We believe that where you meet shapes how you think. The traditional corporate meeting room- beige walls, fluorescent lighting, predictable layouts- often stifles creativity and limits genuine connection.

The best ideas don’t happen around a boardroom table. They happen beside a fire pit, over shared meals, during long walks in the countryside, or amidst the laughter of a team-building adventure.

Let’s break down the real costs of a corporate retreat, explore industry benchmarks, and show how Elsewhere offers a transparent, high-impact alternative that’s anything but ordinary.

If you peel back the onion on what your retreat is- for there are going to be some big business objectives to look at. Your retreat is a lever to pull in order to meet those business objectives, and it’s important not to lose sight about the purpose.

Nobody gets excited about booking in a functional corporate hotel for their family holiday, so why should your team be excited about the prospect of one for their upcoming offsite?

Handling bigger groups of 250 and up was a challenge that we met head on… and won

Let’s dig into the psychology behind it all and how modern culture helps us understand it better than any textbook could….

In today’s fast-paced business environment, the traditional concept of corporate retreats is undergoing a significant transformation.

The Amersham Campus is designed specifically to offer London-based teams an effortless and elevated away day experience.

Looking ahead, several trends are reshaping the future of offsites, offering companies new opportunities to maximise the value of their gatherings.

We’ve looked at lots of research reports and have put some numbers on what we can see time and time again (based on client feedback and first hand observations) at our offsites, and we have identified 9 areas of impact.

You know that feeling when someone hands you an ice cream on a sunny afternoon—not just because you asked for one, but because someone thought, “You deserve this.” It’s small, it’s sweet, and it means everything.

The ideal venue should provide an escape from the daily grind, encourage team bonding, and help achieve your specific business goals.

Companies that want to drive innovation, collaboration, and engagement need to think outside the boardroom.

From sustainable escapes to data-backed design, these are the 10 biggest trends shaping the future of team offsites- each with the potential to boost morale, improve collaboration, and deliver a meaningful return on investment (ROI).

So, what do high-performing teams do differently—and how can you design a retreat that delivers meaningful ROI? Let’s break it down.

Why Investing in Team Retreats Pays Off

A great offsite doesn’t just tick boxes—it creates stories, sparks new thinking, and brings people closer. But getting from idea to execution requires more than booking a venue and sending out calendar invites.

A well-planned team retreat can be the catalyst for stronger collaboration, renewed motivation, and deeper connection across your organization