WHAT IS A RETREAT?
A retreat is a type of group getaway in which the members of that group take time to form bonds with one another, contemplate their purpose and motives, and work on one or more specific goals.
People often mistake any group planning or training meeting for a retreat. Retreats are not supposed to be held at your office or any of the usual places your organization or initiative may use for meetings. Retreats often involve an overnight stay and are usually held at a retreat center where your members can take some time to enjoy nature, talk with one another, think about your organization or initiative, and have fun. Some unstructured time should be set aside in the retreat schedule to allow members to do their own thing, think, and relax.
WHY ORGANIZE A RETREAT FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION OR INITIATIVE?
Retreats can be useful for your staff, members, volunteers, or board of directors. Some of the benefits of retreats are that they can:
- Eliminate the outside distractions of your usual daily setting
- Build enthusiasm and commitment among your staff or members
- Cultivate a casual mood
- Create a sense of shared experience and bonding to help people work better together
- Set aside some uninterrupted time to solve key problems
- Allow you to step back and re-examine goals, objectives, and activities.
Retreats are a wonderful way to replenish and rejuvenate in the company of your peers. If you're thinking of planning a retreat, let us know! We would be happy to help you!
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