Corporate Retreat Sample Agenda

Benefits of taking time to break from “business as usual” and leaving the office behind have been well documented. Retreat agendas need to have a purpose, be flexible, have a budget, to be well executed as with any other business agenda or agenda for life.

The retreat experience is crucial and needs to be nurtured in a “relaxed” natural eco environment with good energy. Heather has both a corporate and medical background and in a busy lifestyle stresses the importance of maintaining “balance” in activities of daily living. “I can’t resist the beautiful vibe and the instant energy I get at Qii house. I often find myself there on impulse to break the daily routine and to refuel! It has such a great vibe and works like magic.” The Qii experience is very therapeutic and uplifting. Its tranquil environment offers a great place to daydream, to visualize and to set clear goals for life or for simple meditation. Heather says that a critical factor in living the life of your dreams is to have “self belief” and to be able to “back yourself.”

Involving key players in the planning and implementation process of their own retreat activities or agendas allows them to identify their individual needs and to fully optimise the benefits and outcomes of a retreat. Heather believes that each activity could be identified holistically within the group, and a leader appointed to be in charge of the facilitation process of each agenda activity. Ideally ideas could be generated within the group and tossed into a ballot. Each individual could hypothetically withdraw an agenda that they didn’t create. In this way some research needs to be undertaken as how to best prepare for the retreat activity. For example if Spa cuisine is on the agenda, then a team leader will be responsible for organising groceries and what is needed to conduct that activity, who will partake and so on. Qii house has a planter box with herbs growing onsite for cooking use!

More than one person can involve in planning of an activity. Heather also stresses the importance of going “dark” during each activity that is, switching off the mobile network and disengaging from any form of digital phenomena. At the end of each day a journal could be made detailing reflections about the day. Heather suggests appointing a fine master; those caught using mobile devices other than for urgent incoming calls or emergencies will be fined and donations will go to a charity of choice. The same could apply to using a four-letter word! Just a small reminder and price to pay! To take you away from negative sentiment and to bring you back to focus!

Some important benefits and outcomes of the creation of an organic retreat agenda at Qii house include:

• Movement away from more formal rigid agendas and routine
• Embracing change and leaving the comfort zone
• Building company culture and team bonding
• Mindfulness and self reflection
• A break from “long work hours” and relaxation
• Restoring balance and grounding
• Spark creative thinking
• Goal setting with a sharper focus
• Improving leadership skills from within, by example and leading others
• Improving skill base and personal development
• Effective communication on a personal level
• Breaking down barriers
• Presenting challenges on an individual basis
• Problem solving
• Brainstorming
• Group dynamics and teamwork
• Promoting a flexible approach
• Clarity through meditation
• Self awareness and positive thinking
• Stress reduction and promotion of well being
• Happiness and reconnecting with the universe
• A temporary change of scenery for everyone to enjoy within the great energy of the Australian Native Bush Life.

The Qii house agenda

Friday Evening

8pm

• Qii House arrival; orientation and introduction, unpack.
• Supper (healthy raw treats and fruit to promote good digestion, camomile tea to promote rest) on the sunset deck and discussions of retreat objectives; what has brought you here and what you hope to achieve.
• Discuss/ provide each person with a timetable/program for the next two days.
• Delegate housekeeping tasks.
• Write down personal goals and outcomes for the retreat and reflection on the deck through guided visualization before retiring to bed.
• If the group is for 15 persons a team leader will be responsible for organising a “sleep out” for 7 persons on the deck and rotating the next night.

Saturday

7am – Rise and Shine; Write down personal goals for the day and reflect for five minutes

7.15-8am – The team leader to conduct a nature meditation session

8-9am – Breakfast Designated Team leader to organise a healthy balanced meal (spa cuisine)

9-10am – Activity Fitness circuit orchestrated by a team leader

10-11am – Bird watching and reconnecting with nature in Qii gardens and some creative writing with a team leader

11-11.45am – Morning tea (organic treats) and self reflections

11.45am-4.30pm – “Walking nature meditation” and a picnic at Erskine Falls (5km easy walk) (photography, nature meditation; team bonding; creature spotting, aromatherapy) A complimentary Qii retreats back pack with goodies has been supplied to enable this process. Or alternatively visit a “Gentle Annie’s Berry Farm” in Pennyroyal, for some Berry picking. Find a spot for a picnic at Pennyroyal Valley Waterfalls. Use the berry’s in a delicious dinner dessert menu. Walking nature meditation. *The group could be split for these activities.

4.30-5.30pm – Free time

5.30-6pm – Activity Presentation – “9 Habits to Manifest Your Dreams Using The Law of Attraction”: appointed team leader to address “9 Habits to Manifest your Dreams using The Law of Attraction.”

6-6.30pm – Cocktails at Qii house bar and some karoke or singing(designated team planner)

6.30-7.30pm – Dinner Team Leader to organise Spa cuisine

7.30pm – Bedtime,board games, group activity such as Charades, I Spy or Chinese whispers for a bit of fun. Written goals and reflections, stargazing through the Qii House telescope.

Sunday

6.30am – Rise and Shine

6.45-7.30am – Nature Meditation

7.30-8.30am – Yoga and stretches on the deck.

8.30-9.30am – Breakfast

9.30-10am – One-on-one coaching sessions with a holistic Lifestyle Coach (designated times for each individual)

10-11.00am – Wrap up, Reflections, Feed-back

11.00am-12pm – Refreshments

12-3pm – Activity BBQ

3pm – Depart.

Heather adds that a number of agenda choices and suggestions could be made, depending on individual group preferences.

Price is per person basis and available on request.

Qii house is available for hire giving full use of all amenities.
Additional costs apply per night for extended stays.

Heather is happy to work with retreat planners to effect process.

Qii house is a place where the best in all worlds meet.
If you can dream it you can create it.

What makes Qii House the perfect setting for your eco wedding in the Otways?

Qii House is secluded within a lush, green rainforest canopy in the heart of the Otways National Park and is a honeymooners dream escape. The abundance in natural fauna and flora at your doorstep; exclusivity, stillness and romanticism is an eco-tourists paradise.

After the hustle and bustle of your BIG day it is the perfect space to wind down for an extended stay. Why not relax in simple luxuriance of the tree -tops on the under floor lit sunset deck sipping champagne with delicious chocolates or cookies from the deluxe Qii house gift -wrapped hamper. Drift into the night under the stars on the comfy daybeds listening to a bush orchestra and enjoy simple pleasures in stillness. Complimentary aromatic candles are included to add an extra touch. The “fan-shaped” deck is elevated and is the perfect platform for star- gazing and animal spotting through the Qii house giant red telescope. For those who love to go star crazy!

Eco-Tourism attractions in the area

There are ample eco-tourism attractions close by for an adventurous heart, including 10 waterfalls within a 10km radius, copious hiking and mountain bike tracks, canoeing at Lake Elizabeth, the Glow worms at Lavers Hill, berry picking farms, fishing off Lorne Pier; Lorne and the “Great Ocean Road” is 15 minutes away, Or for something more relaxing, board games and books are available for use at Qii house, nature hiking sticks, some basic gym items including skipping ropes, kettle bells and medicine balls. Or for the spirited alfresco cook there are outdoor cooking facilities; including a pizza oven and BBQ. In house catering can also be arranged.

Those special extras to make your day perfect

Complimentary spa vouchers for the Bride and Groom or a couple’s massage are available from Endota Spa, Lorne for extended stays of a minimum of 3 days. A mobile masseuse can also be arranged to come onsite. Why not indulge the moment and be pampered in the simple luxuriance of this Australian native bush hide away.

The meditative peace and tranquillity at Qii house is the perfect space for dreamers, for romance, to re-energise and to be one with nature.

Read – Our 10 tips for creating the perfect eco-wedding
Read – Eco Friendly Wedding Ideas
Read – Five Steps To a Sustainable Wedding

For some further needs on your special day, Qii house has some wonderful recommendations:

Wedding planners
ivorytribe.com.au
Celebrants
bellarinecelebrant.com
Catering
newearthcatering.com
therkgroup.com
fabulouscatering.com.au
hahlornebeach.com.au
Transport
starlimoservices.com.au
The Brides Diary
bridesdiary.com.au

Qii house is where the best in all worlds meet. In this world if you can dream it you can create it. Enjoy your stay!

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