Remember field trips in elementary school? The excitement of loading up on a bus to spend a day somewhere exciting. It didn’t matter whether you were at a museum or a play; the important thing was that you were not in the classroom.
You can bring that same excitement to the workplace by hosting an off-site event. Just a few of the work-related reasons for a field trip could be:
- Team-building retreats
- Launching a new product or service
- Gathering remote workers or employees from different sites together
- Introducing new benefits packages
- Training and continuing education seminars
- Motivational speakers
4 Benefits of Off-Site Corporate Events
For businesses that have a lot of employees working out of home offices, or companies with branches in multiple locations, it’s often necessary to find a centralized place to bring everyone together to share important information or do team-building and brainstorming in person. But what about for businesses that have their own boardrooms at the office? There are still benefits to hosting off-site events.
- Strengthen team connections. Getting everyone out of the cubicle and out from behind their desk encourages communication that helps build relationships. While you might be working on a product launch or talking about the new health insurance policies at the meeting, there will be breaks and possibly a meal or two where people get a chance to talk to each other outside the everyday work environment.
- Boost creativity. Being in a new space encourages people to think in new and different ways. It might be just the spark your team needs to figure out a creative way to boost sales or market your services.
- Enhance focus. Gathering people together face to face, rather than on a video conference call, helps ensure that each and every member of the team is engaged in the session at hand. Being off-site also reduces the possibility of workplace distractions, such as being pulled away to address an issue or being tempted to answer emails.
- Improve Morale. Just like those field trips felt like a treat in your school days, going somewhere besides the office for a work event makes it feel like a special occasion. It’s a good way to show employees you’re willing to invest in them personally and that they’re an important part of the team.
Why Legacy Stables and Events Should be Your Off-Site Corporate Venue
What exactly should you look for when choosing a location for an off-site event? Most corporate planners need something that is convenient for all employees, with the flexibility to adjust to large group events and small break-out sessions. Here are some of the ways Legacy Stables and Events can meet the needs of your off-site programs.
Convenience. Located right off I-40 near Winston-Salem, Legacy Stables and Events is in a great location for businesses located in and around the Triad region of North Carolina. It’s also centrally located within the state, which makes for an easy drive from either the coast or the mountains.
Flexible spaces. Our two large venues, Grace Barn and Forsyth Barn, both have ballrooms capable of accommodating large gatherings, as well as smaller spaces that can be set up for more intimate events and convertible drapery for partitioning off break-out rooms or small meeting spaces. The Legacy House provides a beautiful option for smaller meetings, with rooms that can be used for meetings, break-out sessions, and meals, as well as a patio for some outdoor creative time or socializing. And finally, the Creekside Terrace is an outdoor space perfect for team-building exercises.
Amenities. From PowerPoint presentations to keynote speakers, Legacy Stables and Events is prepared to support the technical needs of our corporate and nonprofit events. Each venue is equipped with 1G/1G fiber internet as well as state-of-the-art lighting and staging.
Turn-key solutions. Our team of professionals at Legacy Stables and Events knows the ins and outs of planning a corporate event. We can take care of the organization, planning, set-up, and meals and snacks, so that all you have to do is show up and enjoy the meeting.
Call today to learn more about how Legacy Stables and Events can help you host a successful off-site corporate or nonprofit event.
