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We’ve all sat in countless boardrooms: the fluorescent lighting, the windowless walls, the endless cups of coffee. While these spaces might serve their purpose, they rarely inspire the kind of creativity, focus, and connection that truly impactful meetings require.


That’s why more and more organisations are looking beyond the city and heading to the countryside for team gatherings, strategy days, and leadership retreats.


So why should you consider a countryside venue for your next meeting?


Space to Think Clearly

Escaping the city creates both physical and mental distance from the daily routine. Wide-open spaces, fresh air, and views of rolling hills clear the mind, slow the pace, and make room for big-picture thinking. When your team has space to breathe, they have space to focus.


A Natural Boost

It’s no coincidence that some of the world’s greatest thinkers, artists, and leaders retreated into nature to find inspiration. Research shows that time outdoors reduces stress, boosts creativity, and improves overall wellbeing.


A meeting in the countryside isn’t just a meeting — it’s a chance to reconnect with the natural world and return re-energised. That energy often translates into sharper ideas and more productive discussions.


Deeper Connections

Office meetings are often transactional: get in, cover the agenda, move on. But when you take your team away, you create time and space for genuine connection. Shared meals, countryside walks, or an evening around a firepit encourage conversations that don’t happen at the office — particularly now that hybrid working means less day-to-day interaction.


The result? Stronger relationships, deeper trust, and a team that feels genuinely connected.


Flexibility and Focus

Traditional meeting venues can feel rigid and formal. Countryside venues often provide more flexibility — from large spaces for presentations, to cosy breakout rooms, to outdoor areas perfect for brainstorming.


And without the constant hum of traffic or the stress of the commute, teams can stay present and focused.



Meetings aren’t just about running through an agenda. They’re about sparking ideas, building relationships, and shaping the future of your organisation.


Sometimes the best ideas don’t come from the boardroom—they come from a walk in the hills.


Contact us to discuss your team meeting needs — we’d love to help you plan a countryside retreat that inspires ideas, strengthens connections, and leaves lasting memories.


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