Remote team connection
Under the Same Sky
Meaningful time together in nature, designed to rebuild trust and belonging away from screens.
Team Size
Up to 24
Duration
1-2 days
Location
Monmouthshire
Includes
All catering
Purpose
To reconnect distributed or hybrid teams through shared experiences that build trust, strengthen relationships, and renew team identity; supported by expert facilitation and wilder nature.
Why This Retreat Matters for Your Organisation
Teams with high levels of trust and psychological safety tend to deliver better outcomes in terms of productivity, innovation, and employee energy. Research shows that when people feel safe speaking up, taking risks, and making mistakes without fear, group performance improves.
Source: Harvard Business Review, 2017
Remote work can increase feelings of loneliness and disconnection, which many remote workers report as damaging morale and making collaboration harder.
Source: Buffer State of Remote Work, 2023
Shared gatherings, especially when designed to include both work and social connection, help teams build cohesion, informal knowledge sharing, relational trust, and empathy.
Source: MIT Sloan Management Review, 2024
Immersion in nature has been shown to reduce stress and restore cognitive function, even short interactions with nature (walks, views) can help individuals return to work with better focus, clearer thinking, and lower depletion
Sources: Kaplan's Attention Restoration Theory, 1989; Berman et al., 2008
Focus
Team connection and trust
Re‑establishing shared purpose
Relational presence away from screens
Strengthening informal communication and cohesion
Key Features
Shared outdoor experiences fostering informal connection
Facilitated conversations on how the team communicates and supports one another
Reflective solo time and paired walks to slow down and be present
Nature‑based purposeful activities
Group meals prepared and eaten together
Expert facilitation creating psychological safety
Outcomes
Stronger relationships and trust
Increased cohesion and belonging
Reconnection to goals and ways of working
Better understanding of team communication
A memorable shared experience that lasts
Ideal For
Format Options
1‑day Connection
Full day in nature
2‑day with Overnight
Deep connection experience
Your next step
Reconnect under the same sky
Let's explore how this away day could bring your distributed team closer together.