Why the approach works
Research and evidence base
Our nature-centred away days draw on organisational psychology, leadership development, team dynamics and environmental psychology.
Key Research Areas
The evidence supporting our integrated approach draws from multiple disciplines and decades of research.
Leadership & Strategy
Aligned leadership teams are far more effective at executing strategy, yet many struggle to make time for meaningful alignment. Research shows that stepping back from day-to-day demands enables clearer strategic thinking and stronger long-term decision-making. (McKinsey, 2015; Harvard Business Review, 2018)
Team Trust & Communication
High-trust teams consistently deliver stronger performance, innovation, and engagement. Clear communication and role clarity further reduce friction and improve collaboration. Conversely, poor communication is one of the costliest drivers of workplace inefficiency. (Harvard Business Review, 2017; Gallup, 2019; Holmes Report, 2017; Journal of Applied Psychology, 2010)
Wellbeing & Performance
Work-related stress is now the leading cause of lost working days in the UK. Organisations that actively invest in wellbeing report higher morale, better engagement, and lower turnover, with wellbeing strongly linked to productivity and retention. (HSE, 2023; Deloitte, 2022; CIPD, 2022)
Impact of Nature
Time spent in nature reduces stress, restores attention, and improves mood. Studies show it also enhances perspective-taking and empathy - qualities essential for leadership, collaboration, and resilience. (Kaplan, 1989; Ulrich, 1991; Berman et al., 2008; Nisbet & Zelenski, 2011; Bratman et al., 2015)
Evidence-Based Methodologies
Our facilitation approach integrates proven methodologies from organisational psychology and therapeutic practice.
Systemic Psychotherapy
Evidence-based approaches to team development using systems thinking and group dynamics research.
Association of Family & Systemic Psychotherapy
Positive Psychology
Strengths-based interventions that build resilience, wellbeing, and peak performance in teams.
Centre for Positive Psychology
Ecopsychology
Therapuetic use of natural environments for wellbeing, creativity, problem solving and group cohesion.
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy, Forest Research
Psychological Safety
Creating conditions where team members feel safe to speak up, make mistakes, and contribute authentically.
Harvard Business School
Full Reference List Available
We maintain a comprehensive bibliography of research supporting our approach, including peer-reviewed studies, meta-analyses, and industry reports. Available on request for academic or professional review.
Evidence-based retreats for real outcomes
Experience the proven benefits of our research-grounded approach to team development in nature.