Why an outdoor adventure makes for the perfect corporate retreat

Posted: 29/03/2024

The most valuable asset of any organisation is its people and, in today’s fast-paced world, getting the most from your workforce is more important than ever when it comes to finding that competitive edge.

Whether you’re looking to enhance teamwork and forge stronger bonds among your employees, or wanting to draw on their ideas and creativity to help you achieve your goals and shape your future vision, corporate retreats and away days are becoming increasingly popular.

At Be Well Outdoors, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality teambuilding experiences at our spectacular Low Bank Ground outdoor activity centre on the shores of Coniston Water, right at the heart of the gorgeous Lake District National Park.

This stunning location is the ideal launchpad for a group adventure like no other; one that will challenge, motivate and inspire your workforce. We can tailor a bespoke package of activities to suit your ambitions (and your budget), working with you to achieve the results you need.

Keen to know more? Here are just five fabulous reasons why an outdoor adventure with us makes for the perfect corporate retreat...

Mixing business with pleasure

A healthy, happy workforce is more often than not a productive one, so employees having the right work-life balance and finding enjoyment in what they do is crucial.

Our corporate retreats will help you achieve all sorts of objectives for your business, which we’ll come onto shortly, but let’s not overlook the simple but important aspect of fun.

There’s so much to enjoy here – from ghyll scrambling and rock climbing to kayaking and paddleboarding – and good times are guaranteed!

Providing these experiences for your employees will show you’re not just about outcomes and that you also care about them enjoying being part of your team.

But when it comes down to business, we’ve got you covered too – with plenty of space for your important meetings and presentations as you make your plans and set your goals.

Bringing you all together

There have been some massive changes to the way we work in recent years.

With the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic, and advancing technologies allowing more of us to work remotely, there’s no guarantee your workforce will regularly (if ever) be in the same place at the same time.

This has brought enormous benefits for employers and employees alike, but it’s also come at a cost – not least when it comes to maintaining a sense of team unity.

Escaping to the Cumbrian countryside for a few days is a great way to spend more time in each other’s company, get to know each other’s personalities and discover the things that make you all tick.

We’re able to cater for up to 50 people at any one time, on an either fully catered or self-catered basis.

Teamwork makes the dream work

It stands to reason you get better results when you’re all pulling in the right direction and our range of outdoor activities is designed to build cohesion, communication and team morale.

If it can sometimes feel your organisation has a ‘mountain to climb’ to achieve your goals, here you’ll find you really do! Will your employees rise to the challenge and help each other scale new heights?

Activities such as raft building, canoeing, orienteering and problem-solving activities will test your group’s ability to work as a unit, while others such as paddleboarding, axe throwing and archery might just reveal a colleague’s hidden competitive side!

These are all lessons you’ll take back to the office, helping you deal with the day-to-day challenges you face together in your work.

Find your focus

Whether you work in a busy office environment or from home, it can sometimes be difficult to find focus – especially when it comes to planning important projects or mapping out your long-term vision.

So, when you absolutely need your employees to be fully ‘switched on’ to the task in hand, a corporate retreat at Low Bank Ground will help you switch everything else off.

You’ll find us in a beautiful, secluded spot – far from the usual hustle and bustle of the rat race – with peace and quiet, and plenty of room to let your ideas roam.

Everyone you need will be on site; no other departments, no unnecessary distractions, and no kids running around in the background during an important video call!

The blue sky’s the limit!

You’ve heard of ‘blue sky thinking’, right? Well, you’ll find plenty of blue sky around the stunning Cumbrian countryside!

We’re biased, of course, but we’re far from alone in considering the Lake District to be one of the most beautiful places in the British Isles (if not the planet!).

It can be difficult to ‘think outside the box’ when you’re stuck within the same old four walls, and escaping the office can be key to finding that fresh perspective you need.

Even on an overcast day you’ll find these glorious landscapes will uncloud your thinking and inspire the creativity you crave.

It’s worked for countless artists, poets and authors – from Wordsworth and Ruskin to Beatrix Potter – and we’re sure it can work for you too!

All in all, a corporate retreat with Be Well Outdoors is a sure-fire way to bring the people of your organisation closer together; boosting morale, wellbeing and productivity, and helping them connect on a whole new level.

To enquire about our bespoke corporate packages, complete our online contact form or contact our dedicated team on lakes@bewelloutdoors.co.uk.

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