Transform Your Business with Leadership and Corporate Retreats
At Retreat Yourself, we know that the best breakthroughs happen when you step away from the daily grind and focus on what truly matters - your people.
If you’re tired of the usual team-building games and conference rooms that don’t deliver lasting results, it’s time to consider something different. Our corporate and leadership retreats offer a powerful way to invest in your team, with real returns in productivity, engagement, and performance.
What actually is a leadership retreat?
Well let's start with what it isn't... it's not a jolly!
It's not a work 'knees up' for the team to let their hair down.
The primary aim of a 'standard' (non business retreat is to create a space for individuals to disconnect from the stresses of everyday life, reconnect with themselves, and gain clarity, insight, and renewal – most people we know could most certainly do with a dose of that on prescription!
A retreat is a purposeful withdrawal or departure from our usual environment, routine, or activities for a period of time - often for rest, relaxation, reflection, personal growth, or spiritual development. They’re different to a standard holiday which is quite simply time off from everyday routine. Retreats are purposeful removal from your hectic environment to heal, rest, rejuvenate, recharge and take a step back to make some positive changes or modifications to the way you live so you don’t just return and jump straight back on the hamster wheel of life!
So when you translate that into the context of business and leadership then our definition of a leadership retreat would be...
"A space for a team to disconnect from the stresses and pressures of the business. To reconnect with themselves as a leader and with their peers in the team and gain clarity, insight and renewal towards strategic goals leading to positive change & action to accelerate execution & quality."
Why Choose a Corporate or Leadership Retreat?
Let’s face it - team-building activities that feel forced rarely lead to real change. They might be fun for a day, but they don’t address the core needs of your team or provide lasting value. Our retreats go deeper. We create experiences that not only strengthen bonds but also drive meaningful, long-term improvements in how your team works together.
Here’s the bottom line: companies that invest in effective team development see up to a 25% increase in productivity and a 21% boost in profitability. A well-executed retreat isn’t just a break from the office - it’s a smart investment in your organisation’s future.
So what?
The Impact of a Corporate or Leadership Retreat
If you want to get an idea of the vast ROI you can gain from a leadership retreat, check out one recent blog
HERE.
Investing in a leadership or corporate retreat isn’t just about having a good time - it’s about getting real returns. Here’s what you can expect:
Stronger Team Relationships
Teams that trust each other are more effective. A retreat can
increase trust by up to 45%, leading to better collaboration and innovation.
Clearer Alignment on Goals
Teams that are aligned with their organization’s mission and goals are 50% more likely to exceed their targets.
Improved Communication
Open and honest communication reduces conflicts and improves teamwork. Teams that communicate well are
20% more productive.
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Leadership Development
Empowered leaders are more effective and inspire their teams to achieve more. Leadership development on a retreat can improve leadership effectiveness by 30%
A Recharged Team
Retreats aren’t just a break; they’re a way to prevent burnout and improve overall wellbeing, leading to 32% fewer sick days
and higher employee retention
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What we offer
Customised Retreats for Real Results
No cookie-cutter programmes here. We take the time to understand your team’s specific challenges and goals, then design a retreat that delivers. Whether you’re looking to build trust, improve communication, or align on strategy, we tailor every aspect of the retreat to meet your needs.
Inspiring Locations
Getting away from the usual work environment is crucial for fresh thinking. Our retreats are held in locations that inspire creativity and relaxation—whether that’s a peaceful countryside setting or a coastal retreat, in the UK or overseas. This change of scenery helps your team recharge and return with new energy.
Guided by Experts
Our experienced facilitators know how to get the best out of your team. Through workshops, activities, and reflective sessions, we help your team uncover insights, build stronger relationships, and develop practical skills they can bring back to the workplace.
Wellbeing as a Priority
We believe that a healthy team is a high-performing team. That’s why our retreats include wellness activities like yoga, meditation, time in nature as well as adventure activities and cultural immersions. These aren’t just nice extras - they’re integral to helping your team recharge and perform at their best.
Make the Smart Investment
Ready to see real results? A leadership retreat with Retreat Yourself is more than just a getaway—it’s a strategic investment in your team’s success and your organization’s future. The benefits are clear: a stronger, more aligned, and more productive team that’s ready to take on any challenge.
Get in touch today to find out how we can create a retreat that delivers real value for your team and a significant return on your investment.
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Meet Margaret Bell - Retreat Chef
Food has been a passion for me since I was 3, yes 3. Picture this, me and my grandad, 1970’s in Newcastle in my grandparent’s kitchen, making chips – not just any chips but made the traditional way, with beef dripping, and time.
From that very day I learnt food was not only something that brought you together but it’s something that when made with love – is something to behold.
You will be glad (or not) that I have moved on from the humble chip and I am not only a retreat chef but also a gut & hormone health specialist who is also trained in nutrition, culinary medicine (posh way of saying I know what can benefit you when it comes to food, herbs, spices etc and I can make it taste gooood) and food psychology, the very interesting relationship between food and our minds.
From my Northeast beginnings I have cheffed for a number of retreats including JoJo Smiths & Rosie Wilkins Sweet Retreat which sells out each year, VIP guest at Womanifest and been the chef to Fearne Cotton and her celebrity guests at The Happy Place Festival for two years.
My food is built on what I hold close to my heart: that it's energising in the day, grounding in the evening, and leaves people feeling properly fed, looked after and able to get the most from their retreat experience.
Over the years I've learnt that feeding people isn't just about food. I'm equally at home creating vegetarian, vegan and omnivore menus, and have plenty of experience working with allergies, intolerances, health conditions and food sensory preferences. My aim is never to make anyone feel like the awkward one at the table. Instead, I create menus where every guest feels considered, included and genuinely looks forward to mealtimes.
I work across the UK and am happy to travel for the right retreat, event or private dining experience. Every retreat is different, so rather than offering a one-size-fits-all package, I prefer to start with a conversation. You can find out more about me and my work on my website, but the best place to begin is by booking a discovery call.
There is a small charge for this call, which is deducted from your booking should we decide to work together. It gives us the opportunity to explore your vision, discuss guest requirements, dietary needs, logistics and budget, and make sure we're the right fit for one another before taking the next step.
FAQ's
Where do you go on a corporate retreat?
Clue: It's not the Holiday Inn Slough!
Now you're talking, right? Corporate retreats can happen in many places depending on your budget, how many people are going to be on it, what your company culture is like and what your purpose & goals are. This means it could be anything from an outdoor activity centre on Dartmouth UK or a swanky resort in Zanzibar (and anything in between). We will work with you to decide on the best location and venue and we can make plenty of suggestions based on our years of experience and our huge database of preferred suppliers (who we also happen to get great rates and deals off)
Who are these retreats for?
Gnerally speaking they are for senior leadership and executive teams operating at a strategic level. We do get asked to support some retreats for bigger groups at middle management level and can tailor them accordingly but we'd probably suggest breaking them into suitably sized cohorts if there's a big group of people.
How many people can go on a retreat?
It varies according to your objectives, goals and audience. As a general rule, the more senior the group, the smaller the cohort. A group of 4-6 is not unusual at this level and very effective. Equally an SLT of 12-15 works brilliantly and we can run single retreats for 30-50 (particularly in the UK).
What are the typical costs?
This is a tricky question and it's so varied but it can be way less than you'd imagine!
If you think about sending a member of your team on a 2 day course that's likely to cost somewhere in the region of £1-2k (we've known organisations spend more than this on pizza for their teams!!)... you can get some much more for your investment with a retreat! £1-2k per person would allow you to take the team to a luxury venue overseas for a 3/4 day retreat with all food, accommodation and activities/development sessions included. Equally, we've run 2 day retreats that are more basic and 'outdoorsy' for around £350 per person.
What subject/topic would you have a retreat for?
Strategy Development
Leadership Development
Executive Coaching
Culture Transformation
Women in Leadership Retreats
Project Kick Off
Product Launches
Employee Wellbeing
Reward & Recognition
Team Building/Team Dynamics
Start Up Retreat
Entrpreneur Retreats
Netowrking Retreats
"Workation
Company Celebrations
What expertise do you have to deliver a corporate retreat?
Retreat Yourself is Co-Founded and run by Jodie Salt & Claire Gregory who have fused their expertise & experience to position themselves perfectly to deliver Corporate & Leadership Retreats.
Jodie has been a qualified Executive Coach for 15 years working with C-suite execs and SLT members specifically supporting them with their leadership development. She has experience across many industries from military/MOD & public sector to large blue chip private organisations in financial services, utilities, telecomms, tech, retail etc. She is able to deliver a wide ranging suite of workshops and coaching interventions to support individual & team development needs.
Claire has a Masters in Muscular Skeltal Rehabilition, is a health & wellness coach specialising in pre & post natal support, a Personal Trainer, qualified in Accupuncture and and expert in many other wellbeing interventions including nutrition, sleep & hormonal health.
Together we have been running retreats for over 5 years all over the world and so the blend of the 3 elements provide us with the basis to curate an exceptional retreat for you and your team.
We also have an amazing network of associate facilitators in many other subject matter areas (financial/wealth advisors, personal style consultants, spirtual healers, meditation & mindulness facilitators etc) who support us on our own retreats and that we can call upon for our corporate retreats too.
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