How Much Does a Corporate Retreat Actually Cost?
And why Elsewhere delivers more value for your budget.
Let’s take a look at corporate retreat cost, the industry (and how it’s set up) and the problems that Elsewhere solves here.
In a world where hybrid work is the norm and team cohesion is more important than ever, corporate retreats have become essential investments. But how much does a corporate retreat actually cost- and more importantly, what should that spend deliver?
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.
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According to recent data, corporate retreat cost can often come in around the following…
Pricing can vary as widely as quality levels and here’s some useful data to set the stage:
£2,000–£3,000 per person for a 3-day retreat is typical in Europe .
In the U.S., costs average $2,000–$4,000 per person for a 3–4 day experience .
All-inclusive retreats with luxury elements can reach $5,000–$10,000 per person .
These figures often exclude hidden costs like alcohol, transport, or last-minute add-ons (there can be a lot of those).
We believe in transparency and value, with no surprises. And we can quote a price way quicker than the industry, where prices tend to move around based on who’s on the phone, time of year, demand for dates and what a sales person thinks a client may be happy with.
Commission is applied heavily in this industry- of course everyone in the chain needs to get a return so this is understandable. But this is why we’ve simplified the chain and taken out the middle man and collapsed the number of firms involved to one (us).
And parts of a quote can take forever as briefs are sent out to lots of different service providers (eg team building companies, AV specialists, production teams) which all come with different levels of quality, which in itself can be hard to compare. The wheel tends to be re-created over and over again.
And the one thing that we’ve learnt over the last 12+ years- if you’re aggregating 3rd parties, you can’t guarantee anything (but that’s a blog post for another day).
Elsewhere’s Pricing: Simple, Transparent, All-Inclusive and Incredible Value
Our pricing is straightforward and delivers a huge bang for your buck:
£285 per person per 24 hours* for sole occupancy
£245 per person per 24 hours* for shared twin rooms
This includes:
Exclusive access to a character-rich Elsewhere venue
All meals and refreshments
All meeting and breakout spaces with full AV setup and technician
Super-fast Starlink Wi-Fi
Elsewhere on-site event manager from start to finish
Transfers to and from the train station
All-day grazing table
Uplighting and production
The only extras? Alcohol and any additional activities you choose to add .
Optional Add-Ons to Enhance Your Retreat
Want to elevate the experience? We offer a range of extras:
Team Building Activities: From street art workshops to adventurous team challenges.
Wellness Elements: Yoga sessions, mobile saunas, and more.
Entertainment: Live music, DJs, or guest speakers.
Custom Events: Private festivals with marquees and stages.
These additions are priced transparently, so you can tailor your retreat without unexpected costs.
Why Finance Directors Love Us
We own the whole chain from start to finish which means there’s only one truck roll and one Gross Profit number. Our competitors hire in AV specialists, team building companies, secure venues or catering, external bars and props/ production and so on. All of that is in-house at Elsewhere which means our business model and pricing structure is unique to the industry.
Which all leads to guaranteed quality and a super-competitive 24 hour rate, ensuring that you always get a big bang from your buck.
This means that all involved know what the cost of your offsite is right from the get-go and with our drinks packages there’s zero risk of any hidden costs and runaway bills.
Real-World Example: The Strategy Reset Retreat
Consider a 2-day, 1-night retreat for 20 team members over 24 Hours:
Base Cost: £285 per person x 20 = £5,700
Optional Add-Ons:
Afternoon Immersive Team-Building Activity: £2,500
Unlimited Alcohol until Midnight: £1,100
Mobile Sauna: £400
Total Estimated Cost: £9,700+VAT
This all-inclusive price covers everything from venue and meals to activities, event management and transport, providing a hassle-free, impactful retreat at a set price to fit your budget.
The only cost on top is the cost of getting your people to the nearest train station- and we’ll be waiting for you in our Land Rovers.
Ready to Plan Your Retreat?
Our process is simple:
Get in touch: Share your objectives and preferences.
Proposal: Receive 2 ideas that meet your criteria, which we can then discuss.
Book: Give us the green-light and we have an event date to plan towards.
Planning: A dedicated Elsewhere event manager will get everything in place that you need and will be on the ground with you at your event.
Execution: Enjoy a seamless, impactful offsite experience.
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*All Elsewhere pricing quoted is exclusive of VAT and subject to change. Valid as of 1st March 2025.