company offsites – What's Next?

With the onset of April, companies and brands across the globe are gearing up for the new financial year. New plans are being set into stone as bigger goals are being targeted. The best way to go about this? A corporate offsite at a villa away from the usual city noise and chaos. Check out these private villas for company retreats that have just the right energy vibe you need!

1. SaffronStays Aurelia, Panchgani

Giving your employees a short break has been known to boost morale, and what better place to do it than a spacious villa that overlooks Panchgani valley and the Krishna river? The wide verandah not only offers gorgeous views but also a great location for team building games. The cosy furniture and home-fresh meals will keep your team motivated and ready to strive for the best.

No. of guests: 6-9

Book your venue: SaffronStays Aurelia

2. SaffronStays Falcon Hill, Lonavala

Six luxurious bedrooms and an infinity pool await you and your team as a reward for the year’s results. Treat yourself to a barbecue night under the stars and gear up for another year of hard work. Encouraging team activities can be carried out in any of the spacious rooms or even on the balcony that comes with a fantastic view!

No. of guests: 12-16

Book your venue: SaffronStays Falcon Hill

3. SaffronStays Sundowner, Karjat

Villas for company retreats need engaging environments where creative solutions can be fostered. Instead of the same old walls of the office, try out the sprawling lawns and charming gazebo at SaffronStays Sundowner. Let the surrounding hills and fresh air inspire you in between rounds of presentations and seminars, for which our elegant rooms are most suitable.

No. of guests: 16-45

Book your venue: SaffronStays Sundowner

4. SaffronStays Arezu, Igatpuri

This elegant bungalow in Igatpuri offers a space with sleek furnishings, with a slight Persian influence, that promotes connection and bonding among teammates. Surrounded by unique decor and brushed with earthy tones, this villa near Nashik has the positive vibes that an annual retreat needs. Choose this villa to start your year off on a note of prosperity!

No. of guests: 12-24

Book your venue: SaffronStays Arezu

5. SaffronStays Athaang, Dapoli

If you’re looking for inspiration, try this charming set of villas (Tarang, Trishna and Megh) on a hilltop, overlooking the gorgeous Konkan coast! New ideas will flow in with every breath of fresh sea breeze. Tiled roofs and traditional style pillars will help you find your roots, as people and as a company. The viewing deck is where your workshops will be at their best. Sounds tempting, right?

No. of guests: 2-36

Book your venue: SaffronStays Athaang

6. SaffronStays Gardenia, Kihim

The minimally styled rooms of this luxury Alibaug villa are perfect for any corporate event — from sophisticated executive retreats to employee training sessions. The lavish swimming pool and seamless garden are ideal for indoor games for the ultimate team building. For those quiet breaks in between, the villa’s terrace offers some spectacular views!

No. of guests: 8-16

Book your venue: SaffronStays Gardenia

7. SaffronStays De La Mer, Goa

This elegant villa with stylish interiors draws up the perfect space for business and leisure to come together. Highly trained staff will take care of your needs, so you and your team can focus on your seminars. This villa for company retreats in Goa is also close to the stunning Reis Magos and Coco beaches as well as lively clubs, allowing you to end each day on a high note.

No. of guests: 8-12

Book your venue: SaffronStays De La Mer

8. SaffronStays Calamondinn Bungalow, Karnataka

Large groups can be comfortably accommodated within the walls of this beautiful heritage-style villa in Coorg. Indulge in the calm of the surrounding greenery and the lush coffee plantation, so you can rely on a clear mind for the business retreat. The meals made from organically sourced ingredients will only further boost your energy!

No. of guests: 2-10

Book your venue: SaffronStays Calamondinn Bungalow

9. SaffronStays Milton Abbott Estate, Ooty

Company retreats deserve to have some charm too! Step back in time at this British colonial estate where you can conduct all business discussions and team activities in the soothing Ooty weather, enveloped in 4.5 acres of beautiful forested land. Tasteful wooden furniture and sumptuous Tamilian and English meals will keep the mood up and minds alert. Apart from this large one-room villa, you can book a deluxe room as well as a 2-bedroom suite on the same estate.

No. of guests: 3-18

Book your venue: SaffronStays Milton Abbott Estate

10. SaffronStays Hillview, Kasauli

Head into the hills and give your corporate offsite a hatke feel. Snow capped mountains and sunsets over valleys can be a whole new kind of inspiring, and just what your employees need at the start of a new year. Imagine drafting year long roadmaps and exchanging exciting ideas in the refined, cottage-like interiors. Prepare your team for a record breaking year within the walls of this villa for company retreats.

No. of guests: 10-12

Book your venue: SaffronStays Hillview

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Corporate offsites are a great way to start a new phase for your company. If you do it right, you can fruitfully end your retreat with new goals, new directions and renewed enthusiasm. But you need to make sure your office retreat is capable of providing these kinds of results. How? Here are 5 tips for company retreats that can help you get there!

1. Choose a suitable venue

The venue of your company offsite can make or break it. After all, you want your employees to enjoy a break from work while also focusing on seminars and presentations. For example, larger groups will do better at spacious homes like SaffronStays Aatman, where they can enjoy the quiet beauty of the Mahabaleshwar hills while the lack of distractions will keep their eyes on the goal. Startups and small teams can opt for cosy beachside villas like SaffronStays Sea La Vie. The quirky surroundings, the sound of the waves and dazzling sunsets will keep spirits high and inspire new ideas.

Those wanting to get away from cramped offices and city traffic can use the open space and wide fields surrounding SaffronStays The Riverine to let loose. This 5-bedroom estate includes rooms fit for conferences as well as a meditation area for short breaks in between events. Use this tip for company retreats and rent our villas to provide a space that adapts to business seminars as well as fun activities, helps streamline focus and offers services that are bound to keep enthusiasm levels high!

2. Make a detailed itinerary

Having a solid plan is a great way to be prepared. With a list of pre-determined activities, you can avoid chaos and set up a smooth flow of events. It not only ensures that people are on time but also helps them mentally prepare for the day. A detailed offsite itinerary must keep things lively. The last thing you want is drowsy eyes and nodding heads. We suggest a healthy mix of team building activities, group discussions and inspiring talks by leaders. Another tip for a company retreat is to hold different sessions in different locations. SaffronStays Raanwaara and Aranya Vilaas, for instance, offers a multitude of seating areas with unique decor and furnishings, to give each event a distinct vibe.

Don’t shy away from thinking outside the box. If you want to keep the employees engaged throughout, you will need plenty of creative activities. Team-building games like Minefield and Scavenger Hunts are great ways to promote collaboration and strategy. SaffronStays Sundowner’s vast rooms are perfect for these. Recreating Shark Tank with your employees — which can be done in the luxurious rooms of SaffronStays Falcon Hill — is a fun way to bring out unique ideas to take the company forward. Give each employee an opportunity to learn from others, engage in critical thinking and actively provide new ideas and you’ll be one step closer to reaching your new goals.

3. Build anticipation

Like any other event, your company retreat needs an effective marketing strategy. The more that people are looking forward to going, the more likely it is to be a success. You can do this in a number of ways like sending email reminders, putting up posters and providing tidbits of information about the events, but never the whole thing. A little bit of suspense is great for pumping up the excitement. A crucial tip for company retreats, letting people know the location and dates in advance also allows your employees to plan for it accordingly — from shuffling work deadlines to hiring babysitters.

4. Mix the group and promote teamwork

It takes several different cogs and wheels working together for a clock to keep ticking. So as you push your business to new horizons, don’t overlook the value of teamwork. It’s crucial for all personnel, no matter which department they are in, to know and get along with each other. And what better time to initiate such cooperation than at an office retreat? Use this opportunity to mix groups and make sure the entire workforce is mingling together. Ice-breaker games like Untangle a Human Knot or Two Truths and a Lie are great ways to promote a stronger and more collaborative work environment!

5. Hire a good facilitator

To get the best results out of an office retreat, put the event in the hands of a professional. The facilitator can read a room, set the mood and carry out activities in a way that is easy for everyone. Moreover, it takes the responsibility of hosting off your shoulders and leaves you free to participate in the events and enjoy them. It is well worth the investment to hire a facilitator so your offsite can go on without a hitch.

We hope these tips for company retreats can help you organise a super productive offsite and craft an unforgettable experience for your employees!

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