How to Get Buy-In from Your Team for a Strategic Planning Retreat20250307212337

How to Get Buy-In from Your Team for a Strategic Planning Retreat

Sugar Lake LodgeMarch 7, 20250 comments
There are two types of people when you say the words “strategic planning retreat.”  Person #1: “This sounds like an exciting opportunity to think big,...
How to Create a Retreat Agenda That Balances Work and Relaxation20250207200511

How to Create a Retreat Agenda That Balances Work and Relaxation

Sugar Lake LodgeFebruary 7, 20250 comments
Company retreats are a rare opportunity to step away from the daily grind, tackle big-picture goals, and strengthen team bonds. Many will relish the o...
Why Your Company Retreat Venue Really, Really Matters20250131224837

Why Your Company Retreat Venue Really, Really Matters

Sugar Lake LodgeJanuary 31, 20250 comments
Planning a company retreat is filled with options, choices, and a few headaches here and there. You’re juggling dates, agendas, dietary restrictions, ...
Teamwork, Trust, and Triumph: Guided Retreat Activities at Sugar Lake Lodge20241202164743

Teamwork, Trust, and Triumph: Guided Retreat Activities at Sugar Lake Lodge

Sugar Lake LodgeDecember 2, 20240 comments
Company retreats that solely focus on discussions and strategic planning are missing a huge piece of the puzzle. Your team doesn’t just need goals, th...
Getting the Most Out of Your Time with a Retreat Facilitator20241202163335

Getting the Most Out of Your Time with a Retreat Facilitator

Sugar Lake LodgeDecember 2, 20240 comments
Has your company finally decided to pack up, get out of the office, and head to a company retreat? Whether it’s for strategic planning or leadership d...
Gamification During a Company Retreat Can Level Up Your Team’s Engagement20241122163939

Gamification During a Company Retreat Can Level Up Your Team’s Engagement

Sugar Lake LodgeNovember 22, 20240 comments
Are you tired of the same old company retreats where everyone just sits in a circle, staring at a flip chart, nodding their heads like bobbleheads whi...
Team Building vs. Team Bonding: A Company Retreat Showdown20241031215759

Team Building vs. Team Bonding: A Company Retreat Showdown

Sugar Lake LodgeOctober 31, 20240 comments
When it comes to company retreats, there’s always a bit of a debate about which is better (or even necessary): team building or team bonding. We...
10 Questions to Ask Yourself When Planning a Company Retreat20241011141759

10 Questions to Ask Yourself When Planning a Company Retreat

Sugar Lake LodgeOctober 11, 20240 comments
Planning a company retreat is exciting for any company, but it’s also a bit like herding cats. Without a clear plan, things can go off the rails quite...
Beyond the Conference Room: Outdoor Spaces for Strategic Retreats20240810134642

Beyond the Conference Room: Outdoor Spaces for Strategic Retreats

Sugar Lake LodgeAugust 10, 20240 comments
Let’s face it—gathering in the same bland, stuffy boardroom year after year for your company retreat can suck the life out of even the most enthusiast...
Tech-Free Retreats: Boosting Focus and Creativity in the Digital Age20240712142120

Tech-Free Retreats: Boosting Focus and Creativity in the Digital Age

Sugar Lake LodgeJuly 12, 20240 comments
Technology may make your business run well, but it can be a heavy distraction during a company retreat. While we do recommend using technology to your...