Perfect for strategy, planning or creative brainstorming

Does your team need some natural inspiration and to get away from four walls and a roof to create some magic together? 

Spend half a day in nature together at Maungatautari, start with mindful hike to clear your heads then take your planning to the next level with exclusive use of our Bush Boardroom and watch that creativity spark! 

Duration: 4 hours
Group size: 6 - 16 people

$150 - $200pp (plus GST)

Programme overview

Mindful hike, 1 hour: Focus on being mindful in nature to promote problem solving and creative thinking. Kylie will give your team all the tools they need to engage all their senses, and tap into the unconscious wilderness of our brain. This is a powerful way to destress, reconnect and promote divergent thinking.

Ancient forest highlights tour, 30 minutes: As we make our way into the bush boardroom, hear from Sanctuary Mountain staff about the birds and the bees, the flowers and the trees and what makes the conservation project at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari truly special. 

Morning or afternoon tea: Light refreshments and hot drinks served on the mountain in the Southern enclosure, with the birds for company.

Exclusive use of the Bush Boardroom, 2 hours: Exclusive use of our immersive bush boardroom at  for your team's strategy or board meeting, creative session, or facilitated session - the possibilities are endless! Enjoy the sounds of the forest, soak in the ambience and bird sound for a work 'meeting' like you've never experienced before.

Programme runs from 8.30am or 9am.

What's Included?

  • 1 hour guided mindful hike

  • 30 minute guided Ancient Forest highlights tour, by Sanctuary Mountain's expert volunteers

  • Morning or afternoon tea immersed in the bush

  • 2 hours exclusive use of our Bush Boardroom (un-facilitated)

  • Provided for the Bush Boardroom session: Sparkling and still water, an easel, butcher's paper roll with markers, outdoor cushions and blankets for the cosy factor!
    * Our Bush Boardroom is design to be an un-plugged digital-free experience which your team will innately benefit from (no powerpoints, no Wifi!); challenge yourselves to go minimalist for the day; You are welcome to bring laptops if needed, however long their battery-life with last in the in bush!

  • Mindful hiking quick tools pdf emailed to your team after the day

  • Our packages include on average a 15% - 20% conservation contribution to Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari from your company

*All prices New Zealand dollars and GST exclusive.

OPTION: Add Lunch

Talk to us about options for including a lunch at the bush boardroom. We can offer a fully-catered buffet style lunch or a more simple light lunch.

More optional inclusions

  • Do you have your own external facilitator? Why not suggest a session with them at our bush boardroom following a 'walking primer' - a little more exciting than a four-walled room and whiteboard!
  • Team building with a twist! Build in a fun activity in the middle of a kayak tour in the Pokaiwhenua canyon!
  • Get hands on: Is your team feeling fit and strong? Get hands on with giving back to conservation by lending a hand to the rangers by clearing monitoring tracks.

Testimonial - The Event Girl

Just wanted to say that this was the best decision I could have made for my business choosing the bushroom Boardroom and the walk that went before it. The team said it was one of the best things they have ever done, we were the most productive we have ever been in a meeting. The walk before with Robyn was amazing and forced us all to go outside our comfort zone and really was a huge part of the wonderful experience we had. Thank you so much or creating this – we will be back every year!

Rebekah Garner, Owner