Outdoor Family Getaways A family overnight getaway is an eagerly anticipated event that provides both fun and wonderful lasting memories if planned and organized correctly. The tricky part comes in finding an option that suits both your budget and…
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8 Keys to Planning a Refreshing Retreat for Adults
One of the most powerful appeals of the “Retreat Concept” is the concept of refreshment. We live our lives full of demands, things-to-do, and deadlines, so the opportunity to disengage from all the demands for a short time can have a significant…
Retreat Schedule Ideas & Examples
When it comes to planning a retreat, whether it is a youth event, a family reunion, school outing, or just a group of friends, it’s always good to have a plan. We all know that schedules are *subject to change*, but we also know that having no…
6 Reasons for Teens to Unplug & Leave Social Media at Home
These are the basic facts of being a teenager at this point in history. Today, on average children spend 5 to 6 hours a day staring at screens and they are often on two screens at once. Studies have shown that excessive screen time can lead to…
How to Enjoy an Overnight Getaway This Spring
Modern vacations offer quite a bit of distraction – too much, it seems these days. If you take a vacation to the beach, you’ll end up on the boardwalk surrounded by the sights and (ew!) smells of a crowded beach; during the day there will be people…
Winter’s Perfect For That Snowy Family Getaway
There’s something about the magic of snow. It offers a clean, fresh feel to it, yet it can even be a bit dramatic, fun and full of awe. Everyone experiences a different feeling when they see snow, which is exactly why winter is the perfect…
Choosing a Corporate Teambuilding Event
Teambuilding is like a sandwich – lots of options without a clear definition for its content (Ham? Reuben? Bologna?). Sandwiches are also delicious; though that’s beside the point of this post. Choosing a corporate teambuilding event begins by…
Trust at Work: What Trust Can Do for the Workplace
There’s nothing quite like a good Trust Fall to establish discomfort and raise insecurities in a team. (Not familiar with the Trust Fall? There are some YouTube videos or Google images that could catch you up.) Though often associated with team…
Employee Wellness 101: Defining and Integrating the Buzzword
Google is a worldwide name: founded in 1998, the company has become one of the most profitable and fastest growing search engines in the world. Google has also held the #1 slot in Fortune’s “Best Places to Work” eight of the last eleven years. How…
How to Reinforce Lessons and Memories Post-Retreat
Once your Refreshing Mountain retreat wraps up, you might be bit concerned that your team, family or other group members lose sight of the lessons learned during this valuable experience. Though most retreat participants emerge with newfound…