What is Company Retreat?

A company retreat is an off-site event where employees gather away from the regular workplace for team building, strategic planning, training, and relationship building. Retreats can range from day-long local outings to multi-day trips to destination locations. They typically combine work sessions (strategy discussions, workshops, goal setting) with social activities and free time. Retreats allow deeper engagement than daily office interactions, helping build company culture and cross-departmental relationships. Planning considerations include location, lodging, activities, meals, agenda balance between work and leisure, and budget. Retreats should have clear objectives while allowing authentic connection.