnect 85 The Orangery at Spicer Manor
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