GROUPS + RETREATS
Some groups don’t need more programming. They need space, a well-considered environment, and someone who has already thought through the details so they don’t have to.
We design private multi-day retreats for small leadership groups, peer forums, and close-knit teams who want to slow down, reconnect, and spend time somewhere worth being.
The work happens in the background. The experience feels effortless.
what we design for
- Lightly structured, deliberately spacious
- Meals as relational anchors, not culinary programming
- Logistics handled quietly so guests arrive into ease
- Coastal and place-rooted wherever possible
- Small groups where trust and confidentiality matter
A recent retreat
Five days on Vancouver Island’s west coast for eight entrepreneurial leaders.
A welcome dinner beside the ocean. A private surf lesson, with lunch waiting afterward. A day in Tofino that moved from a long lunch to an artist’s studio to a table on the beach at dusk. One open day. A closing dinner.
Each day had an anchor at either end and room in between. Chew On This arranged the local hosts, the tables, the activities and the details between them, so the group could simply be together.
testimonial
“The pace never felt rushed. Lise created an environment where our group could relax, connect, and simply enjoy spending time together without having to worry about the logistics.”
— Will Duggan, EO Vancouver Island Forum
What We Take Care Of
- The shape of each day, and the space left in it
- Local hosts: chefs, artists, guides and the people who know the place
- Private dinners and dining reservations
- Activities and ground transportation
- Dietary needs, handled quietly with each kitchen ahead of time
- One point of contact before you arrive and while you are there
Accommodation is booked by your group. We are glad to suggest places that suit you.
what to budget
A recent five-day retreat for eight was planned at $3,500 per guest, with accommodation booked separately. That is a reference point, not a package price. Each retreat is quoted on its own group, location and scope. Most groups are 6 to 14 people. Most retreats are planned three to six months ahead.
how it begins
1. Tell us about your group and roughly when 2. We talk, usually for half an hour. 3. You receive a written outline with a price. 4. We plan. You arrive.
Start a Conversation
Tell us a little about your group. We reply within two business days.
Questions? Email us at:
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